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Polar Express. 3 rd Grade Vocabulary Words. conductor. Definition: an employee on a bus or train who is in charge of its passengers, collects fares or tickets, etc. Sentence: I handed the conductor my ticket to ride on the train. barren. Definition: unproductive; unfruitful
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Polar Express 3rd Grade Vocabulary Words
conductor • Definition: an employee on a bus or train who is in charge of its passengers, collects fares or tickets, etc. • Sentence: I handed the conductor my ticket to ride on the train.
barren • Definition: unproductive; unfruitful • Sentence: There are almost no plants in the barren desert.
nougat • Definition: a chewy or brittle candy containing almonds or other nuts and sometimes fruit. • Sentence: I love candy that has nougat wrapped in chocolate.
elf • Definition: A small, often mischievous creature considered to have magical powers. • Sentence: Did you see the Christmas elf at the mall on Christmas Eve?
wilderness • Definition: a wild and uncultivated region like a forest or desert • Sentence: The two men were lost in the wilderness for three days.
rustle • Definition: to cause such sounds by moving or stirring something. • Sentence: My sister was afraid when she heard the rustle of leaves.
flickered • Definition: To burn unsteadily • Sentence: The candle flickered and then went out.
pranced • Definition: to dance or move in a lively or spirited manner; caper. • Sentence: The children pranced excitedly around the room.
harness • Definition: the combination of straps, bands, and other parts forming the working gear of a draft animal. • Sentence: The harness on the reindeer had bells on it.
ocean liner • Definition: an oceangoing passenger ship. • Sentence: We went on an ocean liner when our family went on a cruise.