2nd Grade Vocabulary Words - List 17

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Word Definition Practice Sentence Synonyms Antonyms Part of Speech Description
tribe A group of people who share a common culture, ancestry, and territory. The Native American tribe gathered to tell stories and share their traditions. clan Noun
finale A final episode. The fireworks display marked the grand finale of the evening's festivities. end introduction Noun
stool A piece of furniture typically used for sitting. She sat on the stool at the breakfast bar. seat Noun
lazy Avoiding or resisting work. The lazy cat wouldn't catch mice. inactive energetic Adjective
caring Showing kindness for others. Her caring nature made her an excellent nurse. kind heartless Adjective
effort The exertion of physical or mental energy towards a goal. She put a lot of effort into completing her science project on time. struggle Noun
choose To make a decision or selection from a range of options. I will choose the blue shirt for the interview. select reject Verb
relatives Family members who are connected by blood or marriage. I am going to visit my relatives during the holiday season. family, kin, kindred, kinsfolk, kinsmen, kinswomen, clan, tribe, ancestry, lineage, blood, relations, kith and kin, next of kin strangers Noun
giggle A high-pitched and often involuntary noise. She couldn't help but giggle when her friend told a funny joke. laugh
slowly To complete something gradually. She walked slowly through the forest while taking pictures. leisurely quickly Adverb

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