These are words that you'll see in 4th grade texts in all subject areas. You'll know some of the words already, and some may be new. Take some time to review the words and example sentences.
Then, watch the vocabulary videos based on this word list to learn more about each word's history and word parts.
After you've reviewed the list and videos, use the List 1 vocab quiz to test your understanding of the words.
ability (noun)
a·bil·i·ty (uh-BIHL-uh-tee): being able to do something
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ability (noun)
a·bil·i·ty (uh-BIHL-uh-tee): skill at doing something
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admire (verb)
ad·mire (ad-MIRE): to like and respect someone because of what they’ve done or what they’re like
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courage (noun)
cour·age (KUHR-ihj): bravery; being willing to do something even if you’re afraid
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courageous (adjective)
cou·ra·geous (kuh-RAGE-us): able or willing to do something even if you’re afraid
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describe (verb)
de·scribe (dih-SKRIBE): to use words to explain what something is like
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description (noun)
de·scrip·tion (dih-SKRIHP-shun): words that explain what something is like
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heroic (adjective)
he·ro·ic (huh-ROH-ihk): like a hero; very brave
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heroism (noun)
her·o·ism (HEHR-uh-wihz-um): acting like a hero; being brave and good
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inspire (verb)
in·spire (in-SPIRE): to make someone want to do or be something
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inspiration (noun)
in·spi·ra·tion (in-spuh-RAY-shun): a person or thing that makes you want to do, be, or create something
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myth (noun)
myth (MITH): a story from the past that explains nature or the world
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mythology (noun)
my·thol·o·gy (mih-THAHL-uh-jee): a group of stories that people in the past used to explain nature or the world
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villain (noun)
vil·lain (VIHL-un): the main bad character in a story
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