Polar Express 3 rd Grade Vocabulary Words

Definition: an employee on a bus or train who is in charge of its passengers, collects fares or tickets, etc. conductorSentence: I handed the conductor my ticket to ride on the train. conductor

barren Definition: unproductive; unfruitful barrenSentence: There are almost no plants in the barren desert.

nougat Definition: a chewy or brittle candy containing almonds or other nuts and sometimes fruit. nougatSentence: I love candy that has nougat wrapped in chocolate.

elf Definition: A small, often mischievous creature considered to have magical powers. elfSentence: 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. rustleSentence: My sister was afraid when she heard the rustle of leaves.

flickered Definition: To burn unsteadily flickeredSentence: The candle flickered and then went out.

pranced Definition: to dance or move in a lively or spirited manner; caper. prancedSentence: 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. harnessSentence: The harness on the reindeer had bells on it.

ocean liner Definition: an oceangoing passenger ship. ocean linerSentence: We went on an ocean liner when our family went on a cruise.