# WordDuel Vocabulary — Level 3: Year 3–4 > 257 words · Australian Curriculum spelling list --- ## 1. absolutely **Phonetic:** /ab-suh-loot-lee/ **Definition:** Completely and totally, with no doubt at all. **Example:** She was totally certain that she had locked the front door. --- ## 2. accompany **Phonetic:** /uh-kum-puh-nee/ **Definition:** To go somewhere together with someone. **Example:** Her older sister went along with her to the swimming carnival for support. --- ## 3. accomplish **Phonetic:** /uh-kom-plish/ **Definition:** To successfully finish or achieve something you set out to do. **Example:** After weeks of practice, he finally managed to achieve his goal of riding a bike. --- ## 4. advantage **Phonetic:** /ad-van-tij/ **Definition:** Something good or helpful that puts you in a better position. **Example:** Having longer legs gave her a helpful benefit in the running race. --- ## 5. adventure **Phonetic:** /ad-ven-chur/ **Definition:** An exciting journey or experience where something unusual or thrilling happens. **Example:** The children went on an exciting journey through the rainforest. --- ## 6. afternoon **Phonetic:** /af-ter-noon/ **Definition:** The part of the day between lunchtime and evening. **Example:** After eating lunch, we spent the rest of the day at the park. --- ## 7. although **Phonetic:** /ol-thoh/ **Definition:** A word that means 'even though' or 'despite the fact that'. **Example:** Even though she was tired, she kept running until the end of the race. --- ## 8. announce **Phonetic:** /uh-nouns/ **Definition:** To tell people about something important so everyone knows. **Example:** The teacher stood up to tell the whole class the exciting news. --- ## 9. appearance **Phonetic:** /uh-peer-uns/ **Definition:** The way someone or something looks on the outside. **Example:** She changed her outfit because she wanted to look her best for the concert. --- ## 10. appreciate **Phonetic:** /uh-pree-shee-ayt/ **Definition:** To feel thankful for something or to understand the value of it. **Example:** She felt truly grateful for all the effort her friends put into planning her party. --- ## 11. argument **Phonetic:** /ar-gyoo-ment/ **Definition:** A disagreement or fight using words between two or more people. **Example:** The two friends had a big disagreement about which game to play. --- ## 12. assembly **Phonetic:** /uh-sem-blee/ **Definition:** A gathering of people, often at school, who come together in one place. **Example:** Every Monday morning, all the students gathered in the hall to hear announcements. --- ## 13. atmosphere **Phonetic:** /at-muh-sfeer/ **Definition:** The layer of gases that surrounds the Earth, or the feeling or mood of a place. **Example:** The blanket of air surrounding our planet keeps us safe and warm. --- ## 14. attention **Phonetic:** /uh-ten-shun/ **Definition:** When you listen carefully and focus on something. **Example:** The magician asked everyone to watch closely and focus on his hands. --- ## 15. audience **Phonetic:** /or-dee-ens/ **Definition:** The group of people who watch or listen to a performance or show. **Example:** All the people watching the school play cheered loudly at the end. --- ## 16. aughter **Phonetic:** /law-ter/ **Definition:** The sound people make when something is funny. **Example:** The room was filled with _______ during the comedy show. --- ## 17. australia **Phonetic:** /os-tray-lee-uh/ **Definition:** The country we live in, which is also a continent surrounded by ocean. **Example:** Kangaroos and koalas are animals found in our country. --- ## 18. authority **Phonetic:** /uh-thor-uh-tee/ **Definition:** The power or right to give orders and make decisions. Also a person or group with that power. **Example:** The teacher had the power to decide how the classroom would be organised. --- ## 19. available **Phonetic:** /uh-vay-luh-bull/ **Definition:** Ready to be used or able to be reached. Something that you can get or have. **Example:** The last seat was free and ready for someone to sit in. --- ## 20. beautiful **Phonetic:** /byoo-tih-ful/ **Definition:** Something that is very pretty or lovely to look at or hear. **Example:** The garden was full of colours and looked very pretty and lovely. --- ## 21. beginning **Phonetic:** /bih-gin-ing/ **Definition:** The start or first part of something. **Example:** The first part of the book introduced all the main characters. --- ## 22. behaviour **Phonetic:** /bee-hay-vyer/ **Definition:** The way a person or animal acts or conducts themselves. **Example:** The students were rewarded for their excellent _______ on the excursion. --- ## 23. believe **Phonetic:** /buh-leev/ **Definition:** To feel sure that something is true or real. **Example:** I feel sure that magic could be real. --- ## 24. boundary **Phonetic:** /bown-duh-ree/ **Definition:** A line or edge that marks the limit of an area. **Example:** The white line on the cricket field shows where the playing area ends. --- ## 25. butterfly **Phonetic:** /but-er-fly/ **Definition:** A flying insect with large, colourful wings that starts life as a caterpillar. **Example:** The colourful insect with delicate wings floated across the garden. --- ## 26. calendar **Phonetic:** /kal-un-dar/ **Definition:** A chart that shows all the days, weeks, and months of the year. **Example:** She looked at the chart on the wall to see which month her holiday was in. --- ## 27. carefully **Phonetic:** /kair-ful-ee/ **Definition:** Doing something with a lot of attention so you don't make mistakes or have an accident. **Example:** He walked very slowly and with great attention across the slippery rocks. --- ## 28. catalogue **Phonetic:** /kat-uh-log/ **Definition:** A list or book that shows items that are available, often with pictures. **Example:** The thick booklet showed pictures of all the toys you could order. --- ## 29. celebrate **Phonetic:** /sel-uh-brayt/ **Definition:** To do something special and fun for an important event or occasion. **Example:** How does your family _______ the end of the school year? --- ## 30. celebration **Phonetic:** /sel-uh-bray-shun/ **Definition:** A special event or party to mark a happy occasion. **Example:** The whole family came together for a big party to mark Grandma's special day. --- ## 31. ceremony **Phonetic:** /ser-uh-moh-nee/ **Definition:** A formal event or celebration held for a special occasion. **Example:** The award _______ took place on Friday evening. --- ## 32. champion **Phonetic:** /cham-pee-un/ **Definition:** A person or team that wins a competition or is the best at something. **Example:** The winner of the grand final held the trophy high above their head. --- ## 33. chocolate **Phonetic:** /chok-luht/ **Definition:** A sweet brown food made from cocoa beans. **Example:** The sweet brown treat melted in his hands on the hot summer day. --- ## 34. collection **Phonetic:** /kuh-lek-shun/ **Definition:** A group of things that have been gathered together, often because they are interesting. **Example:** She kept a big group of seashells that she had picked up from different beaches. --- ## 35. comfortable **Phonetic:** /kumf-tuh-bul/ **Definition:** When something feels nice and cosy, or you feel relaxed. **Example:** The soft couch with fluffy cushions made her feel very cosy and relaxed. --- ## 36. communicate **Phonetic:** /kuh-myoo-nih-kayt/ **Definition:** To share ideas or feelings with someone by talking, writing, or using signs. **Example:** She used hand signals to share her message with her friend across the room. --- ## 37. community **Phonetic:** /kuh-myoo-nuh-tee/ **Definition:** A group of people who live in the same area or share something in common. **Example:** All the people in the neighbourhood came together to help clean up the park. --- ## 38. companion **Phonetic:** /kum-pan-yun/ **Definition:** A friend or someone who goes along with you. **Example:** The faithful pet followed him everywhere and was always by his side. --- ## 39. comparison **Phonetic:** /kum-par-ih-sun/ **Definition:** Looking at two or more things to see how they are alike or different. **Example:** She looked at both paintings side by side to see which one she liked more. --- ## 40. complete **Phonetic:** /kum-pleet/ **Definition:** To finish something or having all the parts with nothing missing. **Example:** I need to finish my art project by Friday. --- ## 41. completely **Phonetic:** /com-pleet-lee/ **Definition:** Totally or entirely, with nothing left out. **Example:** She had totally finished all of her homework before dinner. --- ## 42. complicate **Phonetic:** /kom-plih-kayt/ **Definition:** To make something harder or more difficult to understand or do. **Example:** Adding extra steps would make the science experiment much harder. --- ## 43. concentrate **Phonetic:** /kon-sen-trayt/ **Definition:** To focus your attention and thinking carefully on one thing. **Example:** During the maths test, I had to really focus my mind and block out distractions. --- ## 44. condition **Phonetic:** /kun-dih-shun/ **Definition:** The state that something or someone is in. **Example:** Even though the bike was second-hand, it was still in a great state. --- ## 45. confident **Phonetic:** /kon-fih-dent/ **Definition:** Feeling sure about yourself and your abilities. **Example:** After lots of practice, he felt _______ about his speech. --- ## 46. confusion **Phonetic:** /kun-fyoo-zhun/ **Definition:** A state of not understanding or being mixed up about something. **Example:** The unclear instructions left everyone feeling mixed up and uncertain. --- ## 47. connection **Phonetic:** /kuh-nek-shun/ **Definition:** A link or relationship between two or more things. **Example:** The teacher asked the students to find a link between the two stories. --- ## 48. consider **Phonetic:** /kon-sid-er/ **Definition:** To think carefully about something before making a decision. **Example:** You should _______ how your words might affect others. --- ## 49. continent **Phonetic:** /kon-tih-nent/ **Definition:** One of the seven large areas of land on Earth, such as Australia or Africa. **Example:** Africa is the second largest _______ in the world. --- ## 50. continue **Phonetic:** /kon-tin-yoo/ **Definition:** To keep doing something without stopping. **Example:** The rain kept going all afternoon without a break. --- ## 51. convince **Phonetic:** /kun-vins/ **Definition:** To make someone believe or agree with something by giving good reasons. **Example:** She used strong reasons to persuade her parents to let her stay up late. --- ## 52. corridor **Phonetic:** /kor-ih-dor/ **Definition:** A long, narrow hallway inside a building that connects rooms. **Example:** The long hallway in the school had classrooms on both sides. --- ## 53. creative **Phonetic:** /kree-ay-tiv/ **Definition:** Having the ability to use your imagination to make new things or think of new ideas. **Example:** The _______ student made an amazing sculpture from recycled materials. --- ## 54. creature **Phonetic:** /kree-chur/ **Definition:** Any living animal or being, especially an unusual one. **Example:** The living being they found in the pond had six legs and big eyes. --- ## 55. customer **Phonetic:** /kus-tuh-mur/ **Definition:** A person who buys things from a shop or business. **Example:** The person buying bread at the bakery smiled at the shop worker. --- ## 56. dangerous **Phonetic:** /dayn-juh-rus/ **Definition:** Something that could hurt you or is not safe. **Example:** Climbing on the roof is not safe and could lead to someone getting hurt. --- ## 57. daughter **Phonetic:** /daw-ter/ **Definition:** A female child in relation to her parents. **Example:** The woman introduced her young _______ to the teacher. --- ## 58. decision **Phonetic:** /deh-sih-zhun/ **Definition:** A choice you make after thinking about something. **Example:** After thinking for a long time, he finally made his choice. --- ## 59. decorate **Phonetic:** /dek-uh-rayt/ **Definition:** To make something look prettier or more attractive by adding things to it. **Example:** The children added streamers and balloons to make the classroom look festive. --- ## 60. definite **Phonetic:** /def-uh-nit/ **Definition:** Certain and clear, without any doubt. **Example:** She gave a clear and certain answer when asked if she was coming to the party. --- ## 61. delivered **Phonetic:** /dee-liv-erd/ **Definition:** Brought something to a person or place. **Example:** The pizza was _______ to our house in thirty minutes. --- ## 62. describe **Phonetic:** /dih-skryb/ **Definition:** To tell someone what something looks like or what happened using words. **Example:** The teacher asked us to tell her in detail what we saw at the zoo. --- ## 63. desperate **Phonetic:** /des-puh-rut/ **Definition:** Feeling like you really, really need something or that a situation is very serious. **Example:** She searched everywhere and was extremely eager to find her missing homework. --- ## 64. determine **Phonetic:** /dee-ter-min/ **Definition:** To find out something or make a firm decision about it. **Example:** The detective worked hard to figure out who had taken the missing jewel. --- ## 65. developing **Phonetic:** /dih-vel-up-ing/ **Definition:** Growing, changing, or becoming more advanced over time. **Example:** The tiny seedling was slowly growing and changing into a tall sunflower. --- ## 66. dictionary **Phonetic:** /dik-shun-air-ee/ **Definition:** A book or app that lists words in alphabetical order and tells you what they mean and how to spell them. **Example:** When I didn't know what a word meant, I found it in a big book that explains words. --- ## 67. difference **Phonetic:** /dif-er-ens/ **Definition:** The way in which two or more things are not the same. **Example:** There was a big _______ between the two twins' personalities. --- ## 68. different **Phonetic:** /dif-er-ent/ **Definition:** Not the same as something else. **Example:** These two shirts are not the same colour at all. --- ## 69. difficult **Phonetic:** /dif-ih-kult/ **Definition:** Something that is hard to do or understand. **Example:** The puzzle was really hard and took us a long time to solve. --- ## 70. dinosaur **Phonetic:** /dy-nuh-sor/ **Definition:** A type of large reptile that lived millions of years ago and is now extinct. **Example:** The ancient creature's bones were displayed in the museum for everyone to see. --- ## 71. direction **Phonetic:** /dih-rek-shun/ **Definition:** The way something is moving or pointing, like north, south, left, or right. **Example:** The compass showed which way was north so we knew where to go. --- ## 72. disappear **Phonetic:** /dis-uh-peer/ **Definition:** To go away or become impossible to see. **Example:** The sun seemed to vanish behind the dark clouds. --- ## 73. discipline **Phonetic:** /dis-uh-plin/ **Definition:** Training yourself to follow rules and behave well, or a subject of study. **Example:** Learning to control your behaviour and follow the rules takes practice. --- ## 74. discover **Phonetic:** /dis-kuv-er/ **Definition:** To find something or learn about something for the first time. **Example:** The explorers hoped to find something amazing in the cave. --- ## 75. discovery **Phonetic:** /dis-kuv-uh-ree/ **Definition:** Finding something new that nobody knew about before. **Example:** Finding the old coins buried in the garden was an exciting find. --- ## 76. discussion **Phonetic:** /dih-skush-un/ **Definition:** A conversation where people talk about a topic and share their ideas. **Example:** During the group talk, everyone shared their thoughts about the best book they had read. --- ## 77. distribute **Phonetic:** /dis-trib-yoot/ **Definition:** To hand out or share things among a group of people. **Example:** The volunteers handed out food parcels to families in need. --- ## 78. echnology **Phonetic:** /tek-nol-uh-jee/ **Definition:** The use of science and knowledge to invent tools, machines, and devices that help people. **Example:** Computers, tablets, and robots are all examples of clever inventions that help us every day. --- ## 79. education **Phonetic:** /ed-yoo-kay-shun/ **Definition:** The process of learning and gaining knowledge, usually at school. **Example:** Going to school and learning from teachers is a very important part of growing up. --- ## 80. electric **Phonetic:** /ee-lek-trik/ **Definition:** Something that uses electricity to work, like a light or a computer. **Example:** The fan that runs on power from the wall socket kept the room cool. --- ## 81. elephant **Phonetic:** /el-uh-funt/ **Definition:** A very large grey animal with a long trunk, big ears, and tusks. **Example:** The enormous grey animal at the zoo used its long nose to pick up food. --- ## 82. emergency **Phonetic:** /ee-mer-jun-see/ **Definition:** A sudden, serious situation that needs quick action. **Example:** When something dangerous happens suddenly, you need to act fast and stay calm. --- ## 83. encourage **Phonetic:** /en-kur-ij/ **Definition:** To give someone support or confidence to do something. **Example:** Mum cheered and gave her support so he would keep trying. --- ## 84. enormous **Phonetic:** /ee-nor-mus/ **Definition:** Very, very big. Much larger than usual. **Example:** The dinosaur skeleton at the museum was so huge it almost touched the ceiling. --- ## 85. entertain **Phonetic:** /en-tuh-tayn/ **Definition:** To do something that amuses people or keeps them interested and happy. **Example:** The funny movie kept the whole family amused for two hours. --- ## 86. entrance **Phonetic:** /en-truhns/ **Definition:** The way in or the door you use to go into a building or place. **Example:** The large doors at the front of the building are where everyone goes in. --- ## 87. envelope **Phonetic:** /en-vuh-lohp/ **Definition:** A flat paper cover used for sending letters in the mail. **Example:** He slid the birthday card into the paper cover and licked the flap to close it. --- ## 88. equipment **Phonetic:** /ee-kwip-ment/ **Definition:** The tools, machines, or items you need for a particular activity or job. **Example:** The firefighters checked all their tools and gear before heading to the emergency. --- ## 89. especial **Phonetic:** /eh-spesh-ul/ **Definition:** Another way to describe something that is special or particularly notable. **Example:** He paid particular attention to the details in his drawing. --- ## 90. essential **Phonetic:** /eh-sen-shul/ **Definition:** Something that is absolutely needed and very important. **Example:** Drinking enough water every day is absolutely needed to stay healthy. --- ## 91. establish **Phonetic:** /ess-tab-lish/ **Definition:** To set something up or start something that is meant to last. **Example:** The town decided to set up a brand-new community centre. --- ## 92. eventually **Phonetic:** /ee-ven-choo-uh-lee/ **Definition:** After a long time or after many things have happened. **Example:** After searching for hours, they finally found the missing puzzle piece. --- ## 93. everywhere **Phonetic:** /ev-ree-wair/ **Definition:** In all places or in every part of a place. **Example:** After the party, confetti was scattered in all places around the room. --- ## 94. example **Phonetic:** /eg-zam-pul/ **Definition:** Something that shows what other things of the same kind are like, or a model to follow. **Example:** She showed a sample on the board so the class could see how to solve the problem. --- ## 95. excellent **Phonetic:** /ek-suh-lent/ **Definition:** Extremely good or of very high quality. **Example:** The food at the restaurant was outstandingly good and everyone enjoyed it. --- ## 96. exchange **Phonetic:** /eks-chaynj/ **Definition:** To give something and receive something else in return. **Example:** The children decided to swap their sandwiches at lunchtime. --- ## 97. excitable **Phonetic:** /ek-sy-tuh-bul/ **Definition:** Easily made to feel excited or full of energy. **Example:** The little dog got worked up very easily whenever someone knocked on the door. --- ## 98. excite **Phonetic:** /ek-syte/ **Definition:** To make someone feel very happy and eager about something. **Example:** The thought of going to the theme park really thrills me. --- ## 99. excitement **Phonetic:** /ek-syt-ment/ **Definition:** A feeling of great happiness and enthusiasm. **Example:** The children could barely contain their thrilled energy on Christmas morning. --- ## 100. excursion **Phonetic:** /ek-sker-zhun/ **Definition:** A short trip or outing, usually with a group for fun or learning. **Example:** The school trip to the botanic gardens was everyone's highlight of the term. --- ## 101. exhausted **Phonetic:** /eg-zor-sted/ **Definition:** Feeling extremely tired, with no energy left. **Example:** After running around the oval ten times, I was so extremely tired I could barely stand. --- ## 102. exhaustion **Phonetic:** /eg-zors-chun/ **Definition:** The feeling of being extremely tired and having no energy left. **Example:** After running the entire race, he could barely stand because he had no energy left. --- ## 103. expected **Phonetic:** /ek-spek-tid/ **Definition:** Thought something was going to happen or believed it would occur. **Example:** He thought it was going to be a sunny day, but it wasn't. --- ## 104. experience **Phonetic:** /ek-speer-ee-uns/ **Definition:** Something that happens to you, or the knowledge you get from doing things. **Example:** The school trip to the zoo was something the children would never forget. --- ## 105. experiment **Phonetic:** /ek-sper-uh-ment/ **Definition:** A test you do to find out if something is true or to learn how things work. **Example:** In class, we mixed two liquids together to test what would happen. --- ## 106. explosion **Phonetic:** /ek-sploh-zhun/ **Definition:** A sudden, loud burst of energy, like a big bang. **Example:** There was a loud bang and a bright flash when the science experiment went wrong. --- ## 107. expression **Phonetic:** /ek-spresh-un/ **Definition:** The look on someone's face that shows how they feel, or a word or phrase. **Example:** You could tell she was surprised just by the look on her face. --- ## 108. extremely **Phonetic:** /ek-stream-lee/ **Definition:** To a very great degree; very much. **Example:** The ice cream was very, very cold on her tongue. --- ## 109. favourite **Phonetic:** /fay-vuh-rit/ **Definition:** The one you like the most out of everything. **Example:** Out of all the colours, the one I like best is purple. --- ## 110. february **Phonetic:** /feb-roo-air-ee/ **Definition:** The second month of the year, which comes after January. **Example:** The second month of the year is the shortest, with only twenty-eight or twenty-nine days. --- ## 111. forgotten **Phonetic:** /for-got-en/ **Definition:** When you have not remembered something. It means it has slipped out of your mind. **Example:** He realised he had not remembered to pack his water bottle that morning. --- ## 112. forward **Phonetic:** /for-wud/ **Definition:** Moving in the direction that is in front of you. **Example:** The line of students moved ahead towards the school hall. --- ## 113. frequent **Phonetic:** /free-kwent/ **Definition:** Happening often or many times. **Example:** The bus comes many times during the day, so you never wait long. --- ## 114. furniture **Phonetic:** /fer-nih-chur/ **Definition:** Things like tables, chairs, and beds that you use in your home. **Example:** The house was filled with couches, tables, and bookshelves. --- ## 115. general **Phonetic:** /jen-uh-rul/ **Definition:** Relating to most things or people, not specific or detailed. **Example:** He gave a broad overview rather than going into all the small details. --- ## 116. generous **Phonetic:** /jen-uh-rus/ **Definition:** Happy to give and share things with others. **Example:** He always gave freely to others without expecting anything in return. --- ## 117. gradually **Phonetic:** /graj-oo-uh-lee/ **Definition:** Happening slowly, a little bit at a time. **Example:** The plant grew slowly over many weeks. --- ## 118. happiness **Phonetic:** /hap-ee-nus/ **Definition:** The feeling of being joyful and glad. **Example:** The pure joy on his face when he saw the new puppy was wonderful to see. --- ## 119. historical **Phonetic:** /his-tor-ih-kul/ **Definition:** Related to things that happened in the past or to history. **Example:** The museum had artefacts from long ago that taught us about how people used to live. --- ## 120. horrible **Phonetic:** /hor-uh-bul/ **Definition:** Something that is very bad or unpleasant. **Example:** The taste of the medicine was so awful that she pulled a face. --- ## 121. hospital **Phonetic:** /hos-pih-tul/ **Definition:** A building where doctors and nurses help sick or hurt people get better. **Example:** When Grandma was very ill, she stayed in a special building where doctors looked after her. --- ## 122. imaginary **Phonetic:** /ih-maj-in-air-ee/ **Definition:** Something that exists only in your mind and is not real. **Example:** His make-believe friend went everywhere with him, even though no one else could see them. --- ## 123. imagination **Phonetic:** /ih-maj-ih-nay-shun/ **Definition:** The ability to create pictures and ideas in your mind. **Example:** She used pictures in her mind to dream up a world full of flying horses. --- ## 124. imagine **Phonetic:** /ih-maj-in/ **Definition:** To make a picture or idea in your mind about something. **Example:** Close your eyes and picture yourself on a tropical island. --- ## 125. impatient **Phonetic:** /im-pay-shunt/ **Definition:** Not able to wait calmly for something; wanting things to happen right away. **Example:** He could not wait calmly and kept asking when dinner would be ready. --- ## 126. important **Phonetic:** /im-por-tant/ **Definition:** Something that matters a lot and you should pay attention to. **Example:** This message really matters and you need to read it carefully. --- ## 127. impossible **Phonetic:** /im-pos-uh-bul/ **Definition:** Something that cannot be done or cannot happen. **Example:** Lifting a car with one hand is something that simply cannot be done. --- ## 128. improvement **Phonetic:** /im-proov-ment/ **Definition:** The process of getting better or something that has been made better. **Example:** His handwriting showed a clear change for the better after lots of practice. --- ## 129. independent **Phonetic:** /in-dee-pen-dent/ **Definition:** Able to do things by yourself without needing help from others. **Example:** My little brother is learning to tie his shoes all by himself without any help. --- ## 130. influence **Phonetic:** /in-floo-ens/ **Definition:** The power to change or affect how someone thinks or acts. **Example:** Her older sister had a big effect on the way she dressed and spoke. --- ## 131. information **Phonetic:** /in-for-may-shun/ **Definition:** Facts or details about something that help you learn or understand it. **Example:** The brochure was full of facts and details about the zoo animals. --- ## 132. ingredient **Phonetic:** /in-gree-dee-unt/ **Definition:** One of the things that goes into a mixture, especially when cooking food. **Example:** Each item that goes into the cake batter helps give it a delicious taste. --- ## 133. instruction **Phonetic:** /in-struk-shun/ **Definition:** A direction or order that tells you how to do something. **Example:** The recipe gave a clear step that said to mix the flour and eggs first. --- ## 134. instrument **Phonetic:** /in-struh-ment/ **Definition:** A tool used for a special purpose, or something you play to make music. **Example:** She learned to play a device with strings that made beautiful sounds. --- ## 135. intelligent **Phonetic:** /in-tel-uh-jent/ **Definition:** Very smart and able to learn and understand things quickly. **Example:** The clever student solved the maths puzzle in just a few seconds. --- ## 136. interest **Phonetic:** /in-tuh-rest/ **Definition:** A feeling of wanting to know more about something. **Example:** He had a great curiosity about how rockets work. --- ## 137. interrupt **Phonetic:** /in-tuh-rupt/ **Definition:** To stop someone while they are speaking or doing something. **Example:** It is rude to start talking when someone else has not finished speaking. --- ## 138. interview **Phonetic:** /in-tuh-vyoo/ **Definition:** A meeting where someone is asked questions, often to find out information. **Example:** The journalist asked the firefighter many questions for the article. --- ## 139. introduce **Phonetic:** /in-truh-dyoos/ **Definition:** To tell people someone's name when they meet for the first time. **Example:** The teacher asked the new student to tell the class their name. --- ## 140. invention **Phonetic:** /in-ven-shun/ **Definition:** Something brand new that someone has created or designed for the first time. **Example:** The scientist created something that had never existed before. --- ## 141. invisible **Phonetic:** /in-viz-uh-buhl/ **Definition:** Something that cannot be seen. **Example:** She wished she could become completely unseen so no one would notice her hiding. --- ## 142. irregular **Phonetic:** /ih-reg-yoo-ler/ **Definition:** Not following the usual pattern or not even and smooth. **Example:** The pattern on the fabric was uneven and not the same throughout. --- ## 143. knowledge **Phonetic:** /nol-ij/ **Definition:** The things you know and have learned about. **Example:** After studying animals all term, she had so much understanding about wildlife. --- ## 144. language **Phonetic:** /lang-gwij/ **Definition:** The words and sounds that people use to talk to each other. **Example:** People in France speak a different system of words than we do. --- ## 145. laughter **Phonetic:** /laf-ter/ **Definition:** The sound people make when something is funny. **Example:** The room was filled with _______ during the comedy show. --- ## 146. library **Phonetic:** /ly-bruh-ree/ **Definition:** A place where you can borrow and read lots of books. **Example:** She went to the special building full of books to find a story about dragons. --- ## 147. machinery **Phonetic:** /muh-shee-nuh-ree/ **Definition:** Big machines or equipment used to do heavy or special work. **Example:** The farmer used big equipment with engines to harvest the wheat from the fields. --- ## 148. magazine **Phonetic:** /mag-uh-zeen/ **Definition:** A thin book with pictures and stories that comes out regularly, like every week or month. **Example:** The dentist's waiting room had lots of those colourful booklets with pictures and articles. --- ## 149. material **Phonetic:** /muh-teer-ee-ul/ **Definition:** What something is made from, like fabric, wood, or metal. **Example:** We need to choose the right substance to build our science project. --- ## 150. measure **Phonetic:** /meh-zhur/ **Definition:** To find out the size, length, or amount of something. **Example:** The teacher asked us to find out how long the classroom is using a tape. --- ## 151. mechanical **Phonetic:** /muh-kan-ih-kul/ **Definition:** Something that works using machines, engines, or moving parts. **Example:** The old clock had many tiny moving parts and gears inside that made it work. --- ## 152. medicine **Phonetic:** /med-uh-sin/ **Definition:** Something you take when you are sick to help you feel better. **Example:** When he had a sore throat, his mum gave him something to help him heal. --- ## 153. memorable **Phonetic:** /mem-uh-ruh-bul/ **Definition:** Something so special or unusual that you are likely to remember it for a long time. **Example:** Winning the relay race on sports day was one of the most ___ moments of the year. --- ## 154. messenger **Phonetic:** /mes-un-juh/ **Definition:** A person who carries a message or package to someone. **Example:** In olden days, a person on horseback would carry important letters between towns. --- ## 155. movement **Phonetic:** /moov-ment/ **Definition:** The act of moving or changing position from one place to another. **Example:** The cat watched every shift and change of the butterfly's wings. --- ## 156. multiply **Phonetic:** /mul-tih-ply/ **Definition:** To add a number to itself a certain number of times in maths. **Example:** If you take three groups of four, you get twelve. --- ## 157. mysterious **Phonetic:** /mis-teer-ee-us/ **Definition:** Something that is hard to explain or understand; strange and puzzling. **Example:** The strange light in the night sky was something nobody could explain. --- ## 158. national **Phonetic:** /nash-uh-nul/ **Definition:** Relating to the whole country, not just one part of it. **Example:** The anthem is sung to represent the entire country. --- ## 159. naturally **Phonetic:** /natch-uh-ruh-lee/ **Definition:** In a way that happens on its own without being forced or made up. **Example:** The flowers grew on their own without anyone planting them. --- ## 160. navigate **Phonetic:** /nav-uh-gayt/ **Definition:** To find your way from one place to another. **Example:** We used a compass to _______ through the bushland. --- ## 161. necessary **Phonetic:** /nes-uh-ser-ee/ **Definition:** Something that you must have or must do because it is needed. **Example:** Wearing a seatbelt is something you must do in the car. --- ## 162. nutrition **Phonetic:** /new-trish-un/ **Definition:** The food and nutrients your body needs to stay healthy and grow. **Example:** We learned about _______ and why eating fruit is good for us. --- ## 163. obedient **Phonetic:** /oh-bee-dee-unt/ **Definition:** Willing to do what you are told and follow rules. **Example:** The puppy always followed commands and sat when its owner asked. --- ## 164. occupation **Phonetic:** /ok-yuh-pay-shun/ **Definition:** A person's job or the work they do to earn money. **Example:** On the form, Dad wrote down his job title in the space provided. --- ## 165. operation **Phonetic:** /op-uh-ray-shun/ **Definition:** A medical procedure done by a doctor, or the way something works. **Example:** The surgeon worked carefully in the hospital to repair the patient's injured knee. --- ## 166. opposite **Phonetic:** /op-uh-zit/ **Definition:** Something that is completely different from something else. **Example:** Up and down are completely different from each other in every way. --- ## 167. ordinary **Phonetic:** /or-dih-nuh-ree/ **Definition:** Something that is normal or not special in any way. **Example:** It was just a regular, normal kind of afternoon with nothing unusual happening. --- ## 168. organize **Phonetic:** /or-guh-nize/ **Definition:** To arrange things in a neat and orderly way or to plan something. **Example:** She arranged all of her toys into neat groups on the shelves. --- ## 169. original **Phonetic:** /oh-rij-in-ul/ **Definition:** The first or earliest version of something, or something new and not copied. **Example:** The artist came up with a completely _______ design. --- ## 170. overcome **Phonetic:** /oh-ver-kum/ **Definition:** To successfully deal with a problem or difficulty. **Example:** He managed to beat the challenge after many tries. --- ## 171. owledge **Phonetic:** /nol-ij/ **Definition:** The things you know and have learned about. **Example:** After studying animals all term, she had so much understanding about wildlife. --- ## 172. paragraph **Phonetic:** /pa-ruh-graf/ **Definition:** A group of sentences about one topic that starts on a new line. **Example:** The teacher told us to write a group of sentences about our weekend. --- ## 173. particular **Phonetic:** /par-tik-yoo-lar/ **Definition:** One specific thing and not any other. **Example:** Out of all the puppies, he only wanted that one specific one with brown spots. --- ## 174. passenger **Phonetic:** /pas-un-jur/ **Definition:** A person who travels in a car, bus, train, or plane but is not driving it. **Example:** The person sitting in the back seat of the car looked out the window. --- ## 175. peaceful **Phonetic:** /peece-ful/ **Definition:** Calm and quiet, without any fighting or loud noise. **Example:** The lake was calm and still without a sound anywhere. --- ## 176. peninsula **Phonetic:** /pen-in-syoo-luh/ **Definition:** A piece of land that sticks out and is almost surrounded by water on three sides. **Example:** The land jutted out into the ocean with water on three of its sides. --- ## 177. percentage **Phonetic:** /per-sen-tij/ **Definition:** A number out of one hundred that shows a part of a whole. **Example:** He got ninety out of a hundred on the maths quiz, which was an excellent share. --- ## 178. performance **Phonetic:** /puh-for-munce/ **Definition:** A show or presentation in front of an audience, such as a play, concert, or dance. **Example:** The students practised their songs and dances for weeks before the big show on stage. --- ## 179. permanent **Phonetic:** /per-muh-nent/ **Definition:** Something that lasts forever and does not change or go away. **Example:** The ink would not wash off because it was meant to last forever. --- ## 180. personal **Phonetic:** /per-suh-nul/ **Definition:** Belonging to or about one particular person; private. **Example:** She kept her private thoughts written in a special notebook. --- ## 181. photograph **Phonetic:** /foh-tuh-graf/ **Definition:** A picture taken using a camera. **Example:** Mum used her camera to capture an image of us standing in front of the Sydney Opera House. --- ## 182. physical **Phonetic:** /fiz-ih-kul/ **Definition:** Relating to the body or things you can touch and see. **Example:** Running, jumping, and swimming are all activities that use your body. --- ## 183. platform **Phonetic:** /plat-form/ **Definition:** A raised flat surface, like the area you stand on at a train station. **Example:** The raised area at the station was crowded with people. --- ## 184. pleasure **Phonetic:** /pleh-zher/ **Definition:** A feeling of happiness or enjoyment. **Example:** Reading books gives her great _______. --- ## 185. pollution **Phonetic:** /puh-loo-shun/ **Definition:** Harmful substances or waste that damage the air, water, or land. **Example:** The dirty smoke from the cars was making the city air unhealthy to breathe. --- ## 186. popular **Phonetic:** /pop-yoo-lur/ **Definition:** Liked or enjoyed by a lot of people. **Example:** That new game is well-liked by almost every student in the school. --- ## 187. population **Phonetic:** /pop-yoo-lay-shun/ **Definition:** The number of people who live in a place like a town, city, or country. **Example:** The total number of people living in the city was over one million. --- ## 188. position **Phonetic:** /puh-zih-shun/ **Definition:** The place where something or someone is, or the way they are standing or sitting. **Example:** The teacher asked everyone to find their correct place in the line. --- ## 189. possible **Phonetic:** /pos-uh-bul/ **Definition:** Something that can be done or might happen. **Example:** With practice, anything is _______. --- ## 190. powerful **Phonetic:** /pow-er-ful/ **Definition:** Having a lot of strength, energy, or influence. **Example:** The engine in the truck was very strong. --- ## 191. practice **Phonetic:** /prak-tis/ **Definition:** Doing something over and over again to get better at it. **Example:** Football _______ starts at four o'clock today. --- ## 192. prepare **Phonetic:** /pruh-pair/ **Definition:** To get ready for something that is going to happen. **Example:** The night before the camp trip, she packed her bag to get ready. --- ## 193. preparing **Phonetic:** /pruh-pair-ing/ **Definition:** Getting ready for something that is about to happen. **Example:** She was getting everything ready for the school concert next week. --- ## 194. principal **Phonetic:** /prin-suh-pul/ **Definition:** The head teacher who is in charge of running a school. **Example:** The person in charge of the school gave out awards at the end-of-year ceremony. --- ## 195. probably **Phonetic:** /prob-uh-blee/ **Definition:** Something that is very likely to happen or be true. **Example:** Looking at those dark clouds, it is very likely we will get wet. --- ## 196. promise **Phonetic:** /prom-iss/ **Definition:** To tell someone that you will definitely do something. **Example:** She gave her word that she would return the library book on time. --- ## 197. properly **Phonetic:** /prop-er-lee/ **Definition:** In the correct or right way. **Example:** He tied his shoelaces the correct way so they wouldn't come undone. --- ## 198. property **Phonetic:** /prop-uh-tee/ **Definition:** Something that belongs to someone, or land and buildings that a person owns. **Example:** The house and the land around it belong to the family next door. --- ## 199. protected **Phonetic:** /pro-tek-ted/ **Definition:** Kept safe from harm or danger. **Example:** The baby birds were _______ by their mother in the nest. --- ## 200. protection **Phonetic:** /pruh-tek-shun/ **Definition:** The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm. **Example:** The mother bird spread her wings to keep her babies safe from the rain. --- ## 201. purchase **Phonetic:** /per-chis/ **Definition:** To buy something by paying money for it. **Example:** She saved her pocket money so she could buy the new book she wanted. --- ## 202. question **Phonetic:** /kwes-chun/ **Definition:** Something you ask when you want to find out information. **Example:** He raised his hand because he wanted to ask something. --- ## 203. reaction **Phonetic:** /ree-ak-shun/ **Definition:** Something you do or feel because of something that has happened. **Example:** His response to the loud bang was to jump in fright. --- ## 204. rebuild **Phonetic:** /ree-bild/ **Definition:** To build something again after it has been broken or knocked down. **Example:** After the storm damaged the fence, Dad had to construct it again. --- ## 205. rectangle **Phonetic:** /rek-tang-gul/ **Definition:** A flat shape with four straight sides and four right angles, where opposite sides are equal in length. **Example:** The shape of the swimming pool had four sides with two long sides and two shorter sides. --- ## 206. reference **Phonetic:** /ref-uh-rens/ **Definition:** Something you look at to find information or facts. **Example:** He looked at the encyclopaedia to find facts for his project. --- ## 207. reflection **Phonetic:** /ree-flek-shun/ **Definition:** An image you see in a mirror or on water, or the act of thinking carefully about something. **Example:** He stared at the image of himself looking back from the shop window. --- ## 208. regular **Phonetic:** /reg-yoo-lur/ **Definition:** Happening at the same time or in the same way over and over. **Example:** The bus arrives at the same usual time every morning without fail. --- ## 209. reluctant **Phonetic:** /ree-luk-tunt/ **Definition:** Not wanting to do something; feeling unwilling or hesitant. **Example:** She was unwilling to go outside because the rain was pouring down. --- ## 210. remember **Phonetic:** /ree-mem-ber/ **Definition:** To bring something back into your mind that you knew before. **Example:** Can you bring back to mind what we learned yesterday? --- ## 211. respectful **Phonetic:** /ree-spekt-ful/ **Definition:** Showing politeness and care towards other people and their feelings. **Example:** The children were very _______ when the guest speaker visited. --- ## 212. responsibility **Phonetic:** /ree-spon-sih-bil-ih-tee/ **Definition:** A duty or job that you are expected to take care of. **Example:** Taking care of your younger sibling after school is an important duty that your parents trust you with. --- ## 213. restaurant **Phonetic:** /res-tuh-ront/ **Definition:** A place where you go to buy and eat meals. **Example:** The family went to a special place to eat for Mum's birthday. --- ## 214. sculpture **Phonetic:** /skulp-chur/ **Definition:** A piece of art that is carved or shaped out of materials like stone, clay, or metal. **Example:** The three-dimensional artwork in the park was carved from a huge block of marble. --- ## 215. secondary **Phonetic:** /sek-un-duh-ree/ **Definition:** Coming after the first or main thing; not the most important. **Example:** The older students attend the school that comes after primary. --- ## 216. selected **Phonetic:** /seh-lek-tid/ **Definition:** Chosen from a group of things or people. **Example:** Out of all the students, he was the one picked to read aloud. --- ## 217. selection **Phonetic:** /suh-lek-shun/ **Definition:** The act of choosing something, or a range of things to choose from. **Example:** The shop had a wide range of lollies to choose from. --- ## 218. sensible **Phonetic:** /sen-sih-bul/ **Definition:** Showing good judgement and being practical and wise. **Example:** Wearing warm clothes in winter is a wise and practical choice. --- ## 219. sensitive **Phonetic:** /sen-suh-tiv/ **Definition:** Easily affected by things, or aware of other people's feelings. **Example:** His skin was easily irritated by the sun, so he always wore sunscreen. --- ## 220. sentence **Phonetic:** /sen-tens/ **Definition:** A group of words that makes a complete thought, starting with a capital letter and ending with a full stop. **Example:** The teacher asked us to write a complete group of words about our weekend. --- ## 221. separate **Phonetic:** /sep-uh-rut/ **Definition:** To move things apart or not joined together. **Example:** The teacher asked us to sort the books into two groups apart from each other. --- ## 222. several **Phonetic:** /sev-er-ul/ **Definition:** More than two or three but not a very large number. **Example:** She picked a few different flowers from the garden. --- ## 223. shoulder **Phonetic:** /shohl-dur/ **Definition:** The part of your body between your neck and the top of your arm. **Example:** He felt a tap on the body part between his neck and arm, and turned around. --- ## 224. signature **Phonetic:** /sig-nuh-chuh/ **Definition:** A person's name written in their own special way, usually to show agreement. **Example:** Mum wrote her name at the bottom of the form in her own special handwriting. --- ## 225. situation **Phonetic:** /sit-yoo-ay-shun/ **Definition:** What is happening at a certain time and place. **Example:** The state of things at the campsite became tricky when the tent blew away. --- ## 226. skeleton **Phonetic:** /skel-uh-tun/ **Definition:** The frame of bones inside your body that holds you up. **Example:** In science, we learned about all the bones that make up the frame inside our bodies. --- ## 227. strawberry **Phonetic:** /straw-beh-ree/ **Definition:** A small, red, sweet fruit with tiny seeds on the outside. **Example:** The small red fruit with seeds on the outside tasted sweet and juicy. --- ## 228. strengthen **Phonetic:** /streng-thun/ **Definition:** To make something stronger or more powerful. **Example:** Practising every day helped to make her reading skills more powerful. --- ## 229. struggle **Phonetic:** /strug-ul/ **Definition:** To try very hard to do something that is difficult. **Example:** He found it very hard to open the tight lid on the jar. --- ## 230. successful **Phonetic:** /suk-ses-ful/ **Definition:** When something works out well or you achieve what you wanted. **Example:** The school concert went really well and everyone cheered at the end. --- ## 231. suddenly **Phonetic:** /sud-un-lee/ **Definition:** When something happens very quickly and without warning. **Example:** Without any warning, a loud noise came from the kitchen. --- ## 232. suggestion **Phonetic:** /suh-jes-chun/ **Definition:** An idea or plan put forward for someone to think about. **Example:** She put forward an idea about where they could go for the excursion. --- ## 233. surprise **Phonetic:** /sur-pryz/ **Definition:** Something unexpected that you did not know was going to happen. **Example:** Nobody expected the teacher to bring cupcakes, so it was a wonderful shock. --- ## 234. surprised **Phonetic:** /ser-pryzd/ **Definition:** A feeling you get when something unexpected happens that you didn't know about. **Example:** He didn't expect to win the art competition and was completely shocked when his name was called. --- ## 235. terrible **Phonetic:** /ter-uh-bul/ **Definition:** Extremely bad or unpleasant. **Example:** The weather was so _______ that the picnic was cancelled. --- ## 236. terrific **Phonetic:** /tuh-rif-ik/ **Definition:** Really great or wonderful. **Example:** The concert last night was absolutely fantastic and everyone loved it. --- ## 237. together **Phonetic:** /tuh-geth-er/ **Definition:** With each other, in the same place or at the same time. **Example:** The whole family sat with one another at the dinner table. --- ## 238. tomorrow **Phonetic:** /tuh-mor-oh/ **Definition:** The day after today. **Example:** She packed her bag the night before because the school excursion was the very next day. --- ## 239. translate **Phonetic:** /trans-layt/ **Definition:** To change words from one language into another. **Example:** She helped change the Spanish words into English so her friend could understand. --- ## 240. transport **Phonetic:** /trans-port/ **Definition:** A way of carrying people or things from one place to another. **Example:** What type of _______ do you use to get to school? --- ## 241. treasure **Phonetic:** /treh-zher/ **Definition:** A collection of valuable things like gold, jewels, or something very precious. **Example:** The children went on a hunt to find the hidden _______. --- ## 242. treatment **Phonetic:** /treet-ment/ **Definition:** The way something is dealt with, or medical care given to a sick person. **Example:** The vet gave the sick cat special medical care to help it feel better. --- ## 243. umbrella **Phonetic:** /um-brel-uh/ **Definition:** A device you hold over your head to keep dry in the rain. **Example:** She opened the folding canopy above her head to stay dry during the storm. --- ## 244. underline **Phonetic:** /un-der-lyne/ **Definition:** To draw a line underneath a word or sentence to make it stand out. **Example:** The teacher asked the students to draw a line beneath the important words. --- ## 245. understand **Phonetic:** /un-der-stand/ **Definition:** To know what something means or how it works. **Example:** After the teacher explained it again, the idea finally made sense to him. --- ## 246. unfamiliar **Phonetic:** /un-fuh-mil-ee-ur/ **Definition:** Something that is not known or recognised because you have not seen or experienced it before. **Example:** When they moved to a new town, everything looked strange and ___. --- ## 247. unhappy **Phonetic:** /un-hap-ee/ **Definition:** Feeling sad or not pleased about something. **Example:** She felt sad and not cheerful when her friend moved away. --- ## 248. unpleasant **Phonetic:** /un-plez-unt/ **Definition:** Not nice or enjoyable; causing discomfort. **Example:** The taste of the medicine was not nice at all. --- ## 249. vacation **Phonetic:** /vay-kay-shun/ **Definition:** A period of time when you take a break from school or work, often to travel. **Example:** The family planned a relaxing break away by the ocean. --- ## 250. valuable **Phonetic:** /val-yoo-uh-bul/ **Definition:** Worth a lot of money or very important and useful. **Example:** The old painting turned out to be extremely _______. --- ## 251. vegetable **Phonetic:** /vej-tuh-bul/ **Definition:** A plant or part of a plant that we eat, like carrots or broccoli. **Example:** Mum put carrots, beans, and peas on the plate because they are healthy foods from plants. --- ## 252. volunteer **Phonetic:** /vol-un-teer/ **Definition:** A person who offers to do something helpful without being paid. **Example:** We need one more _______ to help set up the chairs. --- ## 253. wandering **Phonetic:** /won-duh-ring/ **Definition:** Walking around slowly without a clear plan of where to go. **Example:** The dog was strolling here and there around the park with no real direction. --- ## 254. whenever **Phonetic:** /wen-ev-er/ **Definition:** At any time that something happens. **Example:** At any time the dog hears the doorbell, it starts barking loudly. --- ## 255. whispered **Phonetic:** /wis-perd/ **Definition:** Spoke very softly and quietly so only someone close could hear. **Example:** He spoke so softly during the movie that only his sister could hear him. --- ## 256. wondered **Phonetic:** /wun-derd/ **Definition:** Thought about something and wanted to know more about it. **Example:** He was curious about where all the birds flew in winter. --- ## 257. wonderful **Phonetic:** /wun-der-ful/ **Definition:** Something that is extremely good and makes you feel amazed or delighted. **Example:** The fireworks display was absolutely amazing and everyone cheered. ---