First Grade Vocabulary Review

A comprehensive vocabulary list for Grade 1 students, focusing on word recognition and basic definitions aligned with Indiana Reading Standards.

Ache

A dull, continuous pain or discomfort.

adjust

To change or move something slightly to improve it or make it fit.

affordable

Inexpensive and reasonably priced for a person to buy.

alarm

A sound or signal that warns of danger or wakes someone up.

alone

By yourself; without any other people.

apologize

To say you are sorry for a mistake or for doing something wrong.

appetite

The natural desire to eat food.

applause

Clapping hands to show enjoyment or approval.

artistic

Having or showing creative skill in art.

atmosphere

The layer of gases surrounding the earth or the mood of a place.

attach

To join or fasten one thing to another.

Bashful

Feeling shy or embarrassed in front of others.

basket

A container made of thin strips of wood, plastic, or wire woven together.

batch

A group of things, like cookies, made at the same time.

behave

To act in a way that is good or correct.

belong

To be in the right place or to be a member of a group.

b

The second letter of the alphabet, often studied for its specific shape.

d

The fourth letter of the alphabet, often compared to the letter b.

Enormous

Extremely large in size or amount.

equal

Being the same in quantity, size, or value.

exclaim

To shout or speak out suddenly because of surprise or strong emotion.

exhausted

Feeling extremely tired or worn out.

expensive

Costing a large amount of money.

Fancy

Elaborate in structure or decoration; not plain.

fasten

To close or join together securely.

filthy

Extremely dirty or disgusting.

flat

Having a smooth, even surface without lumps or holes.

flee

To run away from a dangerous place or situation.

fog

A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the air near the ground.

footprint

The mark left by a foot or shoe on a surface.

forest

A large area of land covered with trees and undergrowth.

freezing

Very cold; at the temperature where water turns to ice.

Gather

To come together or bring things together in one place.

giant

An imaginary being of human form but very large size.

glad

Feeling happy or pleased.

gleaming

Shining brightly with reflected light.

glum

Feeling sad, quiet, or unhappy.

grab

To take hold of something suddenly or roughly.

grateful

Feeling or showing thanks.

grin

To smile widely, often showing your teeth.

grip

A firm, tight hold on something.

groan

A deep, mournful sound made in response to pain or despair.

Rapid

Moving or happening very quickly.

remove

To take something away or off.

repeat

To say or do something again.

rescue

To save someone from a dangerous or distressing situation.

restart

To start something again after it has stopped.

return

To go or come back to a place.

ripe

Developed enough to be ready to eat.

rise

To move upward or get higher in position.

roar

A full, deep, prolonged sound uttered by a large animal or person.

rough

Having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth.

rusty

Covered with a reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel.

Scold

To speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong.

scratch

To rub a part of the body with one's fingernails.

seed

The part of a plant from which a new plant can grow.

selfish

Caring only about oneself and not thinking about others.

serious

Demanding careful thought or not being funny.

shell

The hard protective outer case of an animal, nut, or egg.

shovel (verb)

To move or lift material such as dirt, snow, or coal with a tool.

shriek

A high-pitched, piercing cry or sound.

sibling

A brother or a sister.

silent

Making no sound; completely quiet.

simple

Easy to understand, use, or do.

slippery

Difficult to hold on to or stand on because it is smooth or wet.

sly

Having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature.

caterpillar

The larva of a butterfly or moth, which has a long body.

caution

Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes.

cave

A large natural hole in the side of a hill or underground.

celebrate

To do something special to mark an important event or day.

centaur

A mythical creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.

champion

A person who has defeated or surpassed all rivals in a competition.

chat

To talk in a friendly and informal way.

cheat

To act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage.

chimney

A vertical pipe that carries smoke from a fireplace out of a building.

compass

An instrument for finding direction, with a needle pointing north.

complain

To say that you are unhappy or annoyed about something.

conductor

A person who directs the performance of an orchestra or takes charge of a train.

construct

To build or make something, like a road or building.

costume

A set of clothes worn by an actor or child for a special event.

cozy

Giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation.

cranky

In a bad mood and easily annoyed.

crash

A sudden loud noise made when something falls or breaks.

creak

A harsh, high-pitched squeaking sound.

croak

A deep, hoarse sound made by a frog or crow.

crowded

Full of people or things, leaving little or no room.

cue

A signal for something to happen or for a person to speak.

curved

Having the form of a curve; bent and not straight.

Daily

Done or happening every day.

dainty

Small, pretty, and delicate.

dart

To move or run somewhere suddenly and rapidly.

decorate

To make something look more attractive by adding items to it.

Lively

Full of life and energy; active.

loosen

To make something less tight or firm.

Mask

A covering for all or part of the face.

misty

Full of or covered with a light fog.

modern

Relating to the present or recent times; not old-fashioned.

mountain

A very high and steep landform that rises above its surroundings.

Narrow

Small in width; not wide.

Obey

To do what you are told to do.