2nd Grade Vocabulary Words - List 5

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Word Definition Practice Sentence Synonyms Antonyms Part of Speech Description
people Humans The group of people gathered for a picnic. individuals Noun
holiday When one is exempt from work or duty. I am looking forward to my holiday in Hawaii next month. vacation Noun
shadow A dark area or shape produced by a light source. Her dog is afraid of his own shadow. silhouette Noun
motion Moving around. The motion of the boat made Frida feel seasick. movement Noun
angry Feeling mad. She slammed the door shut in anger. hostile calm Adjective
novel A book-length piece of fiction that tells a story. I just finished reading a science fiction novel. book Noun
spotless Completely clean and free of any dirt, stains, or marks. After hours of scrubbing, the kitchen was spotless. tidy dirty Adjective
culture Culture is the shared beliefs, values, traditions, and behaviors. Studying in Japan allowed me to experience a new culture. Noun
tale A traditional story often involving mythical elements. His grandfather spun a captivating tale about pirates. story Noun
alone Being by oneself. I prefer to spend my evenings alone, reading a book. single together Adverb

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