Vocabulary Quiz for McGuffey's Third Reader

I. Give the definition for the following vocabulary words:

glee

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pout

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forgive

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echo

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improve

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guilty

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obtain

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II. Correctly spell the vocabulary words defined below:

deceive; wrong

negligent; unconcerned or indifferent

the native corn of America; Indian corn

hardly ever

the use of physical or mental energy to do something

a nation or state

to make beautiful or attractive

to make believe

III. Use the following vocabulary words in a complete sentence:

nightmare

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widow

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destroy

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fade

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ashamed

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conduct

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parcel

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Vocabulary exercises adapted from Robinson Curriculum, Copyright 1995-2002 Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine

Quizzes copyright 2005 Butch Walker

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