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All the words are in the order of the ABC-so all words beginning with A are grouped together and come before the group of words beginning with B; and these B words come before words beginning with C...and so on all the way to Z.
You will also discover that there are some words with different meanings but exactly the same spelling.
Aa
ABROAD
If you go "abroad", you go to another country. ("We went "abroad" for our wacation last year")
ACCIDENT
An "accident" is something bad that you did not expect to happen. ("I had an "accident" with the can of paint. I dropped it and it spilled everywhere").
ACHE
An "ache" is a pain in a part of your body that goes on hurting for a long time. ("Sam is going to the dentist because he has a "toothache").
ACROBAT
An "acrobat" is a person who can do difficult and exciting balancing tricks. ("We watched the "acrobats" walking along a wire high above the ground").
ACT (acts acting acted)
If you "act" in a film or play, you play part in it.
ACTIVE
Somebody who is "active" moves about a lot and is always very busy doing things.
ACTOR
An "actor" is a person who pretends to be somebody else in a film or play. ("The movie we saw on TV had really good "actors" in it").
ADD (adds adding added)
1. When you "add" something, you put it with something else. ("Elliot "added" sugar to the cake mixture").
2. When you "add" numbers, you put them together. ("If you add three and six you get nine").
ADDRESS (addresses)
Your "address" is the name of the house, street and town where you live.
ADULT
An "adult" is a grown-up person.
ADVENTURE
An "adventure" is something exciting or dangerous that happens to you. ("Ali's first trip in an airplane was quite an "adventure").
ADVERTISEMENT
An "advertisement" in a newspaper or on television or radio tells you about something and tries to make you want to buy it. "Advertisements" are also known as ads.
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ADVICE
"Advice" is information that someone passes on to help another person.
AFFORD
If you can "afford" something, you have enough money to pay for it. ("I'm going to save up my pocket money until I can "afford" to buy some new skates.
AFRAID
If you are "afraid", you feel something nasty will happen to you. ("Our dog is "afraid" of thunder").
AFTERNOON
"Afternoon" is the part of the day between morning and evening. ("We go home from school at 3 o'clock in the "afternoon").
AGE
You "age" is the number of years you have lived.
AGO
"Ago" means at some time in the past. ("The puppies were born only a week "ago", so they are still tiny").
AGREE (agrees agreeing agreed)
If somebody "agrees" with you, they think or feel the same way as you. ("My brother and I never "agree" about what to watch on television").
AIR
"Air" is what we breathe. "Air is all around us, but we cannot see it. ("We went for a walk in the fresh "air").
AIRCRAFT
An "aircraft" is any machine that can fly. Airplanes, gliders, and helicopters are all different kinds of "aircraft".
AIRPLANE
An "airplane" is a machine that flies. An "airplane" has wings and one or more engines.
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ALARM
An "alarm" is something such as a bell or a flashing light that tells us that there is danger. ("When they heard the fire "alarm", everybody quickly left the building").
ALBUM
1. An "album" is an empty book in which you can put such thing as photos or stamps. ("Mom keeps an "album" for our family photos").
2. An "album" is also several different pieces of music together on a CD or tape.
ALIKE
If two or more things or people are "alike", they are the same in some way. ("Lauren and her twin sister look so "alike").
ALIVE
A person, plant, or an animal that is "alive" is living and is not dead. ("My great-grandma is still "alive", but my great-granddad died last year").
ALLIGATOR
An "alligator" is an animal with a long tail, short legs, and a large mouth with sharp teeth. "Alligators" are reptiles and live in rivers in some hot countries.
ALLOW (allows allowing allowed)
If you "allow" somebody to do something, you let them do it. ("My mom doesn't "allow" me to watch television before school").
ALMOST
"Almost" means nearly, but not quite. ("It's "almost" 4 o'clock").
ALONE
If you are "alone", there is nobody else with you. ("Our dog gets upset if we leave her "alone").
ALPHABET
The "alphabet" is all the letters that we use to write words in a special order. The English "alphabet" starts with A and ends with Z.
ALWAYS
1. "Always" means all the time. ("You should "always" be kind to animals").
2. "Always" also means every time. ("Our dog is "always" pleased to see me when I get home from school").
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AMAZING
Something that is "amazing" surprises you very much. ("I have an "amazing" story to tell you").
AMBULANCE
An "ambulance" is a van or car that carries people to hospital when they are ill or hurt.
AMOUNT
An "amount" of something is how much there is. ("Different sizes of container hold different "amounts" of food").
ANGRY (angrier angriest)
If you are "angry", you are very cross. ("Laura was "angry" when I let her hamster out of its cage").
ANIMAL
An "animal" is anything that is alive and that can move from one place to another. Horses, tigers, elephants, birds, bees, fish, and frogs are all "animals".
ANKLE
Your "ankle" is the part of your leg where it joins your foot. ("Lucy fell and hurt her "ankle"").
ANNIVERSARY (anniversaries)
An "anniversary" is a day that you remember because something important happened on that day in a past year. My aunt and uncle's wedding "anniversary" is on May 20.
ANNOY (annoys annoying annoyed)
If somebody "annoys" you, they make you cross by doing something you do not like. ("It "annoys" me when my sister leaves her clothes lying all over the floor in our bedroom").
ANOTHER
"Another" means one more. ("Have "another" sandwich").
ANSWER (answers answering answered)
1. When somebody speaks to you or aks you a question, you "answer" by speaking to them ("I asked him the time but he didn't "answer"").
2. An "answer" is what you say to somebody who asks you a question. ("Put up your hand if you know the "answer"").
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ANT
An "ant" is a tiny insect. "Ants" live under the ground in groups called colonies.
APART
1. "Apart" means away from each other. ("Jim planted the flowers 6 inches "apart"").
2. "Apart" also means in pieces. ("Tom took the clock "apart" to see how it worked and then he put it back together again").
APE
An "ape" is a large animal that looks like a monkey, but without a tail. Gorillas and chimpanzees are all kinds of "apes".
APOLOGIZE (apologizes apologizing apologized)
When you "apologize" you say you are sorry abouts something you have said or done. ("Kevin "apologized" for being late").
APPEAR (appears appearing appeared)
When something "appears" you begin to see it. ("Tim suddenly "appared" from behind the tree").
APPLE
An "apple" is a round green, red, of yellow fruit. "Apples" grow on trees.
AREA
An "area" is a part of a place. ("Which "area" of town do you come from?")
ARGUE (argues arguing argued)
If you "argue" with somebody, you talk in an angry way because you do not "agree" with them.
ARM
Your "arm" are the parts of your body between your shoulders and your hands.
ARMOR
"Armor" is a covering made of metal that soldiers wore long ago to protect themselves in battle.
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ARMY (armies)
An "army" is a large group of soldiers who are trained to fight together in wars.
ARRIVE (arrives arriving arrived)
When you "arrive", you get to a place. ("What time does grandma's flight "arrive"?"
ARROW
1. An "arrow" is a long thin stick with a point at one end. You shoot arrows from a bow.
2. An "arrow" is also a sign that shows the way.
ART
"Art" is something special such as a painting, a drawing, or a statue that somebody has made.
ARTIST
An "artist" is a person who draws or paints pictures or makes other special and beautiful things.
ASH (ashes)
"Ash" is the gray powder that you can see after something such as wood has burned.
ASK (asks asking asked)
1. If you "ask" a question, you want to find the answer to something. ("Where is the train station, please?", she "asked"").
2. If you "ask" for something, you say you would like to have it. ("Megan "asked" her brother to help her clean her bike").
ASLEEP
When you are "asleep", you are sleeping. ("I was "asleep" in bed when the telephone rang in the middle of the night and woke me up").
ASSEMBLY (assemblies)
"Assembly" is when a large group of people meet in one place. ("We have a school "assembly" every week").
ASTRONAUT
An "astronaut" is person who travels in space.
ATLAS (atlases)
An "atlas" is a book of maps.
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ATTACK (attacks attacking attacked)
If somebody or something "attacks" you, they try to hurt you.
ATTENTION
1. When you pay "attention", you listen and watch carefully.
2. If somebody or something attracts your "attention", you notice them. ("Rose tried to attract my "attention" by waving her umbrella").
ATTIC
An "attic" is a room inside the roof of a house.
ATTRACT (attracts attracting attracted)
1. If something "attracts" you, you notice it and become interested in it. ("I was "attracted" by the poster in the store window").
2. "Attract" also means to make something come closer. ("Brightly colored flowers "attract" bees. A magnet "attracts" some kinds of metals").
AUDIENCE
An "audience" is a group of people who have come to a place to see or listen to something such as a movie, play, or piece of music.
AUNT
Your "aunt" is your father's sister, your mother's sister, or the wife of your uncle.
AUTHOR
An "author" is a person who has written a book, play, or poem.
AUTOMOBILE
An "automobile" is another word for a car. "Automobiles" have four wheels and an engine that usually uses gasoline.
AUTUMN
"Autumn" is the part of the year between summer and winter, when leaves fall off the trees.
AWAKE
If you are "awake", you are not asleep. ("Owls stay "awake" at night to hunt for food").
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BABY (babies)
A "baby" is a very young child.
BACK
1. The "back" is the part of a person or an animal between the neck and the bottom or tail.
2. The "back" of something is behind of opposite the front. ("She left her bike at the "back" of the libraty").
BACKWARD
If you count "backward" from 100, you start with 100 and finis with 1.
BAD (worse worst)
1. Thing that are "bad" are not good. ("Too much candy is "bad" for your teeth").
2. "Bad" also means nasty or serious. ("Ellen has a "bad" cold so she isn't going to school today").
BAG
You use a "bag" to carry things in. "Bags" are made of paper, plastic, cloth, or leather.
BAKE (bakes baking baked)
When you "bake" food, you cook it in an oven. ("I am "baking" a chocolate cake for my uncle's birthday").
BALANCE (balances balancing balanced)
When you "balance" something, you keep it in place without letting it fall over. ("Tara is "balancing" a book on her head very carefully").
BALL
A "ball" is a round thing that you use to play all kinds of games. ("He kicked the "ball" into the goal").
BALLET
"Ballet" is a special way of dancing. ("Amy goes to ballet lessons on Saturdays").
BALLOON
A "balloon" is a colored bag made of rubber or plastic that you fill with gas or air to make it float. Some large "balloons" can float high in the sky and carry people in a special basket underneath.
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BANANA
A "banana" is a long fruit with a yellow skin. "Bananas" grow in bunches on trees in hot countries.
BAND
1. A "band" is a group of people who play musical instruments together. ("James play the drums in the school "band"").
2. A "band" is also a thin piece of material that you put around the pens to keep them together.
BANG
A "bang" is a sudden loud noise. ("The door blew shut with a "bang"").
BANK
1. A "bank" is a place that looks after money for people.
2. A "bank" is also the land along the sides of a lake or river.
BAR
1. a "bar" is a long thin piece of metal. Animal cages have "bars".
2. A "bank" is also a thick hard piece of something, such as a "bar" of soap of a "bar" of chocolate.
BARE
1. "Bare" means without any clothes or anything else covering it. ("She walks around the house in her "bare" feet").
2. "Bare" also means empty. ("The cupboard is "bare").
BARK
1. a "bark" is the sudden noise that a dog makes. ("Our "dog" has a very loud "bark").
2. "Bark" is also the rough covering on the trunk of a tree.
BASEBALL
"Baseball" is a game played by two teams of nine players using a bat and ball.
BASKET
You use a "basket" for carrying things in. "Basket" are made of straw, strips of thin wood, or wire.
BAT
1. A "bat" is an animal that looks like a mouse with wings. "Bats" hunt for food at night.
2. A "bat" is also a kind of wooden or metal stick. You use a "bat" for hitting the ball in games such as baseball or softball.
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BATH
A "bath" is a large container that you fill with water and sit in to wash yourself all over.
BATHROOM
A "bathroom" is a room where you wash yourself. It has a bathtub or shower and a toilet as well.
BATTERY (batteries)
A "battery" is something that stores electricity inside it. You put "batteries" in things like flashlights and toys to make them work.
BATTLE
A "battle" is a fight between two armies or groups of people.
BEACH (beaches)
A "beach" is the land next to the sea. "Beaches" are covered with sand of small smooth stones called pebbles.
BEAD
A "bead" is a small round piece of glass, plastic, or wood with a hole in ti. You can put a string through the holes of a set of "beads" to make a necklace.
BEAK
A "beak" is the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth. Birds use their "beaks" to pick up food.
BEAN
A "bean" is a vegetable with a large seed inside that can be cooked and eaten. There are many different kinds of "bean".
BEAR
A "bear" is a large wild animal with thick fur and sharp claws.
BEARD
A "beard" is the hair that grows on a man's chin.
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BEAT (beats beating beat beaten)
1. If you "beat" something, you hit it again and again. ("Tom is "beating" the drums").
2. If you "beat" somebody in a game, you win and they lose.
BEAUTIFUL
A "beautiful" thing is nice to look at, to hear or to smell.
BED
A "bed" is a piece of furniture that you lie on to sleep.
BEE
A "bee" is a flying insect that can sting. "Bees" make honey.
BEEF
"Beef" is meat that comes from cattle. Hamburgers are made from "beef".
BEGIN (begins beginning began begun)
If you "begin" something, you start it. ("You usually begin a book on the first page").
BEHAVE (behaves behaving behaved)
The way we do things is how we "behave". ("The children behaved well and did not make too much noise").
BELIVE (belives believing belived)
If you "belive" something, you think it is true or real. ("I don't belive in ghosts, do you?").
BELL
A "bell" is something that makes a ringing sound when you hit it. Most bells are made of metal.
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BELONG (belongs belonging belonged)
1. Something that "belongs" to you is yours. ("Who does this funny hat "belong" to?").
2. If you "belong" to something, you are a part of it. ("Thew twins "belong" to the soccer club").
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BELT
A "belt" is a long strip of cloth or leather that you put around your waist. ("You can use a "belt" to stop your pants falling down").
BENCH (benches)
A "bench" is a long seat that two or more people can sit on. ("We sat on the park "bench" and fed the birds").
BEND (bends bending bent)
1. If you "bend" something, it stops being straight. ("Henry "bent" the wire into a circle").
2. If you "bend", you move the top of your body downward. ("Sophie is "bending" down to pick something up from the floor.
BERRY (berries)
A "berry" is a small fruit that grows on a bush. There are lots of different kinds of "berry" that are good to eat, such as strawberries, blackberries, and rasperries. There are a few kinds of "berry" that are poisonous.
BICYCLE
A "bicycle" is a machine that you can ride on. "Bicycles" have two wheels and pedals. Bike is a short word for "bicycle".
BIG (bigger biggest)
Something that is "big" is not small. Elephants are "big".
BIKE
Look at "bicycle".
BIRD
A "bird" is an animal with feathers, wings, and a beak. Most "birds" can fly. "Birds" lay eggs.
BIRTHDAY
Your "birthday" is a day that you remember each year because is it the same day as the day you were born.
BIT
A "bit" is a very small piece of something.
BITE (bites biting bit bitten)
When you "bite" something, you use your theet to cut it. ("Tom "bit" into the apple").
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BLADE
A "blade" is the sharp edge of a knife that can cut.
BLAME ((blames blaming blamed)
If you "blame" somebody for something bad that happened, you think they did it. ("Grandma "blamed" my dog for stealing the food from her shoping bag").
BLANKET
A "blanket" is a large thick cover that keeps you warm in bed.
BLEW
Look at "blow". ("Bart "blew" out the candles on the birthday cake").
BLIND
1. A person who is "blind" cannot see at all or cannot see very well.
2. A "blind" is a piece of material you pull down to cover a window. ("Erik pulled the "blind" down when it was time to go to bed").
BLINK (blinks blinking blinked)
When you "blink", you close both your eyes and then open them again very quickly.
BLOCK
1. A "block" is a piece of something hard with flat sides, such as a "block" of wood or stone.
2. (blocks blocking blocked)
When something "blocks" the way, other things or people cannot get through. ("The broken-down truck blocked the road").
BLOOD
"Blood" is the red liquid that your heart pumps around and around inside your body.
BLOW (blows blowing blew blown)
1. When you "blow", you make air come out of your mouth. ("The children are "blowing" up balloons").
2. When the wind "blows", it makes the air mowe.
BLUNT
If a kinfe or pencil is "blunt", it is not sharp or pointed.
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BOAT
A "boat" is something that carries people and things on water.There are many different kinds of "boat", such as canoes and sailboats.
BODY (bodies)
The "body" of a person or an animal is the whole of them. Snakes have very long "bodies".
BOIL (boils boiling boiled)
When water "boils", it gets very hot and you can see little bubbles and steam coming off it.
BONE
"Bones" are the hart parts in the body of a person or an animal.
BOOK
A "book" is made of pieces of paper fixed together between two covers. Most "books" have words and pictures inside.
BOOT
A "boot" is a kind of shoe that covers your ankle and part of your leg. ("John likes to wear "boots" with his jeans").
BORED
If you are "bored", you feel a bit cross or unhappy because you have nothing interesting to do. ("After three days of rain the children were becoming "bored" inside the house").
BORN
When a baby is "born", it begins life outside its mother's body. ("The puppies were "born" last weekend").
BORROW (borrows borrowing borrowed)
If you "borrow" something from somebody, you take it to use for a short time before you give it back. ("Can I "borrow" your pen for a moment, please?").
BOSS
The "boss" is the person who is in charge of other people.
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BOTTLE
A "bottle" is a container for liquids. "Bottles" are made of glass or plastic.
BOTTOM
1. The "bottom" of something is the lowest part.("She got off her bike at the "bottom" of the hill").
2. Your "bottom" is the part of your body that you sit on.
BOUNCE (bounces bouncing bounced)
When something "bounces", it springs back after hitting something hard. ("Raj "bounced" the ball off the wall").
BOW
1. a "bow" is a special knot that you make with ribbon or string to decorate something. ("Lisa is wearing a big blue "bow" in her hair").
2. A "bow" is also a bent piece of wood with a string fixed from one end to the other. People use "bows" to shoot arrows.
BOWL
A "bowl" is a round deep dish for food or liquids.
BOX (boxes)
A "box" is a container for keeping things in. "Boxes" are made of cardboard, wood, plastic or sometimes metal.
BOY
A "boy" is a male child. "Boys" grow up to be men.
BRAIN
Your "brain" is inside your head. You use your "brain" to think and remember, and it sends messages to other parts of your body to control them.
BRANCH (branches)
The "branches" of a tree grow out from its trunk like arms.
BRAVE
If you are "brave", you show that you are not afraid of something that is dangerous or frightening.
BREAD
"Bread" is a kind of food made from flour and baked in an oven.
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BREAK (breaks breaking broke broken)
If something "breaks", it goes into pieces or stops working. ("I dropped the glass and it "broke". Our iron has "broken"-it doesn't get hot any more").
BREAKFAST
"Breakfast" is the first meal that you eat in the day. ("I had an egg for "breakfast" this morning").
BREATHE (breathes breathing breathed)
When you "breathe", you take air into your body through your nose and mouth and let it out again. ("You "breathe" faster when you run").
BRICK
A "brick" is a block of clay that has been baked so it is very hard and strong. A lot of houses are built of "bricks".
BRIDGE
A "bridge" is built over a river, railroad, or road so that people can get across.
BRIGHT
1. Something that is "bright" gives out a lot of light and shines strongly. ("You should never look straight at the sun because its light is so "bright" it will hurt your eyes").
2. Colors that are "bright" are clear and easy to see and are not pale or light.
3. Somebody who is "bright" is clever and learns quickly.
BRING (brings bringing brought)
"Bring" means to carry or take somebody or something with you. ("Bring" that chair over here please. Matt "brought" a friend to the party").
BROOM
A "broom" is a kind of large brush with a long handle. We use "brooms" for sweeping floors and paths.
BROTHER
Your "brother" is a boy or man who has the same mother and father as you.
BRUSH (brushes)
A "brush" is a tool with a lot of stiff hairs called bristles. You use a toothbrush to brush your teeth and another kind of "brush" for sweeping the floor.
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BUBBLE
A "bubble" is a light floating ball of liquid or soap filled with air.
BUCKET
A "bucket" is a container with a things. "Buckets" are made of metal or plastic.
BUD
A "bud" is a flower or leaf on a plant, just before it opens.
BUG
A "bug" is an insect. Ants and bees are "bugs".
BUILD (builds building built)
When you "build" something, your make it by putting different parts together. ("My baby sistet is "building" a tower out of wooden blocks.")
BUILDING
"Buildings" are things liek houses, factories, schools, stores, and hospitals. All "buildings" have walls and a roof.
BULB
1. A "bulb" is the round part of some plants that grow under the ground. ("Daffodils grow from bulbs").
2. A "bulb" is also the round glass part of a lamp that gives light.
BULL
A "bull" is the male of the cattle family. A cow is the female.
BULLDOZER
A "bulldozer" is a kind of big tractor that moves rocks, earth, and other things to make the land flat, ready for building on.
BUNCH (bunches)
A "bunch" is a group of things that are fixed or tied together. ("We bought a "bunch" of bananas, and a "bunch" of flowers for grandma").
BURN (burns burning burned or burnt)
1. Something that is "burning" is on fire.
2. If you "burn" something, you damage it with fire. ("Don't touch the oven or you'll "burn" yourself").
BURST (bursts bursting burst)
If something "burst", it breaks apart suddenly. ("The balloon "burst" with a loud bang").
BURY (buries burying buried)
If you "bury" something, you put it in the ground and cover it. ("The dog "buried" its bone in the garden").
BUS (buses)
A "bus" is a large vehicle with rows of seats inside for carrying a lot of people form one place to another on short trips.
BUSH (bushes)
A "bush" is a small low tree with a lot of branches. Roses and berries grow on "bushes".
BUSINESS (businesses)
A "business" is a group of people who work together to make or sell things.
BUSY (busier busiest)
1. If you are "busy", you have a lot of things to do. ("I've been busy all day making food for the party").
2. If a place is "busy", a lot of things are hapening there. ("The streets of the city are always crowded and very "busy").
BUTTER
"Butter" is a yellow food that is made from cream. ("I spread "butter" on my bread").
BUTTERFLY (butterflies)
A "butterfly" is an insect with white or brightly colored wings. "Butterflies" grow from caterpillars.
BUTTON
A "button" is a small round thing on clothes. Shirts and jackets have "bottons" to keep them done up.
BUY ( buys buying bought)
When you "buy" something, you give money to have it. ("Mom "bought" me some new shoes for school when we went shopping").
BUZZ (buzzes buzzing buzzed)
If something "buzzes", it makes a sound like a bee.
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CABIN
1. A "cabin" is a small house. "Cabins" are often made of wood. ("We stayed in a log "cabin" in the woods").
2. A "cabin" is also a room on a ship, or the part of an aircraft where people sit.
CABOOSE
A "caboose" is the last car of a freight train.
CAGE
A "cage" is a kind of box for keeping animals in. The sides are made of metal bars. ("My pet mice live in a "cage").
CAKE
A "cake" is a sweet food that is made form butter, eggs, sugar, and flour, and baked in an oven.
CALCULATOR
A "calculator" is a small machine that can work out sums quickly. You make it work by pressing buttons.
CALENDAR
A "calendar" shows all the days, weeks, and months of a year.
CALF (calves)
a "calf" is a young cow or bull. A young elephant or a young whale is also called a "calf".
CALL (calls calling called)
1. If you "call" somebody, you shout to tell them to come to you. ("Dinner's ready," she "called" from downstairs").
2. "Call" also means to use the telephone. ("I'll "call" you this evening at about seven").
3. When you are "called" something, you have that name. ("The black and white kitten is called Archie").
CALM
If you are "calm", you are not afraid or excited. ("If you see a snake in the jungle, it's very important to try to stay "calm"").
CAMEL
A "camel" is a large animal with a long neck and either one or two humps on its back. "Camels" can go for a long time without water. They are used for carrying people and things in the desert.
CAMERA
A "camera" is a thing that you use for taking photos.
CAN
A "can" is a metal container. You can buy a lot of different kinds of food and dring in "cans".
CANDY
"Candy" is very sweet food made from sugar or chocolate. You should always clean your teeth after eating "candy".
CAP
1. A "cap" is a small soft hat with a stiff part called a peak at the front. ("My brother Billy wears a "cap" when he plays baseball").
2. A "cap" is also a small lid. ("Make sure you put the "cap" back on the toothpaste when you've finished using it").
CARD
1. "Cards" are thick pieces of paper with words or pictures on them. People send "postcards" to their friends when they go on vacation.
2. You use special "cards" with numbers and pictures on them for playing games.
CARDBOARD
"Cardboard" is thick strong paper. Some boxes and cartons are made of "cardboard".
CARDIGAN
A "cardigan" is a kind of sweater which opens down the front. ("My mom is knitting a green "cardigan"").
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CARE (cares caring cared)
1. When you "care" for somebody or something, you look after them. ("Ned "cared" for the injured rabbit until it was better").
2. When you "care" about something, you think it is important. ("The onlu thing my sister "cares" about is tennis!").
CAREFUL
If you are "careful", you think about what you are doing and try to do it well and safely without making mistakes. ("You can carry those plates but be "careful" you don't drop them").
CARELESS
A person who is "careless" makes mistakes because they are not thinking about what they are doing. (""Careless" drivers can easily cause accidents").
CARPET
A "carpet" is a large thick cover for a floor.
CARROT
A "carrot" is a long vegetable that is orange in color. "Carrots" grow under the ground.
CARRY (carries carrying carried)
When you "carry" something, you hold it and take it somewhere. ("Charlie "carried" the box very carefully").
CART
A "cart" is a wooden vehicle with two or four wheels that can be pulled along by a horse or pushed by a person.
CARTON
A "carton" is a box made of plastic or cardboard. You can buy many kinds of food and drink in "cartons". ("We bought a "carton" of orange juice").
CARTOON
1. A "cartoon" is funny drawing in a newspaper.
2. A "cartoon" is also a short film using drawings that seem to move. ("They show a lot of really good "cartoons" on television").
CARVE (carves carving carved)
When somebody "carves" wood or stone, they make a shape from it by sutting it.
CASE
1. A "case" is a container for keeping or carrying things in. ("I put my camera in its "case" so that it didn't get damaged").
2. A "case" is also a bag that you carry your clothes in when you go on holiday. ("Have you packed your "case" yet?").
CASH
"Cash" is money in coins and notes. ("Mom paid by check because she didn't have anu "cash"").
CASSETTE
A "cassette" is a flat plastic box with tape inside that plays and records music and sometimes pictures. ("A video "cassette", a music "cassette").
CASSTLE
A "castle" is a big building with thick walls and high towers. "Castles" were built long ago to keep the people inside safe in times of war.
CAT
A "cat" is a small furry animal with a long tail and sharp claws. Many people keep 'cats" as pets. Some kinds of large "cats" such as lions and tigers are wild animals.
CATCH (catches catching caught)
1. When you "catch" something, you take hold of it as it moves towards you. ("Tom threw a stick and his dog "caught" it").
2. If you "catch" an illness from somebody, you get it too. ("I think I've "caught" your cold").
3. If you "catch" a train or bus, you get on it to go somewhere. ("We must hurry up because we've got a train to "catch"").
CATERPILLAR
A "caterpillar" looks like a furry worm with lots of legs. "Caterpillars" turn into butterflies and moths.
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CATTLE
"Cattle" are cows and bulls on a farm. Farmers keep "cattle" for their meat and milk.
CAUGHT
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("I threw the ball and Emily "caught" it").
CAUSE (causes causing caused)
If you "cause" something, you make it happen. ("Her careless driving caused the accident").
CAVE
A "cave" is a big hole in the side of a mountain or under the ground.
CEILING
A "ceiling" is the top part of a room, above your head. ("Mom climbed up the ladder and began to paing the "ceiling"").
CENTER
The "center" of something is the middle part of it. ("The flower has yellow petals and a black "center").
CENTURY (centuries)
A "century" lasts for exactly one hundred years.
CEREAL
A "cereal" is a kind of food that people eat for breakfast. "Cereals" are made form the seeds fo plants such as rice and wheat.
CHAIN
A "chain" is made of a line of metal rings joined together.
CHAIR
A "chair" is a piece of furniture that one person can sit on. A "chair" has a seat and a back.
CHALK
"Chalk" is soft, white rock. You can write with a stick of "chalk".
CHAMPION
A "champion" is a person who has won a game or sports competition. ("Callum is the scholl swimming "champion" this year").
CHANGE (changes changing changed)
1. When something "changes", it becomes different in some way. ("The traffic lights "changed" from red to green. Caterpillars "change" into moths or butterflies").
2. If you "change" your clothes, you put on something different. ("I "change" out of my school clothes as soon as I get home").
CHANNEL
1. A "channel" is a narrow sea between two pieces of land.
2. A television set has lots of different "channels" that you can choose from. Each "channel" has different programs.
CHARGE
1. If you are in "charge" of something, it is your job to look after it. ("Dad left me in "charge" of my little brother while he was cleaning his car").
2. (charges charging charged)
If somebody "charges" you for something, they are asking you to pay money for it.
CHASE (chases chasing chased)
If you "chase" somebody or something, you run after them to try to catch them. ("The cat "chased" after the ball of wool").
CHEAP
If something is "cheap", it does not cost a lot of money.
CHECK (checks checking checked)
When you "check" something, you make sure that it is right. ("James "checked" his spelling carefully").
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CHEEK
Your "cheeks" are the two soft parts on each side of your face, under your eyes.
CHEERFUL
If you are "cheerful", you are happy and you smile a lot.
CHEESE
"Cheese" is a food made from milk. There are many different kinds of "cheese".
CHERRY (cherries)
A "cherry" is a small round fruit with a hard seed called a stone in the middle. "Cherries" grow on trees.
CHEST
1. Your "chest" is the front part of your body between your shoulders and your stomach.
2. A "chest" is also a strong heavy box vith a lid. ("The jewelry filled the wooden "chest"").
CHEW (chews chewing chewed)
When you "chew" food, you keep biting it to makde it soft. ("The dog was "chewing" a bone").
CHICK
A "chick" is a very young bird.
CHICKEN
A "chicken" is a bird that people keep for its eggs and for its meat.
CHILD (children)
A "child" is a young boy or girl. "Children" grow up to be men and women.
CHIMNEY (chimneys)
A "chimney" is a tall pipe above a fire inside a building. A "chimney" lets smoke escape to the outside.
CHIN
Your "chin" is the bottom part of your face under your mouth.
CHOCOLATE
"Chocolate" is a sweet brown food or drink.
CHOOSE (chooses choosing chose chosen)
When you "choose" something, you decide which one you want. ("Mom let us "choose" what we wanted for dinner").
CHOP (chops chopping chopped)
If you "chop" something, you cut it into small pieces with an ax or a kinfe. ("Jenny "chopped" the carrots").
CIRCUS (circuses)
A "circus" is a show with acrobats and clowns that you go to watch in a big tent. "Circuses" travel around from place to place.
CITY (cities)
A "city" is a very big town. New York and Paris are "cities".
CLAP (claps clapping clapped)
When you "clap", you make a noise by hitting your hands together. You "clap" to show that you have enjoyed something.
CLASS (classes)
A "class" is a group of pupils who are learning together. ("How manu children are there in your "class" at school?").
CLAW
"Claws" are the sharp curved nails on the feet of birds, cats, and many other animals.
CLAY
"Clay" is a special kind of mud that is used for making things such as pots and bricks. "Clay" becomes hard when it dries.
CLEAN
1. Something that is "clean" is not dirty. ("My hands are "clean"").
2. (cleans cleaning cleaned) When you "clean" something, you take the dirt off it. ("Carol "cleaned" the windows").
CLEAR
1. If something is "clear", you can see through it easily. ("Today the water is so "clear" I can see right to the bottom of the pond").
2. "Clear" aalso means easy to understand, to see or to hear. ("These instructions are very "clear").
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CLEVER
A "clever" person or animal learns and understands things quickly.
CLIFF
A "cliff" is a hill with one side that goes almost straight down. Many "cliffs" are by the sea.
CLIMB (climbs climbing climbed)
When you "climb", you use your hands and feet to go up or down something. ("Be careful when you "climb" the ladder").
CLOCK
A "clock" is a machine that shows you what time it is.
CLOSE (closes closing closed)
When you "close" something, you shut it. ("Please "close" all the windows before you go out. We "closed" our eyes and counted to ten").
CLOTH
"Cloth" is material that clothes are made of. A lot of "cloth" is made of wool or cotton.
CLOTHES
"Clothes" are things that people wear to cover their bodies such as jeans and sweaters.
CLOUD
A "cloud" is a white or gray shape floating high in the sky. "Clouds" are made of millions and millions of drops of water.
CLOWN
A "clown" is a funny person in a circus who dresses in strange clothes and makes people laugh.
CLUE
A "clue" is smething that helps us to find the answer to a problem or puzzle. ("I'll give you a "clue" what's in the box. It's got hands and a face, but no arms or legs. It's a clock!").
COACH (coaches)
1. A "coach" is a carriage that is pulled by horses.
2. A "coach" is also a person who teaches people to play a game such as tennis or ice-hockey.
COAST
The "coast" is the land near the sea. ("They live on the "coast").
COAT
You wear a "coat" over your other clothes to keep you warm when you go outside. "Coats" have long sleeves and they are usually made of thick cloth.
COFFEE
"Coffee" is a dring that you make by adding hot water to a brown powder. The powder is made from the beans of the "coffee" bush.
COIN
A "coin" is a piece of money made of metal. "Coins" are often round.
COLD
1. "Cold" means not hot or warm. ("In this country, the weather can become very "cold" in the winter").
2. If you have a "cold", you are ill and you sneeze a lot.
COLLAR
1. A "collar" is the part of a shirt, jacket or coat that fits around your neck.
2. A "collar" is also a strip of leather or cloth that goes around the neck of a dog or cat.
COLLECT (collects collecting collected)
When you "collect" things, you save a lot of them because you find them interesting. ("Edward "collects" comics as a hobby").
COLLEGE
A "college" is a place to study after high school.
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COLOR
Red, blue, yellow, purple, and green are "colors" ("What is your favorite "color"?").
COMFORTABLE
If something is "comfortable", it is nice to be in or to wear. ("This armchair is very "comfortable" to sleep in").
COMIC
A "comic" is a kind of newspaper with cartoons and drawings that tell stories.
COMPACT DISC
A "compact disc" is a round flat silver-colored piece of plastic with music or other sounds stored on it. It is also called a CD.
COMPETITION
A "competition" is a game or test to see who is the best at doing something. ("I won first prize in the story-writing "competition"").
COMPUTER
A "computer" is a machine that stores information and can work out many kinds of things very quickly.
CONTAINER
A "container" is something that you can put other things into. Boxes, bottles, cans, and jars are all "containers".
CONTROL (controls controlling controlled)
If you "control" somebody or something, you make it do what you want it to do. ("You "control" a kite with long pieces of string").
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When you "cook" food, you make it ready to eat by using heat. You "cook" food in a cooker, or on top of it. ("My dad is "cooking" the dinner tonight").
COOKIE
A "cookie" is a small, flat, sweet cake. ("Ellen's favorite "cookies" are chocolate-chip").
COOL
Something that is "cool" is quite cold. ("Would you like a "cool" drink of lemonade or water?").
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COPY (copies copying copied)
If you "copy" something, you make it exactly the same as something else. ("Darren "copies" everything his big brother does").
CORN
"Corn" is a type of cereal plant. It has long ears full of yellow seeds that you can eat if you cook them.
COT
A "cot" is a bed with high sides for a baby or young child.
COTTAGE
A "cottage" is a small house. Most "cottages" are in the contry.
COTTON
"Cotton" is a light cloth made from "cotton" plants. Shirts and dresses can be made from "cotton".
COUGH (coughs coughing coughed)
When you "cough", you make a sudden loud noise in your throat. (My bad cold made me "cough" all night").
COUNT (counts counting counted)
1. When you "count", you say numbers in the right order. ("Count" from one to ten").
2. "Count" also means to find how many.
COUNTRY
1. A "country" is a part of the world with its own people and laws. France is a "country".
2. The "country" is the land away from towns.
COUSIN
Your "cousin" is the son or daughter of your uncle or aunt.
COVER (covers covering covered)
If you "cover" something, you put something else over it.
COW
A "cow" is a large farm animal that gives us milk.
CRACK
A "crack" is a thin line along something that has broken but that has not fallen to pieces. ("Can you see the "crack" in this plate?").
CRANE
A "crane" is a machine that can move and lift very heavy things.
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CRASH (crashes crashing crashed)
When something "crashes", it hits or falls on to something else with a loud noise. ("The bull "crashed" through the wooden fence").
CRAWL (crawls crawling crawled)
If you "crawl", you move along on your hands and knees. Babies often "crawl" before they can walk.
CRAYON
A "crayon" is a soft pencil made of coloured wax for drawing.
CREAM
"Cream" is the thick yellow part at the top of milk. ("Would you like some "cream" on your fruit?").
CREATURE
A "creature" is any animal. ("We watched a movie about strange "creatures" from Mars").
CREEP (creeps creeping crept)
When something "creeps", it moves along slowly and quietly. ("We "crept" upstairs so that we wouldn't wake anyone. The cat is "creeping" toward the bird").
CREW
A "crew" is a group of people who work, together on a boat, an airplane, or a spacecraft. ("The "crew" of the spaceship sent a message to Earth").
CRIB
A "crib" is a bed with high sides for a baby or small child.
CRICKET
A "cricket" is a jumping insect that makes a sound by rubbing its wings together.
CROCODILE
A "crocodile" is a large reptile with a long body. It has a huge mouth with sharp teeth. "Crocodiles" live in rivers im some hot countries.
CROOKED
Comething that is "crooked" is bent and not straight.
CROP
"Crops" are plants that farmers grow as food.
CROSS
1. If you are "cross", you feel a bit angry.
2. ("crosses"). A "cross" is a mark like+or X.
3. (crosses crossing crossed) If you "cross" something such as a road, you go from one side to the other. ("We "crossed" the river in a boat").
CROWD
A "crowd" is a lot of people together in one place. ("A large "crowd" of people were on the road").
CROWDED
If a place is "crowded" it is full of people. ("A "crowded" shopping center").
CROWN
A "crown" is a kind of hat made of gold or silver that kings and queens wear.
CRUEL (crueler cruelest)
People who hurt other people or animals on purpose are "cruel".
CRUMB
A "crumb" is a tiny piece of bread or cake.
CRY (cries crying cried)
When you "cry", tears come out of your eyes. ("My little sister always "cries" when she falls over").
CUB
A "cub" is a young bear, fox, lion, tiger or wolf.
CUDDLE (cuddles cuddling cuddled)
When you "cuddle somebody you put your arms around them and hold them.
CUP
A "cup" is a small bowl with a handle that you drink out of. ("Sam finished his "cup" of milk").
CURE (cures curing cured)
To "cure" someone is to make them better when they have been ill.
CURL
A "curl" is a piece of hair in a curved shape. Some people have straight hair and other people have curly hair.
CURTAIN
"Curtains" are pieces of cloth that hang at the sides of a window and that you pull across to cover the window.
CURVE (curves curving curved)
When a line bends one way, it "curves". ("The road "curves" to the left a little way farther on").
CUSHION
A "cushion" is a kind of big soft bag that you put on a chair to make it more comfortable.
CUT (cuts cutting )
1. When you "cut" something, you use a knife or scissors. ("Kyle "cut" the pizza into six pieces. Harry had his hair "cut").
2. If you "cut" yourself, you hurt yourself on something sharp. ("Kathy "cut" her finger on a very sharp piece of glass").
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DAMAGE (damages damaging damaged)
If you "damage" something, you brak i tor spoil it in some way. ("The box got "damaged" when I dropped it on the floor").
DAMP
If something is "damp", it is a little wet. ("Use a "damp" cloth to clean the table top").
DANCE (dances dancing danced)
When you "dance", you move your body about to music.
DANGER
"Danger" is something bad that might happen.
DANGEROUS
If something is "dangerous", it might hurt you. ("It is "dangerous" to swim in the river").
DARK
1. When it is "dark", there is no light. ("It is "dark" at night").
2. "Dark" colors are colors such as brown and black. ("Elinor has very "dark" hair").
DARTS
"Darts" are small arrows that you throw at a round board in a game called "darts".
DATE
A "date" is the day, month, and year when something happens. ("What's the "date" today?").
DAUGHTER
A "daughter" is a girl or woman who is somebody's child.
DAY
1. A "day" is the 24 hours between midnight and the next midnight. There are seven "days" in a week.
2. "Day" is also the time when it is light outside. ("Owls sleep when it is "day" and go hunting at night").
DEAD
If somebody or something is "dead", it is not alive anymore.
DEAF
A person who is "deaf" cannot hear well or cannot hear at all. Some "deaf" people make signs with their hands to talk to one another.
DEAR
1. If somebody or something is "dear" to you, you love them. ("Anne and Ellen remained "dear" friend for years").
2. You put "Dear" before a person's name when you write a letter.
DECIDE (decides deciding decided)
When you decide, you make up your mind about something. ("Jade is trying to "decide" whether to wear jeans or a dress").
DECORATE (decorates decorating decorated)
When you "decorate" something, you add things to it make it look prettier. ("Sarah is "decorating" the birthday cake").
DECORATION
A "decoration" is a thing that has been added to make something look nicer.
DEEP
Something that is "deep" goes down a very long way. ("We dug a deep hole to plant the tree in").
DEER
A "deer" is a wild animal that can run fast. Male "deer" have horns called antlers.
DELICIOUS
Something that is "delicious" is very good to eat or smell. ("These apples are "delicious").
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DELIGHTED
If you are "delighted", you are very pleased about something. ("Sue was "delighted" with her new bike").
DELIVER (delivers delivering delivered)
If somebody "delivers" something to you, they bring it to you. ("Dominic "delivered" the party invitations to his friends").
DENTIST
A "dentist" is a person who looks after people's teeth.
DESCRIBE (describes describing described)
If you "describe" something, you say or write what it is like. ("Can you "describe" the strange bird you saw?").
DESERT
A "desert" is land where there is very little rain and where few plants can grow.
DESIGN
If you "design" something, you make a sketch or plan to show what it is going to look like when it is made.
DESK
A "desk" is a table where you sit to read or write. Some "desks" have drawers.
DESSERT
"Dessert" is the sweet food that you eat at the end of a meal. ("Billy had ice cream for "dessert" and the rest of us had fruit salad").
DESTROY (destroys destroying destroyed)
If something is "destroyed", it is damaged or broken so badly that it cannot be used again. ("The factory was "destroyed" by fire").
DETECTIVE
A "detective" is a person who looks for clues and tries to find out who did something such as a robbery.
DIAMOND
A "diamond" is a shiny jewel that is clear like glass. "Diamonds" are expensive. ("He bought his wife a "diamond" ring for her birthday").
DIARY (diaries)
A "diary" is a book with a space for each day where you can write down important things that happen, or are going to happen, on that day.
DICE
"Dice" are small blocks with a different number of dots on each side. You use "dice" for playing games.
DICTIONARY (dictionaries)
A "dictionary" is a book that has a list of words from A to Z. You use a "dictionary" to check meaning and spellings.
DIE (dies dying died)
If somebody or something "dies", they stop living. ("Our dog was very old when she "died").
DIFFERENT
"Different" means not the same. ("These houses are "different" in twelve ways").
DIFFICULT
If something is "difficult", it is not easy to do or to understand. ("It's very "difficult" to balance for a long time on one leg").
DIG (digs digging dug)
When you "dig", you move soil or sand to make a hole in the ground. ("We "dug" a big hole on the beach").
DINNER
"Dinner" is the main meal of the day. Some people eat "dinner" in the middle of the day, and other people eat it in the evening.
DINOSAUR
A "dinosaur" is a reptile that lived millions of years ago. There were many different kinds of "dinosaurs" such as the Ultrasaurus. The "dinosaur" ate plants. Some kind of "dinosaurs" were very strong and fierce.
DIP (dips dipping dipped)
If you "dip" something in a liquid, you put it in quickly and take it out again. ("She dipped her finger in the melted chocolate and tasted it").
DIRECTION
A "direction" is the way you go or the way something points. ("They walked in the "direction" of the town").
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DIRT
"Dirt" is dust, mud, or anything that makes things not clean.
DIRTY (dirtier dirtiest)
If something is "dirty", it is covered in dirt. ("Our dog always gets really "dirty" when we take her for a walk in the park").
DISAPPEAR (disappears disappearing disappeared)
If somebody or something "disappears", they go away and you cannot see them any more. ("The bus "disappeared" over the hill").
DISAPPOINT (disappoints disappointing disappointed
If you are "disappointed", you are sad because something you were hoping for did not happen. ("Mark was disappointed" because he didn't win the prize").
DISASTER
A "disaster" is something very bad that happens ant that may hurt a lot of people. Floods and eartquakes are "disasters".
DISCOVER (discovers discovering discovered)
If you "discover" something, you find it or learn about it for the first time.
DISGUISE
A "disguise" is something that you wear to change how you look.
DISH (dishes)
A "dish" is a bowl for putting food in. ("Our dog has her own "dish").
DISTANCE
"Distance" is how far two places are from one another. We can measure "distance" in miles or kilometers. ("It's a short "distance" from our house to the school".)
DISTURB (disturbs disturbing disturbed)
If you "disturb" somebody, you stop them doing what they are doing, by making a noise or speaking to them. ("Don't "disturb" Dad while he is on the telephone").
DIVE (dives diving dived)
When you "dive", you jump into water with your arms and head first.
DIVIDE (divides dividing divided)
1. When you "divide" something, you make it into smaller parts. ("We "divided" the pizza into six pieces").
2. When you "divide" numbers, you find out how many times one number goes into another number. ("Ten "divided" by five is two").
DIZZY (ddizzier dizziest)
When you are "dizzy", you feel that things are spinning around you and that you are going to fall over. ("I felt a bit dizzy when I got off the merry-go-round at the fair").
DOCTOR
A "doctor" is a person who helps you get better when you are ill. "Doctors" sometimes give you medicine or pills.
DOG
"Dogs" are animals that people keep as pets or to do work. ("The blind woman on our street has a "dog" who helps her find her way").
DOLL
A "doll" is a toy that looks like a small person.
DOLPHIN
A "dolphin" is an animal that lives in the sea. "Dolphins" are intelligent and friendly.
DONKEY
A "donkey" is an animal that looks like a small horse. "Donkeys" have long ears..
DOOR
You opet a "door" to go into a room or building. Things such as cars and closets also have "doors" that you open and close.
DOT
A "dot" is a small round mark.
DOUBLE
"Double" means twice as much or twice as many of something. ("I had a "double" helping of ice cream").
DRAG (drags dragging dragged)
If you "drag" something, you pull it along the ground slowly. ("We "dragged" the heavy box across the floor").
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DRAGON
A "dragon" is a kind of monster that you can read about in stories. "Dragons" have wings and a long tail and they breathe fire.
DRAIN
A "dragin" is a pipe that takes water away. ("When you have finished taking a bath, you take out the plug and the water goes down the "drain").
DRAW (draws drawing drew drawn)
When you "draw", you make a picture of something with a pencil, pen, or crayon.
DRAWER
A "drawer" is a kind of box that slides in and out of a piece of furniture. You use a "drawer" for keeping things in.
DREAM
A "dream" is pictures and thoughts that go through your head when you are asleep. ("Last night I had a "dream" that I was a famous ballet dancer").
DRESS
1. (dresses) A "dress" is something that girls and women wear. It has a top joined to a skirt. ("She wore a pink party "dress").
2. (dresses dressing dressed) When you "dress", you put your clothes on your body.
DRILL
A "drill" is a tool for making holes in things such a walls and pieces of wood.
DRINK (drinks drinking drank drunk)
When you "drink", you take liquid into your mouth and down into your stomach. ("May I have something to "drink?").
DRIP (drips dripping dripped)
When liquid "drips", it falls in drops. ("The paint "dripped" all over the floor and made a mess").
DRIVE (drives driving drove driven)
When somebody "drivs" something such as a car, bus, or train, they control it and make it move along. ("My uncle "drives" a truck at the factory").
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DROP
1. A "drop" is a very small amount of a liquid.
2. (drops dropping dropped) If you "drop" something, you let it fall to the ground by accident. ("Tom "dropped" the game and the pieces went everywhere").
DROWN (drowns drowning drowned)
If somebody "drowns", they die because they are underwater where they cannot breathe.
DRUM
A "drum" is a musical instrument that you play by beating it with your hands or with a stick.
DRY
1. (drier driest) If something is "dry", it is not wet.
2. (dries drying dried) If you "dry" something, you make it dry. ("Jo used a hair "drier", to "dry" her hair").
DUCK
a "duck" is a bird that lives near water and can swim.
DUNGEON
A "dungeon" is a underground prison in a castle.
DUST
"Dust" is tiny dry pieces of dirt-like powder. ("The furniture in the old man's house was covered in "dust").
DUVET
A "duvet" is a thick warm cover for a bed.
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EAGLE
An "eagle" is a large bird with strong claws and a curved beak. "Eagles" catch small animals and eat other birds.
EAR
Your "ears" are two parts, one on each side of your head, that you use for hearing.
EARLY (earlier earliest)
1. If you get somewhere "early", you get there before the usual time. ("We arrived at the party "early" to help blow up balloons.
2. "Early" also means near the biginning of something. ("Mom gets home from work in the "early" evening").
EARN (earns earning earned)
If you "earn" money, you get money for work that you do.
EARTH
1. The "Earth" is the planet that we live on. It has a round shape.
2. The ground where plants grow is called "earth". ("We dug a hole in the "earth"").
EARTHQUAKE
An "earthquake" happens when the ground shakes. "Earthquakes" can make buildings fall down.
EAST
"East" is the direction where the Sun rises in the morning. "East" is the opposite of west.
EASY (easier easiest)
Something that is "easy" is not hard to do or to understand. ("This machine is "easy" to use").
EAT (eats eating ate eaten)
When you "eat", you put food in your mouth and it goes down into your stomach.
ECHO (echoes)
An "echo" is sound that bounces back from something so that you can hear it ahain. ("She clapped her hands in the cave and then listened for the "echo").
EDGE
The "edge" of something is its end or side. ("Don't go to near the "edge" of the cliff").
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EGG
"Eggs" are oval things with thin shells where baby birds, reptiles, and fish grow until they are ready to hatch. Many people eat the "eggs" that hens lay.
ELBOW
Your "elbow" is the part of your arm where it bends.
ELECTRICITY
"Electricity" is a kind of power that travels along wires. It gives us light and heat and makes many kinds of machine work.
ELEPHANT
An "elephant" is a very large animal. It has large ears, a long nose called a trunk, and two huge teeth called tusks.
EMERALD
An "emerald" is a green jewel. "Emeralds" cost a lot of money. ("She wore an "emerald" necklace").
EMPTY (emptier emptiest)
If something is "empty", there is nothing inside it. ("His glass is "empty". Can you fill it up please?").
END
1. The "end" of something is the last part of it, where it stops. ("Take the "end" of the rope and pull").
2. (ends ending ended) When something "ends", it finishes. ("When the movie "ended" I went to bed").
ENEMY (enemies)
An "enemy" is a person who does not like you and wants to hurt you in some way.
ENERGY
"Energy" is power that makes things work. "Energy" from electricity, gas, and water gives us light and heat, and makes machines work. We use our body's "energy" when we jump and run.
ENGINE
An "engine" is a machine that uses energy to make things move. Cars and buses hae "engines".
ENJOY (enjoys enjoying enjoyed)
If you "enjoy" something, you like doing it. ("I enjoy swimming and playing the piano").
ENORMOUS
Something that is "enormous" is very big. ("Some dinosaurs that once lived on the Earth were "enormous").
ENTER (enters entering entered)
If you "enter" a place, you go in. ("She "entered" the house by the back door").
ENTRANCE
An "entrance" is the way into a building.
ENVELOPE
An "envelope" ia a paper cover for a letter. ("She put her letter inside the yellow "envelope" and then mailed it").
ENVIRONMENT
The "environment" is everything that is around us, esspecially the air, sea, plants, and animals. ("It is very important that we take care of the "environment").
EQUAL
1. Things that are "equal" are the same in size, number, or weight. ("One gallon is "equal" to four quarts").
2. (equals, equalling, equalled) If one thing "equals" another, they are the same size or number. ("Three plus two "equals" five").
EQUIPMENT
"Equipment" is all the things that you need to do something. ("You need special "equipment" if you want to play tennis").
ESCAPE (escapes escaping escaped)
When you "escape", you get away from somebody or something. ("The parrot "escaped" from its cage").
ESPECIALY
"Especially" means more than others or more than anything else. ("I love all kinds of cakes, "especially" chocolate cake").
EVEN
1. Something that is "even" is smooth and flat. ("Spread an "even" layer of frosting on top of the cake").
2. "Even" can mean equal. ("At halftime the scores were "even".
3. "Even" numbers are numbers that can be diveded by two and leave nothing over. ("Two, four, sixty, and one hundred are "even" numbers").
EVENING
"Evening" is the part of the day between afternoon and night, before you go to bed.
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EVENTUALLY
"Eventually" means in the end. ("We got lost and then the car broke down, but we got home "eventually").
EVIL
A person who is "evil" is very bad or cruel. ("I read a story about an "evil" wizard").
EVERGREEN
An "evergreen" tree or plant keeps in leaves all the year round. Ivy is an "evergreen" plant.
EXCELLENT
"Excellent" means very, very good.
EXCEPT
"Except" means leaving out somebody or something. ("Alfie has eaten everything "except" the cabbage").
EXCITED
If you are "excited", you are so happy and interested in something that you cannot keep quiet or think about anything else. ("Jamal is very "excited" about going to Mexico for vacation").
EXCUSE
An "excuse" is what you say to tell people why you have or have not done something. ("What "excuse" did you give your teacher for being late again?").
EXERCISE
1. "Excersises" are movements such as jumping, running, and touching your toes that you do to make your body stronger.
2. An "exercise" is a piece of work that you do to help you learn something. ("Our teacher asked us to do some "excersises "from our math boock").
EXIT
An "exit" is the way out of a building.
EXPECT (expects expecting expected)
If you "expect" something to happen, you think that it will. ("I "expect" grandma will take us to the park next weekend").
EXPENSIVE
Something that is "expensive" costs a lot of money. ("The jewerly was very "expensive").
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EXPLAIN (explains explaing explained)
When you "explain" something to somebody, you tell them about it so that they understant it. ("Dad "explained" how an engine works").
EXPLODE (explodes exploding exploded)
When something "explodes", it bursts into small pieces with a loud bang. ("Fireworks "exploded" above our heads").
EXPLORE (explores exploring explored)
When you "explore", you look around a place you have not been to before to see when it is like. ("The children "explored" the back yard of their new home").
EXPRESSION
YOUR "expression" is the look on your face that shows how you feel. ("You should have seen his "expression" when he opened the birthday present!").
EXTINCT
If a plant or an animal is "extinct", there are no more of that kind living on the Earth. ("Pterosaurs were flying reptiles that are now "extinct").
EXTRA
"Extra" means more thand usual or more than you need. ("We took some "extra" food for the trip in case Sam decided to come with us").
EXTREMELY
"Extremely" means very, very. Whales and elephants are "extremely" big creatures.
EYE
Your "eyes" are the two parts, on each side of your face that you use for seeing.
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FACE
Your "face" is the front part of your head, where your eyes, mouth, and nos are. ("The old man had a very interesting "face").
FACT (factories)
A "factory" is a building where people work with machines to make things. ("Cars and computers are made in "factories"").
FAIR
1. Something that is "fair" seems good and right. ("The teacher was "fair" and gave everyone a chance to speak").
2. "Fair" hair and skin are light in color.
3. A "fair" is a place outside where you can have fun. You can ride on big machines such as Ferris wheels, and play games to win prizes.
FAIRY (fairies)
A "fairy" is a very small magical person that you can read about in stories. "Fairies" have wings and can fly.
FALL (falls falling fell fallen)
When somebody or something "falls", they go down to the ground. ("Leaves "fall" from the trees in the "fall". Sally "fell" off the wall and broke her arm").
FALSE
If something is "false", it is not true or real. ("Andy is wearing a "false" nose and mustache").
FAMILY (Families)
A "family" is usually made up of parents and children. "Families" can also include grandparents, cousins, uncles, and aunts.
FAMOUS
If somebody or something is "famous", a lot of people know about them. ("Have you ever met anybody "famous?"").
FAR (farther farthest)
"Far" means a long way away. ("Sam lives "farther" from school than Nina but not as "far" as Jane does").
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FARM
A "farm" is a place where people keep animals or grow plants for food. The person who looks after a farm is called a "farmer".
FAST
Something that is "fast" can move quickly. ("My mom has a "fast" car"").
FAT
1. (fatter fattest) A person or an animal that is "fat" has a large round body.
2. Butter and oil that we use for cooking are also called "fat". ("Fry the vegetables in a little "fat"").
FATHER
A "father is a man who has a child.
FAULT
If something bad is your "fault", you made it happen. ("It was David's "fault" I fell over-he pushed me").
FAVORITE
Your "favorite" is teh one that you like best. ("What's your "favorite" color? Mine is blue").
FEAR
"Fear" is what you feel when you think that something really nasty is going to happen.
FEATHER
"Feather" are the light soft things that cover a bird's body. "Feathers" help to keep a bird warm.
FEED (feeds feeding fed)
If you "feed" a person or an animal, you give them food. ("I always "feed" my dog in the mornings").
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FEEL (feels feeling felt)
1. If you "feel" something, you touch it or it touches you. ("Feel" how smooth this wood is. Can you "feel" rain on your face?").
FEET (look at "foot").
FELL (look at "fall")
("Joe "fell" out of the tree and broke his right leg").
FELT (look at "feel)
("I "felt" sad when my cousinc went home to Australia").
FEMALE
A "female" is a person or an animal that can have babies. Women nad girls are "females", and men and boys are males.
FENCE
A "fence" is usually made of wood or wire. "Fences" are put around fields and gardens.
FETCH (fetches fetching fetched)
If you "fetch" something, you go to get it and bring it back. ("Mom trained our dog to "fetch" a stick when she threw it").
FIELD
A "field" is a piece of land where farmers grow plants for food or keep animals. A "field" can also be a piece of land where you play sports such as football.
FIERCE
An animal that is "fierce" is frightening and dangerous. ("That dog looks "fierce!"").
FIGHT (fights fighting fought)
When people "fight", they are angry and they are trying to hurt one another.
FIGURE
A "figure" is one of the signs that we use for writing numbers, such as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 for example.
FILL (fills filling filled)
If you "fill" something, you put as much into it as it can hold. ("I "filled" the pitcher with water").
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1. A "film" is a story in moving pictures that you watch on a screen. ("Last night there was a really good "film" on Tv").
2. A "film" is also a roll of plastic that you put inside a camera to take photos.
FINALLY
"Finally" means at last or at the end. ("The climbers "finally" reached the top of the mountain").
FIND (finds finding found)
When you "find" something that you were looking for, you see it. ("Mark looked everywhere for his glasses and then "found" them in a drawer").
FINE
1. "Fine" means good. ("I felt ill, but I'm "fine" now").
2. A "fine" day is sunny and warm.
3. A "fine" is money that you have to pay as a punishment for doing something wrong. ("He had to pay a "fine" for parking his car in a "No Parking" zone").
FINGER
Your "fingers" are the parts that you can move at the end of your hand. ("You have five "fingers" on each of your hands").
FINISH (finishes finishing finished)
When you "finish" something, you get to the end of it. ("Can I borrow that book when you've "finished" it?").
FIRE
"Fire" is the head, flames, and light that are made by something that is burning.
FIREFIGHTER
A "firefighter" is a person who puts out fires. "Firefighters" ride in a truck called a fire engine.
FIREWORKS
"Fireworks" are paper tubes filled with a special powder. When you light "fireworks", they send out a shower of bright colored lights. Some "fireworks" make a loud bang as well.
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FIRST
"First" means at the beginning or before anything else. ("January is the "first" month of the year").
FISH (fish or fishes)
A "fish" is an animal that lives in water. "Fish" are covered in scales, and they have parts called gills for breathing.
FIST
If you close your hand tightly, you make a "fist".
FIT
1. (fits fitting fitted) If something "fits", it is not too big or too small and it is the right shape. ("These red shoes don't "fit" Laura).
2. (fitter fittest) A person who is "fit" is healthy and strong. ("My mom goes running every morning to keep "fit").
FIX (fixes fixing fixed)
1. If you "fix" things together, you join them.
2. If you "fix" something that was broken, you mend it. ("Helen "fixed" the faucet to stop it dripping").
FLAG
A "flag" is a piece of cloth with colors and patterns on it. "Flags" fly on poles. Every country has a different "flag".
FLAME
"Flames" are the bright moving lights that you see in a fire. ("A "flame" finally appeared in our camp fire").
FLASH (flashes)
A "flash" is a bright light that appears and disappears again very quickly. ("Before the thunder there was a "flash" of lighthing").
FLAT (flatter flattest)
If something is "flat", it is smooth and has no parts that are higher than the rest. The top of a table is "flat". ("You need a "flat" surface to make bread").
FLAVOR
The "flavor" of food is what it tastes like. ("This milkshake has a real chocolate "flavor"").
FLOAT (floats floating floated)
If something "floats", it stays on the top of a liquid, or it moves gently in the air. ("The balloon "floated" over the roof. Wood "floats" on water").
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FLOOD
A "flood" is a lot of water that suddenly covers an area of land that is usually dry. "Floods" sometimes happen after heavy rain or when snow melts.
FLOOR
1. A "floor" is the part of a building that you walk on. ("The puppy left mud all over the "floor").
2. A building that has more than one "floor" has rooms on top of other rooms. A skyscraper usually has many "floors".
FLOUR
"Flour" is a powder made from wheat that we use for baking bread and cakes. It can be white or brown in color.
FLOW (flows flowing flowed)
When a liquid such as water "flows", it moves along. ("The river "flows" into the sea").
FLOWER
A "flower" is the pretty colored part of a plant, where the seeds are made.
FLY
1. (flies flying flew flown)
When something "flies", it moves through the ari. Insects, birds, and airplanes can all "fly".
2. (flies) A "fly" is a small insect which has wings.
FOAL
A "foal" is a young horse.
FOG
"Fog" is thick gray cloud near the ground. You cannot see far in "fog".
FOLD (folds folding folded)
If you "fold" something, you bend one part over another part. ("Fold" the paper carefully in half").
FOLLOW (follows following followed)
If you "follow somebody or something, you go along behind them. ("My little brother "follows" me everywhere and copies everything I do").
FOOD
"Food" is all the things that people and animals eat to stay alive and grow.
FOOT (feet)
Your "foot" is the part at the end of your leg. You stand and walk on your "feet".
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FOOTBALL
"Football" is a game played by two teams who try to get a ball past the other goal line.
FOREHEAD
Your "forehead" is the part of your face that is above your eyes and just below your hair.
FOREST
A "forest" is a large area of land where a lot of trees are growing. ("We had a picnic in the "forest").
FORGET (forgets forgetting forgot forgotten)
If you "forget" something, you cannot remember it. ("You told me your telephone number, but I've "forgotten" it").
FORGIVE (forgives forgiving forgave forgiven)
If you "forgive" somebody for doing something bad, you stop being angry with them. ("Thomas "forgave" his sister when she said she was sorry for breaking his train").
FORK
A "fork" is a tool with a long handle and pointed parts called prongs at the end. You use a "fork" to pick up food and put it in your mouth. ("Jack had a piece of potato on his "fork"").
FORWARD
"Forward" means in the direction of what is in fornt of you.
FOSSIL
A "fossil" is what is left of an animal or a plant that lived a long time ago. You can sometimes find "fossils" in rocks.
FOUGHT (look at fight)
("The armies "fought" a long battle").
FREE
1. If something is "free", you do not have to pay any money for it. ("Children under five travel "free" on buses in many cities").
2. If a person or an animal is "free", there is nothing to stop them going where they want or doing what they like. ("Animals in the wild are "free"").
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FREEZE (freezes freezing froze frozen)
When water "freezes", it changes into ice. You can "freeze" food to stop is going bad.
FRESH
1. Food that is "fresh" is not old or bad. ("fresh" fish").
2. "Fresh" water comes from lakes and rivers and is not salty like sea water, from the sea.
3. "Fresh" air is clean and good to breathe.
FRIEND
A "friend" is somebody that you like and who likes you too.
FRIENDLY (friendlier friendliest)
A person who is "friendly" is kind and helpful.
FRIGHTEN (firghtens frightening frightened)
If something "frightens" you, it makes you afraid. ("She's "frightened" of spiders").
FROG
A "frog" is a small animal with strong back legs for jumping. "Frogs" live near water.
FRONT
The "front" of something is the part that you usually see first. Your face is on the "front" of your head. ("There is a big oak tree in "front" of our house").
FROST
"Frost" is ice-like white powder that covers things outside when the weather is very cold.
FROWN
When you "frown", you pull your eyebrows down to show that you are angry or thinking hard.
FRUIT
"Fruit" is the aprt of a plant that has seeds in it. Apples, pineapples, lemons, and oranges are all kinds of "fruit".
FRY (fries frying fried)
If you "fry" food, you cook it in hot fat. ("The sausages were "frying" in the pan").
FULL
If something is "full", it cannot hold any more. ("The parking lot is "full"").
FUN
If you are having "fun", you are happy and enjoying yourself.
FUNNY (funnier funniest)
1. Something that is "funny" makes you laugh. ("Have you seen that film? It's really "funny"").
2. "Funny" can also mean strange. ("There's a funny noise coming from next door").
FUR
"Fur" is the thick hair that covers the body of animals such as cats, dogs, and rabbits.
FURNITURE
Beds, chairs, desks and tables are all pieces of "furniture".
FURRY
An animal that is "furry" is covered in fur. Hamsters are "furry".
FUTURE
The "future" is the time that has not happened yet. Tomorrow is in the "future".
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GALLOP (gallops galloping galloped)
When a horse "gallops", it runs very fast.
GAME
A "game" is something that you play for fun. "Games" have special rules. Baseball and football are "games", and so is chess.
GAP
A "gap" is an empty space between two things. ("Rosie has a "gap" where her tooth has fallen out").
GARAGE
1. A "garage" is a building where cars are kept.
2. A "garage" is also a place that sells gasoline or repairs cars.
GARDEN
A "garden" is a piece of land by a house where people grow flowers and vegetables.
GAS (gases)
"Gas" is something that is not solid or liquid and it has no shape.
There are many different "gases". We use one kind of "gas" to cook food and warm our homes. Air is a mixture of other "gases".
GATE
A "gate" is a door in a fence or wall. ("Please shut the "gate" so the dog doesn't get out").
GENTLE
A person who is "gentle" is quiet, careful and kind. ("Be "gentle" with the younger children").
GERBIL
A "gerbil" is a small furry animal with long back legs. Some people keep "gerbils" as pets.
GHOST
A "ghost" is the shape of a dead person that some people believe they have seen.
GIANT
A "giant" is a very big person in stories.
GIFT
A "gift" is a present.
GIGGLE (giggles giggling giggled)
If you "giggle", you laugh in a high voice. ("The children all "giggled" when the clown fell over").
GIRAFFE
A "giraffe" is a wild animal with a very long neck and long legs. "Giraffes" live in Africa.
GIRL
A "girl" is a female child. "Girls" grow up to be women.
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GIVE (gives giving gave given)
If you "give" something to somebody, you let them have it. ("Ben didn't want his cake so he "gave" it to me").
GLAD
If you are "glad" about something, you are happy about it. ("I'm "glad" you like your present").
GLASS
1. "Glass" is a hard material that you can see through. Windows are made of "glass".
2. (glasses) A "glass" is something you drink from.
GLASSES
Some people wear "glasses" over their eyes to help them see better. "GLasses" are made of two pieces of special glass joined together in a frame.
GLOVE
A "glove" has parts that cover each finger and thumb. People wear "gloves" to keep their hands warm or to protect them.
GLUE
Glue is a thick liquid that you use for sticking things together.
GOAL
1. A "goal" is the net between two posts that players have to kick or hit a ball into in games such as soccer.
2. A "goal" is also a point that you score when you hit or kick a ball into the goal in a game.
GOAT
A "goat" is an animal with short rough hair. Some "goats" have horns. "Goats" are sometimes kept on farms for their milk.
GOLD
Gols is a shiny yellow metal that is used to make things such as rings, necklaces, and coing. "Gold" costs a lot of money.
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GOOD
1. If something is "good", you like and enjoy it. ("This is a "good" book").
2. If you are "good" at something, you do it well. ("My sistet is really "good" at tenis").
3. If a person or an animal is "good", they do what they are told. ("Mom asked us to be "good" while she was out").
4. A person who is "good" is kind and helpful.
GOOSE (geese)
A "goose" is a larg bird with a long neck. "Geese" can swim and they live near water.
GRAB (grabs grabbing grabbed)
If you "grab" something, you take hold of it suddenly. ("She "grabbed" the little boy's hand as he was about to step into the road").
GRANDFATHER
Your "grandfather" is the father of your mother or father.
GRANDMOTHER
Your "grandmother" is the mother of your father or of your mother.
GRAPE
A "grape" is a small round green or purple fruit. "Grapes" grow in bunches on a bush called a grapevine.
GRAPEFRUIT
A "grapefruit" is a round fruit like a big orange but with a yellow skin.
GRASS
"Grass" is a plant with thin green leaves. "Grass" grows in fields and gardens. Cows and horses and other animals eat "grass".
GREAT
1. "Great" emans very good or very important. ("It was a "great" party. She is a "great" actor").
2. "Great" can also means very big. ("She gave me a "great" big kiss!").
GROUND
The "ground" is what we walk on when we are outside.
GROUP
A "group" is a number of things that are in one place. ("There is a "group" of tall trees in the park. I'll meet you there").
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GROW (grows growing grew grown)
When somebody or something "grows", the' become bigger or taller. ("The seed we planted will "grow" into a tall tree").
GROWNUP
AS "grownup" is a person who is not a chilg any more.
GUARD (guards guarding guarded)
To "guard" means to watch somebody or something to make sure that nothing bad happens to them. ("A big dog "guards" the chocolate factory at night").
GUESS (guesses guessing guessed)
When you "guess", you try to think of an answer to something without knowing if the answer is right. ("Can you "guess" what I've bought Paul for his birthey?").
GUINEA PIG
A "guinea pig" is a small furry animal with no tail. Some people keep "guinea pigs" as pets.
GUITAR
A "guitar" is a musical instrument with strings that you play with your fingers. ("I am learning to play the "guitar").
GYM
A "gym" is a room where you can play games or do exercises to keep your body fit and strong.
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HABIT
A "habit" is something you do so often that you do not think about it. ("Brushing your teeth after meals is a good "habit").
HAIR
"Hair" is what grows on your head. ("Ssbljk has long "hair"").
HALF (halves)
A "half" is one of two parts of smething that are the same size. Two "halves" make a whole.
HALL
1. A "hall" is a room in a house or apartment that has doors leading to the other rooms.
2. A "hall" is also a very big room. ("All the children in our school meet in the "hall" for assemblies").
HAMBURGER
A "hamburger" is a flat round kind of food made from tiny pieces of meat. We eat "hamburgers" in bread rolls.
HAMMER
A "hammer" is a heavy tool that people use to hit nails into things.
HAMSTER
A "hamster" is a small furry animal that can store food in its cheeks. Some people keep "hamsters" as pets.
HAND
Your "hands" are at the end of your arms. A "hand" has four fingers and a thumb. We use our "hands" to pick things up and to hold them.
HANDLE
A "handle" is part of something that you use for holding or moving it with your hand. Things such as cups, doors, and knives have "handles".
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HANG (hangs hanging hung)
When you "hang" something somewhere, you fix the top of it to something above it. ("Emily hung her coat up on the hook").
HAPPY (hapier happiest)
When you are "happy", you feel good about something and you laugh or smile a lot.
HARD
1. If something is "hard", you cannot shape or break it easily with your hands. ("Nutshells are "hard" but stones are harder" ).
2. If something is "hard" to do, it is difficult. ("These sums are quite "hard". Can you help me with them?").
HAT
A "hat" is something you wear on your head to keep it warm or dry.
HATCH (hatches hatching hatched)
A baby bird "hatches" when it breaks out of an egg.
HATE (hates hating hated)
If you "hate" somebody or something you do not like them at all.
HAUNTED
If people say that a place is "haunted", they mean that a ghost is supposed to live there. ("I read a story about a "haunted" house").
HAY
"Hay" is dry grass that is used to feed animals such as horses and cattle in winter.
HEAD
1. Your "head" is the part of your body above your neck. Your face and ears are part of your "head".
2. A "head" is also the person in charge. ("Amy's dad is the "head" of a new office").
HEADACHE
If you have a "headache", your head hurts.
HEAL (heals healing healed)
When a cut "heals", it gets better. ("He cut his finger but it soon "healed"").
HEALTH
Your "health" is how well your body is. ("Fresh fruit and vegetables are good for your "health").
HEALTHY (healthier healthiest)
If you are "healthy", you feel really well, a "healthy" child".
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HEAR (hears hearing heard)
When you "hear" something, you take in sounds through your ears. ("Did you "hear" the thunder?").
HEART
You "heart" is inside your chest. It sends blood around your body. You can feel the beat of your "heart" when you run.
HEAT
1. "Heat" is what makes things warm. ("I can feel the "heat" of the sun").
2. (heats heating heated) If you "heat" something, you make it warm. ("Dad "heated" up the soup in a pan").
HEAVY (heavier heaviest)
Something that is "heavy" is difficult to lift. ("The large box is "heavier" than the suitcase").
HEEL
Your "hell" is the round part at the back of your foot.
HEIGHT
The "height" of something is how tall or high it is.
HELICOPTER
A "helicopter" is an aircraft without wings. "Helicopters" have long blades on the top that turn around very fast.
HELMET
A "helmet" is a hard metal or plastic hat that protect your head. ("I wear my "helmet" when I go on bike rides").
HELP (helps helping helped)
If you "help" somebody, you do something useful for them. ("Ella "helped" her grandma carry her shopping").
HEN
"Hens" are chickens that lay eggs.
HIDE (hides hiding hid hidden)
If you "hide" something, you put it where nobody can see it. ("We couldn't see over the fence because it was too "high").
HILL
A "hill" is a piece of land that is higher than the land around it.
HIPPOPOTAMUS (hippopotamuses)
A "hippopotamus" is a large wild animal with short legs and a big mouth. "Hippopotamuses" live near lakes and rivers in Africa and like to take mud baths. They are often called hippos for short.
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HIT (hits hitting hit)
If you "hit" something, you touch it very hard. ("Ewen "hit' the ball and it "hit" me on the head").
HIVE
A "hive" is a box for keeping bees in. Bees make honey in "hives". ("My granddad has beehive at home").
HOBBY (hobbies)
A "hobby" is something that people like doing when they are not working. ("My brother's "hobbies" are collecting coins and fishing).
HOLD (holds holding held)
1. When you "hold" something, you have it in your hand. ("Susan "held" her little sister's hand").
2. To "hold" also means to have space inside for something. ("How much milk does the carton "hold?").
HOLE
A "hole" is a gap or empty space in something. ("The children dug "holes" in the sand").
HOLIDAY
A "holiday" is a day when you do not work or go to school.
HOLLOW
Something that is "hollow" is empty inside.
HOME
Your "home" is where you live.
HONEY
"Honey" is a sweet sticky liquid that bees make. ("I like "honey" on my bread for breakfast").
HOOF (hooves)
A "hoof" is the hard part of a horse's foot. Cattle, sheep, and deer also have "hooves".
HOP (hops hopping hopped)
1. When you "hop", you jump on one foot.
2. When an animal "hops" it moves along in small jumps.
HOPE (hopes hoping hoped)
If you "hope" that something will happen, you want it to happen very much and you believe that it will. ("My sister is "hoping" to get a new bike for her birthday").
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HORN
1. A "horn" is one of the hard pointed things that grow out of the head of some animals. Cows and goats have "horns".
2. A "horn" is also a musical instrument that you play by blowing into it.
HORRIBLE
If something is "horrible", it is nasty or frightening. ("This food tastes really "horrible").
HORSE
A "horse" is a large animal with hooves. Some people like to ride "horses".
HOSPITAL
A "hospital" is a alrge building where doctors and nurses look after people who are ill or hurt.
HOT (hotter hottest)
Something that is "hot" can burn yhou if you touch it. ("Don't touch the oven-it's very "hot").
HOTEL
A "hotel" is a building with lots of bedrooms where people can stay when they are away from home.
HOUR
An "hour" has sixty minutes. There are twenty-four "hours" in a day.
HOUSE
A "house" is a building that people live in.
HUG (hugs hugging hugged)
If you "hug" somebody, you put your arms around them and hold them tight. ("Tom "hugged" his aunt when she left").
HUGE
Something that is "huge" is very big. ("That "huge" plate of rice").
HUMAN
A "human" is a man, woman, or child.
HUMP
A "hump" is a big round lump on the back of a camel.
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HUNG (look at "hang")
("I "hung" my coat on the hook").
HUNGRY (hungrier hungriest)
When you are "hungry", you want something to eat.
HUNT (hunts hunting hunted)
1. When animals "hunt", they chase other animals to catch them and eat them.
2. If you "hunt" for something, you look carefully for it. ("We "hunted" everywhere for Mom's necklace").
HURRY (hurries hurrying hurried)
When you "hurry", you do something very quickly. ("Uncles you "hurry" you'll miss the bus").
HURT (hurts hurting hurt)
If a part of your body "hurts", you feel pain there. ("My finger "hurt" when I hit it with a hammer").
HUSBAND
A woman's "husband" is the man that she is married to.
HUT
A "hut" is a very small simple house. Many "huts" are made of wood or grass.
HUTCH
A "hutch" is a cage for a pet rabbit or guinea pig.
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ICE
"Ice" is water that is frozen so that it is hard. ("The pound is covered with a layer of "ice"").
ICEBERG
An "iceberg" is a huge block of ice that floats in the sea.
ICE CREAM
"Ice cream" is a soft sweet frozen food.
ICE SKATING
When you go "ice skating" you slide aong the ice in special boots called ice skates that have a thin piece of metal on the bottom. ("We spent the afternoon "ice skating" and then had hot chocolate").
ICICLE
An "icicle" is a long, pointed piece of ice that hangs down. ("A long "icicle" hung down from the gutter").
IDEA
An "idea" is something you have thought of. ("I've got a good "idea" for a birthday present").
IGLOO
An "igloo" is a round house made of blocks of snow and ice.
IGUANA
An "iguana" is a large lizard that lives in trees in hot countries.
ILL
If you are "ill" you ar enot well. ("Jasmine is too "ill" to go to school today").
ILLNESS
An "illness" is something that makes you feel ill. ("Jill is recovering from her "illness").
IMAGINE (imagines imagining imagined)
If you "imagine" something, you have a picture of it in your mind. ("Ccan you "imagine" what the world was liek when dinosaurs were alive?").
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IMITATE ( imitates imitating imitated)
If you "imitate" somebody, you try to copy or do the same as them. ("Sam made us laugh when hi tried to "imitate" a dog barking").
IMMEDIATELY
When you do something "immediately", you do it now, without waiting. ("Go to your room "immediately!").
IMPORTANT
1. Something that is "important" matters a lot. ("It's "important" to eat well if you want to stay healthy").
2. An "important" person is a person who is powerful or special im some way").
IMPOSSIBLE
If something is "impossible" if cannot be done. ("It's "impossible" for a person to walk on water").
INFORMATION
"Information" is the facts that tell you about something. ("We need some "information" about the times of flights to Boston").
INITIAL
An "initial" is the first letter of a name or word. ("Jane Adam's "initials" are J.A.").
INJECTION
If a doctor or a nurse gives you an "injection", they put medicine into your body by pushing a special needle into your skin.
INJURE
If you "injure" yourself, you hurt a part of your body. ("Jim "injured" his arm when he fell off his bike").
INK
"Ink" is a colored liquid that we use for writing and printing.
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INSECT
An "insect" is a small creature with six legs. Some "insects" have wings and can fly. Ants, bees, butterflies, and flies are different kinds of "insects", but spiders are not.
INSTEAD
"Instead" means in the place of somebody or something. ("We couldn't go to the beach because it was raining, so we watched a film "instead").
INSTRUCTIONS
"Instrucions" are words or pictures that tell you how to do something. ("The videorecorder is quite easy to use if you follow the "instrucions" properly").
INSTRUMENT
1. An "instrument" is a tool that helps you to do something. ("A microscope is an "instrument" for looking at tiny objects.
2. A musical "instrument" is something that you play to make music. Drums, pianos, trumpets, and violins are types of musical "instruments"0.
INTERESTING
If something is "interesting" you like it and you want to find out more about it. ("That was a very interesting program").
INTERFERE (interferes interfering interfered)
If you "interfere", you try to do something for somebody when they do not want your help. ("My little sister keeps "interfering" when I'm playing my computer game").
INTERRUPT (interrupts interrupting interrupted)
If you "interrupt" somebody, you stop them doing or saying something for a moment. ("Kurt "interrupted me when I was talking on the phone").
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INTERVIEW
An "interview" is when you meet somebody to answer questions about yourself. ("SShe watched an interview about her favorite singer").
INVENT (invents inventing invented)
If you "invent" something, you are the first person to think of it or to make it. ("I wonder who "invented" the first computer?").
INVENTION
An "invention" is something new that somebody invents. ("Televisions and computers are great "inventions").
INVENTOR
An "inventor" is a person who invents things.
INVISIBLE
If something is "invisible", it cannot be seen. Air is "invisible". ("The magician did a trick and made the rabbit "invisible").
INVITE (invites inviting invited)
If you "invite" somebody, you ask them to visit you or to do something with you. ("Sophie "invited" her friends toa party. She wrote out "invitations" and then mailed them to everybody").
IRON
1. "Iron" is a strong heavy metal.
2. An "iron" is a kind of tool with a flat metal bottom. We make an "iron" hot and use it to make clothes smooth and flat.
ISLAND
An "island" is a piece of land with water all around it.
ITCH (itches itching itched)
When a part of your body "itches", you want to scratch it.
IVY
"Ivy" is a plant with shiny leaves that climbs up walls and trees. ("Our old garden wall is covered in ivy").
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JACKET
A "jacket" is a short coat. ("Matt is wearing a blue denim "jacket").
JAIL
A "jail" is a place where some people have to stay when they have done something that is against the law.
JAM
1. "Jam" is a sweet food made by cooking fruit and sugar together for a long time.
2. A traffic "jam" is a lot of cars so close tohether that they cannot move. ("We were late because we got stuck in a traffic "jam"").
3. (jams jamming jammed) If something "jams", it becomes difficult to move. ("The door won't open because it's "jammed").
JAR
A "jar" is a wide glass container. You buy jelly in a "jar").
JEALOUS
If you are "jealous" of somebody, you feel angry or unhappy because they have something that you would like to have.
JEANS
"Jeans" are pants made from strong cotton cloth called denim.
JELLY (jellies)
"Jelly" is a sweet food made from fruit and sugar. "Jelly" is spread on bread and used as a filling for doughnuts.
JET
A "jet" is a very fast airplane.
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JEWEL
A "jewel" is a beautiful stone such as a diamond or an emerald. "Jewels" are worth a lot of money and they are used to make things such as rings and necklaces.
JOB
1. A "job" is the work that somebody does to earn money.
2. A "job" is also something that has to be done. ("Why is it always my "job" to feed the cat?").
JOIN (joins joining joined)
1. If you "join" things, you put or fix them together. ("She "joined" the two pieces of wood with glue").
2. If you "join" somebody such as a club, you become part of it.
JOKE
A "joke" is a kind of short story that makes people laugh. ("The clown told an old "joke" but we still found it very funny").
JOURNEY
When you go on a "journey", you travel a long way from one place to another.
JUICE
"Juice" is the liquid that comes out of fruit when you squeeze it.
JUMP (jumps jumping jumped)
When you "jump", you push yourself up into the air with your feet off the ground. ("Tim "jumped" for joy when he heard the surprising news").
JUNGLE
A "jungle" is a thick forest in a hot country where it rains a lot. A lot of different animals live in the "jungles" of the world. ("The floor of the "jungle" was dark because fo all the branches above it").
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KANGAROO
A "kangaroo" is a wild animal with strong back legs that is uses for jumping. "Kangaroos" live in Australia.
KEEP (keeps keeping kept)
1. If you "keep" something, you have it and you do not give it to anybody else. ("My best friend gave me this photo and I'm going to "keep" it forever").
2. If you "keep" something in a place, that is where you always put it. ("Simon "keeps" his toy cars in a box under the bed").
3. If you "keep" doing something, you do it again and again. ("Why do you "keep" making that noise?).
4. "Keep" can also mean to stay the same way. ("Please, "keep" quiet while I'm talking").
KETTLE
A "kettle" is a thing that you use for making water hot. A "kettle" has a lid and a pointed part called a spout for pouring.
KEY
1. A "key" is a piece of metal that you use to open or close a lock.
2. The "keys" of a piano or computer are the parts that you press with your fingers.
KICK (kicks kicking kicked)
If you "kick" something, you hit it with your foot. ("Sam "kicked" the ball into the goal").
KILL (kills killing killed)
To "kill" is to end the life of somebody or something. ("The fox "killed" a chicken").
KIND
1. If you are "kind", you are nice to people and try to help them. ("It was "kind" of you to do the shopping").
2. "Kind" also means a group of things that are the same in some way. ("Apples, bananas, and plums are all kinds of fruit").
KING
Some countries have a ruler who is a man called a "king". The wife of a "king" is called a queen.
KINGDOM
A "kingdom" i sa country where a king or queen rules.
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KISS (kisses kissing kissed)
When you "kiss" somebody, you touch them with your lips to show that you like or love them. ("Billy always "kisses" his dad before he goes to bed").
KIT
A "kit" is a set of tools or equipment that you need to do something. ("I gor a puppet-making "kit" for my birthday").
KITCHEN
A "kitchen" is a room where people cook food.
KITE
A "kite" is a toy that you can fly on windy days by holding the end of a long string.
KITTEN
A "kitten" is a very young cat.
KNEE
Your "knee" is the part in the middle of your leg where i tbends.
KNEEL (kneels kneeling knelt)
When you "kneel", you go down on your knees.
KINFE (knives)
A "knife" is a tool with a sharp edge called a blade for cutting.
KINGHT
A "knight" was a soldier who lived a long time ago. "Knights" rode into battle on horses, and many "knights" ware armor.
KNIT (knits knitting knitted)
When people "knit", they use wool and needles to make clothes such as scarfs.
KNOCK (knocks knocking knocked)
When you "knock" something, you hit it. ("Who's "knocking" at the door?").
KNOT
You make a "knot" when you twist and tie pieces of string or ribbon. ("Can you untie this "knot" in my shoelace?").
KOALA
A "koala" is a gray furry animal that looks like a small bear. "Koalas" live in trees in Australia.
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LADDER
A "ladder" is a set of steps that you climb up to reach high places. Your can carry "ladders" from one place to another.
LADYBUG
A "ladybug" is a small beetle. It has a red ot yellow body with black spots. ("Ladybugs" can fly.
LAKE
A "lake" is a lot of water with land all around it.
LAMB
A "lamb" is a young sheep. ("The "lambs" played in the field").
LAMP
A "lamp" is something that gives light where you need it. Most "lamps" use electricity. ("Freddie has a "lamp" on his desk to help him see what he is doing.
LAND
1. "Land" is any part of the Earth that is not covered in water.
2. (lands landing landed) When an airplane or bird "lands", it stops flying and comes down on to the ground. The plane has just "landed").
LANGUAGE
A "language" is all the words that the people of one country use to speak or write to each other. ("People in France speak a "language" that is called French").
LAP
Your "lap" is the top part of your legs when you are sitting down. ("Christina is sitting on her mom's "lap"").
LARGE
Something that is "large" is big. ("An elephant is a very "large" animal").
LAST
1. If somebody or something is "last", they are at the end or they come after all the others. ("Z is the "last" letter of the alphabet").
2. "Last" also means before this one. ("Last" week we were at school, but this week is a vacation").
3. (lasts lasting lasted) To "last" means to go on for a certain amount of time. ("The movie "lasted" nearly two-and-a-half hours").
LATE
If you are "late", you get to a place after the ususal time or after the time that you were supposed to. ("Lucy was "late" for school this morning because the woke up "late"").
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LAUGH (laughs laughing laughed)
When people "laugh", they make sounds to show that they thing something is funny.
LAW
"Laws" are the rules made by a country. They tell people what they can and cannot do. ("Stealing other people's money is against the "law"").
LAWN
A "lawn" is a part of a park or yard that is covered in grass. You cut a "lawn" with a machine called a lawnmowers.
LAY (lays laying laid)
1. When you "lay" something somewhere, you put it down carefully. ("Liam "laid" the box of eggs on the table").
2. When you "lay" a table, you put things such as knives and forks on it, ready fot a meal.
3. When a bird "lays" an egg, the egg comes out of the bird's body. ("Our duck "laid" five eggs in her nest this morning").
LAYER
A "layer" is a flat piece of something that lies on or under something else. ("The cake had a "layer" of frosting on top and two "layers" of jam in the middle").
LAZY (lazier laziest)
A person who is "lazy" does not want to work or does not want to do very much at all. ("Come on you "lazy" girl-time to get up!").
LEAD
1. (leads leading led) When you "lead" somebody to a place, you go in front to show them where it is. ("The woman at the heater "led" us to our seats").
2. (leads leading led) If a road or path "leads" to a place, it goes there. ("This path "leads" to the beach").
3. A "lead" is a rpe, chain, or long iece of leather that you fix to a dog's collar so that you can control the dog when you take it for walks.
LEAD
"Lead" is a heavy gray metal that is quite soft.
LEADER
A "leader" is a person who is in charge of other people
LEAF (leaves)
A "leaf" is one of the flat thin parts that grow on the stem of a plant. Most "leaves" are green. In autumn, "leaves" change color and fall of some trees.
LEAN (leans leaning leaned)
To "lean" means to bend one way or to rest against something. ("Josh "leaned" his bike against the wall").
LEARN (learns learning learned)
When you "learn", you find out about something or how to do something. ("My little brother is "learning" to read").
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LEATHER
"Leather" is a material made from the skin of animals. A lot of shoes are made of "leather".
LEAVE (leaves leaving left)
1. When you "leave", you go away from a place.
2. If you "leave" something somewhere, you do not take it with you. ("I "left" my bike at home and, walked to school").
LEAVES (look at "leaf"
"The "leaves" fall off the trees in autumn".
LED (look at "lead")
"Hassan "led" me to his room.
LEFT
1. You are reading the words on this page from the "left" to the right. "Left" is the opposite of tight.
LEG
1. "Legs" are the long parts of your body that you use for walking on. People have two "legs", and cows and dogs have four "legs".
2. The "legs" of a chair or table are the parts that it stands on.
LEMON
A "lemon" is a yellow fruit with a thick skin that tastes very sour.
LENGTH
The "length" of something is how long it is.
LESSON
A "lesson" is a time when somebody is teaching you something. ("Lina has ballet "lessons" twice a week").
LETTER
1. A "letter" is one of the signs that we use for writing words, such as A, B, and C. "Letters" make up the alphabet.
2. A "letter" is also a message that you write on paper and send to somebody.
LETTUCE
A "lettuce" is a vegetable with large green leaves that we eat raw in salads.
LIBRARY (libraries)
A "library" is aplace where books are kept for people to borrow and read at home. A lot of "libraries" also have computers where you can find information.
LICK (licks licking licked)
When you "lick" something, you touch it with your tongue to taste it or to make it wet.
LID
A "lid" is the top part that covers a container such as a jar or box. ("Put the "lid" back on the cookie jar when you've finished with it").
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LIE
1. A "lie" is something you say that you know is not true. ("She said she was going straight home but it was a "lie". She went to her best friend's house instead").
2. (lies lying lay lain) When you "lise" somewhere, you put your body down flat so that you are not sittting or standing. ("Lie" down and go to sleep").
LIFE (lives)
Your "life" is the time when you are living on the earth.
LIFT
1. (lifts lifting lifted) When you "lift" something, you pick it up. ("This box is too heavy for me to "lift" by myself").
2. A "lift" is a kind of box that travels up and down inside tall buildings to carry people and things to different floors.
LIGHT
1. "Light" comes from the Sun and from lamps. Without "light" it would be dark and we would not be able to see anything.
2. Something that is "light" is easy to lift. ("Feathers are "light"").
3. "Light" colors are pale. ("Tom's T-shirt is "light" green").
4. (lights lighting lit) When you "light" something, you start it burning. ("We "lit" the candles on the take").
LIGHTHOUSE
A "lighthouse" is a tower near the sea with a bright light on top. "Lighthouses" show ships where there are dangerous rocks.
LIGHTNING
"Lightning" i sthe flash of light that you see in the sky when there is a thunderstorm.
LIKE
1. (likes liking liked) If you "like" somebody or something, they make you happy. ("Billy "likes" dancing").
2. If something is "like" something else, it is the same in some way. ("Jodie looks "like" her sister").
LIKELY
If something is "likely", it will probably happen. ("It's "likely" to rain this evening").
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LINE
1. A "line" is a long thin mark. ("It's much easier to draw a straight "line" if yhou use a ruler").
2. A "line" is also a row of people or things. ("Stand in a "line"").
LION
A "lion" is a large wild animal of the cat family. "Lions" live in Africa. A female "lion" is a lioness.
LIP
Your "lips" are the two soft pink edges of your mouth.
LIQUID
A "liquid" is anything wet that you can pour. Water, oil, and milk are all "liquids".
LIST
A "list" is a group of things that you write down one after the other. ("Make a "list" of all the people that you would liek to invite to your birthday party").
LISTEN (listens listening listened)
When you "listen", you are trying carefully to hear something. ("If you "listen", you can hear the sound of the sea in the distance.
LITTER
1. "Litter" is trash such as bits of paper that people have left lying around.
2. A "litter" is all the baby animals that a mother has at one time. ("The pig had a "litter" of piglets").
LITTLE
1. Something that is "little" is small. ("A mouse is a "little" animal").
2. A "little" means not very much. ("The cat only drank a "little" milk").
LIVE (lives living lived)
1. To "live" means to be alive and growing. ("People need air, food, and water to "live"").
2. If you "live" somewhere, that is where your home is. ("We "live" near the park").
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LOAF (loaves)
A "loaf" is a large piece of bread that can be cut into slices.
LOCK
1. A "lock" is something that you need a key to open. You use "locks" to keep things like doors, windows, and drawers shut.
2. (locks locking locked) If you "lock" something, you keep it closes with a key. ("Did you remember to "lock" the front door?").
LOG
a "log" is a round piece of wood that has been cut from a tree. People sometimes burn "logs" to make heat.
LONELY (lonelier loneliest)
If somebody is "lonely", they are unhappy because they are all alone.
LONG
1. Something that is "long" measures a lot from one end to the other. ("Giraffes are animals with very "long" necks").
2. If something is "long", it takes a lot of time. ("We watched a very "long", boring film").
LOOK (looks looking looked)
1. If you look at something, you turn your eyes toward it to see it. ("Look" at that huge bird in the tree").
2. If you "look" something, you try to find. it. ("Can you help me "look" for my book?").
LOOSE
If something is "loose", it is not held firmly in place. ("Jamie's front tooth is very "loose"- it will probably fall out soon").
LORRY (lorries)
A "lorry" is a big machine for carrying heavy things by road.
LOSE (loses losing lost)
1. If you "lose" something, you do not have it any more and you cannot find it. ("Larry has "lost" one of his shoes").
2. If you "loose" a game, you do not win it. ("Our team "lost" the game by one run").
LOST
If you are "lost", you cannot find your way home. ("We took the wrong path and got "lost" in the forest").
LOTTERY (lotteries)
A "lottery" is a kind of game in which you can win prizes. You pick numbers or buy tickets with numbers on them. If your numbers are chosen, you win.
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LOUD
Something that is "loud" is easy to hear because it makes a lot of noise. ("The fireworks exploded with a "loud" bang").
LOVE (loves loving loved)
If you "love" somebody or something, you like them very very much.
LOVELY (lovelier loveliest)
If something is "lovely", it is beautiful or very nice. ("These flowers smell "lovely"").
LOW
Something that is "low" is near the ground. ("There's a "low" wall around the park").
LOWER (lowers lowering lowered)
If you "lower" something you move it down. ("We watched the bulldozer "lowering" the logs.
LUCKY (luckier luckiest)
If you are "lucky", nice things happen to you that you did not expect to happen.
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LUGGAGE
"Luggage" is all the bags and suitcases that you take with you when you go on a trip.
LUMP
A "lump" is a solid piece of something, sometimes with a round shape. ("Ellie is making a model form some "lumps" of clay").
LUNCH (lunches)
"Lunch" is a meal that people eat in the middle of the day.
LUNG
Your "lungs" are the two parts inside your chest that you use for breathing. They fill with air when you breathe in and empty again when you breathe out.
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MACHINE
A "machine" is a thing with moving parts that does a job. Videorecorders, computers, and airplanes are all "machines".
MAGAZINE
A "magazine" is a kind of thin book with pictures and stories that you can buy each week or each month.
MAGIC
"Magic" is a way of making straange or impossible things seem to happen.
MAGICIAN
A "magician" is a person who seems to make strange or impossible things happen.
MAGNET
A "magnet" is a piece of metal that can make other metal things move toward it and stick to it.
MAGNIFYING GLASS
A "magnifying glass" is a special piece of glass. When you look through it, makes things seem bigger than they really are.
MAIN
"Main" means the most important. ("The village store is on the "main" road").
MALE
A "male" is a person or an animal that can be a father. Boys and men are "males", and girls and women are females.
MAMMAL
A "mammal" is an animal that drinks milk form its mother's body when it is young. Dogs, horses, whales, and people are different kinds of "mammals".
MAN (men)
A "man" is a grown-up male.
MAP
A "map" is a drawing that shows what a place looks like from above. "Maps" show you where different towns are as well as roads, rivers, and mountains. People use "maps" to help them find their way about.
MARBLE
1. "Marble" is a kind of smooth hard stone. "Marble" is used in building or for making statues.
2. "Marbles" are small glass balls used in games.
MARK
A "mark" is a spot on something that spoils it. ("There are dirty "marks" on your white shirt").
MARRY (marries marrying married)
When a mand and woman "marry", they become husband and wife.
MASK
A "mask" is something that you can wear over your face to hide or protect it. Actors in plays sometimes wear "masks". ("We saw people wearing silvere "masks" when we weere in Italy").
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MATCH
1. (matches) A "match" is a small thin stick of wood that makes a flame when you rub the end on something rough. ("Young children should never play with "matches").
2. (matches) A "match" is another name for a game in some sports, such as tennis and squash.
3. (matches matching matched) If two things "match", they are the same in some way. ("Jenna's top "matches" her pants").
MATERIAL
1. "Material" is anything that we use to make things with. Wood, glass, and paper are all "materials".
2. "Material" is also cloth that we make clothes from. ("Mom bought some "material" to make me a dress").
MATTER (matters mattering mattered)
If something "matters", it is important. ("It doesn't "mater" if we're a bit late").
MATTRESS (mattresses)
A "mattress" is the soft thick part of a bed that you lie on.
MEAL
A "meal" is all the food that you eat at one time. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are "meals".
MEAN
1. (means meaning meant) If you tell somebody what something "means", you try to explain it. ("That sign "means" that you can't park in this street").
2. (means meaning meant) If you "mean" to do something, you plan to do it. ("I "meant" to phone you last night, but I forget").
3. A person who is "mean" does not like spending money or giving things to people.
MEASURE (measures measuring measured)
When you "measure" something, you find out its size, amount, or weight. ("We "measured" Jamie to see how tall he was").
MEAT
"Meat" is any part of an animal that we use as food such as beef, lamb, or chicken.
MEDAL
A "medal" is a round piece of metal with writing or a picture on it. "Medals" are given to people who win in sports or who have done something brave.
MEDICINE
"Medicine" is a pill or liquid that a doctor gives you when you are ill to make you better.
MEDIUM
"Medium" means not big or small, but in between, a "medium"-sized T-shirt.
MEET (meets meeting met)
When you "meet" somebody, you come together in the sam eplace at the same time. ("We agreed to "meet" after school outside the library in town").
MELT (melts melting melted)
When something "melts", it changes into a liquid as it becomes warmer. ("My ice cream "melted" in the sun").
MEMORY
"Memory" is being able to remember things. ("Mary has a good "memory"-she can remember all her friend's telephone numbers").
MEND (mend mending mended)
When you "mend" something that is broken, you make it useful again. ("Luke is trying to "mend" his bike").
MESS
A "mess" is when things are untidy or dirty. ("Please tidy up the "mess" in your room").
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MESSAGE
A "message" is words that you send to somebody when you cannot speak to them yourself. ("She was out when I phoned but I left a "message" with her sister").
METAL
"Metal" is a hard material that melts when it is very hot. Gold, lead, and iron are all "metals".
MICROSCOPE
A "microscope" is an instrument that makes tiny things look much bigger than they really are.
MICROWAVE
A "microwave" is a kind of oven that cooks food very quickly.
MIDDAY
"Midday" is twelve o'clock in the middle of the day.
MIDDLE
The "middle" of something is the part that is farthest away from the outsides.
MIDNIGHT
"Midnight" is twelve o'clock at night. ("We arrived home at "midnight").
MILK
"Milk" is a white liquid that female mammals make in ther bodies to feed their babies. People drink the "milk" that comes from cows.
MIND
1. Your "mind" is what makes you think, learn, feel and remember.
2. (minds minding minded) If you do not "mind" something, it does not worry or upset you. ("I don't "mind" if you borrow my things-as long as you bring them back when you've finished with them.
3. "Mind" also means to be careful. ("Mind" your language!").
MINUS
We use "minus" to talk about taking one number away from another number. We often write "minus" as -. ("Seven "minus" two is five (7-2=5)").
MINUTE
A "minute" is an amount of time. There are sixty seconds in a "minute" and there are sixty "minutes" in a hour.
MIRROR
A "mirror" is a piece of special glass that you look into to see yourself.
MISS (misses missing missed)
1. If you "miss" something that you were trying to hit or catch, you do not hit or catch it. ("We were late so we "missed" the train").
2. If you "miss" sombody, you are unhappy because they are not with you. ("I "missed" my cousins when they went to Africa").
3. If something is "missing", it is not there. ("Joe's two front teeth are "missing" because they have fallen out").
MISTAKE
If you make a "mistake", you do something wrong, but not on purpose. ("Rosie's sums were full of "mistakes" so she had to do them again").
MIX (mixes mixing mixed)
When you "mix" different things, you stir or put them together in some way so that they make something new. ("If you "mix" blue and yellow paint, you get green").
MIXTURE
A "mixture" is different things that you stir or put together to make something new. ("We added melted chocolate to the cake "mixture" and stirred it").
MODEL
1. A "model" is a small copy of something. ("Peter has just made a "model" airplane").
2. A "model" is a person who wears new clothes so that other people can see what they look like before they buy them.
MOMENT
a "moment" is a very short time. ("Wait here-I'll be back in a "moment"").
MONEY
"Money" is the coins and pieces of paper that we use to buy things.
MONKEY
A "monkey" is a furry wild animal with long arms and legs and a long tail that it uses to swing through trees. "Monkeys" live in hot countries.
MONSTER
A "monster" is a large fierce animal in stories. ("The hydra was a "monster" in ancient Greek stories which had nine snake heads").
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MONTH
A "month" is a part of a year. There are twelve "months" in a year.
MOON
The "moon" is a planet that travels around the earth once every four weeks. You can often see the "Moon" in the sky at night.
MORNING
The "morning" is the beginning part of the day. The "morning" ends at twelve o'clock.
MOTH
A "moth" is an insect with large wings that looks like a butterfly. "Moths" fly at night.
MOTHER
A "mother" is a woman who has a child.
MOTORCYCLE
A "motorcycle" is a kind of heavy bicycle with an engine.
MOUND
A "mound" is a hill made of earth and often covered with grass.
MOUNTAIN
A "mountain" is a very high hill. ("The "mountains" are covered in snow").
MOUSE
A "mouse" is a small furry animal that has a long thin tail and sharp teeth.
MOUTH
Your "mouth" is the part of your face that you use for eating and speaking. Your teeht and tongue are inside your "mouth".
MOVE (moves moving moved)
If you "move", you go from one place to another.
MUD
"Mud" is wet sticky earth. ("Take off your boots-they are covered in "mud"").
MUG
A "mug" is a big cup with straight sides and a handle. You drink things like tea and coffee from "mugs".
MULTIPLY (multiplies multiplying multiplied)
When you "multiply", you add a number to itself several times. ("Three "multiplied" by two is six (3x2=6). It is the same as three plus three).
MUSCLE
Your muscles" are parts of your body under your skin that get tight and loose and help you to move around.
MUSEUM
A "museum" is a building where you can go to see a lot of interesting things. ("We saw the bones of a huge dinosaur in the "museum").
MUSHROOM
A "mushroom" is a plant without leaves that is shaped a bit like an umbrella. You can eat some kinds of "mushroom").
MUSIC
"Music" is the sound made by people singing or playing musical instruments such as violins, guitars, or pianos.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
A "musical instrument" is something that you play to make music. Recorders and trumpets are "musical instrument".
MYSTERY (mysteries)
A "mystery" is something strange that has happened that you cannot understand or explain.
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NAIL
1. Your "nails" are the hard parts at the end of your fingers and toes.
2. A "nail" is also a short piece of metal with a pointed end and flat top. You hit "nails" with a hammer to attach one thing to another.
NAME
The "name" of somebody or something is what they are called. ("My "name" is Thomas").
NARROW
Something that is narrow does not measure very much from one side to the other. ("The road was too "narrow" for two cars to pass").
NASTY (nastier nastiest)
If somebody or something is "nasty", ther are not kind or nice. ("What "nasty" weather!").
NATURAL
Something that is "natural" is made by nature and not by people. Wool is a "natural" material but plastic is not.
NATURE
1. "Nature" is everything in the world that has not been made by people or machines. Animals, plants, and the sea are all part of "nature", but buildings and cars are not.
2. A person's or an animal's "nature" is what they are like. ("Ella has a kind "nature"").
NAUGHTY (naughtier naughtiest)
A child who is "naughty" behaves badly and makes people cross.
NEAR
Something that is "near" is not very far away. ("Do you know where the "nearest" garage is?").
NEARLY
"Nearly" means not quite. ("Ned can swim "nearly" as well as his brother").
NEAT
Something that is "neat" is tidy and in the right place. ("We put the books in "neat" piles").
NECK
Your "neck" is the part of your body between you head and your shoulders. ("Swans and giraffes have long "necks").
NECKLACE
A "necklace" is something pretty, such as a silver chain or beads, that you wear around your neck.
NEED (needs needing needed)
If you "need" something, you must have it. Everybody "needs" sleep to stay healthy.
NEEDLE
1. A "needle" is a long pointed piece of metal that you use for sewing. It has a hole at one end for thread to go through.
2. A "needle" is also a long plastic or metal stick that you use for knitting.
3. A "needle" is also one of the thin sharp leaves of trees such as pines.
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NEIGHBOR
A "neighbor" is somebody who lives near you. ("We are good friends with our next-door "neighbors"").
NEPHEW
Somebody's "nephew" is the son of their brother or sister.
NERVOUS
If you are "nervous", you are worried about something that might happen. ("My brother was really "nervous" before his piano exam").
NEST
A "nest" is a home that birds and some other animals build so that their babies can be born there.
NET
A "net" is made from string that has been tied together so that there are big holes in between. You can catch fish with one kind of "net". Games like soccer, tennis, and netball use "nets".
NEVER
"Never" means not at any time. ("Peter "never" stops talking").
NEW
Something that is "new" has just been made or bought or it has never been used before. ("Mom took me shopping to buy a "new" coat and some "new" shoes").
NEWS
"News" tells you all about what is happening in the world. ("We listened to the "news" on the car radio this morning").
NEWSPAPER
A "newspaper" is sheets of paper folded together with stories and photographs of things that have happened in the world. ("Joe is reading today's "newspaper").
NEXT
1. "Next" means the one that comes after this one. ("Next" week we go back to school").
2. "Next" to means by the side of. ("Harry sat "next" to his uncle").
NIBBLE (nibbles nibbling nibbled)
If you "nibble" something, you eat it by taking tiny bites of it. ("The rabbit "nibbled" the carrot").
NICE
If somebody or something is "nice", you like them.
NIECE
Somebody's "niece" is the doughter of their brother or sister.
NIGHT
"Night" is the time when it is dark outside.
NIGHTMARE
A "nightmare" is a frightening dream. ("I had a "nightmare" that I was being chased by a hairy monster.
NOD (nods nodding nodded)
If you "nod", you move your head up and down quickly as a way of saying "yes"
NOISE
A "noise" is a sound that somebody or something makes.
NOISY (noisier noisiest)
If somebody or something is "noisy", they make a lot of noise.
NOON
"Noon" is twelve o'clock in the middle of the day. ("we met outside the restaurant at "noon"").
NORMAL
Something that is "normal" is usual and ordinary. ("Cold weather is "normal" in winter in thic sountry").
NORTH
"North" is a direction. If you face the Sun as it rises in the morning, "north" is on your left.
NOSE
Your "nose" is the part of your face above your mouth and below your eyes. You use your "nose" for breathing and for smelling things.
NOTE
1. A "note" is a short letter. ("Billy left a "note" to say he was going to Jack's house").
2. A "note" is also one sound in music.
NOTICE
1. (notices noticing noticed) If you "notice" something, you see it, hear it or smell it and think about it. ("Lola "noticed" a smell of burning").
2. A "notice" is a sign with writing on it that tells you something. ("The "notice" on the fence said "Keep out"").
NUISANCE
A "nuisance" is a person or a thing that keeps annoying you. ("We had a nice picnic in the park, but the ants were a real "nuisance").
NUMBER
We use "numbers" when we count. "Numbers" tell su how many things there are.
NURSE
A "nurse" is a person who looks after people who are ill or hurt.
NURSERY
A "nursery" is a place where young children can go in the day to be looked after when they are too young to go to school.
NUT
A "nut" is a hard shell with a seed or fruit inside that. you can eat. "Nuts" come from trees or plants.
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OAR
An "oar" is a long pole with a flat end. You use "oars" for moving a boat through water.
OASIS (oases)
An "oasis" is a place in a desert where there is water and where plants can grow.
OBEY (obeys obeying obeyed)
When you "obey" somebody, you do what they tell you to do. ("We have trained our dog to "obey" us when we tell her to sit").
OBJECT
An "object" is anything that you can see or touch that is not living. Books, chairs, cups, and desks are all "objects".
OBSTACLE
An "obstacle" is somthing that gets in your way and stops you doing what you want to do. ("There were fallen trees and other "obstacles" in the road after the storm").
OCEAN
An "ocean" is a very big sea. The Pacific and the Atlantic are both "oceans".
O'CLOCK
We use "o'clock" to say what time it is. ("We go to bed at nine "o'cock" and get up at half-past seven").
OCTOPUS (octopuses)
An "octopus" is a sea animal with a soft round body and eight long arms called tentacles. "Octopuses" live at the bottom of the sea. They hide in caves and eat crabs and other shellfish.
ODD
1. An "odd" number is a number that cannot be divided by 2 without leaving something over. 1,3,5,7, and 9 are "odd" numbers.
2. Something that is "odd" is strange. ("The computer is making an "odd" noise").
3. "Odd" things do not belong in a pair or a group. ("Which thing is the "odd" one out?").
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OFFER (offers offering offered)
If you "offer" to do something or give something, you are ready to do it or give it without being asked. ("I "offered" to take the old lady's dog for a walk").
OFFICE
An "office" is a place where people work. "Offices" have desk, telephones, and computers.
OFFICER
An "officer" is an important person in the army or the police who tells people what to do. ("Dan's mother is a police "officer"").
OFTEN
If something happens "often", it happens many times. ("We "often" go to the park after school if the weather is warm").
OIL
1. "Oil" is a thick liquid that people burn to make heat and to make engines work. "Oil" comes from the ground or from under the sea.
2. Another kind of "oil" comes from animals and the seeds of plants. We use it for cooking.
OLD
1. A person who is "old" has lived for many years. ("My grandparents are quite "old"").
2. Something that is "old" was made a long time ago.
3. "Old" can also mean the one that you had before. ("I like my new coat better than my "old" one").
ONION
An "onion" is a round vegetable that grows in the ground. "Onions" have a strong taste and smell.
ONLY
"Only" means no more than. ("We "only" have ten minutes to get ready for the party").
OPEN
If something is "open", people or things can go into it or through it. ("The gate was "open" so the sheep got out of the field").
OPERATION
If somebody has an "operation", a doctor mends a part of that person's body to make it well.
OPINION
Your "opinion" is what you think about somebody or something.
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OPPOSITE
1. "Opposite" means different in every way. Young is the "opposite" of old, and good is the "opposite" of bad.
2. "Opposite" also means on the other side, looking straight at somebody or something. ("I sat "opposite" Sam").
ORANGE
1. An "orange" is a round sweet fruit with a thick skin.
2. "Orange" is also a color. You can make it by mixing red and yellow paint.
ORCHESTRA
An "orchestra" is a large group of people who play different musical instruments together.
ORDER
1."Order" is the way that things are put, one after the other. ("The letters of the alphabet are always in the same "order"").
2. (orders ordering ordered) If somebody "orders" you to do something, they say you must do it. ("She "ordered" us to clear up the mess we had made").
3. (orders ordering ordered) If you "order" something in a restaurant, you say what you want to eat. ("My sister and I both "ordered" cheese and tomato pizzas").
ORANGUTAN
An "orangutan" is a large kind of ape with long brown fur.
ORDINARY
Something that is "ordinary" is not special, different, or unusual. ("He wore his "ordinary" chlotes to his brother's party").
ORGAN
1. An "organ" is a large musical instrument like a piano. It has long metal pipes which make different sunds when air passes through them.
2. An "organ" is a part of your body that does a special job. Your heart, your liver, and your stomach are "organs".
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OSTRICH (ostriches)
An "ostrich" is a very large bird that lives in Africa. "Ostriches" cannot fly but they run very fast.
OTTER
An "otter" is an animal with brown fur and a long tail. "Otters" live near water and catch fish to eat.
OVAL
Something that is "oval" is shaped like an egg.
OVEN
AN "oven" is the part like a box inside a range, where you bake food. ("Bake the cake in a hot "oven"").
OWE (owes owing owed)
If you "owe" money to somebody, you have not yet paid them but you must. (I "owe" you the $10 that you lent me last week").
OWL
An "owl" is a bird with large eyes that help it to see in the dark. "Owls" hunt small animals, such as mice, at night.
OWN (owns owning owned)
If you "own" something, it is yours. ("Do you know "owns" that bike?").
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PACK (packs packing packed)
When you "pack" a bag or box, you put a lot of things inside it. ("Jenni "packed" her bag the night before she went on a scholl trip").
PACKAGE
A "package" is something that you wrap in paper or put in a box or envelope and send in the mail.
PADDLE
1. A "paddle" is a flat-bladed oat.
2. (paddles paddling paddled) When you "paddle" a boat you use a "paddle" to make it go forward.
PAGE
a "page" is one side of a piece of paper. Books and newspapers have "pages". ("Please begin your writing on a new "page"").
PAIN
"Pain" is what you feel when a part of your body hurts. ("I've got a "pain" in my leg").
PAINT
1. "Paint" is a colored liquid that we use to put color on things such as walls or to make pictures.
2. (paints painting painted) When you "paint" something, you use "paint" to put color on it or to make a picture. ("Jane "painted" her bedroom green and yellow. Connor has "painted" a picture of his dog").
PAJAMAS
"Pajamas" are trousers and a shirt that you can wear in bed.
PAIR
1. A "pair" is two things, people, or animals that go together, "a "pair" of shoes".
2. You can also talk about a "pair" of something, like scissors or pants, where two parts that are the same have been joined together.
PALACE
A "palace" is a very big important house. People such as kings, queens, and presidents live in palaces. The British Queen lives in Buckingham "Palace".
PALE
Something, such as skin, that is "pale" is almost white. ("Her face is very "pale"-is she feeling all right?").
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PALM
1. Your "palm" is the inside part of your hand between your wrist and your fingers.
2. A "palm" is also a tree with no branches and big leaves that grow from the top of the trunk. "Palm" trees grow in hot countries.
PAN
A "pan" is a metal dish with dish with a long handle. You use "pans" for cooking. ("Put some oil in the "pan" and fry the onion until it is brown").
PANCAKE
A "pancake" is a kind of very flat round cake. "Pancakes" are made from flour, eggs, and milk and cooked in a pan in hot oil.
PANDA
"Pandas" are large furry black and white animals that look a bit like bears. "Pandas" live in China but they are now very rare animals.
PANIC
"Panic" is sudden fear that you cannot control. ("There was "panic" when the fire alarm went off").
PANT (pants panting napnted)
When you "pant", you breathe quickly with your mouth open. ("Penny was "panting" because she had been running").
PANTS
A pair of "pants" is a piece of loose clothing that has separate areas for each leg. "Pants" usually reach the ankle but are sometimes shorter.
PAPER
"Paper" is a material that we use for writing on and wrapping things in. Books and evelopes are made of "paper".
PARCEL
A "parcel" is something wrapped in paper that you can send through the mail.
PARENT
A "parent" is a mother or father.
PARK
1. A "park" is a place with trees and grass where people can go to enjoy themselves.
2. (parks parking parked) When somebody "parks" a car, they leave it somewhere for a time. ("Mom "parked" her car outside the house").
PARROT
A "parrot" is a bird with a curved beak and brightly colored feathers. Some "parrots" can learn to say a few words.
PART
A "part" is one piece of something bigger. ("Your fingers are "parts" of your hand").
PARTY (parties)
A "party" is a time when a group of people met to have fun together. ("Claire is having a "party" for her birthday").
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PASS (passes passing passed)
1. If you "pass" somebody or something, you go by them. ("Mom usually "passes" our school on her way to work so she gives us a lift").
2. If you "pass" something to somebody, you give it to them. ("Please "pass" me the milk").
3. If you "pass" a test, you do well. ("Becky "passed" all her exams").
PASSENGER
A "passenger" is a person who is traveling in a car, bus, train, boat, or an airplane.
PAST
1. The "past" is time that has already happened. ("In the "past" people did not have computers").
2. "Past" means after. ("Come on-it's "past" your bedtime").
PASTE
"Paste" is thick wet sutff that you use for sticking things together.
PASTRY
"Pastry" is made from flour, fat, and water mixed together and rolled flat. You use it to make things such as pies which are baked in the oven.
PATH
A "path" is a narrow piece of land that you can walk along. ("If you follow the "path" through the woods you won't get lost.
PATIENT
1. A "patient" is a person who is ill and who is being looked after by a doctor or nurse.
2. A person who is "patient" does not mind waiting a long time for something to happen.
PATTERN
A "pattern" is the way the shapes and colors are on something. ("Harriet's scarf has a "pattern" of red and yellow spots").
PAUSE (pauses pausing paused)
If yhou "pause", you stop doing something for a short time.
PAVEMENT
The "pavement" is part of a road or walk covered with concrete.
PAW
A "paw" is an animal's foot. Cats, dogs and rabbits have "paws".
PAY (pays paying paid)
When you "pay" for something, you give money to somebody so that you can have it. ("How much did you "pay" for your lunch?").
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PEA
A "pea" is a small round green vegetable that gorws ina long covering called a pod.
PEACE
"Peace" is a time when everything is quiet and people are not fighting or arguing.
PEACH (peaches)
A "peach" is a soft round fruit. "Peaches" have a yellow and red skin, juicy yellow flesh, and a big stone in the middle.
PEANUT
A "peanut" is a nut that grows under the ground in a thin shell.
PEAR
A "pear" is a green or yellow fruit that is narrow at the top and big and round at the bottom.
PEBBLE
A "pebble" is a small smooth stone. ("The beach was covered with "pebbles"").
PEDAL
A "pedal" is a part of a machine that you push with your foot to make the machine work. You press the "pedals" of a bike to make the wheels go around.
PEEL
1. "Peel" is the skin of some fruit and vegetables. ("My little sister will only eat apples if we take off the "peel").
2. (peels peeling peeled) If you "peel" a piece of fruit or a vegetable, you take the skin off it. ("Ross "peeled" an orange for me").
PEN
A "pen" is a tool that you use for writing. "Pens" are filled with ink.
PENCIL
a "pencil" is a thin wooden stick that you use for writing or for drawing pictures.
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PENGUIN
A "penguin" is a large black and white bird that can swim but cannot fly. "Penguins" live near oceans in parts of the world where it is very cold.
PEOPLE
Men, women, and children are called "people".
PEPPER
1. "Pepper" is a hot-tasting powder that you can put on food. ("Pepper" can make you sneeze!").
2. A "pepper" is a red, green, yellow, or orange vegetable.
PERSON
A "person" is any man, woman, or child.
PEST
A "pest" is someone or something that bothers people or causes trouble.
PET
A "pet" is a small animal that you keep in your home. People keep animals such as dogs, cats, rabbits, and fish as "pets". ("Do you have any "pets"? I've got a hamster").
PETAL
A "petal" is one of the soft coloured parts of a flower. ("Daisies have white "petals" and a yellow center").
PHONE
"Phone" is a short word for telephone. ("Who's on the "phone"?).
PHOTOGRAPH
A "photograph" is a picture that you take with a camera. We often say photo for short.
PIANO
A "piano" is a musical instrument with black and white keys that you press with your fingers to make sounds.
PICK (picks picking picked)
1. When you "pick" something, you choose it because it is the one you want. ("Mum helped me "pick" a nice card for Gran's birthday").
2. If you "pick" flowers or fruit, you take them with your fingers from where they are growing.
3. If you "pick" something up, you lift it. ("Please could you "pick" up that box for me?").
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PICNIC
A "picnic" is a meal that you take with you to eat outside somewhere nice. ("We had a "picnic" on the beach").
PICTURE
A "picture" is something that you draw or paint or that you take with a camera.
PIE
A "pie" is pastry filled with meat, vegetables, or fruit and baked in an oven.
PIECE
A "piece" is one part of something. ("Can I have a small "piece" of your chocolate cake please?").
PIERCE (pierces piercing pierced)
When a sharp thing "pierces" something, it makes a hole in it. ("Sam hat her ears "pierced").
PIG
A "pig" is a farm animal that has a fat body, a curly tail, and a flat nose called a snout.
PILE
A "pile" is a lot of things on top of one another. ("Fold your chlotes and put them in a neat "pile").
PILL
A "pill" is a small round piece of medicine that you swallow.
PILLOW
A "pillow" is a bag filled with soft material that you put under your had when you are in bed.
PILOT
A "pilot" is a person who flies and controls an airplane.
PIN
A "pin" is a small thin piece of metal with a sharp point. People use "pins" to hold things such as cloth or paper together.
PIPE
A "pipe" is a long hollow tube that carries liquids or gas from one place to another.
PIRATE
A "pirate" is a person who attacks and robs ships at sea. ("Jim dressed up as a "pirate" for the school play").
PIZZA
A "pizza" is a flat round kind of bread baked in an oven with things such as tomatoes, cheese, meat, and vegetables on top.
PLACE
A "place" is where something is or where something happens.
PLAIN
Something that is "plain" is just one color with no pattern on it, " "plain" blue shirt".
PLAN (plans planning planned)
If you "plan" something, you think carefully about what you are going to do and how you are going to do it. ("We are "planning" our summer vacation").
PLANE
"Plane" is a short word for airplane.
PLANET
A "planet" is a big round thing in space that moves around a star. Earth is a "planet" that moves around the Sun.
PLANT
1. A "plant" is a living thing that grows in earth.
2. (plants planting planted( When you "plant" flowers, you put them in earth to grow.
PLASTIC
"Plastic" is a material made in factories. It is used to make a lot of different things such as bottles, bags, and toys.
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PLATE
A "plate" is a flat round thing for putting food on.
PLAY
1. (plays playing played) When you "play", you do something for fun. ("The children had a good time "playing" in the snow").
2. (plays playing played) When you "play" a musical instrument, you make music with it. ("My brother can "play" the piano better than I can").
3. A "play" is a story with people acting in it that you watch in a theater or on television, or listen to on the radio.
PLAYGROUND
A "playground" is a place where children can play outside.
PLEASE
"Please" is a word that you say when you ask for something. ("Please" may I have a drink?").
PLENTY
If there is "plenty" of something, there is more than enough of it. ("There is "plenty" of time before the train goes-let's go and have a cup of coffee").
PLUS
We use "plus" to talk about adding one number to another number. We often write "plus" as +. ("Five "plus" four is ine (5+4=9)").
POCKET
A "pocket" is a small bag sewn into your clothes that you can keep things in. ("Matt put the ticket in his "pocket" so that he would not lose it.
POEM
A "poem" is a piece of writing that uses words in a special way. The words at the ends of the short lines sometimes rhyme.
POET
A "poet" is a person who writes poems. ("Carl Sandburg was a famous American "poet"").
POINT
1. A "poing" is the sharp end of something. Things such as nails and pins have "points".
2. A "point" in a game is a score of one.
3. (points pointing pointed) When you "point" at something, you lift a finger toward it to show where it is. ("Sally "pointed" out the monkey when she was at the zoo").
POINTED
Something that is "pointed" has an end with a sharp point. ("She has long "pointed" fingernails").
POISONOUS
If you eat something "poisonous", you become ill or may even die. ("Some berries are "poisonous" and so are some snakes").
POLE
A "pole" is a long thin piece of wood or metal. Flags fly on the end of "poles".
POLICE
The "police" are a group of people who make sure that we obey the law and that everybody is safe.
POLITE
If you are "polite", you behave well. It is "polite" to say "please", and "thank you".
POND
A "pond" is a small lake. ("We fed the ducks on the "pond").
PONY (ponies)
A "pony is a kind of small horse.
POOL
A "pool" is a place filled with water for swimming in. ("Our school has an indoor "pool").
POOR
1. A person who is "poor" does not have much money.
2. You sometimes say "poor" when you feel sorry for somebody. ("Poor" Emily has broken her wrist").
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PORTION
A "portion" is a part of something larger. Someone's "portion" is the bit that the person should have. ("She asked for a large "portion" of fries").
POSSIBLE
If something is "possible", it can be done or it can happen. ("It is now "possible" to travel to the Moon").
POST
A "post" is a strong pole fixed into the ground.
POT
A "pot" is a deep round container. Some "pots" are used for cooking, and some for keeping food in. Another kind of "pot" is used for growing plants in.
POTATO (potatoes)
A "potato" is a vegetable that grows under the ground. "Potatoes" have to be cooked before you can eat them.
POUR (pours pouring poured)
When you "pour" a liquid, you make it flow from one thing into another. ("Sally "poured" the juice from the pitcher into a glass").
POWDER
"Powder" is dry stuff that is made up of a lot of very tiny pieces. Flour is a kind of "powder".
POWER
"Power" is the strength to do work or to make something happen. The energy from electricity is one kind of "power".
PRACTICE (practices practicing practiced)
When you "practice" something, you do it again and again until you can do it very well. ("We "practiced" throwing the ball very high and catching it").
PRESENT
1. A "present" is something that you give to somebody. ("I got loads fo nice "presents" for my birthday").
2. The "present" is now. ("Mr. Smith is not here at "present").
PRESIDENT
A "president" is a person who has been chosen to rule a country that does not have a king or queen.
PRESS (presses pressing pressed)
If you "press" something, you push down on it. ("You press the keys of a computer to make it work").
PRETEND (pretends pretending pretended)
When you "pretend", you try to make people believe something that is not true. ("Pretend" you're a baby and I'll be your mom").
PRETTY (prettier prettiest)
A "pretty" person or thing is nice to look at. ("What "pretty" decorations!").
PRICE
The "price" of something is how much money you must pay for it.
PRICKLE
A "prickle" is a sharp point on the skin of some animals and plants. A cactus is covered in "prickles", and so is a porcupine.
PRIME MINISTER
A "prime minister" is a person who has been chosen by the people of a country to lead that country.
PRINCE
A "prince" is the son of a king or queen or of another royal person.
PRINCESS (princesses)
A "princess" is the daughter of a king, queen or other royal person, or the wife of a prince.
PRINT (prints printing printed)
To "print" means to put words and pictures on paper using a machine. ("Newspapers, books, and magazines are "printed").
PRISON
A "prison" is a place where some people have to stay when they have done something that is against the law.
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PRIZE
A "prize" is something that you win for doing a thing very well. ("Jack won first "prize" for his poem").
PROBLEM
A "problem" is something that is difficult to answer, decide or understand. ("My sister has a "problem" deciding what to wear.
PROGRAM
A "program" is something that you watch on television or listen to on the radio. ("We watched an interesting "program" about dinosaurs last night").
PROJECT
If you do a "project" at school, you try to find out all you can aabout something, and then write about it. ("Last term we did a "project" about animals in danger").
PROMISE (promises promising promised)
If you "promise", you say that you rally will or will not do something. ("I "promise" I won't tell anybody you secret").
PROTECT (protects protecting protected)
If you "protect" somebody or something, you keep them safe. ("A helmet "protect" you head when you ride a bike").
PROUD
If you are "proud", you feel really happy about what you or somebody else has done well. ("Nancy's mom was very "proud" of her when she won first prize").
PROVE (proves proving proved)
When you "prove" something, you show that it is true. ("The police cannot "prove" that he is the thief").
PUDDING
"Pudding" is a soft and usually sweet food. ("I love the taste of chocolate "pudding"").
PUDDLE
A "puddle" is a smal lpool of water lying on the ground.
PULL (pulls pulling pulled)
When you "pull" something, you hold it and move it toward you.
PUNCH
When you "punch" something you give it a sharp blow with your first closed.
PUNISH (punishes punishing punished)
To "punish" somebody means to do ssomething to them that they do not like because they have done something wrong. ("Pete's dad "punished" him for being naughty by not letting him watch his favorite program on television").
PUPIL
A "pupil" is somebody who is learning at school. ("How many "pupils" are there in your class?").
PUPPET
A "puppet" is a doll that can be made to move. Some "puppets" have strings that you pull. Others are moved by putting your hand inside and moving your fingers.
PUPPY (puppies)
A "puppy" is a young dog.
PURE
Something that is "pure" is not mixed with anything else.
PURPLE
"Purple" is a color that you can make by mixing red and blue paint.
PUSH (pushes pushing pushed)
When you "push" something, you move it away from you using your hands.
PUZZLE
A "puzzle" is a game or question that is fun to try work out. ("Clara is doing a jigsaw "puzzle").
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QUACK
A "quack" is the loud sound that a duck makes.
QUALITY
"Quality" is how good or bad something is.
QUANTITY
A "quantity" is how much there is, or how many there are of something, "a huge "quantity" of food".
QUARRREL (quarrels quarreling quarreled)
When people "quarrel", they talk in an angry way to one another because they do not agree about something. ("Ben and his brother are always "quarreling"").
QUARRY
A "quarry" is a place where people dig stone out of the ground to use for building and other things.
QUARTER
A "quarter" is one of four equal parts of something. ("We divided the pizza into "quarters" because there were four of us").
QUARTET
A "quartet" is a group of four singers or musicians.
QUEEN
A "queen" is a woman who is the ruler of a country or who is the wife of a king. ("Some playing cards have pictures of a "queen" on them").
QUESTION
When you aks a "question", you want to find out about something.
QUESTION MARK
A "question mark" is the sign ? that you write at the end of a sentence to show that somebody has asked a question.
QUIBBLE
When you "quibble" about something you make a lot of fuss about a small problem. ("Tim "quibbled" about the cost of lunch").
QUICHE
A "quiche" is a kind of pie without a pastry top made from eggs, and filled with tings like cheese, onion, ham and tomatoes.
QUICK
1. If somebody or something is "quick", they move fast. ("Be "quick" or you'll be late").
2. Something that is "quick" is done in a short time. ("I just need to make a "quick" phone call").
QUIET
If somebody or something is "quiet", they make only a little noise or no noise at all. ("Sssh, please be "quiet". The baby is asleep").
QUILT
A "quilt" is a thick soft cover on a bed to keep you warm. Some quilts are filled with feathers. ("Lucy is hiding under her "quilt").
QUIT (quits quitting quit or quitted)
If you "quit" you leave or stop doing something. ("Don't forget to "quit" the program before you turn off the computer").
QUITE
"Quite" means really or completely. ("I'm not "quite" sure how to spell the word. I'll look it up in the dictionary").
QUIZ (quizzes)
A "quiz" is a test or game in which people show how much they know by trying to answer a lot of questions about something. ("Ellie and Tom seemed to know all the answers in the "quiz").
QUOTE
If you "quote" something, you say words that were said or written by somebody else before. ("David "quoted" a line from the movie he saw last week").
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RABBIT
A "rabbit" is a small furry animal with long ears. "Rabbits" live in holes under the ground.
RACE
A "race" is a way of finding out who or what can go the fastest. ("Which horse won the "race?").
RADIO
You can listen to music, the news or other programs on a "radio". "Radios" are machines that bring sounds through the air.
RAFT
A "raft" is a kind of flat boat. Some "rafts" are made from pieces of wood joined together.
RAIL
1. "Rails" are the long metal bars that trains travel along.
2. A "rail" is also a long metal bar that you can hold on to.
RAILROAD
A "railroad" is a kind of path made of rails that trains travel along.
RAIN
1. "Rain" is the drops of water that fall from clouds.
2. (rains raining rained) When it "rains", drops of water fall from the clouds. ("It rained everyday last week").
RAINBOW
A "rainbow" is a curved shape of different colors that you sometimes see in the sky after it has rained. It is made by the sun shining through rain.
RAISE (raises raising raised)
If you"raise" something, you lift it up. ("Katie raised her hand").
RAKE
A "rake" is a tool with a long handle and a row of sharp points at one end. You use a "rake" in the garden for collecting leaves and grass together or for making the earth smooth.
RARE
Something that is "rare" is not seen or found very often, or it does not happen very often. ("Black pandas are "rare" animals").
RAT
A "rat" is an animal with sharp teeth that looks like a big mouse.
RAW
"Raw" food is not cooked. You eat "raw" lettuce in salads.
REACH (reaches reaching reached)
1. If you "reach" for something, you stretch out your hand to touch it or hold it.
2. When you "reach" a place, you arrive there. ("We "reached" the island by boat").
READ (reads reading read)
When you "read", you look at words and know what they mean. ("You are "reading" these words").
READY
If somebody is "ready", they can do something straight away.
REAL
Something that is "real" is true or it is not a copy. ("Is that a "real" frog or a toy one?").
REALIZE (reaalizes realizing realized)
If you "realize" something, you suddenly understand or know it. ("When I got closer I "realized" the man was my next-door neighbor").
REALLY
1. "Really" means that something is true. ("Is she "really" asleep or is she just pretending?").
2. "Really" also means very. ("It was a "really" good party").
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REASON
A "reason" for something tells us why it happened. ("She had a good "reason" for being late-she had to go to the doctor's").
RECORD
1. A "record" is the fastets or the best that has ever been done. ("He broke the world "record" for the high jump in the Olympic Games").
2. A "record" is also a flat round piece of plastic with music or other sounds on it. You put "records" on a record-player to listen to them. ("Put on another "record").
REFLECTION
A "reflection" is what you see when you look into shiny things such as mirrors.
REFRIGERATOR
A "refrigerator" is a metal box with a machine inside it that keeps food and drink cold and fresh. It is often called a fridge for short. ("Put the milkd in the "refrigerator").
REFUSE (refuses refusing refused)
If you "refuse", you say you will not do something that somebody has asked you to do. ("Charlie "refused" to take the dog for a walk").
REGISTER
A "register" is a book with a list of the names of all the pupils in a class. ("The teacher opened the "register").
REMEMBER (remembers remembering remembered)
If you "remember" something, you bring it back into your mind. ("Can you remember when Tom's birthday is?").
REMIND (reminds reminding reminded)
If you "remind" soembody of something, you help them to remember it. ("Remind" me to buy a birthday card tomorrow").
REPAIR (repairs repairing repaired)
If you "repair" something that is broken, you mend it.
REPEAT (repeats repeating repeated)
If you "repeat" something, you say it or do it again. ("Could you please "repeat" what you just said?").
REPLY (replies replying replied)
When you "reply", you give an answer. ("He "replied" to my letter").
REPTILE
A "reptile" is an animal with cold blood. Most "reptiles" have skin covered in scales. "Reptiles" lay eggs. Crocodiles, lizards, snakes, and tortoises are all "reptiles".
RESCUE (rescues rescuing rescued)
If you "rescue" somebody, you help them escape from danger. ("We helped to "rescue" a cat that was sstuck up a tree").
REST
1. (rests resting rested) When you "rest", you stop what you are doing and sit or lie down quietly for a time. ("She's "resting" because she's tired").
2. The "rest" is what is left after everything or everybody else has gone. ("She ate some fo her dinner and gave the "rest" to the dog!").
RESTAURANT
A "restaurant" is a place where you can go to buy and eat meals. ("The new "restaurant" in our town is very popular").
RESULT
A "result" is somethign that happens because of something else. ("The road was flooded as a "result" fo all the rain").
RETURN (returns returning returned)
1. When you "return", you go back to a place. ("We had a new teacher when we "returned" to school after the summer vacation.
2. IF you "return" something that you have borrowed, you give it back. ("I have to "return" these books to the library on my way home from school tomorrow").
REWARD
A 'reward" is something nice that somebody gives you because of something good you have done. ("We were taken to see a film as a "reward" for helping Mom tidy the kitchen").
RHINOCEROS (rhinoceroses)
A "rhinoceros" is a very big wild animal with thick skin. It has one or two horns on its nose. "Rhinoceroses" live in Africa and Asia. They are often called rhinos for short.
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RHYME (rhymes rhyiming rhymed)
Words that "rhyme" have the same sound at the end. ("The word "rice" rhymes with "mice", and "cat" rhymes with "hat").
RIBBON
A "ribbon" is a long thin piece of colored cloth. ("Jessie wore pink "ribbons" in her hair").
RICE
"Rice" is a food that comes from the small white seeds of a plant.
RICH
People who are "rich" have a lot of money and expensive things.
RIDDLE
A "riddle" is a question or puzzle that is hard to work out and that has a clever answer, such as: "What has hands but no arms?". Answer: "A clock".
RIDE
1. (rides riding rode ridden) When you "ride" a bike or horse, you sit on it as it goes along.
2. A "ride" is a trip in something like an automobile or bus.
RIGHT
1. If something is "right", there are no mistakes. ("That was the "right" answer").
2. "Right" is the opposite of left. ("When you read a line of writing, you start on the left-hand side and finish on the "right").
RING
1. A "ring" is a circle of metal that you wear on your finger.
2. A "ring" is also a circle. ("She drew a ring in chalk on the ground and jumped into it").
3. (rings ringing rang rung) If something "rings", it makes a sound like a bell. ("Did ssomebody "ring" the doorbell?").
RIPE
When fruit is "ripe", it is ready to eat. ("Let's go and pick the strawberries now they are "ripe"").
RIVER
A "river" is a lot of moving water that flows through a country. "Rivers" flow into the sea or into a lake. ("The River Ganges is in India").
ROAD
A "road" is a wide path that cars, bicycles, buses, and trucks travel along between one town, city, or village and another.
ROAR (roars roaring roared)
To "roar" is to make a loud noise like the sound that wild animals such as lions and tigers make. ("A motorcycle "roared" past").
ROB (robs robbing robbed)
To "rob" means to take things that do not belong to you. ("The two men who "roobed" the supermarket have been caught by the police and have been sent to prison").
ROBIN
A "robin" is a bird with red feathers on its chest.
ROBOT
A "robot" is a machine that can do some of the jobs that people do. Some factories use "robots" to make things such as cars.
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ROCK
1. "Rock" is the hard stuff that mountains are made of.
2. (rocks rocking rocked) If something "rocks", it moves from side to side very gently.
ROCKET
A "rocket" is a big machine like a metal tube that is used to send spacecraft into space. ("The film began with a big "rocket" lifting off into space").
ROLL
1. (rolls rolling rolled) When something "rolls", it moves by turning over and over. ("The ball rolled under the table").
2. A "roll" is a long piece of something that has been vraped around itself many times, "a "roll" of tape".
3. A "roll" is also a small round piece of bread made for one person.
ROLLER SKATE
"Roller skates" are boots with wheels on the bottom for skating over smooth hard ground.
ROOF
A "roof" is the part that covers the top of a building or a vehicle such as a car.
ROOM
A "room" is one of the spaces inside a building. "Rooms" have walls, a ceiling and a door. ("The "room" you sleep in is called a bedroom and the room where you prepare food is called a kitchen").
ROOT
A "root" is the part of a plant that grows under the ground. Plants and trees get food and water through their "roots".
ROPE
"Rope" is strong thick string for lifting and pulling things. ("We tied a "rope" to the boat and pulled it up onto the riverbank").
ROSE
1. A "rose" is a flower with a nice smell. Some "roses" have sharp pointed parts called thorns on their stems.
ROTTEN
Something that is rotten has gone bad. ("You cannot eat that apple because it is "rotten"").
ROUGH
1. Something that feels "rough" is not smooth. The bark of a tree feels "rough".
2. If somebody is "rough", they are not gentle. ("Don't be too "rough" when you play in the park with the puppy").
ROUND
Something that is "round" has no corners and has the same shape as a circle or a ball.
ROUND TRIP
When you make a "round trip" you go somewhere and then return to the same place. ("Tickets for a round trip cost less").
ROUTE
The "route" is the way or road from one place to another. ("What is the shortest "route" from New York to Washington?").
ROVE (roves roving roved)
If you rove you wander about in no particular direction. ("We spent the day "roving" through the woods").
ROW
1. A "row" is a line of people or things. ("Jennifer planted a "row" of flowers in the front garden").
2. (rows rowing rowed) When you "row" a boat, you move it along by using oars. ("Dad said he will take us "rowing" on Sunday").
Royal
"Royal" means belonging to a king and queen or their family.
RUB (rubs rubbing rubbed)
If you "rub" thigns together, you move them against each other. ("Megan rubbed her hands together to warm them up").
RUBBER
"Rubber" is a strong material that stretches and bends easily. It is made from the juice of the "rubber" tree but it can also be man-made. Tires, balls, boots, and gloves are things that can be made from "rubber". ("Mom wears "rubber" gloves for doing the dishes").
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RUBBISH
"Rubbish" is anything that you do not want and that you throw away, such as old paper and empty cans. ("Our rubbish gets collected every Wednesday").
RUBY (rubies)
A "ruby" is a red jewel. "Rubies" cost a lot of money. ("My aunt has a very expensive "ruby" ring").
RUDDER
A "rudder" is a flat piece of wood or metal at the back of a ship or aircraft that makes the ship or aircraft move to the left or right.
RUDE
A person who is "rude" behaves in a bad way and does not think about other people's feelings.
RUG
A "rug" is a thick piece of cloth that you put on the floor. It is like a small carpet.
RUGBY
"Rugby" is a game played by two teams using an oval-shaped ball.
RUIN
A "ruin" is what is left of a building when most of it has fallen down and been destroyed.
RULE
1. "Rules" tell you what must do and what you must not do. Games have "rules".
2. (rules ruling ruled) To "rule" means to lead and control a country and all the people who live there. (Queen Victoria "ruled" for many years)
RULER
1. A "ruler" is a long piece of wood, plastic or metal that you use to help you draw straight lines or for measuring how long something is.
2. A "ruler" is also a person who rules a country.
RUMBLE (rumbles rumbling rumbled)
To "rumble" is to make a long low sound like thunder. ("The traffic "rumbled" past all night").
RUN (runs running ran run)
When you "run", you move your legs very quickly to get somewhere. ("Nick "ran" in the race but he came last!".
RUNNY
If something is "runny", it flows like a liquid. ("The honey you gave me is very "runny").
RUNWAY
A "runway" is a long piece of flat ground where aircraft can take off and land.
RUSH (rushes rushing rushed)
If you "rush", you go somewhere or do something very quickly. ("Tyrone "rushed" home to tell his dad the good news").
RUSTLE (rustles rustling rustled)
When something "rustles", it makes the soft sound of dry leaves moving about in the wind.
RUSTY
If something is "rusty", it is covered in borwn sstuff that spreads on some metals when they get wet.
RYE
"Rye" is a plant that grows on farms. It can be used to make flour.
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SAD (sadder saddest)
When you are "sad", you feel unhappy. ("Harry felt "sad" when his hamster died").
SAFE
If you are "safe", you are not in any danger.
SAIL
A "sail" is a large piece of cloth on a boat. When the wind blows against the "sail", the boat moves along. ("The boat has a red-striped "sail"").
SAILOR
A "sailor" is a person who works on a boat.
SALAD
A "salad" is a mixture of cold vegetables and other things.
SALT
"Salt" is a white powder that people put on their food to give it more taste. "Salt" is found in the earth and in sea water.
SAME
If two things are the "same", they are like each other in every way. ("Lauren and her sister sound the "same" on the phone").
SAND
"Sand" is a kind of powder made of tiny pieces of rock. "Sand" covers deserts and some beaches. ("I love playing in the "sand"").
SANDWICH
A "sandwich" is two pieces of bread with cheese, meat, or some other food in between.
SATELLITE
1. A "satellite" is an object that moves around a planet in space.
2. A "satellite" is also a machine that moves around in space and sends information back to earth about things like the weather.
SAUCEPAN
A "saucepan" is a metal pot with a long handle and a lid. You use a "saucepan" for cooking.
SAUCER
A "saucer" is a small plate that you put a cup on.
SAVE (saves saving saved)
1. If you "save" somebody", you take them away from danger. ("She "saved" the boy from falling into the river").
2. If you "save" money, you do not spend it but keep it ssomewhere for another time. ("Millie is "saving" all her money to buy a new pair of roller skates").
SAW
1. A "saw" is a tool for cutting hard materials such as wood. It has a metal blade with sharp points called teeth on one edge. ("Dad has a "saw" in the garage").
SAY (says saying said)
When you "say" something, you make words with your mouth. ("I can't hear what you're "saying" because it's too noisy in here").
SCALE
1. A "scale" is one of the small thin shiny pieces that cover the skin of fish and reptiles. ("We had to clean the "scales" off the fish").
2. A "scale" is also a machine that we use to find out how heavy somebody or something is. ("Step on the "scale" and I'll weigh you").
SCARE (scares scaring scared)
If something "scares" you, it makes you feel frightened.
SCARF (scarfs)
A "scarf" is a long piece of cloth that you wear around your neck.
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SCHOOL
A "school" is a place where children go to learn all sorts of different things from teachers.
SCIENCE
"Science" is something that we learn about at school. "Science" teaches us about things like plants and animals, the Earth and the planets, and how things work.
SCISSORS
A pair of "scissors" is a tool for cutting. It has two blades joined together in the middle.
SCORE
1. The "score" is the number of points each side has in a game. (The "score" at halftime was 3-2").
2. (scores scoring scored) To "score" is to get a point or goal in a game. ("Our team "scored" just before the end of the game").
SCRATCH (scratches scratching scratched)
1. When you "scratch" something, you rub something sharp against it. ("Jamie "scratched" his head").
2. To "scratch" also means to damage a thing with something sharp. ("Our cat is always "scratching" the furniture with his claws").
SCREAM (screams screaming screamed)
If you "scream", you shout in a very loud high voice. People "scream" when they are afraid, angry, or hurt.
SCREEN
A "screen" is a flat surface on which you see films and television programs. Computers also have "screens".
SEA
A "sea" is a large area of salt water. "Seas" cover large parts of the Earth.
SEAL
A "esal" is a furry animal that lives in the sea and on land. Many "seals" live in icy waters.
SEARCH (searches searching searched)
When you "search" for something, you try to find it by looking very carefully. ("We've "searched" everywhere for your keys").
SEASHORE
The "seashore" is the land next to the sea. ("We found some interesting shells on the "seashore").
SEASON
A "season" is one of the four parts of a year. The "seasons" are spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
SEAT
A "seat" is anything that you can sit on. ("There are plenty of "seats" on the train").
SECOND
1. A "second" is a very short amount of time. There are sixty "seconds" in a minute.
2. "Second" also means next after the first. ("I was the "second" person to arrive at the party").
SECRET
a "secret" is soemthing that you do not want anybody to know about. ("I can't tell you where they have gone-it's a "secret"").
SEE (sees seeing saw seen)
When you "see" something, you find out about it with your eyes.
SEED
A "seed" is a tiny part of a plant. You put "seeds" into the ground, and new plants grow from them.
SEEM (seems seeming seemed)
To "seem" means to look or feel like something. ("The puppies "seem" to be happy in their new homes").
SEESAW
A "seesaw" is a kind of toy for two people to play on. It has a long flat part that they sit on, one at each end, to go up and down.
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SELFISH
"Selfish" people only think about themselves and do not care about other people.
SELL (sells selling sold)
If somebody "sells" you something, they give it to you and you give them money for it. ("My dad "sold" his car to a friend").
SEND (sends sending sent)
When you "send" something somewhere, you make it go there. ("I "sent" a birthday card and present ot my aunt last week").
SENSIBLE
If you are "sensible", you think carefully about what you are going to do and you do not do anything silly. ("We can go to the fair as long as we are "sensible", Mom said").
SENTENCE
A "sentence" is a group of words. A "sentence" starts with a capital letter (such as A, F or T) and ends with a period.
SET
A "set" is a group of things that belong together. ("We gave granddad a "set" of gardening tools as a present").
SETTEE
A "settee" is a long soft chair for two or more people to sit on. ("Our "settee" at home is dark blue").
SEW (sews sewing sewed sewn)
When you "sew", you use a needle and thread to join pieces of cloth together, or to fix things to cloth. ("Zoe is "sewing" a button on her shirt").
SHADOW
A "shadow" is a dark shape that a person or thing makes when they are blocking out the light. ("It was too hot for us to sit in the sun so we sat in the "shadow" of the big oak tree").
SHAKE (shakes shaking shook shaken)
When you "shake" something, you move it quickly up and down or from side to side. ("Shake" the medicine before you open the bottle").
SHALLOW
Water that is "shallow" is not very deep. ("We can wade here-the river is quite "shallow"").
SHAPE
The "shape" of something is the way that is outside edges make a pattern. A circle is a round "shapes".
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SHARE (shares sharing shared)
When you "share" something, you give a part of it to another person. ("She "shared" her sandwiches with her friend").
SHARK
A "shark" is large sea fish with sharp teeth. Some "sharks" are very fierce.
SHARP
Something that is "sharp" has a point or thin edge that can cut things easily. ("Be careful with that knife-it's really "sharp"").
SHAVE (shaves shaving shaved)
When a man "shaves", he cuts the hair that gorws on his face with a sharp tool called a razor.
SHED
A "shed" is a small wooden building. ("Ben keeps his bike in the "shed" in his backyard").
SHEEP (sheep)
A "sheep" is a farm animal. We get wool and meat from "sheep". ("There are a lot of "sheep" in that field").
SHEET
1. A "sheet" is a large piece of thin cloth that you put on a bed.
2. A "sheet" is also a thin flat piece of something such as plastic, paper, or glass.
SSHELF (shelves)
A "shelf" is a long flat piece of wood or metal fixed to a wall. You put things on "shelves" to keep them tidy or so that people can see them.
SHELL
A "shell" is the hard outside covering of things such as eggs, nuts, and some animals. Snails and tortoises have "shells". You can sometimes find the "shells" of some sea animals on the beach.
SHINE (shines shining shone)
Something that "shines" gives out light, or it is smooth and bright like gold or silver. ("We polished the silver cup until it "shone").
SHINY (shinier shiniest)
If smething is "shiny", it shines. ("She has a "shiny" new car").
SHIP
A "ship" is a big boat that goes on the sea.
SHIRT
A "shirt" is something that you wear on the top part of your body. "Shirts" have sleeves, buttons, and usually a collar.
SHIVER (shivers shivering shivered)
If you "shiver", you shake because you are cold or afraid. ("Jake was "shivering" when he got out of the pool").
SHOE
"Shoes" are what you wear on your feet to keep them warm and dry.
SHOOT (shoots shooting shot)
To "shoot" means to send something out very fast from a gun or a bow. You "shoot" arrows from a bow, and you "shoot" bullets from a gun. ("I was upset at the end of the film when he got "shot"").
SHOP
A "shop" is a small store where you can buy things. ("A really good "shop" has just opened in town").
SHORE
The "shore" is the land along the edge of the sea or a very large lake. ("We collected shells at the seashore").
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SHORT
1. A "short" time or distance is not very long. ("It's only a "short" trip from my house to Bob's"").
2. Somebody or something that is "short" is not tall or long. ("My little sister is much too "short" to reach the top drawer of the chest of drawers").
SHOULDER
Your "shoulder" is the top part of your body between your neck and the top part of your arm. ("The little boy sat on his dad's "shoulders"").
SHOUT (shouts shouting shouted)
If you "shout", you speak in a very loud voice. ("She "shouted" to me across the room").
SHOW
1. (shows showing showed) When you "show" something, you let people see it. (Alice "showed" me the painting that she did at school today").
2. (shows showing showed) If you "show" somebody how to do something, you teach them how to do it. ("Jane "showed" me what to do").
3. A "show" is something with singing or dancing that you can watch in the theater or on the television. ("Did you enjoy the "show"?)
SHOWER
1. A "shower" is something that you stand under to wash yourself with a spray of water.
1. A "shower" is also rain or snow that falls for a short time. ("The rain has stopped now-it was only a quick "shower").
SHRINK (shrinks shrinking shrank shrunk)
If something "shrinks", it gets smaller. ("The shirt "shrank" when I washed it").
SHUT (shuts shutting shut)
When you "shut" something such as a box or a door, you move it so that it is not open. ("Please "shut" all the doors and windows before you go out. You "shut" your eyes before you go to sleep").
SHY
If you are "shy", you do not like meeting and talking to people that you do not know.
SIDE
1. The "side" of something is the left or the right of it.
2. The "sides" of something such as a box are its flat surfaces. ("Dice have six "sides").
3. The "sides" of something are also its edges. ("A triangle has three "sides"").
4. The "sides" in a game are the groups or teams that are playing against each other.
SIGHT
"Sight" is being able to see. ("My granddad wears glasses because his "sight" is not very good").
SIGN
1. A "sign" is a notice with words or drawings that tells people something. ("The arrow on the "sign" means: Turn right").
2. (signs signing signed)
When you "sign" something, you write your name on it.
SILENCE
"Silence" is when there is no sound at all.
SILK
"Silk" is a smooth shiny material. It is made from threads that are spun by insects called silkworms.
SILLY (sillier silliest)
1. If somebody or something is "silly", they are funny and make us laugh. ("He wore a "silly" hat").2. "Silly" can also mean not sensible. ("It was a bit "silly" of you to go out in the rain with no shoes on").
SILVER
"Silver" is a shiny gray metal that is used for making things such as rings and necklaces.
SING (sings singing sang sung)
When you "sing", you use your voice to make music.
SINK
1. A "sink" is the place in a kitchen where you wash dishes.
2. (sinks sinking sank sunk) When something "sinks", it goes down under water. ("The pebble "sank" to the bottom of the pond").
SIP (sips sipping sipped)
If you "sip" something, you drink a tiny amount at a time.
SISTER
Your "sister" is a girl or woman who has the same mother and father as you.
SIT (sits sitting sat)
When you "sit", you put your bottom on soemthing. ("We "sat" on the bench in the park").
SIZE
The "size" of something is how big it is. ("What "size" shoes do you take?").
SKATE
1. Ice "skates" are special boots with blades underneath that you wear for sliding on ice.
2. Roller "skates" are special boots with little wheels underneath for moving on flat ground.
SKATEBOARD
A "skateboard" is a board with wheels on the bottom. You ride it by standing on it with one foot and pushing the ground with the other foot.
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SKELETON
A "skeleton" is all the bones that are inside the body of a person or an animal.
SKI
"Skis" are long pieces of metal, plastic or wood that you wear on your feet with special boots to move quickly on snow.
SKIN
"Skin" is what covers the bodies of people and animals. Fruit and vegetables also have "skin".
SKIP (skips skipping skipped)
When you "skip", ou move along by jumping from one foot to the other. ("I "skipped" all the way home because I was so happy").
SKIRT
A "skirt" is something that girls and women wear. It hangs down from the waist and covers the bottom part of the body.
SKY (skies)
The "sky" s all the space above the Earth. You can see the Moon and stars in the "sky".
SKYSCRAPER
A "skyscraper"is a building that is so tall that it looks as if it is touching the sky.
SLED
A "sled" somethign that you sit on to ride over snow. It has two long pieces of wood on the bottom to help it slide along.
SLEEP (sleeps sleeping slept)
When you "sleep", you close your eyes and your body rests. ("John "slept" well because he was very tired after his long journey").
SLEEVE
A "sleeve" is the part of something such as a shirt or jacket that covers your arm.
SLICE
A "slice" is a thin piece that has been cut from something. (Can I have a "slice" of cake, please?").
SLIDE
1. (slides sliding slid) When something "slides", it moves smoothly over a surface. ("Ella fell and "slid" on her bottom across the floor").
2. A "slide" is soemthing that you play on. It has steps on one side that you climb up and a long piece of slippery metal on the other that you "slide" down.
SLIP (slips slipping slipped)
When you "slip", you slide and fall down. ("Thomas nearly "slipped" on the wet floor").
SLIPPER
"Slippers" are soft shoes that you wear indoors.
SLIPPERY
When something is "slippery", it is so smooth or wet that you cannot hold it or walk on it easily. ("Be careful-the step is a bit "slippery" after the rain").
SLOW
Something that is "slow" does not move very quickly.
SMALL
Something that is "small" is not large. ("Mice are "small" creatures").
SMASH (smashes smashing smashed)
If you "smash" something by hitting or dropping it, it breaks into lots of small pieces. ("He threw the ball too hard and it "smashed" a window").
SMELL (smells smelling smelt or smelled)
1. When you "smell" something, you notice it with your nose. ("Dogs can "smell" things from a long way away").
2. When something "smells", you can find out about it using your nose. ("That cake "smells" lovely").
SMILE (smiles smiling smiled)
When you "smile", the corners of your mouth turn up. People "smile" when they are happy.
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SMOKE
"Smoke" is the grey or black cloud that goes up into the air when something is on fire.
SMOOTH
If something is "smooth", you cannot feel any rough parts on it when you touch it. ("The top of the table is shiny and "smooth"").
SNAIL
A "snail" is a small creature with a soft body that lives inside a shell. "Snails" move very slowly.
SNAKE
A "snake" is a reptile with a long thin body and no legs. "Snakes" move along the ground by siding. Some "snakes" bite and are dangerous.
SNEEZE (sneezes sneezing sneezed)
When you "sneeze", air suddenly blows out of your nose nad mouth making a loud noise. You "sneeze" when you have a cold. ("The pepper made me "sneeze").
SOLID
1. Something that is "solid" is hard and does not change its shape. ("Water is liquid and ice is "solid"").
SON
A "son" is a boy or man who is somebody's child.
SONG
A "song" is a piece of music with words that you sing.
SOON
If something is going to happen "soon", it will happen in a very short time from now. ("We'll "soon" be home").
SORE
If a parts of your body feels "sore", it hurts a little. ("I have a "sore" throat").
SORRY
If you are "sorry", you feel sad because you wish that something had not happened. ("I'm really sorry I shouted at you. I didn't mean to upset you").
SORT
1. A "sort" is a kind. ("What "sort" of music do you like?").
2. (sorts sorting sorted) When you "sort" things, you put them into groups. ("Emily is "sorting" the bricks into different colors").
SOUND
A "sound" is anything that you can hear. ("He heard the "sound" of somebody coming up the stairs").
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SOUP
"Soup" is a hot liquid food that you eat with a spoon. "Soup" is made from things like vegetables and meat.
SOUR
Something that is "sour" has a taste that is not sweet, like the kind of taste that a lemon has.
SOUTH
"South" is a direction. If you face the Sun as it rises in the morning, "south" is on your right.
SPACE
1. "Space" is a place that is empty. ("Can you find a "space" to park?").
2. "Space" is also everything far above the Earth where the planets and stars are.
SPACESHIP
A "spaceship" is a vehicle that travels in space.
SPADE
A "spade" is a tool with a long handle and a wider flat part at the end that you use for digging.
SPEAK (speaks speaking spoke spoken)
When you "speak", you say words.
SPECIAL
1. Something tat is "special" is not ordinary but is important and better than the usual kind. ("Bithdays are "special" days").
2. "Special" also means made to to a job. ("You need a "special" tool for cutting glass-you can't use a knife!").
SPEED
"Speed" is how fast something moves or happens. ("Some airplanes like COncorde travel faster than the "speed" of sound").
SPELL
1. (spells spelling spelt or spelled)
When you "spell" a word, you put letters in the right order. "How do you sspell 'rough'? " R-O-U-G-H.".
2. A "spell" is a magic rhyme or trick in fairy stories that makes something happen. ("The wicked witch put a spell on the girl and turned her into a frog").
SPEND (spends spending spent)
1. When you "spend" money, you use it to pay for soemthing. ("How much money have you "spent"?").
2. When you "spend" time doing something, you use your time to do it. ("We "spent" the whole day playing in the backyard").
SPIDER
A "spider" is a small creature with eight legs and no wings. "Spiders" spin webs in wich they catch insects to eat.
SPILL (spills spilling spilled)
If you "spill" something, you make it flow out by mistake. ("Ian "spilled" his orange juice on the kitchen floor").
SPIN (spins spinning spun)
1. When something "spins", it goes round and round. ("The Earth "spins" as it travels around the Sun").
2. To "spin" also means to pull and twist something such as cotton or wool into long threads.
SPINE
You "spine" is the long line of bones down the center of your back.
SPLASH (splashes splashing splashed)
When you "splash" a liquid, you make drops of it fly around to make things wet. ("I took a shower and the water "splashed" on the floor").
SPOIL (spoils spoiling spoiled)
If you "spoil" something, you make it less good than it was before. ("Tom was angry when his brother "spoiled" his model airplane").
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SPOOKY (spookier spookiest)
If something is "spooky", it is strange and frightening. ("The old house felt really "spooky"").
SPOON
A "spoon" is something that you use for pickign p food with. It has a handle at one end and a round part at the other end.
SPORT
A "sport" is a game or something else that you do to keep your body fit. Many "sports" are played outside. Swimming, tennis, and football are all "sports".
SPOT
A "spot" is a small round mark on something. ("The teapot has lots of white "spots"").
SPRAY
A "sspray" is a lot of very small drops of liquid that shoot out of something. ("The end of the hose gave off a fine "spray"").
SPREAD (spreads spreadng spread)
1. When you "spread" something, you make it cover a surface. ("She "spread" jam on the bread").
2. When a bird "spreads" its wings, it opens them out as far as possible. ("The eagle "spread" its wings and flew away").
SPRING
1. "SSpring" is the part of the year between winter and summer, when trees begin to grow leaves again.
2. A "spring" is a curly piece of metal that goes back into the same shape after you have pressed or stretched it.
3. (springs springing sprang sprung) To "spring" means to jump. ("The fox "sprang" over the fence").
SQUARE
A "square" is a shape with four corners and four sides that are all the same length.
SQUASH (squashes squashing squashed)
If you "squash" it makes a short high sound, something like the sound that a mouse makes. ("The brakes on my bike "squeak"").
SQUEAK (squeaks squeaking squeaked)
If something "squeaks" it makes a short high sound, something like the sound that a mouse makes. ("The brakes on my bike "squeak"").
SQUEZZE (squeezes squeezing squezzed)
If you "squeeze" something, you hold and press it hard on the side. ("SShe "squeezed" my hand so hard that it hurt").
SQUIRREL
A "squirrel" is a small furry animal with a thick tail. "Squirrels" usually live in trees, and they eat nuts.
STABLE
A "stable" is a building where horses are kept.
STAIRS
"Staris" are a set of steps inside a building. ("We walked up the "stairs" to the third floor").
STAMP
A "stamp" is a small piece of paper that you stick on a letter to show that you have paid to mail it.
STAND (stands standing stood)
When you "stand" somewhere, you are on your feet without moving.
STAR
1. A "star" is one of the bright lights that you see at night when the sky is clear. "Stars" are millions and millions of miles away from us.
2. A "star" is also a shape with five or six points.
STARE (stares staring stared)
When you "stare" at somebody or ssomething, you look at them for a long time without moving your eyes. ("Tim was "staring" at the woman because he was trying hard ot remember her name").
START (starts starting started)
When you "start" to do something, you do the first part of it. ("I "started" to read you a story but you fell asleep before I had funished").
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STATION
1. A "station" is a place where trains and buses stop to let people on and off.
2. A "station" is also a building for the police or firefighters.
STATUE
A "statue" is something made of stone or metal that looks like a person or an animal.
STEADY (steadier steadiest)
If something is "steady", it is not moving or shaking. ("Mike held the ladder "steady"").
STEAL (steals stealing stole stolen)
To "steal" means to take and keep something that does not belong to you. ("The robbers "stole" diamonds worth millions of dollars").
STEAM
"Steam" is a cloud made of a lot of tiny drops that come from a liquid is boiling. Some trains are powered by "steam").
STEEP
A hill that is "steep" is hard to climb because it goes up quickly.
STEEL
"Steel" is a very hard strong metal that is used for making things such as tools, machines, and cars.
STEM
The "stem" of a plant is the long thin part that grows above the ground. Leaves and flowers grow on the "stem".
STEP
1. You take a "step" every time you move your foot and put it in a different place.
2. A "step" is also one of the places where you put your foot when you go up or down stairs or a ladder. ("The ladder has fifteen "steps"").
STICK
1. A "stick" is a long thin piece of wood.
2. (sticks sticking stuck) When you "stick" things together, you fix one thing to another using glue or tape. ("Tara "stuck" a stamp on the envelope and mailed her letter").
3. (sticks sticking stuck) To "stick" also means to push something pointed into something else. ("When Henry "stuck" a pin into the ballon it burst").
STILL
1. If you are "still", you do not move at all. "Please stand "still"".
2. If something is "still" happening, it has not stopped. ("I am "still" doing my homework").
STING (stings stinging stung)
If an insect or a plant "stings" you, a sharp point goes into yous kin and hurts you. ("Ouch! That bee just "stung" me!").
STIR (stirs stirring stirred)
If you "stir" something, you move it around with something such as a spoon or a stick. ("We helped Dad "stir" the cake mixture").
STOMACH
You "stomach" is the part inside you body where food goes when you eat it.
STONE
1. A "stone" is a small piece of rock.
2. A "stone" is also the hard seed in the middle of fruits such as cherries and peaches.
STOOL
A "stool" is a small seat with no back or arms.
STOP (stops stopping stopped)
1. If you "stop" doing something, you do not do it any more.("Magic "stopped" reading and turned out the light").
2. If something that was moving "stops", it stands till. ("The bus "stops" here. She "stopped" the car").
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STORE (stores storing stored)
If you "store" something, you put it somewhere so that you can use it later. ("Squirrels collect nuts in autumn and "store" them for winter").
STORM
A "storm" is very bad weather with strong winds and a lot of rain or snow. Some "storms" also have thunder and lightning.
STORY (stories)
Some "stories" tell you about real things that have happened and others are made up. ("Do you like ghost "stories"?").
STRAIGHT
Something that is "straight" does not bend. ("You should use a ruler to draw a "straight" line").
STRANGE
1. Something that is "strange" is different and surprising. ("She was wearing very "strange" clothes").
2. A "strange" place is somewhere you have not been before. ("He was alone in a "strange" town").
STRAW
1. "Straw" is the dry stems of plants such as wheat. ("The pony sleeps on a bed of "straw"").
2. A "straw" is a long tube made of paper or plastic for drinking through.
STREAM
A "stream" is a small river.
STREET
A "street" is a road in a town with builidngs along both sides.
STRENGTH
"Strength" is how strong something is. "the "strength" of a lion".
STRETCH (stretches stretching stretched)
If you "stretch" something, you pull it to make it longer or wider.
STRICT
If somebody is "strict" they make sure everybody does what they say. ("Our teacher is quite "strict"").
STRING
1. "String" is thin rope. ("We tied up the parcel with "string"").
2. Some musical instruments such as guitars and violins have "strings" that you touch to play different notes.
STRIP
A "strip" is a long narrow piece of something. ("Tear the paper into "strips"").
STRIPE
A "stripe" is a line of colour on something. ("Zebras have black and white "stripes" on their bodies.
STRONG
1. If somebody is "strong", they have a lot of power and can carry heavy things.
2. If something is "strong", it is not easy to break.
3. If something has a "strong" taste or smell, you notice it easily. ("Onions have a "strong" smell").
SUBMARINE
A "submarine" is a special kind of boat that can travel deep under the sea.
SUCK (sucks sucking sucked)
If you "suck" something such as a candy, you move it around and around in your mouth.
SUDDEN
Something that is "sudden" happens quickly when you are not expecting it. ("There was a "sudden" flash of lightning.
SUGAR
"Sugar" is what you put in food or drinks to make them taste sweet.
SUIT
A "suit" is a jacket and a pair of trousers, or a jacket and a skirt, made from the same cloth.
SUITCASE
A "suitcase" is a kind of box with a handle that you carry your clothes in when you travel.
SUM
When you do a "sum", you add numbers together.
SUMMER
"Summer" is the part of the year between spring and autumn. "Summer" is the hottest time of the year.
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SUN
The "Sun" is the bright star that shines and gives us beat and light during the day.
SUNFLOWER
A "sunflower" is a plant that can grow to be very tall. It has a very large flower with yellow petals.
SUNRISE
"Sunrise" is the time in the early morning when the Sun comes up.
SUNSET
"Sunset" is the time in the evening when the Sun goes down. ("We took a photo of the beautiful "sunset"").
SUPERMARKET
A "supermarket" is a big store that sells food and other things that people use in their homes.
SUPPER
"Supper" is a meal that people eat in the evening. ("I wonder what we're havin for "supper" tonight?"
SURE
If you are 'sure" about something, you know that it is right or true. ("AAre you quite "sure" you closed the window?").
SURFACE
The "surface" is the outside part of something. ("The "surface" of the road is wet and slippery").
SURPRISE
A "surprise" is smeting that you did not expect to happen. ("Don't tell Will about the party-it's going to be a "surprise"").
SWALLOW (swallows swallowing swallowed)
When you "swallow" food or drink, you let it go down your throat into your stomach.
SWAN
A "swan" is a large white bird with a long neck. "Swans" live on water.
SWEATER
A "sweater" is something that you wear to keep you warm. It covers your arms and the top part of your body. "Sweaters" are often made of wool.
SWEEP (sweeps sweeping swept)
When you sweep a floot, you use a broom to clean it. ("Dan "swept" up the leaves from the path").
SWEET
"Sweet" food and drink has the taste of sugar. ("The watermelon tasted very "sweet"").
SWIM (swims swimming swam swum)
When you "swim", you move through water using your arms and legs. ("My brother loves "swimming" in lakes").
SWING
1. (swings swinging swung) When something "swings", it moves from side to side or backward and forward through the air. ("The monkey "swung" from a branch").
2. A "swing" is a seat hanging from two ropes or chains that you sit on and move backward and forward through the air.
SWITCH (switches)
A "switch" is something that you press or turn to start or stop something working. ("If you press that "switch" all the lights will go out and we'll be in the dark?").
SWORD
A "sword" is a kind of long pointed knife that people in the past used for fighting.
SYRUP
"Syrup" is a sweet sticky liquid made from sugar, water, and sometimes from juices.
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TABLE
A "table" is a piece of furniture with legs and a flat top for putting things on.
TABLE TENNIS
"Table tennis" is a game in which players use bats to hit a small ball over a net acros a large table.
TADPOLE
A "tadpole" is a tiny creature with a long tail that lives in water. "Tadpoles" turn into frogs and toads. They have round black heads.
TAIL
A "tail" is the part of an animal's body that grows out of the back. The back of an airplane is also caled a "tail".
TALE
A "tale" is a story. ("I have a book of fairy "tales"").
TALK (talks talking talked)
When you "talk", you say words.
TALL
A "tall" person or thing goes up a long way from the ground. ("What is the "tallest" building in the world?").
TAMBOURINE
A "tambourine" is a musical instrument a bit like a drum. You can hit or shake it to make the small metal pieces around its sides ring and play a tune.
TAME
A "tame" animal is not wild so it is not dangerous or afraid of people. Pets are "tame" animals. Lions and tigers are not usually "tame".
TAP (taps tapping tapped)
If you "taps" something you hit it lightly. ("Dad "tapped" the watch to get it working").
TAPE
1. "Tape" is a strip of plastic with sticky stuff on one side that you use for sticking pieces of paper together.
2. A "tape" is also a strip of plastic in a plastic case that records sounds or pictures.
TASTE
1. A "taste" is what food or drink is like when it is in your mouth. ("Honey has a sweet "taste"").
2. (tastes tasting tasted) When you "taste" food or drink, you put a little of it in your mouth to see what it is like. ("Can you "taste" this soup for me to see if there is enough salt in it?").
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TAXI
A "taxi" is a car that you have to pay to travel in. You ask the driver to take you where you want to go. ("We took a "taxi" to the station").
TEA
"Tea" is a drink that you make by adding hot water to the dried leaves fo tea plants. ("Mom asked me to make her a cup of "tea"").
TEACH (teaches teaching taught)
To "teach" means to help somebody to learn something or to show them how to do something. ("My uncle "taught" me to ride a bike. I am "teaching" my sister how to swim").
TEACHER
A "teacher" is a person who teaches something.
TEAM
A "team" is a group of people who play a game together on the same side. There are eleven players on a field hockey "team".
TEAR
"Tears" are drops of liquid that come from your eyes when you cry. ("Tears" ran down his face.
TEASE (teases teasing teased)
If you "tease" somebody, you annoy them and mke jokes about them.
TELEPHONE
You use a "telephone" for talking to people who are far away.
TELESCOPE
You use a "telescope" for loking at things that are far away, such as stars. "Telescopes" make things look bigger and closer.
TELEVISION
A "television" is a machine that shows moving pictures with sound. A "television" looks like a box with a glass screen at the front. It is often called a TV for short.
TELL (tells telling told)
If you "tell" somebody something, you say it to them. ("Tell" me that story again").
TEMPERATURE
The "temperature" of something is how hot or cold it is.
TENNIS
"Tennis" is a game for two or four people. The players hit a ball backward and forward to each other over a net with a thing called a racket.
TENT
A "tent" is a place to sleep in that is made of cloth. "Tents" are held up by poles and ropes.
TERM
A "term" is the time between vacations when schools are open.
TERRIBLE
If something is "terrible", it is very bad, a "terible" storm".
TEST
A "test" is a way of finding out how much somebody knows about something, or how well they can do something. ("My aunt has just passed her driving "test"").
THANK (thanks thanking thanked)
When you "thank" somebody you say that you are pleased with something nice they have done for you.
THEATER
A "theater" is a building where people go to see plays.
THICK
1. Something that is "thick" measures a lot from one side to the other. ("There is a "thick" wall around the building").
2. If a liquid is "thick", it does not flow easily. Yogurt is thick.
THIEF (thieves)
A "thief" is a person who steals things. ("The "thieves" stole several bikes from the shop").
THIN (thinner thinnest)
1. If something is "thin", it does not meassure very much from one side to the other. ("It's dangerous to skate on the "thin" ice").
2. A "thin" person or animal does not weigh much.
THINK (thinks thinking thought)
When you "think", you have ideas in your mind to work out or to decide things. ("I'm "thinking" about what to give Mom for her birthday").
THIRSTY (thirstier thirstiest)
When you are "thirsty", you need something to drink.
THISTLE
A "thistle" is a plant with prickly leaves and a purple flower.
THORN
A "thorn" is a sharp point that grows on the stems of some plants such as roses.
THREAD
"Thread" is a long thin piece of something such as cotton or wool. ("I need a needle and "thread" to sew on this button").
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THROAT
Your "throat" is the part at the back of your mouth, where food and air go down into your body.
THROW (throws throwing threw thrown)
If you "throw" something, you make it leave your hand and fly through the air. ("Robert "threw" a stick for his dog to fetch").
THUMB
Your "thumb" is the short thick finger at the side of your hand.
THUNDER
"Thunder" is a loud noise from the sky that comes after a flash of lightning when there is a storm.
TICKET
A "ticket" is a small piece of paper that shows that you have paid for something. ("We bought "tickets" to go and see the film").
TICKLE (tickles tickling tickled)
If you "tickle" somebody, you keep touching their skin very gently to make them laugh.
TIE
1. (ties tying tied) When you "tie" something such as string, you make a knot or bow in it.
2. A "tie" is a long strip of cloth that you tie around the collar of a shirt so it hangs down the front.
TIGER
A "tiger" is a large wild animal of the cat family that lives in Asia. "Tigers" have orange-colored fur with black stripes.
TIGHT
1. If clothes are "tight", they fit very closely to your body. ("These shoes are so "tight" they hurt").
2. If something is "tight", it is done up so that it will not move easily. ("Put the lid on "tight" so the paint doesn't spill").
TILE
A "tile" is a flat piece of hard material that is used to cover floors and walls. ("The bathroom is covered in green and white "tiles"").
TIME
"Time" is what we measure in seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and years. "Time" tells us when something happens or how long it happens for.
TIN
"Tin" is a metal that is silver in color, "a tin box".
TINY (tinier tiniest)
Something that is "tiny" is very very small. Sand is made up of "tiny" pieces of rock.
TIP
1. The "tip" of smething long and thin is the end of it. ("Touch it with the "tip" of your finger").
2. A "tip" is also money that you give to someone who has done a service. ("We left a "tip" for the waitress").
TIPTOE (tiptoes tiptoeing tiptoed)
If you "tiptoe", you walk on your toes very quietly. ("She "tiptoed" out of the baby's room").
TIRED
When you are "tired", you feel that you need to rest or to sleep.
TISSUE
A "tissue" is a piece of thin soft paper for blowing your nose on.
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TOAD
A "toad" is an animal that looks like a big frog. "TOads" live mostly on land but they lay their eggs in water. They have rough dry skin.
TOAST
"Toast" is a slice of bread that has been cooked on both sides so that it is brown.
TOBOGGAN
A "toboggan" is a kind of small sled. It is made of long pieces of wood that curve up at the front so that it can slide over snow.
TOE
Your "toes" are the parts that you can move at the end of your feet. You have five "toes" on each foot.
TOMATO (tomatoes)
A "tomato" is a soft round redd fruit that we eat in salads.
TONGUE
Your "tongue" is the long pink part that moves around inside your mouth. You "tongue" helsp you to taste food and to talk.
TOOL
A "tool" is something that helps us to do work. ("A saw is a "tool" for cutting wood").
TOOTH (teeth)
1. A "tooth" is one of the hard white parts inside your mouth. We use our "teeth" to bite and chew food into pieces.
2. "Teeth" are also the sharp point on a comb or a saw.
TOOTHBRUSH
A "toothbrush" is a small brush with a long handle for cleaning your teeth.
TOP
1. The "top" of something is the highest part of it. ("We tied a big bow on the "top" of the box").
2. A "top" is also the part that covers something such as a bottle or jar. ("Don't forget to put the "top" back on your pen").
TORCH (torches)
A "torch" is a burning light that you carry in your hand. It is usually made of wood dipped in liquid that burns easily.
TORNADO
A "tornado" is a storm with very strong winds that travel in circles and do a lot of damage to buildings and trees.
TORTOISE
A "tortoise" is an animal with a shell on its back. "Totroises" move very slowly. "Tortoises" are reptiles.
TOTAL
A "total" is an amount that you get when you add two numbers together.
TOUCH (touches touching touched)
1. If you "touch" something, you put your hand on it. ("Millie tried to guess who it was by "touching" his face").
2. If things are "touching", there is no space between them. ("We stood so close together that our shoulders were "touching").
TOURIST
A "tourist" is a person who is on vacation traveling and visiting interesting places. ("Our town is busy in the summer because there are so many "tourists").
TOWEL
A "towel" is a large piece of cloth that you use to dry yourself with.
TOWER
A "tower" is a tall thin building, or a tall thin part of a building.
TOWN
A "town" is a place with streets, stores, houses, and other buildings where people live and work.
TOY
"Toys" are things you can play with. Dolls and kites are kinds of "toys". ("The children's room was full of "toys").
TRACTOR
A "tractor" is a big strong vehicle that farmers use for pulling things.
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TRAFFIC
"Traffic" is all the cars, buses, trucks and motorcycles moving along the road. ("It took ages to get home because there was a lot of "traffic"").
TRAIN
1. A "train" is a long vehicle that carries a lot of people form one place to another. "Trains" are pulled by engines and they run along railroad lines.
2. (trains training trained) If you "train" a person or an animal to do something, you teach them how to do it. ("We have "trained" our dog to sit when we tell her to").
TRAP
A "trap" is something that is used to catch animals, "a mouse "trap"".
TRAVEL (travels traveling raveled)
When you "travel", you go from one place to another. ("We "traveled" to Spain by ship").
TRAY
A "tray" is a flat piece of wood or metal that you use for carrying food and drink on.
TREAD
"Tread" is the crisscross pattern on the bottom of shoes and tires.
TREASURE
"Treasure" is a big pile of gold, silver, jewels and other valuable things. ("This map shows where the pirate's "treasure" is buried").
TREE
A "tree" is a big plant with branches and leaves growing from a thick stem called a trunk that is made of wood.
TRICK
1. A "trick" is something clever and amazing that you can do. ("The magician's best "trick" was when he made a bird come aut of his hat").
2. A "trick" is also a thing that somebody does to make you believe something that is not true. ("My brother played a "trick" on me-he put a toy spider in my drink").
TRIP
1. A "trip" is a short journey. ("Yesterday we went on a school "trip" to the museum").
2. (trips tripping tripped) If you "trip", you knock your foot against something and you fall over. ("I "tripped" on the step").
TROLLEY
A "trolley" is a type of bus that runs on rail lines through cities or towns.
TROUSERS
"Trousers" are something that you wear. "Trousers" cover the lower part of your body and each leg.
TRUCK
A "truck" is like a large car with a wagon. People use "trucks" to carry heavy things by road.
TRUE
1. If something is "true", it is right. ("Is it "true" that ice is frozen water?").
2. If something is "true", it really happened. ("That's a "true" story").
TRUMPET
A "trumped" is a musical instrument made of metal. You blow into it to make sounds.
TRUNK
1. A "trunk" is the thick stem of a tree. A "trunk" is made of wood.
2. A "trunk" s also an elephant's long nose.
3. A "trunk" is also a large box for keeping things in or for carrying things on a long journey.
4. The "trunk" is also the storage space at the back of a car.
TRUST (trusts trusting trusted)
If you "trust" somebody, you believe that they will do what they promise and will not do anything to hurt you. ("Can I "trust" you to behave yourself while I'm out?").
TRUTH
When you tell the "truth", you are saying what is true. ("You didn't break the glass? Is that the "truth?").
TUBE
1. A "tube" is something that is long, thin and hollow such as a metal or plastic pipel.
2. A "tube" is also a long container for holding soft stuff such as toothpaste.
TUNNEL
A "tunnel" is a long hole under the ground or through a hill. ("We saw the steam train come through the tunnel").
TURKEY
A "turkey" is a large bird with a big breast and a fan-shaped tail.
TURN
1. (turns turning turned) When something "turns", it moves round. When a car moves, its wheels "turn". (Jane "turned" her trousers inside out to sew them up").
2. (turns turning turned) When something "turns" into something else, it changes. Water "turns" into steam when you boil it. (The farmer "turned" the milk into cheese").
3. If it is your "turn" to do something, it is time for you to do it. ("It's Maria's "turn" to take the dog for a walk today").
TWIG
A "twig" is a very small branch of a tree or bush. ("Collect some "twigs" so we can light a fire").
TWIN
"Twins" are two children who have the same mother and who were born at the same time. ("People found it hard to tell the "twins" apart").
TWIST (twists twisting twisted)
When you "twist" two pieces of thread or wire together, you wrap them around each other many times. ("She "twisted" the strings together.")
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UGLY (uglier ugliest)
If something is "ugly", it is not nice to look at.
UMBRELLA
You hold an "umbrella" over your head to keep you dry when it rains. It has a piece of cloth stretched over wires and joined to a long handle.
UNCLE
Your "uncle" is your father's brother, your mother's brother, or the husband of your aunt.
UNDERNEATH
If something is "underneath" something else, it is below it. ("The cat was asleep "underneath" the blanket").
UNDERGROUND
"Underground" means below the ground. ("Rabbits live "underground" in holes called borrows").
UNDERSTAND (understands understanding understood)
If you "understand" something, you know what it means or how it works. ("I couldn't "understand" what she said because she didn't speak very good English").
UNDRESS (undresses undressing undressed)
When you "undress", you take off your clothes.
UNHAPPY
If you are "unhapy", you are sad.
UNIFORM
A "uniform" is a set of special clothes that show that people belong to a group. Nurses and soldiers wear "uniforms".
UNIVERSE
The "universe" is the Earth, the Sun, the Moon, the stars, and everything in space.
UNIVERSITY
A "university" is a place where people can go to study after they have finished high school.
UNTIDY
If things are "untidy", they are not in the right place. ("Your room is very "untidy"-there are books and clothes all over the floor.
UNUSUAL
If something is "unusual", it is not ordinary or what we usually expect. ("It is "unusual" for it to rain in the desert").
UPSET
If you are "upset", you feel unhappy. (Natasha was "upset" when her friend forgot her birthday").
UPSIDE DOWN
If something is "upside down", the bottom is at the top and the top is at the bottom. ("Bats always hang "upside down").
UPSTAIRS
"Upstaris" means in a higher part of a building. ("There are four bedroms "upstairs").
URGENT
If something is "urgent", it must be done straight away. ("Please call an ambulance. It's "urgent"").
USEFUL
Something that is "useful" helps you to do something. ("Keep that box-it will be "useful" for putting your toys in").
USUAL
If ssomething is "usual", it happens most of the time. ("We went to the swimming pool on Saturday as "usual"").
USUALLY
"Usually" means nearly always. ("I "usually" watch television for a little while after school").
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VACUUM CLEANER
A "vacuum cleaner" is an electric machine that picks up dust and dirt from carpets.
VALEEY
A "valley" is the low land between hills or mountains.
VALUABLE
If something is "valuable", it is worth a lot of money. ("This gold watch is very "valuable").
VAN
A "van" is a small covered lorry for carrying things by road.
VEGETABLE
A "vegetable" is a part of a plant that you can eat. Cabbages, potatoes, carrots, peas, and beans are "vegetables".
VEHICLE
A "vehicle" is a machine for carrying things or people from one place to another on land. Buses, cars, trucks, and bicycles are all "vehicles".
VET
A "vet" is a kind of doctor who looks after animals that are ill or hurt. ("Ian wants to be a "vet" and look after wild animals in Africa").
VIDEO
A "video" is a tape that records pictures and sounds so that you can play them on a television set. (" missed the movie but I hope to see it on "video").
VIEW
A "view" is everything that you can see from one place. ("You get a good "view" of the town and the valley from the bridge").
VILLAGE
A "village" is a small group of houses and other buildings in the country.
VINE
A "vine" is a climbing plant that grapes grow on.
VINEGAR
"Vinegar" is a liquid with a sour taste that you use in cooking.
VIOLENT
A "violent" person is very strong and very rough.
VIOLET
A "violet" is a small plant with purple or white flowers.
VIOLIN
A "violin" is a musical instrument made of wood. It has four strings. You play a "violin" by moving a long stick called a bow backward and forward across the strings.
VISIT (visits visiting visited)
When you "visit" somebody, you go to see them. ("We "visit" our granddad every Saturday").
VOICE
Your "voice" is the sound that you make when you talk or sing.
VOLCANO (volcanoes)
A "volcano" is a mountain with a hole called a crater in the top. Sometimes hot liquid rock and gases shoot out of the crater. ("The village was destroyed by the liquid rock from the "volcano"").
VOTE (votes voting voted)
If you "vote" for somebody or something, you choose them by putting a mark on a piece of paper next to their name, or by putting up your hand.
VOYAGE
A "voyage" is a long trip. ("They went on a "voyage" into space").
VULTURE
A "vulture" is a large bird that lives in hot countries and feeds on dead animals.
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WAIT (waits waiting waited)
When you "wait", you stay in one place because you are expecting something to happen. ("Wait" here until I get back").
WAKE (wakes waking woke woken)
When you "wake" up, you stop sleeping. (What time do you usually "wake" up in the morning?").
WALK (walks walking walked)
When you "walk", you move along by putting one of your feet in front of the other.
WALL
1. A "wall" is one of the sides of a room or building.
2. A "wall" is also something made of stone or brick that is put arlound a field or garden.
WALLET
A "wallet" is a flat container for paper money that you can carry in a pocket or a handbag. ("Always keep your "wallet" safe").
WALRUS (walruses)
A "walrus" is a large sea mammal with long curved tusks and whiskers.
WAND
A "wand" is a kind of short stick that fairies and magicians use to help them do magic.
WANT (wants wanting wanted)
When you "want" something, you would like to have it. ("Do you "want" anything to eat?").
WAR
A "war" is when the armies of different countries are fighting one another.
WARD
A "ward" is a large room in a hospital with beds in it.
WARDROBE
A "wardrobe" is a place for keeping clothes in.
WARM
"Warm" means a little hot but not too hot. ("This sweater will keep you "warm" in colr weather").
WARN (warns warning warned)
If you "warn" somebody, you tell them that something bad or dangerous is going to happen. ("He "warned" us not to go out in the boat because there was going to be a storm").
WASH (washes washing washed)
When you "wash" something, you make it clean with soap and water. ("We "washed" out feet").
WASP
A "wasp" is a flying insect with black and yellow stripes. "Wasps" can sting.
WASTE (wstes wasting wasted)
If you "waste" something, you use more of it than you need to. ("Don't "waste" all those ssheets of paper-you can draw on the other side").
WATCH
1. (watches watching watched) If you "watch" something, you look at it for a time. ("We "watched" a film on television.
2. (watches) A "watch" is a small clock that you wear on your wrist.
WATER
2. "Water" is a clear liquid. It fills lakes, rivers and seas. It falls from the sky as rain. All living things need "water" to live.
2. (waters watering watered) If you "water" plants you pour "water" onto them.
WATERFALL
A "waterfall" is a place on a river where the water falls down over high rocks.
WAVE
1. A "wave" is a moving curved line on a sea or lake.
2. (waves waving waved) If you "wave", you move your hand up and down or from side to side. ("Zoe "waved" goodbye to her friends").
WAX
"Wax" is something that is used to make candles and polis. "Wax" melts when it gets warm.
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WEAK
Somebody or somethng that is "weak" does not have much strangth. ("The pony was so "weak" that it could not stand up").
WEAR (wears wearing wore worn)
1. When you "wear" clothes, you have them on your body. ("Have you "worn" that hat before?").
2. When something "wears" out, it becomes weak and it cannot be used any more, because you have used it so much. ("He "wore" out six pairs of boots when he walked from Maine to Florida").
WEATHER
The "weather" is what it is like outside. For example, if it is rainy, sunny, or snowing.
WEB
A "web" is a thin net of threads that a spider makes to catch insects to eat.
WEDDING
A "wedding" is a special time when a man and woman get married to each other.
WEEK
A "week" is an amount of time. There are seven days in a "week".
WEIGH (weighs weighing weighed)
You "weigh" something to find out how heavy it is. ("Tina is standing on the scale to see how much she "weighs").
WEIGHT
The "weight" of something is how heavy it is. ("Can you guess the "weight" of the parcel?").
WELL
1. (better best) If you are "well", you feel good and healthy. ("I don't feel "well").
2. (better best) If you do something "well", you are good at it. ("John plays the trumpet very "well").
3. A "well" is a deep hole that people dig in the ground to get water or oil.
WEST
"West" is the direction where the Sun goes down in the evening. "West" is the opposite of east.
WET (wetter wettest)
If something is "wet", it is covered in water or full of water. ("My doll got "wet" vhen it fell in the pond").
WHALE
A "whale is a verey big animal that lives in the sea. "Whales" are mammals but they look more like big fish.
WHEAT
"Wheat" is a plant that farmers grow. Its seeds are used to make flour for bread.
WHEEL
A "wheel" is a round thing that turns. Bikes and roller skates have "wheels" to help them move along the ground.
WHEELCHAIR
A "wheelchair" is a chair with wheels. People use "wheelchairs" when they cannot walk very well.
WHISKER
"Whiskers" are the long hairs that animals such as dogs and cats have on their faces.
WHISPER (whispers whispering whispered)
When you "whisper", you speak in a very quiet voice. ("Julie "whispered" something in my ear").
WHISTLE
1. (whistles whistiling whistled) When you "whistle", you blow through your lips to make a high musical sound. ("The dog came back when Mia "whistled").
2. A "whistle" is a small instrument that you blow through to make a high sound.
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Ww
WHOLE
The "whole" of something is all of it. ("We sspent the "whole" morning at the pool and didn't go home until after lunchtime").
WIDE
Something that is "wide" measures a lot from one side to the other. ("Highways are much "wider" than ordinary roads").
WIFE
A man's "wife" is the voman that he is married to.
WILD
Animals that are "wild" do not live with people. They find their own food. Fozes and deer are "wild" animals. "Wild" plants are not grown by people. ("The field was full of beautiful "wild" flowers").
WIN (wins winning won)
When you "win", you do better than everybody else in a game or race.
WIND
"Wind" is air that is moving fast. ("The "wing" blew the leaves everywhere").
WINDMILL
A "windmill" is a tall building with sails on the front that the wind turns as it blows. As the sails move, they work machines that can turn wheat into flour or that can make electricity.
WINDOW
A "window" is a hole in a wall filled with glass. "Windows" let in light from outside.
WING
"Wings" are the parts that animals such as birds and insects use for flying. Airplanes also have "wings" to help them to stay up in the air.
WINTER
"Winter" is the part of the year between autumn and spring. "Winter" is usually the coldest time of the year.
WIPE (wipes wiping wiped)
If you "wipe" something, you clean or dry it by rubbing it with a cloth. ("Please "wipe" up after you").
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Ww
WIRE
"Wire" is a long thin piece of metal that is easy to bend. "Wire" is used to make frences. Electricity moves along "wires".
WISH
1. (wishes wishing wished) If you "wish" for something, you want it to happen very much. ("I "wish" I had skates like yours").
2. A "wish" is something you would like very much to happen. ("Close your eyes and make a "wish"").
WITCH (witches)
A "witch" is a woman in fairy stories who can do magic things.
WIZARD
A "wizard" is a man in fairy stories who can do magic things.
WOLF (wolves)
A "wolf" is a wild animal that looks like a dog.
WOMAN (women)
A "woman" is a grown-up female. Girls grow up to be "women".
WONDERFUL
Something that is "wonderful" is very good or amazing. ("We had a "wonderful" vacation").
WOOD
1. "Wood" is what trees are made of. We use "wood" to make furniture like tables and chairs.
2. "Woods" are a lot of trees growing together. ("We went for a walk in the "woods").
WOOL
"Wool" is the soft thick hair that grows on sheep. We spin "wool" and use it to make things such as sweaters and scarfs.
WORD
We use "words" when we speak or write. Each "word" is a sound or a group of letters of the alphabet that means something. "dog" and "today" are "words".
WORK
1. "Work" is what ssomebody does to earn money, or something that they have to do. ("Do you enjoy going to "work" everyday?").
2. (works working worked) When you "work", you do or make something,often as a job. ("Hilary "works" in a acar factory").
3. (works working worked) If a machine "works", it goes as it should to. ("Do you know how to make this camera "work?").
WORLD
The "world" is the planet that we live on.
WORM
A "worm" is a small long thin creature with no legs. "Worms" live in the ground.
WORRY (worries worrying worried)
When you "worry", you cannot stop thinking about problems or things that may happen. ("Dad always "worries" when I get home late").
WORTH
The amount something is "worth" is how much you must pay to have it. ("This painting is "worth" a lot of money").
WRAP (wraps wrapping wrapped)
When you "wrap" something, you cover it with something else such as paper or cloth. ("Rachel is "wrapping" a present").
WRINKLE
A "wrinkle" is a line on somebody's face. ("My grandma's face is full of "wrinkles").
WRIST
Your "wrist" is the part of your arm where it joins your hand. ("You can wear a watch on your "wrist" for telling the time").
WRITE (writes writing wrote written)
When you "write", you put words on paper so that people can read them. ("Mel is "writing" a letter to her cousin in Australia").
WRONG
Something that is "wrong" is not right. ("I think that is is always "wrong" to tell lies").
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Xx
X-RAY
An "X-ray" is a special kind of photograph that shows the inside of your body. ("The doctor took an "x-ray" of his head to see if there were any broken bones").
XYLOPHONE
A "xylophone" is a musical instrument with flat wooden or metal bars that you hit with small hammers to make music.
Yy
YACHT
A "yacht" is a large boat with sails or an engine. Some "yachts" are very fast and are used for racing.
YAWN (yawns yawning yawned)
When you "yawn", you open your mouth wide and breathe in. People usually "yawn" when they are tired.
YEAR
A "year" is an amount of time. There are twelve months in a "year". ("Hassan will be seven "years" old on his next birthday").
YELL (yells yelling yelled)
If you "yell", you shout something very loudly. "Come here!" she "yelled" across the street".
YOGURT
"Yogurt" is a food made from milk. You sometimes eat "yogurt" mixed with fruit. ("My favorite "yoghurt" is rasberry").
YOLK
A "yolk" is the yellow part in the middle of an egg. ("Ben likes a soft "yolk" in his egg").
YOUNG
A person or animal that is "young" was born not very long ago. "Young" people are children. "Young" dogs are called puppies, and "young" cats are called kittens. ("What is a "young" sheep called?").
Zz
ZEBRA
A "zebra" is an animal that looks like a horse with black and white stripes. "Zebras" live in Africa.
ZERO
"Zero" is the number 0.
ZIGZAG
A "zigzag" is a line that bends sharply one way and then the other.
ZIPPER
A "ziper" is made of two long pieces of metal or plastic with parts that fit together to hold two edges of cloth together. Some pants and bags have "zippers".
ZOO
A "zoo" is a place where a lot of different wild animals are kept so that people can go there to look at them.
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Words we use all the time.
(Check your spelling of these common words)
About
all
also
although
am
among
an
and
another
any
anybody
anyhow
anything
anywhere
are
aren't (are not)
as
at
away
Be
became
because
been
before
being
below
beside
between
beyond
both
Came
can
can't (can not)
come
comes
coming
could
couldn't (could not)
Did
didn't (did not)
do
does
doesn't (does not)
doing
done
don't (do not)
Each
either
every
everybody
everyone
everywhere
Far
from
Gallon
gave
get
getting
give
given
go
goes
going
gone
got
Had
hadn't (had not)
happen
has
hasn't (has not)
have
haven't (have not)
having
he
hello
her
here
hers
he's (he is)
his
him
I'd (I had or I would)
if
I'm (I am)
in
indoors
inside
into
is
isn't (is not)
it
its
it's (it is)
I've (I have)
Just
Kilogram
kilometer
Least
less
let's (let us)
lot
lovable
Made
make
many
march
may
me
metre
might
mile
mine
more
most
much
my
myself
Neither
no
nobody
none
no one
nothing
nowhere
now
Of
off
on
once
or
other
our
ours
out
over
Perfect
perhaps
player
popular
pound
put
putting
Really
red (color)
Same
self
shall
she
should
shouldn't (should not)
so
some
somebody
someone
something
sometimes
somewhere
such
Take
taken
taking
tell
than
thank
that
the
their
theirs
them
then
there
these
they
they're
this
those
though
thought
through
to
today
told
tomorrow
tonight
too
took
try
Unles
until
up
us
use
Very
Was
wasn't (was not)
we
welcome
well
we'll (we shall)
went
were
weren't (were not)
what
when
where
which
who
whose
why
won't (will not)
would
would not (wouldn't)
Yet
you
you're (you are)
you've (you have)
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PARTS OF SPEECH
The eight "parts of speech" tell you how words are used in a sentence.
NOUN: A "noun" is the name of a person, place ,or thing.
Dog, ice, food, hour, freedom, idea are nouns.
"The DOG fell on the ICE."
"I really like your IDEA."
"It took an HOUR to get HOME."
VERB: A "verb" is the action word in a sentence.
Think, grow, eat, see, laugh are verbs.
"I THINK you are right."
"Whenever I SEE that clown, I LAUGH."
ADJECTIVE: An "adjective" tells you something about a noun.
Green, fast, tall, wonderful are adjectives.
"I spilled the GREEN paint."
"That is a FAST car."
"Have a WONDERFUL time."
PRONOUN: A "pronoun" takes the place of a noun.
I, me, my, you, he, him, she, her, it, we, us, they, them are pronouns. This, that, who, which, what are also pronouns.
"SHE gave HIM a cupcake."
"Are YOU the person WHO gave THIS to ME?"
ADVERB: An "adverb" tells you something about a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. It can tell you how, when, or where something happens.
Slowly, often, safely, very are adverbs.
"I SLOWLY climbed the ladder."
"I OFTEN ride my bike to school."
"He is VERY happy."
PREPOSITION: A "preposition" tells you how a noun or pronoun is related to another part of the sentence.
In, on, over, under, to, from, before, through are prepositions.
"I fell IN the river."
"We climbed THROUGH the window."
CONJUNCTION: A "conjunction" connects two words or two parts of a sentence together.
And, but, if, or, because are conjunctions.
"Alice is tall AND I am short."
"We should run, IF we don't want to be late."
"I cleaned my room BECAUSE it was messy."
INTERJECTION: An "interjection" is a word of surprise, pain, joy, sorrow, or anger.
Wow, ouch, oh, hello are interjections.
"WOW! You won five dollars!"
"OUCH! I hit my head on the door."
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WORDS THAT SOUND THE SAME
Some words have different spellings, but they sound the same. They are called HOMONYMS.
air - heir
We went out to get some fresh "air".
He is the "heir" to a large family fortune.
ate - eight
The dog "ate" my homework!
Julia has "eight" pencils.
be - bee
I will "be" there soon.
Tom was stung by a "bee".
by - buy
She sat right "by" the door.
I want to "buy" a puppy.
close - clothes
"Close" the door, please.
My "clothes" got all wet.
dear - deer
Good morning, "dear"!
A "deer" ran across the road.
eye - I
Keep you "eye" on the ball.
"I" ran all the way home.
fur - fir
Our cat is shedding its "fur".
A "fir" is an evergreen tree.
flower - flour
I picked a yellow "flower" on my way home.
Pancakes are made with "flour", milk, and eggs.
hear - here
I can't "hear" you over this loud music.
I left my pencil right "here".
hole - whole
My dog dug a "hole" in the yard.
She ate the "whole" cake!
meet - meat
Did you "meet" my brother!
May I have some more "meat", please?
no - know
There is "no" cake left.
I "know" the answer.
not - knot
He did "not" know what to say.
Her shoelace was tied in a "knot".
one - won
Which "one" is mine?
We "won" the game by three points.
our - hour
Let's go back to "our" house.
I will be there in an "hour".
pail - pale
She filled her "pail" with sand.
I wore a "pale" yellow shirt.
peek - peak
Let's "peek" out the window.
This is the highest mountain "peak" in the state.
plain - plane
Do you have a "plain" piece of paper?
The "plane" flew right over our house.
rain - reign - rein
Kate got wet in the "rain".
The queen's "reign" lasted twenty years.
The horse will turn if you pull on the "rein".
red - read
He has a "red" bicycle.
Martin has "read" four books this week.
right - write
I got every answer "right" on the test.
"Write" your name at the top of the page.
sale - sail
That house is for "sale".
We are going to "sail" across the lake.
see - sea
Can you "see" any birds?
I like to swim in the "sea".
some - sum
"Some" of us are very hungry.
What is the "sum" of seven plus four?
son - sun
Her "son" is my best friend.
The "sun" is shining birghtly today.
tale - tail
He told a "tale" about a magic horse.
My cat has a bushy "tail".
there - their - they're
We got "there" after dark.
"Their" house is across the street.
"They're" going away next week.
to - too - two
Give this note "to" your mother.
We have "too" many cats!
My sister found "two" dollars.
waist - waste
I put the belt around my "waist".
I am trying not to "waste" water.
wait - weight
I had to "wait" for an hour.
The doctor measured my height and "weight".
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WORDS, WORDS, AND MORE WORDS!
Words That Mean the Same Thing
The English language has many groups of words that mean "almost" the same thing. Words that have almost the same meaning are called SYNONYMS. Sinonyms can help you to avoid using the same word over and over again. Choosing the right synonym also helps you to say exactly what you mean.
A
ABANDON desert, forsake, leave
ABILITY skill, talent, know-how (inability)
ABNORMAL odd, unnatural, irregular (normal)
ABOUT 1. almost, nearly, approximately, around
ABOUT 2. concerning, of
ABRUPT sudden, unexpected (expected)
ABSENT away, truant (present)
ABSORB take in, soak up, sponge
ABSURD unbelievable, ridiculous, ludicrous
(sensible)
ABUSE mistreat, damage
ACCEPT adopt, believe, approve, consent to (deny)
ACCIDENT mishap, fluke
ACCOMPLIS complete, do, carry out, finish, achieve
ACCOUNT story, reason, description, statement
ACCUMULATE collect, assemble, gather, compile,
store up
ACCURATE correct, right,perfect(inaccurate,wrong)
ACCUSE blame, charge
ACHE pain, throb, hurt
ACHIEVE accomplish, fulfill
ACT perform, behave
ACTIVE lively, peppy, spirited, energetic (inactive, lazy)
ACTOR performer, entertainer
ACTUAL real, true, genuine, authentic
ADD put together, join (subtract)
ADEQUATE enough, sufficient, satisfactory (insufficient)
ADMIRE like, respect, appreciate
ADMIT 1. confess, acknowledge (deny)
ADMIT 2. allow to enter, receive
ADORE love, worship, idolize, cherish, revere (hate)
ADULT grown-up, mature (immature, juvenile)
ADVANCEE proceed, progress, further (recede)
ADVERTISE announce, publicize, promote
ADVISE suggest, recommend, direct, counsel
AFFAIR 1. happening, occasion, occurrence, event, party, festivity
AFAIR 2. business, concern, interest
AFFECTION liking, fondness (dislike)
AFRAID frightened, scared, alarmed (unafraid, fearless)
AGAIN once more, another time
AGONY suffering, pain, distress, torture
AGREE consent to, comply with, approve of (disagree, differ with)
AGREEMENT pact, contract, treaty, baargain, deal, understanding
AID help, assist, support, serve (hinder)
AIM purpose, goal, object, target
ALARM scare, frighten, startle, shock, unnerve (calm, soothe)
ALERT wide-awake, watchful, ready (dull)
ALIBI excuse, story
ALLOW permit, let (forbid, deny)
ALLOWANCE allotment, grant, budget
ALMOST about, nearly, approximately, practically
ALONE soliraty, isolated, sole
ALSO too, in addition, besides, as well
ALWAYS forever, for good, for keeps (never)
AMEND change, correct, improve
AMOUNT sum, quantity
AMUSING funny, entertaining, delightful, comical, humorous (boring, dull)
ANCHOR 1. fasten, fix, secure, attach
ANCHOR 2. ship hook
ANCIENT old, aged, antique (modern, new)
ANGRY furios, enraged, annoyed, cross
ANIMAL beast, creature
ANNOUNCE state, broadcast, proclaim, make known
ANNOY bother, disturb, tease, irritate, anger, pester, provoke
ANSWER reply, response (question)
APPAREL clothing, dress, garments, attire
APPEAR 1. seem look
APPEAR 2. arrive, approach, enter
APPLIANCE tool, device, instrument, implement, utensil, gadget
APPOINT choose, name, assign, nominate
APPRECIATE enjoy, value, resspect, admire
APPROPRIATE suitable, fitting, proper (inappropriate, unsuitable)
APPROXIMATELY nearly, closely, roughly, about (exactly)
AREA region, district, section, location, territory, zone
ARGUE disagree, quarrel, squabble, bicker (agree)
ARID dry, waterless, parched (wet)
ARM equip, fortify, empower (disarm)
ARMY troops, forces, military
AROMA odor, fragrance, scent
ARRANGE organize, put in order, classify, sort
ARREST stop, seize, apprehend, capture
ARRIVE come, reach, get to, show up (go)
ARTICLE 1. story, essay, report
ARTICLE 2. item, thing, object
ASHAMED embarrassed, humiliated, mortified (proud)
ASK request, question, inquire (answer)
ASSASSINATE kill, murder
ASSAULT attack, offense, onslaught
ASSEMBLE 1. meet, gather together, congregate (scatter)
ASSEMBLE 2. put together, set up, cnstruct, build (demolish, take apart)
ASSIGNMENT task, schore, job duty
ASSIST help, aid, support, lend a hand (hinder)
ASSORTED various, several, different, mixed
ASTONISHING surprising, astounding, amazing
ATHLETIC sporting, gymnastic
ATTACH fasten, join, connect, add (detach)
ATTACK charge, bombard, ambush, storm, invade, raid
ATTEMPT try, undertake, endeavor, strive
ATTEND go to, be present
ATTENTION care, consideration, concern, thoughtfulness
ATTRACT pull, interest, draw lure (repel)
ATTRACTIVE lovely, pleasing, pretty, handsome (unattractive, plain)
AUTHOR writer
AUTOGRAPH signature
AVERAGE ordinary, usual, common (unusual)
AWARD prize, reward
AWFUL terrible, horrible, dreadful, atrocious (pleasant)
AWKWARD clumsy, ungraceful, cumbersome, ungainly (graceful)
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B
BABY infant, toddler
BAD evil, naughty (good)
BALANCE equalize, stabilize, steady
BALD hairless, bare (hairy)
BAND orchestra
BANDIT robber, thief, gangster, highwayman, outlaw
BAR 1. shut out, ban, block, exclude (allow)
BAR 2. sallon, tavern
BARE uncovered, naked (covered)
BARELY scarcely, hardly
BARTER trade, iexchange, swap
BASHFUL shy, timid, modest, coy (bold)
BASIC fundamental, essential
BAT strike, hit, club
BATTLE fight, feud, war, struggle, combat,conflict
BAWL cry, weep
BEACH shore, coast, seaside
BEAM shine, glow
BEAST animal, creature
BEAT 1. strike, hit, thrash, pound, pummel
BEAT 2. outdo, defeat, surpass, trounce
BEAUTIFUL attractive, lovely, pretty, handsome (ugly)
BEFORE earlier, previously, prior, formerly (after)
BEG plead, implore
BEGIN start, commence, launch (end, conclude)
BEHIND after, later than (ahead)
BELIEVE 1. think, suppose, imagine, consider
BELIEVE 2. accept, trust (doubt)
BELLY stomach, abdomen
BENEATH under, below (above)
BENEFICIAL helpful, useful, advantageous (harmful)
BET wager, gamble
BETWEEN among, betwixt
BEYOND farther, past
BIG 1. large, huge, tremendous, enormous, immense (small)
BIG 2. important, great, grand, considerable (unimportant)
BIRTH beginning, origin, infancy (death, end)
BITTER distasteful, inpleasant (pleasant, sweet)
BLADE sword, knife
BLAME accuse, charge, indict
BLANK empty, vacant (filled)
BLAST explosion, blowout
BLEAK dreary, dismal (cheerful)
BLEND mix, combine, join (separate)
BLESS praise, thank, glorify (curse)
BLIND sightless
BLIZZARD snowstorm
BLOCK obstruct, hinder, check, restrain (permit)
BLOCKADE barrier, obstruction, barricade
BLUFF deceive, trick, delude
BOARD mount, get on, embark (dismount, get off)
BOISTEROUS noisy, rowdy, shrill (qwuiet)
BOLD 1. brave, courageous, fearless, gallant, heroic (cowardly)
BOLD 2. arrogant, brazen, defiaant, insolent (timid)
BOLT 1. run, flee, break away
BOLT 2. lock, fastener
BORING dull, uninteresting (interesting)
BOSS 1. ssupervise, oversee, direct
BOSS 2. manager, foreman, employer
BOTHER annoy, pester, disturb, irritate, harass, provoke
BOTTOM base, foundation, lowest part (top)
BOUND enclosed, surrounded
BOUNDARY limit, border
BOX 1. fight, hit
BOX 2. crate, container
BRACE support, prop
BRAG boast, crow, gloat
BRAKE stop, slow down, decelerate, curb (accelerate)
BRANCH shoot, bough, limb
BRAND kind, sort, type
BRAVE bold, courageous, fearless, galant, heroic (cowardly)
BRAWL riot, racket, fracas
BREAK 1. fracture, crack, crush, split, smash, shatter (mend, fix)
BREAK 2. interruption, interval, intermission, pause, recess, rest
BRIEF short, concise, terse (long)
BRIGHT 1. cheerful, sunny, shiny, vivid, sparkling, gleaming, glowing (dull, dim)
BRIGHT 2. smart, alert, intelligent (dull)
BRILLIANT intelligent, wise (stupid)
BRING carry, take, transport, deliver
BROAD wide, expansive (narrow)
BRUISE wound, injure, hurt
BUDDY friend, pal, companion, chum, partner
BUILD make, create, construct, establish, form (demolish)
BULKY broad, thick, lumpy (narrow)
BULLETIN message, newsletter
BUMPY uneven, rocky, coarse (smooth)
BUNDLE parcel, package
BURGLAR thief, robber, housebreaker
BURNING hot, fiery, sizzling, blazing, flaming
BURY conceal, cover (uncover)
BUSINESS work, occupation, profession, job
BUSY active, occupied, engaged (idle)
BUTTON fasten, clasp, close (unbutton, open)
BUY purchase, shop (sell)
BY near, beside, at
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C
CABLE telegraph, wire
CAFETERIA restaurant, snack bar, cafe
CALCULATE compute, count, figure, estimate
CALL 1. shour, yell
CALL 2. telephone
CALM quiet, still, peaceful, serene, tranquil
CAMOUFLAGE disguise
CAMPAIGN crusade, movement, cause, drive
CAN container, tin, receptacle
CANCEL erase, wipe out, repeal
CANDIDATE applicant, nominee
CAP top, cover, crown
CAPTURE seize, arrest, catch, trap, apprehend (free, release)
CAR automobile, vehicle
CARE 1. thought, worry, attention, concern (neglect)
CARE 2. protection, supervision, custody
CAREFUL cautious, watchful (careless)
CARELESS sloppy, reckless, thoughtless (careful)
CARNIVAL fair, festival
CARPET rug, mat
CARRY hold, transport, tote
CARVE cut, slice
CATALOG list, classify, group, sort
CATASTROPHE tragedy, disaster, calamity
CATCH capture, seize, trap (release, free)
CAUTIOUS careful, watchful, thoughtful (careless)
CEASE stop, end, halt, quit, conclude, discontinue (continue)
CELEBRATE 1. proclaim, observe, commemorate
CELEBRATE 2. rejoice
CEMETERY graveyard
CENTER middle, heart, hub, core, nucleus
CERTAIN sure, positive, definite (unsure)
CHAIR seat, bench
CHALLENGE dare, defy, confront
CHAMPION winner, victor, best
CHANCE 1. opportunity, occasion
CHANCE 2. possibility, likelihood, prospect
CHANCE 3. fate, luck
CHANGE alter, modify, vary, switch (maintain)
CHAPTER section, part, division
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C
CHARACTER 1. nature, temperament, makeup, disposition
CHARACTER 2. role, part
CHARMING appealing, pleasing, delightful (unpleasant)
CHASE 1. follow, run after, pursue
CHASE 2. drive away, repulse, reject
CHAT talk, gossip, discuss, converse
CHEAP inexpensive, low-priced (expensive)
CHEAT trick, deceive, swindle, defraud, dupe, bamboozle, mislead
CHECK 1. restrain, curb, stop, control
CHECK 2. prove, mark, verify
CHEERFUL happy, glad, joyful, jolly, gay, merry (sad, downcast)
CHEST box, locker, safe
CHILD youngster, kid (adult)
CHILLY cool, brisk, nippy (warm)
CHISEL sculpture, carve
CHOKE strangle, suffocate, smother
CHOOSE pick, select, elect, hack
CHORE task, job, work, assignment
CHUBBY plump, fat, stout, stocky (skinny)
CHUCKLE giggle, laugh, titter
CHUM friend, pal, companion, partner
CITY metropolis, municipality
CLAMOR racket, ruckus, din, uproar, commotion (stillness, quiet)
CLEAN spotless, spick-and-span (dirty)
CLEAR 1. remove, eliminate, rid
CLEAR 2. bright, shining, vivid (muddy, dull)
CLEVER smart, alert, birght, skillful, wise, sharp, intelligent, quick-witted (dull)
CLIENT customer, patron
CLIMATE weather
CLIMB mount, rise, ascend (descend)
CLIP 1. cut, shear, crop, snip
CLIP 2. fasten, attach
1. CLOSE 1. shut, fasten, lock (open)
CLOSE 2. end, finish, complete, conclude, stop (start)
2. CLOSE near, approaching (far)
CLOUDY dark, overcast, dismal (clear)
CLUB 1. group, association, clique
CLUB 2. bat, stick
CLUB 3. strike, hit, konck
CLUE sign, hint, evidence, lead
CLUMSY awkward, ungraceful, ungainly, gawky (graceful)
COACH train, tutor, teach
COARSE 1. rough, uneven, bumpy, rocky, ragged (smooth)
COARSE 2. crude, vulgar, common (refined)
CODE laws, rules
COLD chilly, frosty (hot)
COLLAPSE fall, topple
COLLECT gather, accumulate, assemble (scatter)
COLOSSAL huge, gigantic, vast, immense, enormous, mammoth (tiny)
COMBINE join, unite, mix, blend, merge (separate)
COMEDDIAN comic, funnyman
COMFORTABLE satisfied, contented, cozy, snug (uncomfortable)
COMICAL amusing, entertaining, funny, humorous, witty
COMMAND order, direct, instruct
COMMITTEE group, council, delegation
COMMON 1. regular, ordinary, usual, familiar, everyday (unusual, odd)
COMMON 2. coarse, crude ,vulgar (refined)
COMMOTION racket, ruckus, disturbance, tumult, confusion, fuss, excitement, clamor, hubbub, to-do (order, calmness)
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COMMUNICATE inform, tell, enlighten
COMMUNITY district, area, town
COMPANION friend, pal, ehum, partner
COMPANY 1. business, firm, enterprise
COMPANY 2. guests, visitors
COMPARE match, liken, contrast
COMPLETE 1. end, finish, conclude, vind up (start)
COMPLETE 2. whole, entire (incomplete)
COMPLICATED hard, involved, difficult, complex (simple)
COMPLIMENT praise, commend, flatter
CONCEAL hide, cover, mask, camouflage (disclose, reveal)
CONCEITED vain, boastful, cocky, egotistical (modest)
CONCERN 1. interest, care, worry
CONCERN 2. business, company, firm
CONCERT musical performance, recital
CONCLUDE end, finish, complete, close, stop (open, begin)
CONDITION circumstance, situation, state
1. CONDUCT manage, direct, lead, guide
2. CONDUCT behavior, manner
CONFIDENT certain, sure, convinced, self-reliant (doubtful)
CONFUSE complicate, bewilder, dumfound, muddle, baffle, perplex, puzzle (clarify)
CONGRATULATE compliment, commend, praise
CONNECT join, unite, combine, link, attach (separate, disconnect)
CONQUER overcome, overwhelm, overtake, overthrow, defeat, crush
CONSENT permission, approval, acceptance, agreement (refusal)
CONSERVE keep, save, preserve (waste)
CONSIDER think, study, ponder, contemplate, imagine
CONSIDERATE thoughtful, kind, sympathetic, tactful (inconsiderate, unkind)
CONSOLE comfort, reassure, soothe
CONSTANTLY continually, always
CONSTRUCT make, manufacture, build, form, create, assemble (demolish)
CONSUME eat, devour
CONTAIN hold, include, consist of, comprise
CONTENTED satisfied, pleased (discontented, dissatisfied)
CONTEST game, tournament, competition
CONTINUE persist, go on, keep on (discontinue, stop)
CONTROL restrain, check, curb
CONVENIENT easy, handy, suitable (inconvenient)
CONVERSATION talk, chat, discussion
CONVERT change, transform
CONVICT condemn, sentence (clear, acquit)
CONVINCE persuade
COOL 1. chilly (warm)
COOL 2. calm, unexcited (excited)
COOPERATE support, help, work together, collaborate (hinder)
COPY imitate, duplicate, echo, repeat, reproduce
CORRECT 1. right, true, accurate, proper exact, appropriate (incorrect, wrong)
CORRECT 2. improve, remedy
CORRESPOND write, communicate with
CORRIDOR hallway, passageway, aisle
COUNTERFEIT fake, imitation, copied (real)
COUNTRY nation, land
COURAGEOUS brave, bold,fearless, gallant, heroic (cowardly)
COURSE line, track, direction
COURTEOUS polite, respectful, civil, gracious (rude)
COVER 1. hide, conceal, protect, shelter (uncover)
COVER 2. include, contain, consist of, comprise
COWARDLY timid, weak (brave)
COY timid, shy, modest, bashful (bold)
CRACK break, split, fracture
CRAMMED stuffed, full, heaping, overflowing, loaded, packed, crowded, jammed
CRANKY cross, annoyed, irritable, grouchy, disagreeable (pleasant)
CRAZY insane, mad, daft (sane)
CREATE make, invent, originate, shape, form, manufacture, produce, design, establish
CREW team, gang, staff, force
CRIME wrongdoing, sin, vice, evil
CROOK criminal, gangster, lawbreaker
CROSS cranky, annoyed, irritable, grouchy, disagreeable (pleasant)
CROWD mob, throng, horde
CRUEL mean, unkind, heartless, brrutal, ruthless (kind)
CRUSH weep, wail, sob, bawl
CUDDLE snuggle, nestle
CURE heal, remedy
CURIOUS inquisitive, nosy, prying, snoopy (uninterested)
CURRENT 1. up-to-date, present, prevalent, new (old-fashioned)
CURRENT 2. flow, stream
CURSE swear, condemn
CURVE bend, wind, twist, turn
CUSTOM way, manner, tradition, habit, practice
CUSTOMER client, buyer, patron
CUT 1. snip, clip, split, slash, saw, sever
CUT 2. shorten, reduce, abbreviate, condense, abridge (increase)
CUTE attractive, bright, pretty (unattractive)
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DAINTY delicate, fine, small (gross)
DAMAGE harm, hurt, impair, spoil (mend, fix)
DAMP moist, wet (dry)
DANGEROUS unsafe, risky, hazardous (safe)
DARING brave, bold, courageous, fearless, heroic (afraid, timid)
DARK dim, gloomy, dismal, somber, dreary (bright)
DART dash, rush, hurry, scurry (dawdle)
DASH dart, rush, hurry, scurry (dawdle)
DATA facts, information
DATE appointment, engagement
DAWDLE idle, loiter, linger, delay, tarry (hurry)
DAWN daybreak, sunrice (dusk)
DAZZLING brilliant, shiny, glowing, glistening, blinding (dull)
DEAD lifeless, deceased, gone (alive)
DEAL agreement, understanding, bargain, transaction
DEBATE argue, dispute
DECEIVE cheat, trick, swindle, defraud, dupe, bamboozle, mislead
DECENT proper, correct, suitable (improver)
DECIDE settle, determine, resolve, judge
DECLARE say, state, exclaim, announce
DECORATE beautify, trim, adorn
DECREASE reduce, lessen, diminish, cut, shorten (increase)
DEDUCT subtract, remove, withdraw (add)
DEFEAT overcome, triumph, outdo, surpass
DEFEND protect, safeguard, shield, support (attack)
DEFINE explain, describe, clarify
DEFINITE clear, precise, clear-cut, exact (unclear)
DEFORM spoil, disfigure, mar
DELAY postpone, put off, detain, stall
DELIBERATELY purposely, intentionally, knowingly (accidentally)
DELICATE mild, fine, dainty, fragile (gross)
DELICIOUS luscious, tasty, appetizing (tasteless)
DELIGHTED happy, jubilant, overjoyed, elated (unhappy)
DELIGHTFUL pleasant, lovely, charming, appealing, pleasing (unpleasant)
DELIVER hand over, transfer
DEMAND ask, request
DEMOLISH wreck, destroy, dismantle (restore)
DEMON devil, fiend, monster, ogre
DEMONSTRATE show, display, present, exhibit, illustrate
DEPART leave, exit (arrive)
DEPENDABLE trustworthy, realiable (undependable)
DEPOSIT place, put, leave (withdraw)
DEPRESSED sad, dejected, discouraged, downhearted, blue (happy)
DEPRIVED wanting, lacking, needing, missing, without
DESCRIBE define, portray, depict, characterize
DESERT leave, forsake, abandon
DESERVEE earn, merit
DESIGN draw, plan, sketch
DESIRE wish, want, long for
DESPISE hate, loathe, detest (love)
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DESTINATION goal, end, objective
DESTROY spoil, ruin, wreek (restore)
DETACH separate, unfasten, disconnect (attach)
DETEST despise, hate, loathe (love)
DETOUR by-pass
DEVELOP grow, mature, progress, advance, flourish
DEVIL demon, fiend, ogre, monster
DEVOTION 1. love, affection, fondness
DEVOTION 2. loyalty, dedication
DEVOUR eat, consume
DIAGRAM drawing, sketch, design
DIARY account, record
DIE pass away, perish, expire (live)
DIFFERENT unlike, distinct (same)
DIFFICULT hard, complicated, troublesome (easy)
DIG scoop, excavate
DIGNIFIED noble, majestic, grand, distinguished
(undignified)
DIM dull, dark, faint, weak, indistinct (bright)
DIMENSION measurement, size, proportions
DINGY dirty, dull, dark (bright)
DIRECT 1. show, point out, guide, lead, steer, escort
DIRECT 2. manage, control, conduct, lead, head, guide, command
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DIRTY soiled, filthy (clean)
DISADVANTAGE drawback, handicap (advantage)
DISAGREE differ, quarrel, dispute, argue, oppose (agree)
DISAPPEAR vanish, fade away (appear)
DISASTER tragedy, calamity, misfortune, catastrophe
DISCARD throw away, reject, scrap (keep)
DISCHARGE dismiss, release, unload, dump
DISCIPLINE punish, correct, chastise
DISCOURAGED depressed, dejected, downhearted (encouraged)
DISCOVER find, uncover, reveal, unearth
DISCUSS talk over
DISEASE sickness, illness, ailment, malady
DISGRACE shame, embarrassment
DISGUISE conceal, mask, camouflage (reveal)
DISGUSTED sicknede, offended, nauseated, revolted
DISHONEST untruhful, deceitful, crooked, untrust, worthy (honest)
DISMAL dark, gloomy, dreary, bleak, depressing (bright)
DISMISS discharge, expel, release
DISPLAY show, present, exhibit, demonstrate
DISPUTE argue, quarrel, fight (agree)
DISTINCT plain, clear, obvious, exact, definite, clear-cut (unclear)
DISTINGUISHED famous, honored, outstanding, celebrated, dignified
DISTRIBUTE dispense, allot, disperse (collect)
DISTRICT area, region, section, neighborhood, zone
DISTURB upset, annoy, bother
DIVIDE separate, split (unite)
DIVORCE separate, split (marry)
DIZZY unsteady, confused, spinning (steady)
DOCK anchor, moor
DOCTOR physician, medic
DOCUMENT crtificate, statement
DODGE duck, avoid, evade
DONATEE contribute, give, present, grant
DONE complete, finished, ended, concluded (unfinished)
DONKEY burro, ass
DOSE portion, amount, quantity
DOUBT question, mistrust, suspect (believe, trust)
DOWNFALL defeat, failure, ruin
DEWNPOUR rainstorm, cloudburst, flood
DRAB dull, lifeless, flat, unattractive (bright, attractive)
DRAFT 1. wind, air current
DRAFT 2. elistment, enrollment, call-up, recruitment, induction
DRAG pull, tug, draw, haul, tow
DRAIN empty, extract, draw off, remove (fill)
DRAMATIZE produce, present, stage
DRAW 1. sketch, portray, picture
DRAW 2. attract, lure (repel)
DREADFUL awful, terrible, horrible, vile, ghastly wretched (wonderful)
DREAM imagine, fantasize
DREARY gloomy, dull, dismal, dim, dark (bright)
DRENCH soak, wet, flood, saturate
DRESS clothe, outfit, attire
DRILL practice, teach, train, exercise
DRIVE steer, handle, operate
DRIZZLE rain, shower, sprinkle
DROOP sag, drag, hang, dangle
DROP end, cease, stop, let go, give up (start, continue)
DROWN sink, submerge, immerse
DROWSY ssleepy, dreamy (alert)
DRUG medicine, narcotic
DRUNK intoxicated, inebriated, tipsy (sober)
DRY arid, parched (wet)
DUCK dodge, avoid, evade
DULL 1. dim, dark, faint, weak, indistinct (bright)
DULL 2. stupid, slow, dm-witted, dumb (smart)
DULL 3. boring, uninteresting, monotonous (interesting)
DUMB 1. stupid, dull, dim-witted (smart)
DUMB 2. sspeechless, mute, silent
DUMMY 1. imitation, copy, model
DUMMY 2. dope, dolt, dunce, fool
DUMP empty, unload, discard, scrap, throw away (load)
DUNCE dummy, dope, dolt, fool
DUPLICATE copy, repeat, reproduce, double
DUSK sunset, sundown, evening, nightfall (dawn)
DUTY task, job, chore, work, assignment, obligation, responsibility
DYE color, stain, tint
DYNAMIC active, energetic, forceful, intense (weak)
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EAGER anxious, enthusiastic
EARN deserve, merit, gain
EARTH 1. soil, dirt, ground
EARTH 2. world, globe
EASY simple, plain, uncomplicated (hard)
EAT dine, consume
ECHO reflect, resound, reverberate
ECLIPSE blackout, shadow
EDGE border, frame, rim
EDIT correct, check, rewrite, revise, amend
EDUCATE teach, train, tutor, instruct, enlighten
EERIE weird, spooky, strange, ghostly
EFFORT try, attempt, undertaking, endeavor
ELASTIC flexible, springy, stratchable (inflexible)
ELDER older, senior (younger)
ELECT pick, select, choose
ELEGANT refined, tasteful, polished (common, vulgar)
ELEMENTARY basic, beginning, introductory, fundamental, primary (advanced)
ELEVATE lift, raise, boost, hoist (lower)
ELIGIBLE qualified, fit, suitable (ineligible)
ELIMINATE discard, remove, throw out, reject, exclude (include)
ELSE other, different
EMBARRASSED ashamed, humiliated, mortified
EMBRACE grasp, hug, hold, clutch
EMERGENCY crisis, pinch
EMOTION feeling, sentiment
EMPHASIZE stress, accent, highlight
EMPLOY hire, sign up, engage (fire)
EMPTY blank, vacant, hollow, baarren (full)
ENCLOSED surrounded, fenced, contained, restricted, encircled (open)
ENCOURAGE urge, nudge, prod, support, inspire (discourage)
END finish, stop, cease, complete, conclude, terminate, discontinue, quit (begin)
ENDLESS constant, continuous, nonstop, infinite
ENEMY foe, opponent, opposition (friend)
ENERGY strength, force, power, might, vitality, pep, vigor
ENGRAVE print, inscribe, stamp, carve
ENJOY like, admire, relish (dislike)
ENLARGE expand, inflate, increase, amplity, magnify (reduce, shrink)
ENLIST enroll, register, sign up, join
ENORMOUS huge, giant, immense, vast, gigantic, colosal (tiny)
ENOUGH plenty, sufficient, ample, adequate (insufficient)
ENRAGED angry, mad, furious, provoked
ENROLL enlist, register, join, sign up
ENTERTAINING interesting, amusing, fascinating, absorbing, delightful (boring, dull)
EXPECT look for, await, anticipate
EXPEDITION journey, trip, pilgrimage
EXPEL remove, discharge, dismiss, oust (admit)
EXPENSIVE costly, high-priced, dear (cheap)
EXPERIENCE event, incident, happening, occurrence
EXPERIMENT try, test
EXPIRED ended, ceased, discontinued
EXPLAIN clarify, describe, simplify
EXPLODE burst, blow up
EXPLORE search, research, investigate, probe
EXPRESS 1. fast, quick, sspeedy, rapid, swift (slow)
EXPRESS 2. present, tell, describe
EXQUISITE beautiful, gorgeous, stunning, dazzling (ugly)
EXTEND increase, enlarge, stretch, lengthen, expand, broaden (reduce, decrease)
EXTERMINATE destroy, get rid of, eliminate, kill, wipe out
EXTINCT dead, gone, obsolete
EXTINGUISH put out, smother, crush
EXTRA additional, more, spare, surplus
EXTRAORDINARY special, unusual, remarkable, exceptional, noteworthy, memorable (ordinary)
EXTREME exaggerated, overdone, extravagant (moderate)
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FABLE story, fairy tale, legend, myth
FABRIC cloth, material
FABULOUS wonderful, marvelous, splendid, superb, spectacular, remarkable
FACE meet, confront, encounter
FACT detail, item, point
FACTORY plant
FAD style, fashion, craze, rage
FADE dim, lose color, weaken
FAIL flop, flunk, be unsuccessful (succeed)
FAINT 1. weak, dim, faded, pale, dull, hazy (strong, bright)
FAINT 2. black out, swoon, weaken
FAIR 1. right, correct, just, honest, impartial (unfair, unjust)
FAIR 2. sunny, clear, pleasant, bright (cloudy)
FAIR 3. average, mediocre
FAIR 4. light, pale (dark)
FAIR 5. festival, bazaar
FAIRY elf, pixie, sprite
FAITH 1. trust, hope, belief, confidence
FAITH 2. religion, teaching
FAKE imitation, false, counterfeit (real)
FALL 1. drop, descend, tumble, topple, plunge, collapse (rise)
FALL 2. autumn
FALSE 1. wrong, incorrect, untrue (true)
FALSE 2. fake, counterfeit (real)
FAMILIAR popular, well-known, common (strange)
FAMILY group, kin, relatives, folks
FAMOUS popular, well-known, celebrated, renowned
FAN admirer, follower
FANCY elaborate, frilly, flowery, fussy, ornate (simple, plain)
FANTASTIC incredible, unusual, extraordinary, exceptional, remarkable, wonderful, marvelous (ordinary)
FAR distant, remote, removed (near)
FARE charge, toll, fee
FARM grow, raise, harvest, cultivate
FASCINATING interesting, absorbing, exciting, thrilling, captivating (boring)
FASHION 1. make, form, shape, create, mold
FASHION 2. style, mode vogue
FAST rapid, swift, speedy, quick (slow)
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FASTEN secure, tie, bind, attach, close, seal (untie, open)
FAT heavy, stout, plump, chubby (thin)
FAUCET spigot, tap
FAULT mistake, error
FAVOR good deed, kindness, service
FAVORITE best, choice, prized, pet
FEAR fright, dread, alarm, panic, terror
FEARLESS brave, daring, bold, courageous, heroic (afraid)
FEAST banquet, treat
FEE charge, fare, toll, dues
FEEBLE weak, frail (strong)
FEED nourish, supply, nurture
FEEL touch, handle, finger
FEMALE feminine, womanly (male)
FENCE 1. enclosure, wall, barrier
FENCE 2. fight, duel, joust
FEROCIOUS fierce, savage, vicious, brutal, cruel, wild, ruthless (tame)
FERTILE fruitfl, rich, productive (barren)
FEUD fight, disagree, argue, dispute, quarrel, battle
FIB lie, untruth, falsehood
FIELD land, tract, plot
FIEND devil, demon, monster, ogre
FIERCE ferocious, violent, raging, savage, wild, vicious (gentle)
FIERY hot, burning, flaming
FIGHT dispute, feud, battle, struggle
FIGURE shape, form, build, physique
FILE 1. sort, classify, group, categorize
FILE 2. grind, smooth, sand, sharpen
FILL load, pack, stuff, supply (empty)
FILTER strain, screen, sift, separate
FILTHY dirty, grimy, polluted (clean)
FINAL last, closing, concluding (beginning)
FINALE end, conclusion, finish (opening)
FIND discover, detect, learn, uncover, disclose (lose)
FINE 1. good, excellent, splendid
FINE 2. delicate, dainty (rough)
FINE 3. penalize, charge, tax
FINISH end, conclude, complete, close, stop (start)
FIRE 1. blaze, flame
FIRE 2. dismiss, discharge, lay off (hire)
FIRE 3. shoot, discharge, blast
FIRM 1. hard, solid, rigid, inflexible, immovable (flexible)
FIRM 2. company, business, enterprise
FIT 1. healthy, strong, well (unfit)
FIT 2. attack, seizure, spell, convulsion
FIX repair, mend, adjust, regulate (break)
FLAG pennant, banner, standard
FLAME fire, blaze
FLAT smooth, even, level (uneven)
FLATTER praise, compliment
FLEE run away, bolt, escape
FLEXIBLE elastic, springy, stretchable, pliable (rigid, inflexible)
FLIMSY weak, fragile (strong, sturdy)
FLING toss, hurl, pitch, throw
FLOOD overfill, drench, overflow
FLOOR 1. ground, pavement
FLOOR 2. level, story
FLOWER blossom, bloom, develop, flourish
FLUID liquid, flowing, watery (solid)
FLY soar, glide
FOE enemy, opponent (friend)
FOGGY cloudy, dim, smoky, misty (clear)
FOLD bend, double over, crease (unfold)
FOLLOW 1. chase, trail, track, pursue
FOLLOW 2. obey, use, practice
FONDNESS liking, love, affection
FOOLISH silly, stupid, dumb, ridiculous, senseless
FORBID prohibit, bar, ban, prevent (allow)
FORCE 1. comple, make, drive, pressure, push
FORCE 2. power, strength, energy
FORECAST prediction, prophecy
FORGIVE pardon, excuse, absolve (blame)
FORLORN sad, hopeless, melancholy, unhappy, downcast, despondent (cheerful)
FORM make, develop, shape, fashion, create, construct, mold
FORTUNATE lucky (unlucky)
FORWARD onward, ahead (backward)
FOUNDATION 1. base, ground
FOUNDATION 2. establishment, organization, institution
FRACTION part, portion, segment
FRACTURE break, crack, shatter, smash, split, rupture (heal)
FRAIL weak, slight, delicate, fragile (strong)
FRAME border, edge, trim
FRANTIC excited, hysterical, upset, freenzied (calm)
FREAK unusual, queer, grotesque, bizarre
FREE 1. release, clear, dismiss, discharge, liberate, acquit, emancipate (restrain)
FREE 2. complimentary, gratis
FREQUENTLY often, regularly, repeatedly (seldom)
FRIEND companion, buddy, pal (enemy)
FRIGHTEN scare, alarm, terrify
FROSTING icing, topping
FROSTY icy, cold (hot)
FROWN pout, scowl (smile)
FULL packed, heaping, overflowing, loaded, stuffed, crowded, jammed, crammed (empty)
FUN pleasure, entertainment, enjoyment
FUNNY amusing, entertaining, humorous, comical, laughable (sad)
FUR pelt, hide, skin
FURIOUS angry, annoyed, enraged, mad, infuriated (calm)
FURNISH supply, provide, equip, outfit
FUSE unite, join, combine, weld (separate)
FUSS commotion, uproar, racket, riot, to-do, excitement
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GADGET contraption, tool, device, appliance
GALLANT brave, bold, courageous, fearless, heroic (cowardly)
GAMBLE bet, wager, risk
GANG group, crew, ring, crowd, mob, band
GAP opening, hole space
GARBAGE rubbish, trash, waste, junk, refuse
GARDEN plant, grow, raise, cultivate
GASH cut, wound, laceration
GATE fence, barrier
GATHER collect, assemble, accumulate, amass, compile (scatter)
GAY 1. happy, lively, jolly, cheerful, jovial, vivacious (glum)
GAY 2. colorful, birght, vivid (dull)
GAZE stare, gape, gawk
GEM jewel, preciosu stone, treasure
GENERAL officer, commander
GENEROUS giving, unselfish, kind, bighearted, liberal (selfish, stingy)
GENTLE soft, mild, tender, soothing (harsh, rough)
GENUINE real, true, pure, authentic (fake)
GHOST spirit, phantom, spook
GIANT colossal, huge, gigantic, vast, immense, enormous, mammoth (tiny)
GIFT 1. present, offering
GIFT 2. talent, ability, forte
GIGANTIC colossal, huge, giant, vast, immense, enormous, mammoth (tiny)
GIGGLE laugh, chuckle, snicker
GIVE present, hand over, provide, supply (take)
GLACIER iceberg
GLAD happy, pleased, cheerful, delighted, joyful, satisfied (unhappy)
GLAMOROUS beautiful, attractive, stunning, gorgeous, dazzling *unattractive)
GLANCE look, glimpse
GLARE stare, scowl
GLARING bright, shining, glowing, flashing, dazzling, blinding (dim)
GLEAMING bright, shining, glowing, beaming, sparkling (dim)
GLIDE move easily, slide, skim, coast
GLOBE sphere, earth, world, universe
GLOOMY dark, dismal, dim, dreary, depressing, glum, bleak (Cheerful)
GLORIOUS great, grand, magnificent, splendid, superb, majestic, wonderful, divine, sensational, marvelous
GLOWING bright, shining, gleaming, beaming, sparkling (dim)
GLUE paste, cement, stick together
GLUM sad, gloomy, depressed, moody (cheerful)
GOAL aim, object, target, purpose
GOBBLE gulp, eat fast, devour
GOOD fine, nice, proper, right, apppropriate, decent (bad)
GORGEOUS beautiful, stunning, glorious, dazzling, ravishing (ugly)
GOVERN rule, control, regulate, command, manage, head, lead, supervise, direct, run
GRAB snatch, seize, grasp, clutch
GRACIOUS polite, pleasant, kindly, courteous, cordial, friendly (rude, unkind)
GRADE 1. mark, score
GRADE 2. class, division, group, category
GRADUATE pass, succeed, advance
GRAND great, stately, majestic, magnificent, glorious, splendid
GRANT 1. give, donate, contribute, present, award
GRANT 2. let, allow, permit (deny)
GRASP grab, snatch, seize, clutch, grip, hold (release)
GRATEFUL thankful, appreciative (ungrateful)
GRAVE burial place, plot
GREASE oil, fat, lubrication
GREAT grand, magnificent, glorious, splendid, superb, majestic, wonderful, sensational
GRIMY dirty, filthy, soiled (clean)
GRIN smile, smirk
GRIND crush, mash, crumble, squash, pulverize
GRIP grasp, hold, sieze, clutch
GROSS crude, coarse, vulgar, unrefined (refined)
GROTESQUE deformed, monstrous, disfigured, ugly, bizarre
GROUCHY annoyed, cranky, cross, irritable, disagreeable, crabby, grumpy, moody (pleasant, cheerful)
GROUP sort, classify, arrange, organize
GROW 1. develop, mature, age, progress, increase (shrink)
GROW 1. plant, raise, cultivate
GROWL snarl, grumble, complain
GUAARANTEE promise, assure, pledge
GUARD watch, protect, defend, shield, secure, patrol
GUESS think, believe, suppose, assume, imagine
GUEST visitor, company
GUIDE 1. show, direct, point out, lead, steer, escort
GUIDE 2. manage, direct, control, regulate, advise, conduct
GUILTY criminal, to blame, at fault (innocent)
GUN weapon, firearm, pistol, revolver
GYMNASTICS exercises, athletics, acrobatics, calisthenics
GYP cheat, trick, deceive, swindle, defraud, dupe, bamboozle, mislead
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HABIT custom, practice, pattern, routine
HALL 1. corridor, passageway, vestibule
HALL 2. meeting room, auditorium
HALT stop, end, conclude, quit (start)
HAMMER 1. pound, hit, knock, bang
HAMMER 2. mallet
HAND give, turn over, deliver, pass, transfer
HANDBAG purse, pocketbook
HANDICAP burden, disadvantage
HANDLE 1. feel, touch, finger, manipulate
HANDLE 2. manage, direct, carry on, run
HANDSOME goodl-looking, attractive (ugly)
HANDY 1. useful, nearby, ready, available, convenient (inconvenient)
HANDY 2. skilled, expert, clever, apt, adept (clumsy, inept)
HAPPEN occur, take place
HAPPY glad, cheerful, contented, joyful, jolly, gay, pleased, satisfied (unhappy, sad)
HARBOR port, dock, pier, wharf
HARD 1. firm, solid, stiff, rigid (soft)
HARD 2. difficult, tough, rough (easy)
HARDLY barely, scarcely, nearly
HARDY strong, tough, healthy, sturdy, rugged, robust (weak)
HARM hurt, damage, injure, impair
HARSH cruel, severe, gruff, hard, rough, stern, tough, curt, brusque (kind)
HARVEST crop, produce, output, yield
HASTY 1. quick, fast, swift, rapid, speedy, hurried (slow)
HASTY 2. rash, reckless, impulsive
HATCH produce, breed, generate
HATE detest, despise, loathe (love)
HAUL drag, pull, tug, tow
HAUNTED spooky, weird, eerie, possessed
HAZARDOUS dangerous, unsafe, risky (safe)
HAZY 1. dim, cloudy, misty, overcast, foggy (clear)
HAZY 2. unclear, vague, fuzzy, uncertain, confused (clear)
HEAD lead, supervise, command, direct, manage, control, conduct, run
HEADING title, headline
HEAL cure, remedy, correct, mend, repair
HEAPING full, overflowing, loaded, piled, stuffed, stacked
HEAVY fat, stout, plump, hefty (thin)
HECTIC busy, exciting, frantic (calm)
HELP aid, assist, cooperate, support (hinder)
HEM border, edge, rim
HEROIC brave, bold, courageous, fearless, gallant (cowardly)
HIDE conceal, cover, mask, camouflage (reveal)
HIDEOUS ugly, horrible, dreadful, awful, ghastly, wretched (beautiful)
HIGH tall, towering, elevated (low)
HIGHWAY road, turnpike, expressway, thruway
HILARIOUS funny, humorous, laughable, comical
HINT clue, suggestion
HIRE 1. employ, engage (fire)
HIRE 2. lease, rent, charter
HIT strike, bat, slap, smack, slug, swat
HOIST raise, lift, boost, elevate (lower)
HOLEe gap, opening, cavity
HOLLOW empty, vacant
HOME residence, dwelling
HOMELY ugly, plain, unattractive (attractive)
HONEST truthful, upright, moral, ethical, honorable, sincere (dishonest)
HOOK fasten, clip, latch, clasp, snap (unhook)
HORRIBLE dreadful, awful, terrible, firghtful, ghastly, wretched
HOT 1. steaming, sweltering, sizzling, torrid (cold)
HOT 2. spicy, sharp, peppery, tangy (bland)
HOUSE shelter, home, residence, dwelling
HOWL cry, yell, shout, scream, screech, roar, wail
HUBBUB noise, racket, commotion, disturbance, tumult, confusion, fuss, excitement, clamor, to-do (stillness, calm)
HUDDLE crowd, gather, cluster, assemble
HUG embrace, grasp, hold, clutch, squeeze
HUGE gigantic, colossal, giant, vast, immense, enormous, mammoth (tiny)
HUMBLE modest, plain, simple, unpretentious (showy)
HUMID moist, damp, muggy (dry)
HUMILIATED embarrassed, ashamed, mortified
HUMOROUS funny, laughable, comical, witty
HUNGER appetite, craving, desire
HUNT seek, search, look, scout
HURL toss, fling, throw, pitch
HURRY rush, hasten, speed, dash, hustle
HURT harm, damage, injure, impair
HUSBAND spouse, mate, married man
HUSKY sturdy, rugged, muscular, strong, athletic (slight)
HUT cabin, shed, shanty, shack
HYPNOTIZE entrance, spellbind, mesmerize
HYSTERICAL upset, uncontrollable, frantic, overexcited, delirious (calm)
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ICING frosting, topping
IDEA thought, notion, concept
IDENTIFY name, describe, label, tag
IDIOT imbecile, moron, half-wit, fool, simpleton
IGNORE avoid, snub, overlook
ILL sick, ailing (healthy)
ILLEGAL unlawful, criminal (legal)
ILLUSTRATE picture, draw, portray
IMAGINE 1. think, guess, suppose, believe
IMAGINE 2. dream, fantasize, envision
IMBECILE idiot, moron, half-wit, fool, simpleton
IMITATE copy, repeat, duplicate
IMMEDIATELY now, instantly, at once, promptly (later)
IMMENSE huge, giant, enormous, vast, gigantic, colosal (tiny)
IMPATIENT restless, edgy (patient)
IMPOLITE rude, disrespectful, ill-mannered, insolent (polite)
IMPORTANT necessary, meaningful, significant, urgent, major (unimportant)
IMPOSSIBLE unthinkable, absurd (possible)
IMPROVE better, perfect, advance
INCIDENT event, happening, occurrence
INCINERATOR furnace, burner
INCLUDE contain, cover (exclude)
INCOME earnings, wages, pay, salary
INCOMPLETE unfinished, partial (complete)
INCONSIDERATE thoughtless, unkind (considerate, thoughtful)
INCORRECT wrong, inaccurate, faulty, mistaken (right, correct)
INCREASE enlarge, expand, extend, inflate (decrease)
INCREDIBLE unbelievable, absurd, fantastic
INDEPENDENT 1. acting alone, self-reliant (dependent)
INDEPENDENT 2. neutral, impartial
INDICATE show, point out, demonstrate, express, signify
INDISTINCT unclear, vague, cloudy, dim, hazy, blurred (clear)
INFECT contaminate, pollute, poison
INFLATE expand, stretch (deflate)
INFLEXIBLE firm, rigid, stiff (flexible)
INFULENCE move, sway, persuade
INFORM tell, notify, report, instruct
INFORMATION news, facts, knowledge, data
INFURIATE anger, upset, enrage, irritate, provoke (soothe)
INGREDIENT part, element, factor, component
INJURE harm, hurt, damage, impair
INN lodge, hotel, motel
INNOCENT blameless, without guilt (guilty)
INQUIRE ask, question, investigate
INQUISITIVE curious, snooping, nosy
INSANE crazy, mad, unbalanced (sane)
INSIGNIA emblems, symbols, badges
INSIST urge, press, demand, push
INSPECT examine, observe, study, review
INSPIRE infulence, encourage
INSTANTLY immediately, fast, promptly, quickly, rapidly, swiftly
INSTITUTION organization, establishment
INSTRUCT teach, show, educate, inform, tell, advise
INSTRUMENT tool, device, implement, utensil, gadget, appliance
INSULT offend, affront
INTELLIGENT bitght, smart, alert, wise (ignorant)
INTERESTING entertaining, amusing, fascinating, absorbing, captivating (boring, uninteresting)
INTERFERE intrude, meddle
INTERMISSION recess, pause, break, interval
INTERPRET explain, clarify
INTERRUPT break in, interfere, intrude
INTERVIEW question, quiz, interrogate
INTRUDE interfere, meddle
INVADE raid, attack, overrun
INVALID sickly, weak, unhealthy, frail (healthy)
INVENT make up, develop, originate, create, produce, discover, devise
INVESTIGATE look into, explore, examine, inspect, study, probe
INVITE ask, call
IRRITABLE cross, cranky, annoyed, grouchy, disagreeable (pleasant)
IRRITATE 1. annoy, bother, anger, infuriate, provoke
IRRITATE 2. rub, chafe, inflame (soothe)
ISSUE 1. topic, subject, theme, question, point
ISSUE 2. copy, edition
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JAB poke, push, thrust
JAIL lock up, imprison, incarcerate
JAM 1. crowd, stuff, cram, squeeze, crush, load
JAM 2. jelly, marmalade, preserve
JEALOUS envious
JEWEL gem, stone
JOB work, employment, task, assignment, duty, occupation, position
JOG run, sprint
JOIN connect, unite, combine, link, attach (separate, detach)
JOLLY merry, cheerful, jovial, gay, happy, pleasant (glum)
JOURNEY expedition, tirp, excursion, pilgrimage
JOYFUL jolly, merry, cheerful, jovial, gay, happy (glum)
JUDGE referee, umpire, mediator
JUMBLE mix, scramble
JUMBO gigantic, colossal, huge, giant, immense, enormous (tiny)
JUMP spring, leap, bound
JUNK rubbish, trash, scrap
JUST fair, proper, moral (unjust)
JUVENILE young, youthful (old)
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KEEP save, preserve, conserve (discard)
KENNEL doghouse, pound
KEY 1. clue, hint, evidence, lead, explanation
KEY 2. pitch, tone, note
KID 1. tease, fool, joke, jest
KID 2. child, tot
KIDNAP snatch, abduct
KILL slay, murder, slaughter, execute, assassinate
KIND 1. considerate, thoughtful, sympathetic, gentle, helpful (unkind, mean)
KIND 2. sort, type, variety
KING ruler, chief, monarch, sovereign
KIT equipment, set, furnishings, gear
KNIFE blade, sword
KNOCK hit, strike, beat, hammer, rap, bang
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LABEL tag, name, title
LABOR work, toil
LACK want, need, require
LADLE dipper, scoop
LAND arrive, touch down, descend
LANE path, road, aisle
LARGE big, huge, tremendous, enormous, immense, grand, massive (small)
LARIAT rope, lasso
LASSO rope, lariat
LAST final, end (first, beginning)
LATCH lock, hook, clasp, fastener
LAUGH giggle, chuckle
LAUNCH start, begin, introduce, establish
LAW rule, regulaiton, principle, act, ordinance
LAY put, place, set
LAZY lax, idle, inactive (active)
LEAD guide, conduct, manage, direct, head
LEAGUE union, group, alliance
LEAP jump, spring, bound
LEARN 1. find out, discover
LEARN 2. memorize
LEASE rent, hire, charter
LEASH strap, chain
LEAST fewest, smallest, minimum (most)
LEAVE 1. go, depart, exit (arrive)
LEAVE 2. quit, abandon, desert (stay)
LECTURE speech, talk, address
LEDGE shelf, edge
LEGAL lawful, permitted, allowed, legitimate, authorized (illegal)
LEGEND story, tale, fable, myth
LEND give, loan (borrow)
LENGTHEN extend, stretch, prolong (shorten)
LESS fewer, smaller (more)
LESSON assignment, exercise
LET permit, allow, consent
LETTER message, note, dispatch
LEVEL flat, even, smooth (uneven)
LIBERTY freedom, independence, emancipation
LICENSE permission, consent, approval, authorization
LID cover, top, cap
LIE fib, exaggerate
LIFT hoist, raise, boost, elevate (lower)
LIGHT 1. birght, clear (dark)
LIGHT 2. weightless, airy, delicate (heavy)
LIKE enjoy, admire, appreciate (dislike)
LIMIT end, boundary, restriction
LINK join, connect, unite, combine, attach, bridge (separate)
LIQUID fluid (solid)
LIST record, enumerate
LITTER rubbish, scrap, junk, trash, garbage
LITTLE small, tiny, minute, slight (big)
LIVE dwell, reside
LIVELY active, energetic, animated, vivacious, spry, spirited, gay (dull)
LOAD 1. burden, cargo, freight
LOAD 2. fill, stuff, pack (unload)
LOAF idle, lounge, loiter
LOAN give, lend
LOBBY entrance, vestibule
LOCATION area, plac,e site, spot, region
LOCK fasten, close, hook, clasp, latch, shut (unlock, open)
LOGICAL reasonable, sensible, rational (unreasonable)
LONELY alone, friendless, isolated
LOOK 1. see, glance, gaze, stare
LOOK 2. seem, appear
LOOSE slack, limp, drooping (tight)
LOSE 1. fail, flop, be unsuccessful (win)
LOSE 2. misplace, mislay (find)
LOTTERY raffle, drawing
LOUD noisy, thunderous, roaring (soft)
LOVE adore, idolize, cherish, admire (hate)
LOVELY attractive, pleasing, pretty, delightful, charming, appealing, beautiful (unattractive)
LOYAL faithful, true, devoted, trustworthy (disloyal)
LUCKY fortunate (unlucky)
LUGGAGE baggage, bags, suitcases, valises
LUXURIOUS extravagant, elegant, magnificent, grand, splendid
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MAD 1. crazy, insane, deranged (sane)
MAD 2. angry, furios, enraged, annoyed, cross, irritated
MAGAZINE periodical, journal
MAGIC witchcraft, voodoo, wizardry, sorcery
MAGNETIC attractive, pulling, drawing
MAGNIFICENT grand, great, stately, majestic, glorious, splendid, superb, exquisite, marvelous, wonderful
MAGNIFY enlarge, expand, exaggerate, stretch, inflate, increase, amplify (minimize)
MAID servant, housekeeper, domestic
MAIL 1. send, dispatch
MAIL 2. letters, correspondence
MAIN chief, principal, foremost, leading
MAKE 1. bild, construct, create, manufacture, produce, form, assemble
MAKE 2. force, cause, compel
MAKE 3. kind, type, sort, brand
MANAGE conduct, direct, lead, guide, run, operate, control, govern, supervise
MANNER way, style, nature, character, method
MANUAL guidebook, handbook, directory
MANUFACTURE make, build, construct,create, produce, form, assemble
MANY numerous, various, several (few)
M
MAP chart
MARATHON race, contest
MARCH walk, hike, parade
MARGIN border, edge, rim
MARIONETTE puppet, doll
MARK grade, rating
MARKET store, shop, mart
MARVELOUS wonderful, extraordinary, glorious, great, grand, magnificent, splendid, superb, divine, sensational, spectacular (ordinary)
MASH crush, crumble, grind, pulverize
MASK disguise, camouflage
MASQUERADE disguise, pretend, pose, impersonate
MASSTER head, chief, ruler, commander
MATCH contest, game, battle
MATURE full-grown, adult, developed, ripe (immature)
MAXIMUM most, greatest, largest (minimum)
MAYBE perhaps, possibly
MEADOW pasture, field, grassland
MEAN 1. suggest, signify, imply
MEAN 2. unkind, cross, irritable, malicious (kind)
MECHANIC repairman, technician
MEDAL award, prize, honor, medallion
MEDICINE drug, cure, remedy
MEEK shy, timid, gentle, tame, mild, modest (aggressive)
MEET assemble, gather, congregate, unite
MELODY tune, song
MELT soften, dissolve
MEND fix, repair, adjust, regulate (break)
MERCHANDISE goods, products, wares
MERCHANT storekeeper, dealer
M
MERGE combine, unite, mix, blend, join, fuse (separate)
MERRY gay, happy, lively, jolly, cheerful, jovial (glum)
MESSAGE word, report, communication, dispatch
MESSY sloppy, careless, untidy, dirty (neat)
METER gauge, measure
METHOD plan, manner, means, system, way, style, procedure
MICROSCOPIC tiny, minute (huge)
MIDDLE center, heart, core, hub
MIGHTY strong, powerful, great, grand (weak)
MILD gentle, calm, moderate (harsh)
MILITARY army, troops, soldiers, armed forces
MIMIC copy, imitate, mock, mime, ape
MIND 1. brain, intellect
MIND 2. watch, tend, look after
MINIATURE small, tiny, minute (giant)
MINIMUM least, smallest (maximum)
MINISTER clergyman, pastor, chaplain
1. MINUTE instant, moment
2. MINUTE tiny, small, miniature (giant)
MIRACULOUS remarkable, wonderful, marvelous, extraordinary, incredible
MISCHIEVOUS naughty, devilish, playful
MISERABLE 1. sad, unhappy, downcast (happy)
MISERABLE 2. wretched, mean (pleasant)
MISFORTUNE trouble, difficulty, mishap, sorrow
MISLEAD deceive, trick, dupe
MISPLACE lose, mislay
MISSILE rocket, projectile
MISSING lost, absent, gone (present)
MISSION job, errand, task, assignment, chore, duty
MISTAKE error, fault, slip, blunder, oversight
MISTREAT abuse, molest, manhandle
MISTY cloudy, foggy, smoky (clear)
M
MISUNDERSTANDING difficulty, difference, disagreement
MIX blend, combine, join, stir, scramble (separate)
MOAN groan, complain, wail
MOB crowd, throng, horde
MODEL duplicate, reproduction, likeness, replica
MODERN new, up-to-date, advanced, contemporary, recent (old-fashioned)
MODEST humble, bashful, shy, quiet (bold)
MOIST damp, wet, soggy (dry)
MOLD 1. shape, form, carve, sculpture
MOLD 2. decay, rot, spoil
MOLEST harm, mistreat, annoy, abuse
MOMENT instant, minute
MONARCH ruler, king, sovereign
MONEY currency, cash
MONITOR helper, assistant
MONOTONOUS boring, dull, tedious, humdrum (interesting)
MONSTER fiend, ogre, demon, freak
MOOD feeling, temperament, disposition
MOODY gloomy, glum, depressed, temperamental, sullen
MOP scrub, swab
MOTION movement, activity
MOUNTAIN hill, elevation
MOVEMENT motion, activity
MOW cut, clip, crop, shear
MUD slime, dirt, muck
MUGGY humid, damp, sticky, dank
MURDER kill, slay, slaughter, execute, assassinate
MUTINY rebellion, revolt, rot, uprising
MYSTERY puzzle, problem
MYTH fable, story, fairy tale, legend
N
NAG pester, annoy, bother
NAIL fasten, attach, fix, secure
NAKED uncovered, undressed, nude, bare (covered)
NAME label, tag, title
NAP sleep, doze, drowse, snooze
NARCOTICS drugs, opiates
NARRATOR storyteller
NARROW cramped, confined, limited, restricted, close, tight (wide)
NASTY unpleasant, disgusting, repulsive, offensive, obnoxious (pleasant, delightful)
NATION country, land
NATURAL genuine, real, pure (artificial)
NATURALLY certainly, surely, of course
NAUGHTY bad, disobedient, mischievous (good, obedient)
NEAR close, at hand (far)
NEARLY almost, close to
NEAT tidy, orderly, well-kept (sloppy, messy)
NECESSARY needed, important, essential, urgent, required (unnecessary)
NEED want, lack, require
NEGLECTED overlooked, ignored, slighted (protected)
NEIGHBORHOOD area, surroundings, vicinity, environment
NERVE courage, daring
NERVOUS restless, upset, disturbed, shaken, flustered, tense, edgy, jittery (calm)
NEW modern, current, up-to-date, recent (old)
NICE pleasant, agreeable, good, fine (unpleasant)
NOISE racket, clamor, commotion, uproar (quiet)
NOMINATE name, select, choose, designate
NONSENSE foolishness, stupidity, rubbish, bunk
NORMAL regular, usual, typical, standard, ordinary (unusual, abnormal)
NOSY snoopy, curious, prying
NOTE memo, message
NOTICE see, observe, note
NOTIFY tell, report, advise, inform
NOW immediately, instantly, at once, promptly, presently (later)
NUDGE encourage, urge, prod, push, prompt, inspire
NUISANCE pest, annoyance
NUMB unfeeling, deadened
NUMBER 1. quantity, count, amount
NUMBER 2. numeral, figure, symbol, digit
NUMERAL number, figure, symbol, digit
NUMEROUS many, a lot, several, various (few)
NURSE care for, tend to, nurture
NUTRITION food, nourishment
O
OATH pledge, promise, vow
OBEY listen to, mind, comply (disobey)
1. OBJECT 1. thing, article, item
OBJECT 2. goal, purpose, aim, target
2. OBJECT complain, protest, disagree, challenge, disapprove (approve, agree)
OBNOXIOUS nasty, unpleasant, disgusting, hateful, disagreeable, repulsive, offensive (pleasant, agreeable)
OBSERVE see, look, watch, study, examine
OBSTACLE barrier, block, snag, obstruction
OBSTINATE stubborn, willful, headstrong, pigheaded, ornery (flexible)
OBSTRUCTION obstacle, barrier, block, snag
OBTAIN get, receive, gain, acquire
OBVIOUS plain, clear, evident, apparent (vague, unclear)
OCCUPATION business, work, job, profession, employment, trade
OCCUR happen, take place, transpire
ODD strange, unusual, peculiar, queer, weird, bizarre (ordinary)
ODOR smell, scent, aroma, fragrance
OFFICE 1. workplace, studio, headquarters
OFFICE 2. position, post, role
OFTEN many times, frequently, repeatedly (seldom)
O
OGRE monster, fiend, demon
OLD aged, elderly (young)
OMIT leave out, miss, skip, exclude (include)
ONLY just, simply, merely
OOZE seep, leak
OPEN start, begin, launch, establish (close)
OPERATE work, run, manage, handle
OPINION belief, judgment, feeling, sentiment, attitude, view, thought
OPPONENT enemy, competitor, rival, adversary (ally)
OPPORTUNITY chance, occasion
OPPOSE fight, disagree, argue, dispute, quarrel, contradict, resist (agree)
OPTIMISTIC hopeful, cheerful, bright, lighthearted, carefree (pessimistic)
ORAL spoken, voiced, verbal
ORBIT path, circuit, circle, revolution
ORDER 1. arrangement, manner, system
ORDER 2. command, instruction, directive
ORDINARY usual, common, normal, average, everyday (unusual)
ORGANIZE set up, arrange, classify, systematize, categorize
ORIGINAL 1. firsthand, authentic (copied)
ORIGINAL 2. novel, new, fresh, different, unique (ordinary)
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ORNAMENT decoration, trimming, adornment
ORNERY 1. stubborn, obstinate, willful, headstrong, pigheaded (flexible)
ORNERY 2. mean, cranky, grouchy, cross, difficult (pleasant, agreeable)
OUTCOME result, effect, end, conclusion, consequence
OUTFIT equip, provide, furnish, supply
OUTING trip, journey, tour, jaunt, excursion
OUTLINE plan, sketch, diagram, draft
OUTLOOK view, attitude, position
OUTRAGEOUS absurd, unbelievable, ridiculous, shocking, extreme, ludicrous (ordinary, sensible)
OUTSTANDING important, well-known, great, distinguished, famous, celebrated, prominent(ordinary, unimportant)
OVERCAST cloudy, dark, dismal (clear)
OVERCOME conquer, defeat, upset, overpower, surmount (surrender, yield)
OVERLOOK ignore, neglect, disregard, skip, miss
OVERPASS bridge, span, viaduct
OVERSIGHT error, slip, omission
OVERTHROW defeat, overcome, overpower, destroy, upset
OWN have, possess
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PACE rate, speed
PACK fill, load, stuff (empty)
PACT agreement, understanding,treaty
PAD 1. notebook, tablet
PAD 2. pillow, cushion
PAGEANT show, exhibition, parade, display, review, spectacle
PAIL bucket
PAIN ach, hurt, discomfort, soreness, pang
PAINT 1. coat, color, cover
PAINT 2. picture, draw, illustrate, portray, depict
PAIR set, couple, two
PAL friend, cmpanion, buddy, chum (Lucky)
PALACE castle, mansion, chateau
PALE faint, colorless, wan, pallid (bright)
PAMPHLET booklet, brchure, leaflet, folder
PANIC fear, fright, dread alarm,terror
PANTS trousers, slacks
PARADE procession, march, display, review, pageant
PARCHED dry, thirsty,arid, dehydrated
PARDON forgive, excuse, asolve (blame)
PART 1. portion, section, segment, piece
PART 2. role, character
PARTICIPATE take part in, partake, contribute, join
PARTICULAR fussy, critical, exacting
PARTNER companion,associate, colleague, collaborator
PARTY celebration, festivity
PASS 1. do well, succeed (fail)
PASS 2. deliver, hand over, transfer
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PASS 3. throw, toss, fling, hurl, pitch
PASSAGE glue, mucilage, adhesive
PATCH mend, repair, fix
PATH route, way, track, trail, lane, road
PATIENCE tolerance, understanding, self-control (impatience)
PATRIOTIC loyal, nationalistic
PATROL watch, guard, protect, police
PATTERN 1. design, picture, print
PATTERN 2. model, example
PAUSE wait, stop, rest, recess (continue)
PEACEFUL quiet, calm, still, serene (hectic)
PEAK top, crest, tip, summit (base)
PECULIAR odd, strange, unusual, queer (ordinary, normal)
PEDDLE sell, vend, hawk
PEDESTRIAN walker
PEEK glance, look, glimpse
PENALTY punishment, fine
PENMANSHIP handwriting, script
PENNANT flag, banner, streamer
PEP energy, spirit, vim, vigor
PERFECT faultless, flawless, ideal, excellent (imperfect,defective)
PERFORM do, carry out, achieve, accomplish
PERHAPS maybe, possibly, conceivably
PERIOD time, span, interval
PERISH die, expire, succumb
PERMANENT steady, lasting, unchanging, constant (temporary)
PERMIT allow, let, consent
PERSONAL private, individual
PERSPIRE sweat
PERSUADE win over, convince
PESSIMISTIC unhappy, hopeless, gloomy, downhearted (optimistic)
PESTER annoy, bother, disturb, tease, nag, harass
PET 1. favorite, choice
PET 2. stroke, pat, caress, fonle
PETITE little, small, slight, tiny (big)
PETRIFIED 1. scared, frightened, terrified, horrified, shocked,stunned
PETRIFIED 2. hardened, stonelike, solidified
PETTY unimportant, small, minor, trivial (important)
PHANTOM ghost, spirit, vision, spook, fantasy, illusion
PHARMACIST druggist, chemist
PHOTOGRAPH snapshot, picture
PHYSICIAN doctor, medic,
PICK choose, select, elect, opt
PICTURE illustration, drawing, representation
PIECE part, portion, section, segment, bit, chunk, hunk
PIER dock, wharf
PIERCE stab, puncture, penetrate
PILE heap, stack, mound, load, collection
PILLOW cushion, headrest
PIN fasten, attach, clasp, clip
PIONEER settler, colonist
PISTOL gun, revolver, firearm
PITCH toss, fling, throw, hurl, cast
PITY sympathy, compassion
PLACE put, lay,set deposti, arrange
PLAIN 1. clear, simple, understandable, distinct (complicated)
PLAIN 2. unattractive, homely (pretty)
PLAN intend, aim, propose
PLAYFUL frisky, lively, gay, spirited,impish (serious)
PLEASANT (pleasing, likable, appealing, agreeable, cheerful, delightful, charming, satisfying (unpleasant)
PLEDGE promise, vow, oath, areement
PLENTY a lot, suicient, enough, ample (insufficient)
PLOT plan, scheme, concoct
PLUG block, clog, stop, jam, obstruct (open, clear)
PLUMP chubby, fat, sout, stocky, heavy, pudgy, chunky (thin)
PLUNGE dive, fall,plummet
POETRY rhyme, verse
POINT direct, show, indicate
POISONOUS toxic, deadly, venomous
POKE jab, push, shove, thrust
POLICE guard, watch, protect, defend, shield, secure, patrol
PICK choose, select
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