Java Games: Flashcards, matching, concentration, and word search.

Dictionary Word Game (Third Grade)

Students will use the dictionary to find the meaning of each word. They will then play the matching game to reinforce their knowledge of the vocabulary.

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butteA smaller, steep hill that has a flat top and stands alone
deltaDeposit of earth and sand that collects at the mouth of some rivers
reefA narrow ridge of rocks or coral at or near the surface of the water
mesaA large, high steep hill that has a flat top and stands alone.
geyserA spring that sends up fountains of jets of hot water or steam
duneAmound or ridge of loose sand heaped up by the wing
crevasseA deep crack or split in the surface of a glacier or the ground after an earthquake
desertA region without water or trees that is usually sandy
siltVery fine particles of earth or sand carried by moving water and deposited as sediment
lavaHot melted rock flowing from a volcano
glacierA large mass of ice formed from the snow on high ground and moving very slowly down a mountain.
cataractA large steep waterfall
canyonA narrow valley with high steep sides
springA small stream of water coming from the earth

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