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Vocabulary Facts
- The English language has over 1,000,000 total words.
- Only 170,000 of them are currently in use.
- Most adult native English speakers know 20,000-40,000 words.
- In all of his published works, Shakespear used 17,677 different words. He was credited with either inventing or being the first to write as many as 1,700 of them.
4th Grade Vocabulary Words
These must-know vocabulary words for 4th graders often appear on English Language Arts state tests given in the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades.
After you review, complete the practice. It'll help you remember these words for longer.
support
bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.
"the dome was supported by a hundred white columns"
synonyms
hold up, bear, carry
address
the particulars of the place where someone lives or an organization is situated.
"they exchanged addresses and agreed to keep in touch"
synonyms
inscription, label, mark
previous
existing or occurring before in time or order.
"she looked tired after her exertions of the previous evening"
synonyms
foregoing, preceding, precursory
content
in a state of peaceful happiness.
"he seemed more content, less bitter"
synonyms
contented, satisfied, pleased