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 | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The universe contains countless stars and galaxies. |
| 12 | instrument | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The scientist cleaned each instrument after the experiment. |
| 13 | invent | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The students hope to invent a quieter alarm. |
| 14 | design | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Rina drew a design for the birdhouse. |
| 15 | measure | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please measure the table with this ruler. |
| 16 | gravity | nounGrade 2 content-area word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Gravity made the dropped apple fall. |
| 17 | balance | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The dancer kept her balance on one foot. |
| 18 | connect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Use the short wire to connect the batteries. |
| 19 | insect | nounGrade 2 content-area word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | An ant is a tiny insect. |
| 20 | lizard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | universe | nounGrade 2 content-area word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The universe contains countless stars and galaxies. |
| 12 | instrument | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The scientist cleaned each instrument after the experiment. |
| 13 | invent | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The students hope to invent a quieter alarm. |
| 14 | design | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Rina drew a design for the birdhouse. |
| 15 | measure | verbGrade 2 reading word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Please measure the table with this ruler. |
| 16 | gravity | nounGrade 2 content-area word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Gravity made the dropped apple fall. |
| 17 | balance | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | The dancer kept her balance on one foot. |
| 18 | connect | verbGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | Use the short wire to connect the batteries. |
| 19 | insect | nounGrade 2 content-area word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | An ant is a tiny insect. |
| 20 | lizard | nounGrade 2 high-utility word | Reviewed Cantonese equivalent not yet available. | 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.
Cantonese 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