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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | calf | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. bezerro 2. terneiro 3. novilho | The calf stayed close to its mother. |
| 22 | herd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | rebanho | A herd of elephants crossed the grassland. |
| 23 | claw | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | garra | The eagle gripped the branch with one claw. |
| 24 | nibble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. comiscar 2. mordiscar | The rabbit began to nibble a carrot. |
| 25 | shelter | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. abrigo 2. refúgio 3. amparo | The fox found shelter beneath a fallen tree. |
| 26 | collect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. juntar 2. reunir 3. recolher | We collect smooth stones beside the river. |
| 27 | notice | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. notar 2. ver 3. perceber | Did you notice the tiny paw print? |
| 28 | discover | verbmultisyllable word | descobrir | During each trip, the hikers discover something new. |
| 29 | explain | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. explicar 2. explanar 3. explicitar | Can you explain how the model works? |
| 30 | present | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | apresentar | Our group will present the project on Friday. |
Vocabulary reading and practice
Page 3 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 3.
English reading
Reading passage is being prepared.
Portuguese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Vocabulary quiz
Choose the dictionary equivalent for each of 5 selected words.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | calf | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. bezerro 2. terneiro 3. novilho | The calf stayed close to its mother. |
| 22 | herd | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | rebanho | A herd of elephants crossed the grassland. |
| 23 | claw | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | garra | The eagle gripped the branch with one claw. |
| 24 | nibble | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. comiscar 2. mordiscar | The rabbit began to nibble a carrot. |
| 25 | shelter | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. abrigo 2. refúgio 3. amparo | The fox found shelter beneath a fallen tree. |
| 26 | collect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. juntar 2. reunir 3. recolher | We collect smooth stones beside the river. |
| 27 | notice | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | 1. notar 2. ver 3. perceber | Did you notice the tiny paw print? |
| 28 | discover | verbmultisyllable word | descobrir | During each trip, the hikers discover something new. |
| 29 | explain | verbGrade 2 reading word | 1. explicar 2. explanar 3. explicitar | Can you explain how the model works? |
| 30 | present | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | apresentar | Our group will present the project on Friday. |
Vocabulary reading and practice
Page 3 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 3.
English reading
Reading passage is being prepared.
Portuguese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Vocabulary quiz
Choose the dictionary equivalent for each of 5 selected words.
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