The Garden of Abdul Gasazi:Vocabulary

Grade 3Theme: Incredible Stories

1.D.1.b – Discuss the word and word meanings as they are encountered in text, instruction, and conversation

L. Menzel 8/17/06

awesome

• Causing a feeling of wonder, fear, and respect

The awesome garden has beautifully shaped plants.

convinced

• Made to do, believe, or feel certain about something

Tyler convinced his mom to buy him a second ice cream cone.

disappeared• Passed out of sight; vanished

The magician made shapes appear and disappear from his hat.

discovered

• found; learned

Zachary discovered buried treasure when he was digging in the desert.

impossible

• Not able to happen or exist

It was impossible for Mike to get his horse to drink out of the cup.

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