English Vocabulary · Grade 2 Live Review Preview
2nd Grade Vocabulary Words
Second-grade vocabulary connects increasingly fluent reading with science, social studies, mathematics, and richer stories. Learners practise useful everyday and academic words while noticing vowel teams, syllables, word families, and words whose meaning depends on context.
This independently authored 300-word list is calibrated with the supplied district reading vocabulary and Flocabulary references. It does not repeat the Phonics/CVC or Grade 1 levels, and every definition, example, story, and question is newly written for this curriculum.
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| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | universe | nounGrade 2 content-area word | all space and everything in it | The universe contains countless stars and galaxies. |
| 12 | instrument | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | a tool used for a special purpose | The scientist cleaned each instrument after the experiment. |
| 13 | invent | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | to create something new | The students hope to invent a quieter alarm. |
| 14 | design | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | a plan showing how something will be made | Rina drew a design for the birdhouse. |
| 15 | measure | verbGrade 2 reading word | to find the size or amount of something | Please measure the table with this ruler. |
| 16 | gravity | nounGrade 2 content-area word | the force that pulls objects toward the ground | Gravity made the dropped apple fall. |
| 17 | balance | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | a steady position that prevents falling | The dancer kept her balance on one foot. |
| 18 | connect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | to join two or more things together | Use the short wire to connect the batteries. |
| 19 | insect | nounGrade 2 content-area word | a small animal with six legs | An ant is a tiny insect. |
| 20 | lizard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | a reptile with a long body and tail | The green lizard rested on a warm stone. |
Vocabulary reading and practice
Page 2 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 2.
English reading
Reading passage is being prepared.
Translation
Vocabulary quiz
Complete 5 review questions for this page.
1. The students hope to ___ a quieter alarm.
Answer: invent
2. Rina drew a ___ for the birdhouse.
Answer: design
3. Please ___ the table with this ruler.
Answer: measure
4. ___ made the dropped apple fall.
Answer: gravity
5. The dancer kept her ___ on one foot.
Answer: balance
Vocabulary chart page
This page focuses on the word chart. Reading passages appear once in each three-page group, while cloze quizzes remain in the established enhanced range for this level.
Sources and curriculum references
These references guide selection and calibration. Definitions, sample sentences, readings, questions, and teaching notes are independently written and reviewed.
- Geneva CUSD 304: National Vocabulary Grade 2
- Flocabulary: 2nd Grade Vocabulary Word List
- WikDict downloadable bilingual dictionaries
- Kaikki.org / Wiktextract machine-readable Wiktionary data
- Language-Learning-decks public flashcard datasets
- SBBIC English-to-Khmer Dictionary
- English–Khmer Dictionary Dataset (machine-generated Khmer fallback; human review required)
- PanLex meanings snapshot (direct CC0 gap candidates; human review required)
- Cambridge bilingual dictionaries (individual editorial sense checks)
- Collins English–Hindi Dictionary (individual editorial checks)
- Hindwi and Rekhta dictionaries (individual Hindi/Urdu checks)
- National Institute of Korean Language: Basic Korean Dictionary
- JMdict/EDRDG Japanese dictionary project
- CC-CEDICT Chinese dictionary project
- VDict Vietnamese Dictionary (individual editorial check)
- Google Translate (machine-assisted lesson-reading draft; fluent review required)
- Kuperman et al.: Age-of-acquisition ratings for 30,000 English words
English Vocabulary · Grade 2 Live Review Preview
2nd Grade Vocabulary Words
Second-grade vocabulary connects increasingly fluent reading with science, social studies, mathematics, and richer stories. Learners practise useful everyday and academic words while noticing vowel teams, syllables, word families, and words whose meaning depends on context.
This independently authored 300-word list is calibrated with the supplied district reading vocabulary and Flocabulary references. It does not repeat the Phonics/CVC or Grade 1 levels, and every definition, example, story, and question is newly written for this curriculum.
Open the basic text version — works without JavaScript and is suitable for printing.
Your private study tools
Track your learning with My Vocabulary
Use the three small controls beside any word. Your choices stay attached to your account and appear in your My Vocabulary record.
- Star a difficult word to practise it again.
- Check a word when you have learned it.
- Add a note with a memory clue, synonym, or reminder.
These controls work during your free visits and save privately on this browser. Sign in to move them into your account’s My Vocabulary record.
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | universe | nounGrade 2 content-area word | all space and everything in it | The universe contains countless stars and galaxies. |
| 12 | instrument | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | a tool used for a special purpose | The scientist cleaned each instrument after the experiment. |
| 13 | invent | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | to create something new | The students hope to invent a quieter alarm. |
| 14 | design | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | a plan showing how something will be made | Rina drew a design for the birdhouse. |
| 15 | measure | verbGrade 2 reading word | to find the size or amount of something | Please measure the table with this ruler. |
| 16 | gravity | nounGrade 2 content-area word | the force that pulls objects toward the ground | Gravity made the dropped apple fall. |
| 17 | balance | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | a steady position that prevents falling | The dancer kept her balance on one foot. |
| 18 | connect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | to join two or more things together | Use the short wire to connect the batteries. |
| 19 | insect | nounGrade 2 content-area word | a small animal with six legs | An ant is a tiny insect. |
| 20 | lizard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | a reptile with a long body and tail | The green lizard rested on a warm stone. |
Vocabulary reading and practice
Page 2 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 2.
English reading
Reading passage is being prepared.
Translation
Vocabulary quiz
Complete 5 review questions for this page.
1. The students hope to ___ a quieter alarm.
Answer: invent
2. Rina drew a ___ for the birdhouse.
Answer: design
3. Please ___ the table with this ruler.
Answer: measure
4. ___ made the dropped apple fall.
Answer: gravity
5. The dancer kept her ___ on one foot.
Answer: balance
Vocabulary chart page
This page focuses on the word chart. Reading passages appear once in each three-page group, while cloze quizzes remain in the established enhanced range for this level.
Sources and curriculum references
These references guide selection and calibration. Definitions, sample sentences, readings, questions, and teaching notes are independently written and reviewed.
- Geneva CUSD 304: National Vocabulary Grade 2
- Flocabulary: 2nd Grade Vocabulary Word List
- WikDict downloadable bilingual dictionaries
- Kaikki.org / Wiktextract machine-readable Wiktionary data
- Language-Learning-decks public flashcard datasets
- SBBIC English-to-Khmer Dictionary
- English–Khmer Dictionary Dataset (machine-generated Khmer fallback; human review required)
- PanLex meanings snapshot (direct CC0 gap candidates; human review required)
- Cambridge bilingual dictionaries (individual editorial sense checks)
- Collins English–Hindi Dictionary (individual editorial checks)
- Hindwi and Rekhta dictionaries (individual Hindi/Urdu checks)
- National Institute of Korean Language: Basic Korean Dictionary
- JMdict/EDRDG Japanese dictionary project
- CC-CEDICT Chinese dictionary project
- VDict Vietnamese Dictionary (individual editorial check)
- Google Translate (machine-assisted lesson-reading draft; fluent review required)
- Kuperman et al.: Age-of-acquisition ratings for 30,000 English words