Comprehensive Vocabulary Guide: Page 1 Definitions and Usage and Examples

Nouns: Environmental, Local, and Material Objects

  • storm (n.)

    • Definition: Bad weather conditions, typically characterized by strong winds, rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.

    • Sample Sentence: A hurricane is a storm with heavy rain and strong winds.

  • surface (n.)

    • Definition: The outermost layer or top part of something.

    • Sample Sentence: The surface of the desk is smooth and flat.

  • branch (n.)

    • Definition: A part of a tree that grows out from the main trunk and has leaves, flowers, or fruit on it.

    • Sample Sentence: The leaves started to grow on the branches of the tree.

  • log (n.)

    • Definition: A large piece of wood that has been cut from a tree trunk or a thick branch.

    • Sample Sentence: Mr. Jones made a cabin out of logs that he had cut down.

  • rink (n.)

    • Definition: A specially prepared area of ice or a smooth floor used for skating.

    • Sample Sentence: Many people are skating on the ice rink.

  • sign (n.)

    • Definition: A piece of paper, wood, or metal that has information, directions, or symbols on it.

    • Sample Sentence: I saw a sign with information about a missing dog.

  • yard (n.)

    • Definition: An area of ground or a garden next to a house.

    • Sample Sentence: My mom planted a lot of flowers in our yard.

Verbs: Communication, Imagination, and Physical Actions

  • advise (v.)

    • Definition: To give a recommendation or suggestion to someone about what they should do.

    • Sample Sentence: To become a good writer, my teacher has advised me to write a fun story every day.

  • pretend (v.)

    • Definition: To make believe that something is true when it is not, especially as a game.

    • Sample Sentence: Even though my little brother knows he is not a lion, he likes to pretend that he is.

  • cover (v.)

    • Definition: To be spread over the top of someone or something.

    • Sample Sentence: The morning after the snowstorm, snow covered the streets, trees, and yards in my neighborhood.

  • knock down (v.)

    • Definition: To make something fall to the ground by hitting it or running into it.

    • Sample Sentence: My little brother knocked down the lamp and broke it.

  • peek (v.)

    • Definition: To look quickly or secretly at something, especially through a small opening.

    • Sample Sentence: You should not peek at another student's test paper.

  • sparkle (v.)

    • Definition: To give off bright flashes of light; to shine brightly.

    • Sample Sentence: Diamonds sparkle in the sunlight.

  • coat (v.)

    • Definition: To cover something with a layer of a substance.

    • Sample Sentence: The pasta was coated with melted cheese.

  • freeze (v.)

    • Definition: To change from a liquid state into a solid state because of extreme cold.

    • Sample Sentence: Water freezes into ice when it gets really cold.

  • gather (v.)

    • Definition: To bring people together in a group or to come together in one place.

    • Sample Sentence: Our family gathered together for my dad's birthday.

Adjectives: Descriptive Qualities of States and Environments

  • icy (adj.)

    • Definition: Covered in ice or extremely cold.

    • Sample Sentence: The roads are icy because of the rain and cold weather.

  • cozy (adj.)

    • Definition: Giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation.

    • Sample Sentence: The boy quickly fell asleep in his warm and cozy bed.