ELA Β· Vocabulary

2nd Grade Vocabulary Words

Second grade words like cautious, fragile, habitat and predict, with child-friendly meanings.

  • πŸŽ“ Grade 2
  • πŸ“– ELA
  • πŸ“ L.2.6
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  1. ancient

    Very, very old

  2. attach

    Join one thing to another

  3. cautious

    Careful to stay safe

  4. complain

    Say you are unhappy about something

  5. crowd

    A big group of people

  6. disappointed

    Sad because things did not go as hoped

  7. eager

    Excited and wanting to do something

  8. fragile

    Easy to break

  9. gasp

    Breathe in fast because you are surprised

  10. habitat

    The natural home of an animal or plant

  11. hesitate

    Wait before acting because you are unsure

  12. investigate

    Look closely to find out the truth

  13. leap

    A big jump

  14. massive

    Huge and heavy

  15. observe

    Watch carefully

  16. patient

    Able to wait calmly

  17. plunge

    Dive or fall quickly into something

  18. predict

    Guess what will happen next

  19. protect

    Keep safe from harm

  20. rescue

    Save from danger

  21. scurry

    Move quickly with small steps

  22. shiver

    Shake because you are cold or scared

  23. startle

    Surprise someone suddenly

  24. stubborn

    Not willing to change your mind

  25. wander

    Walk around with no plan

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