Basic Colors Vocabulary Words

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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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