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4th Gr ELA Vocab
Units 1-4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| brainstorm | solve a problem by having group members all contribute ideas freely |
| flattened | made flatter, or more level or smooth |
| frantically | wildly excited due to worry or fear |
| gracious | kind and courteous |
| muttered | spoken in a low, unclear way |
| official | properly approved or authorized |
| original | something new or different |
| stale | something old or not fresh |
| humiliated | made to feel ashamed or foolish |
| accountable | responsible |
| advise | give one's opinion or inform |
| desperately | to try to change a hopeless situation |
| inspiration | a person or thing that stirs the mind,the imagination, or feelings |
| self-esteem | respect for oneself |
| hesitated | waited or stopped, especially because of feeling unsure |
| uncomfortably | uneasily |
| alter | make different or change |
| collapse | fall down or cave in |
| crisis | difficult or dangerous situation |
| destruction | great damage or ruin |
| hazard | something that can cause harm or injury |
| severe | very harsh or serious |
| substantial | of great amount or size |
| unpredictable | not able to tell beforehand |
| thrilling | exciting |
| accelerate | move or cause to move faster |
| advantage | something that is helpful or useful |
| inquiry | a search for information |
| capabilities | the needed skills, powers, or abilities |
| friction | a force between surfaces that slows objects or stops them from moving |
| gravity | a force that pulls objects toward each other |
| identity | who a person is or what a thing is |