Basic Grade Vocabulary Words - Colors
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| Word | Definition | Practice Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms | Part of Speech Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| red | The color of a ripe tomato or cherry. | The red apple was vibrant and delicious. | crimson, scarlet, ruby | Adjective | |
| blue | A color that is often associated with the sky. | The sea was blue. | navy, sapphire, cobalt | Adjective | |
| green | A color typically associated with growth, nature, and freshness | The grass was a vibrant shade of green. | emerald, verdant, jade | Adjective | |
| yellow | A color resembling ripe lemons or egg yolks. | The sunflower was bright yellow. | golden, saffron, amber | Adjective | |
| orange | A warm color that is also a fruit. | The Oriole is black and orange. | tangerine, gold, amber | Adjective | |
| purple | A color that is a blend of blue and red. | We fried slices of purple eggplant. | violet, lavender, lilac | Adjective | |
| pink | Pink is a light, pale red color. | The pink flamingo stood on one foot. | rose, blush | Adjective | |
| brown | Brown is often the color of wood or soil. | He drizzled brown maple syrup onto his pancakes. | beige, chestnut, cocoa | Adjective | |
| black | The darkest color. | The black cat walked stealthily through the dark alleyway. | ebony, sable, coal | white | Adjective |
| white | The color formed by the reflection of all visible rays of light. | The wedding dress was covered in white lace. | snowy, ivory, milky | black | Adjective |
| gray | The color that is a mixture of black and white. | The sky turned dark gray before the storm hit. | silver, slate, pewter | Adjective |
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