American schools grade 2-12
Study on Your Phone
K12 - 2nd Grade
(222 words)Word | POS | Definition |
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calf | noun | A young bovine animal, especially a domestic cow or bull in its first year. |
claw | noun | A sharp, curved nail on the foot of an animal |
amaze | verb | To surprise someone greatly; to fill someone with wonder |
couple | noun | Two individuals of the same sort considered together |
cushion | noun | A soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam used as a comfortable support for sitting or leaning. |
amusing | adj. | Entertaining or funny |
flap | verb | To move up and down or back and forth with quick and irregular motions |
groom | verb | To clean and brush an animal |
analyze | verb | To examine or think about something carefully, in order to understand it |
share | verb | To have or use something at the same time as someone else |
shelter | noun | A structure that provides privacy and protection from danger or the elements |
annoy | verb | To irritate or make someone feel bothered |
yard | noun | An outdoor area that is adjacent to a house and is usually covered with grass |
zero | noun | The numerical symbol 0 representing the absence of quantity or a value |
arranged | adj. | Planned or organized in advance |
accident | noun | An unexpected and unfortunate event |
acrobat | noun | A performer who does gymnastic feats |
avoid | verb | To keep away from; to prevent from happening |
alarm | noun | A warning of danger |
bounce | verb | to spring back from a surface after hitting it |
cause | verb | To make something happen |
enormous | adj. | Very large in size, quantity, or extent |
gap | noun | A space or interval; a break in continuity |
classify | verb | To arrange or organize by categories |
scoop | noun | A tool with a deep bowl-shaped end that is used to dig out and move a soft substance or powder |
support | verb | To bear the weight of something, to hold up |
community | noun | A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common |
tangle | verb | To twist together in a confused mass |
weigh | verb | To determine the weight of something |
conclusion | noun | The end or finish of an event, process, or text |
antenna | noun | A rod, wire, or other device used to transmit or receive radio or television signals |
balance | noun | An even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady |
connection | noun | A link or relationship between things or people |
boulder | noun | A large rock, typically one that has been worn smooth by erosion |
cliff | noun | A steep rock face, especially at the edge of the sea |
continue | verb | To keep going without stopping |
joint | noun | A point where two bones are connected in the body |
machine | noun | A device that performs a specific task, usually powered by electricity or mechanical energy |
cooperation | noun | The action or process of working together to the same end |
motor | noun | A machine that produces motion or power for doing work |
muscle | noun | A tissue in the body that can contract, allowing movement |
cycle | noun | A series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order |
planet | noun | A celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star |
slope | noun | A surface of which one end or side is at a higher level than another. |
data | noun | Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis |
ape | noun | A large primate that does not have a tail, such as a gorilla or chimpanzee |
brain | noun | The organ in the head of humans and other vertebrates that controls thoughts, memory, feelings, and activity |
describe | verb | To give an account of in words |
branch | noun | A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk |
cavern | noun | A large cave or a chamber in a cave, typically a naturally occurring underground space |
detail | noun | An individual feature, fact, or item |
chimney | noun | A structure for venting smoke or gas from a fireplace, furnace, or stove to the outside |
dozen | noun | A group or set of twelve. |
diagram | noun | A simplified drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something |
flame | noun | A stream of hot, burning gas from something on fire |
net | noun | A type of fabric made of interlaced threads with evenly spaced, uniform openings |
difference | noun | The quality or condition of being unlike or dissimilar. |
spear | noun | A weapon with a pointed tip, typically on a long shaft, used for thrusting or throwing. |
torch | noun | A portable device that emits light |
different | adj. | Not the same as another or each other; unlike in nature, form, or quality. |
absorb | verb | To take in or soak up |
anchor | noun | A heavy object attached to a rope or chain used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom |
discover | verb | To find something for the first time |
brush | verb | To sweep, rub, or apply lightly over a surface |
bud | noun | A compact knob-like growth on a plant which develops into a leaf, flower, or shoot |
drowsy | adj. | Feeling sleepy or tired |
center | noun | The middle point or part of something |
core | noun | The central or most important part |
edit | verb | To make changes or corrections to a document or written work |
factory | noun | A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured or assembled chiefly by machine |
hive | noun | A structure where bees live |
effect | noun | A change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause. |
sapling | noun | A young tree, especially one with a slender trunk |
trunk | noun | The main woody stem of a tree |
energy | noun | The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity |
cone | noun | A solid or hollow object with a round flat base and a point at the top. |
cube | noun | A solid three-dimensional shape with six square faces of equal size. |
escape | verb | To break free from confinement or control. |
earth | noun | The planet we live on |
fern | noun | A type of plant with large delicate leaves and no flowers, that reproduces by spores released from the undersides of the leaves. |
estimate | verb | To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something |
fuel | noun | A substance used to produce energy through combustion |
grain | noun | The seeds of cereal plants like wheat, rice, or corn |
exercise | noun | Physical activity that is done to become stronger and healthier |
lizard | noun | A reptile with a long body and tail, movable eyelids, and usually four legs. |
miner | noun | A person who works in a mine extracting minerals from the earth |
expect | verb | To consider something likely to happen or to believe that something will probably occur |
present | verb | To give or show something to someone |
seam | noun | A line where two pieces of fabric are sewn together |
famous | adj. | Known by many people |
badge | noun | A distinctive emblem worn as a mark of office, membership, achievement, licensed employment, etc. |
banner | noun | A long strip of cloth bearing a slogan or design, displayed in a public place or used in a demonstration or procession. |
flock | noun | A group of birds, sheep, or goats |
corner | noun | The point where two lines or edges meet to form an angle |
design | noun | A plan or drawing produced to show the look and function of an object before it is built or made |
friendly | adj. | Kind and pleasant |
display | verb | To show or exhibit something |
fold | verb | To bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part of it lies on the other part |
frighten | verb | to scare or cause fear |
parade | noun | A public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event |
rectangle | noun | A four-sided flat shape with straight sides where every angle is a right angle (90°), but not all sides have the same length. |
frown | verb | To furrow one's brow in displeasure or concentration |
salute | verb | To show respect or recognition to someone, typically by raising the right hand to the forehead or firing guns or cannons |
tread | verb | To walk in a specific way |
gasp | verb | To take a quick, sharp breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain, or shock |
aquarium | noun | A transparent tank of water for fish, aquatic plants, or other aquatic animals |
cage | noun | A structure of bars or wires in which animals or birds are confined |
gather | verb | To come together; to collect or assemble |
club | noun | A heavy stick used as a weapon; a baton. |
faucet | noun | A device for controlling the flow of liquid from a pipe |
gust | noun | A strong, sudden rush of wind |
flood | verb | To overflow with water |
gift | noun | Something given willingly to someone without payment; a present |
helpful | adj. | Providing assistance or serving a useful function |
icicle | noun | A spike of ice formed when water dripping or falling from an object freezes |
imitate | verb | To copy or mimic the actions, appearance, or speech of someone or something. |
include | verb | To contain as a part of something |
pearl | noun | A hard, shiny, white spherical object produced within the soft tissue of a living shelled mollusk |
valley | noun | A low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it |
insist | verb | To demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal |
aboard | adv. | On or onto a ship, aircraft, train, or spacecraft |
blast | verb | To explode or destroy something with an explosion |
investigate | verb | To carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of an issue or case |
career | noun | An occupation or profession, especially one requiring special training, followed as one's lifework |
cautious | adj. | Careful to avoid potential problems or dangers |
label | noun | A piece of paper, plastic, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it |
girder | noun | A large iron or steel beam used for building structures |
inventor | noun | A person who creates something that has never before been created |
leaned | verb | To incline, bend, or rest on something for support |
rotate | verb | To turn around a central point or axis. |
story | noun | A narrative or tale, typically involving characters and events. |
living | adj. | Having life; alive |
strand | noun | A single thin length of something such as thread, fiber, or wire, often twisted with others to make a rope or cable. |
tower | noun | A tall, narrow building or structure that may stand apart or be attached to a larger structure. |
march | verb | To walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread |
astronomy | noun | The scientific study of celestial objects, space, and the universe as a whole. |
besides | prep. | In addition to; apart from |
matter | noun | Substance or material |
crater | noun | A large, bowl-shaped cavity in the ground or on the surface of a planet or the moon, typically one caused by an explosion or the impact of a meteorite. |
degree | noun | A unit of measurement of angles, one three-hundred-and-sixtieth of the circumference of a circle. |
moist | adj. | Slightly wet or damp |
diameter | noun | The straight line passing from side to side through the center of a body or figure, especially a circle or sphere |
gaze | verb | To look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought |
necessary | adj. | Needed to be done, achieved, or present; essential. |
gravity | noun | The force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth, or towards any other physical body having mass |
reflect | verb | To throw back light, heat, sound, or an image |
telescope | noun | An instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer, containing an arrangement of lenses, or of curved mirrors and lenses, by which rays of light are collected and focused and the resulting image magnified. |
universe | noun | All of space and everything in it including stars, planets, galaxies, etc. |
noticed | verb | To become aware of or acknowledge something through observation |
atlas | noun | A collection of maps in a book |
aware | adj. | Having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact |
observed | verb | To notice or perceive something |
boar | noun | A wild pig |
equator | noun | An imaginary line around the middle of the Earth, equidistant from the North Pole and the South Pole |
opinion | noun | A belief or judgment that rests on grounds insufficient to produce complete certainty. |
fang | noun | A long, sharp tooth |
fierce | adj. | Having a violent and aggressive nature |
peeking | verb | To look quickly or furtively at something, especially through a narrow opening |
hoof | noun | The hard foot of an animal such as a horse, pig, or deer |
journey | noun | An act of traveling from one place to another |
plan | noun | A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something |
local | adj. | Relating to a particular area, city, or town |
rare | adj. | Not occurring very often; uncommon |
poke | verb | To jab or prod someone or something with one's finger or a sharp object |
arch | noun | A curved structure that supports weight over an open space |
attention | noun | The act of focusing the mind on something |
predict | verb | To say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as a result of knowledge or experience. |
award | verb | To give something as a prize or reward for merit |
collapse | verb | To fall down or inward suddenly; cave in |
prefer | verb | To like or choose better than another or others |
demolish | verb | To completely destroy a building or structure |
excess | noun | An amount that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable |
process | noun | A series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end |
outline | noun | A general description or plan showing the essential features of something but not the detail. |
sculpture | noun | The art of making two- or three-dimensional representative or abstract forms by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster. |
publish | verb | To make content available to the public |
spade | noun | A tool for digging with a flat blade and typically a long handle. |
utensil | noun | A tool or container used for practical purposes, especially in a kitchen or for eating |
records | noun | A piece of evidence or information stored for future use |
bustle | verb | To move or act with a lot of energy or noise |
channel | noun | A length of water wider than a strait, joining two larger areas of water, especially two seas. |
revise | verb | To review or study again |
connect | verb | To join together or link with something else |
empire | noun | A group of countries or regions that are controlled by one ruler or government |
separate | verb | To set or keep apart |
mention | verb | To refer to something or someone briefly or indirectly |
peak | noun | The highest point or maximum level |
shivered | verb | To shake slightly because you are cold, frightened, or excited |
scholar | noun | A person who is highly educated or has an aptitude for study |
settle | verb | To resolve or reach an agreement |
similar | adj. | Having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity, without being identical. |
vehicle | noun | A machine used for transporting people or goods, especially on land |
zigzag | noun | A pattern or path with sharp turns from side to side |
steaming | adj. | Emitting steam; very hot |
adult | noun | A person who is fully grown or developed |
clump | noun | A group or bunch of things clustered together |
stormy | adj. | Characterized by strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow. |
curious | adj. | Eager to know or learn something |
gratitude | noun | The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. |
sum | verb | To add together to find the total amount |
herd | noun | A group of animals of a single kind that are kept, fed, or travel together |
newcomer | noun | A person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group |
suppose | verb | To assume something is true without confirmation |
plain | adj. | Clearly understood or obvious, without decoration or embellishment |
stalk | verb | To follow or observe (a person) persistently and secretly, typically with harmful intentions. |
sway | verb | To move back and forth or from side to side |
tusk | noun | A long, large, pointed tooth, especially one which protrudes from the closed mouth, as in the elephant, walrus, or boar. |
wealthy | adj. | Having a great deal of money, resources, or assets; rich |
swoop | verb | To move rapidly downward through the air |
base | noun | The lowest part or edge of something, especially the part on which it rests or is supported. |
din | noun | A loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise |
treasure | noun | A collection of valuable things such as gold, silver, jewels, etc. |
discard | verb | To throw away or get rid of something as no longer useful or desirable. |
dome | noun | A rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure, typically with a circular base. |
vanish | verb | To disappear suddenly and completely |
gallon | noun | A unit of liquid capacity |
instrument | noun | A tool or device used for a particular task, especially for precision work or scientific measurements |
volunteer | noun | A person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task |
luxury | noun | A state of great comfort or elegance, especially when involving great expense |
mallet | noun | A hammer with a large, usually wooden head, used especially for hitting a chisel or for striking a surface without damaging it. |
skill | noun | The ability to do something well |
slight | adj. | Small in degree; inconsiderable. |