A Kids’ Dictionary

A – one single thing. I have a book.

Able – can do something. She is able to swim.

About – on the topic of. We talked about school.

Above – higher than. The bird flew above us.

Act – to do something. Please act kindly.

Add – to put together. Add two and three.

Afraid – feeling fear. The child is afraid of the dark.

After – later than. We play after school.

Again – one more time. Try again.

Age – how old someone is. My age is ten.

Ago – in the past. He came here long ago.

Air – what we breathe. Fresh air is good.

All – every one. All students are here.

Alone – by yourself. She sat alone.

Along – moving beside. Walk along the road.

Already – before now. I already finished.

Also – too. She also likes milk.

Always – every time. He always smiles.

Am – form of “be.” I am happy.

Animal – a living creature. The dog is an animal.

Another – one more. Give me another pen.

Answer – reply. She gave the answer.

Ant – small insect. An ant is tiny.

Any – some. Do you have any water?

Apple – a fruit. I eat an apple.

April – fourth month. My birthday is in April.

Arm – body part. Raise your arm.

Around – on every side. Kids ran around.

Ask – to question. Ask the teacher.

At – in a place. She is at home.

Aunt – sister of parent. My aunt visits us.

Away – not here. He went away.

Awake – not sleeping. I am awake now.

Award – prize. She won an award.

Awesome – very good. That game is awesome.

Art – drawing or painting. I like art class.

Artist – person who draws. She is an artist.

Adventure – exciting trip. We had an adventure.

Agree – say yes. I agree with you.

Ahead – in front. Go ahead of me.

Aim – target. Aim at the goal.

Alarm – warning sound. The alarm rang.

Album – book of photos. I saw the album.

Alert – watchful. Stay alert in class.

Alien – from space. The alien is green.

Alive – living. The plant is alive.

Allow – let someone. Allow him to play.

Almost – nearly. I am almost ready.

Alphabet – letters A to Z. Learn the alphabet.

Aloud – in a loud voice. Read aloud.

Amber – yellow color. The light is amber.

Ambulance – emergency vehicle. The ambulance came fast.

Amount – quantity. A small amount of sugar.

Angel – heavenly being. She dressed as an angel.

Angle – corner shape. Draw an angle.

Angry – mad. He is angry.

Announce – tell publicly. They announce the winner.

Annoy – to bother. Do not annoy me.

Annual – yearly. Annual sports day.

Answering – replying. He is answering.

Antelope – wild animal. The antelope runs fast.

Anxious – worried. She feels anxious.

Anytime – at any time. Call me anytime.

Anywhere – any place. Sit anywhere.

Apart – separated. Stand apart.

Apartment – home in building. We live in an apartment.

Apology – saying sorry. Give an apology.

Appear – come into sight. The sun will appear.

Applause – clapping. The crowd gave applause.

Apply – put on. Apply the glue.

Appoint – choose. They appoint a leader.

Approach – come near. The bus will approach.

Approve – say okay. Parents approve it.

April – month. April is warm.

Aquarium – fish tank. Fish swim in aquarium.

Area – place. This area is clean.

Argue – fight with words. Do not argue.

Arise – get up. Arise early.

Ark – big boat. The ark floated.

Army – group of soldiers. The army protects us.

Around – near. Look around.

Arrange – put in order. Arrange the books.

Arrest – catch by police. Police arrest thief.

Arrival – coming. The train arrival is late.

Arrive – to come. We arrive at school.

Arrow – pointed stick. The arrow flew.

Artistic – creative. She is artistic.

Ash – powder from fire. Ash is gray.

Asia – continent. Asia is large.

Aside – to one side. Step aside.

Asleep – sleeping. Baby is asleep.

Assist – help. Assist your friend.

Assume – think. I assume he is home.

Astronaut – space traveler. Astronaut goes to space.

Athlete – sports person. He is an athlete.

Atlas – book of maps. Open the atlas.

Attack – hurt. The dog may attack.

Attempt – try. Attempt the test.

Attend – go to. Attend school daily.

Attention – careful watching. Pay attention

Attic – top room. The attic is dusty.

Attract – pull toward. Flowers attract bees.

Audience – people watching. Audience clapped.

August – month. August is hot.

Author – book writer. Author wrote story.

Auto – car. He bought an auto.

Autumn – fall season. Leaves fall in autumn.

Available – ready to use. Water is available.

Average – normal amount. Average score is good.

Avoid – stay away. Avoid bad habits.

Await – wait for. Await your turn.

Awful – very bad. That smell is awful.

Awkward – not smooth. It felt awkward.

Axis – center line. Earth spins on axis.

Axe – cutting tool. He uses an axe.

Azure – sky blue. Azure sky looks pretty.

Ability – skill. Reading is my ability.

Abroad – in another country. He lives abroad.

Absent – not present. She is absent today.

Absorb – take in. Sponge absorbs water.

Accept – receive. Accept the gift.

Access – way to enter. We have access.

Accident – sudden event. Car had accident.

Accurate – correct. Your answer is accurate.

Accuse – blame. Do not accuse him.

Achieve – reach goal. Achieve your dream.

Acid – sour liquid. Lemon has acid.

Acorn – nut from oak. Squirrel eats acorn.

Across – from one side to other. Swim across river.

Action – something done. Take action.

Active – busy. He is active.

Actor – movie star. Actor acted well.

Actual – real. Tell actual story.

Adapt – adjust. Adapt to change.

Addict – cannot stop using. He is game addict.

Address – home location. Write your address.

Adjust – fix slightly. Adjust your seat.

Admire – like very much. I admire her.

Admit – say truth. Admit mistake.

Adopt – take as own. They adopt a dog.

Adore – love deeply. I adore my mom.

Adult – grown person. Adult helps child.

Advance – move forward. Advance slowly.

Advantage – benefit. Reading is advantage.

Adventure – fun trip. Adventure is exciting.

Advice – helpful idea. Give good advice.

Advise – suggest. Teacher advises us.

Affair – event. School affair was fun.

Affect – influence. Rain affects game.

Afford – have enough money. I cannot afford it.

Agency – office. Travel agency helps.

Agenda – plan list. Check the agenda.

Agent – helper person. Secret agent works quietly.

Aggressive – ready to fight. Dog is aggressive.

Agile – quick moving. Cat is agile.

Agony – great pain. He cried in agony.

Agreeable – pleasant. She is agreeable.

Agriculture – farming. Agriculture grows food.

Aid – help. Give first aid.

Aisle – walking space. Walk down aisle.

Alarmed – scared. He felt alarmed.

Album – music collection. I bought album.

Alertness – carefulness. Alertness saves lives.

Alienate – make alone. Do not alienate friends.

Align – line up. Align the chairs.

Alike – same. They look alike.

Alive – living. Fish is alive.

Allergy – body reaction. I have allergy.

Alliance – friendship group. Form an alliance.

Allocate – give out. Allocate time.

Allowance – pocket money. I get allowance.

Alloy – mixed metal. Steel is alloy.

Ally – friend. He is my ally.

Almost – nearly. Almost done.

Aloft – high up. Bird flew aloft.

Alphabetical – in ABC order. Arrange alphabetical list.

Alter – change. Do not alter rules.

Alternate – take turns. Alternate players.

Amateur – beginner. He is amateur player.

Amazing – wonderful. Magic is amazing.

Ambition – strong goal. Her ambition is doctor.

Amend – fix. Amend mistake.

Amuse – make laugh. Clown amuses kids.

Ancient – very old. Ancient building stands.

Angel – kind person. She is an angel.

Anger – strong upset feeling. Control anger.

Angle – corner shape. Measure angle.

Animate – bring to life. Cartoons animate drawings.

Anniversary – yearly event. Wedding anniversary today.

Announce – declare. They announce holiday.

Annoying – bothering. Mosquito is annoying.

Annual – yearly. Annual function held.

Antarctica – icy continent. Penguins live in Antarctica.

Anthem – special song. Sing national anthem.

Antique – old valuable item. Antique vase broke.

Anxiety – worry. Exam gives anxiety.

Apart – separate. Sit apart.

Apologize – say sorry. Apologize quickly.

Appeal – request. Make an appeal.

Appear – show up. Stars appear at night

Appetite – desire to eat. I have a big appetite.

Applaud – clap hands. We applaud the singer.

Application – form to fill. Fill the application.

Appreciate – be thankful. I appreciate your help.

Appropriate – right for situation. Wear appropriate dress.

Approve – agree. Parents approve the plan.

Apt – suitable. That is an apt answer.

Aquatic – living in water. Fish are aquatic animals.

Arbor – place with trees. We rested in the arbor.

Arc – curved line. Draw an arc.

Arch – curved shape. The bridge has an arch.

Arctic – very cold place. The Arctic is freezing.

Arena – place for games. The match is in arena.

Argue – disagree loudly. Do not argue in class.

Argument – word fight. They had an argument.

Arise – stand up. Arise early daily.

Arithmetic – basic math. We learn arithmetic.

Armor – body protection. Knight wore armor.

Aroma – nice smell. The aroma of cake is sweet.

Around – on all sides. Trees grow around house.

Arrange – put neatly. Arrange your toys.

Arrival – coming. Train arrival is late.

Arrogant – too proud. Do not be arrogant.

Arrowhead – tip of arrow. Arrowhead is sharp.

Artery – blood tube. Heart pumps through artery.

Article – piece of writing. Read the article.

Artificial – man-made. Plastic is artificial.

Artist – creative person. The artist paints well.

Artwork – creative piece. Her artwork is lovely.

Ascend – go up. We ascend the hill.

Ashamed – feeling bad. He felt ashamed.

Aside – to one side. Move aside please.

Aspect – part of something. Study every aspect.

Aspire – hope to achieve. I aspire to win.

Assault – attack. Police stopped the assault.

Assemble – gather together. Students assemble daily.

Assembly – meeting. Morning assembly starts at 8.

Assert – say strongly. He asserts his rights.

Assess – judge. Teacher will assess work.

Asset – useful thing. Education is an asset.

Assign – give task. Teacher assigns homework.

Assist – help. Nurse assists doctor.

Associate – connect. I associate red with love.

Assure – promise. I assure you.

Astonish – surprise. Magic will astonish you.

Astound – greatly surprise. News will astound us.

Astronomy – study of stars. Astronomy is interesting.

Athletic – good at sports. She is athletic.

Atlas – map book. Use the atlas.

Atmosphere – air around Earth. Earth has atmosphere.

Attach – join. Attach the paper.

Attack – harm. Dog may attack.

Attain – reach goal. Attain success.

Attempt – try. Attempt the question.

Attend – go to. Attend the meeting.

Attention – focus. Pay attention.

Attentive – careful. Be attentive in class.

Attic – top room. Boxes are in attic.

Attract – draw toward. Flowers attract bees.

Attractive – pretty. She looks attractive.

Attribute – quality. Kindness is good attribute.

Auction – public sale. They held an auction.

Audience – watchers. Audience clapped loudly.

Audit – check records. Office did an audit.

August – month. August is rainy.

Author – writer. Author wrote book.

Authority – power to control. Police have authority.

Auto – car. Auto stopped suddenly.

Automatic – works by itself. Door is automatic.

Autumn – fall season. Leaves fall in autumn.

Available – ready. Seats are available.

Average – normal. Average marks are good.

Avoid – stay away. Avoid junk food.

Await – wait for. Await results.

Awaken – wake up. Birds awaken early.

Aware – knowing. Be aware of danger.

Awful – very bad. The smell is awful.

Awkward – uncomfortable. It was awkward moment.

Axis – center line. Earth spins on axis.

Aye – yes vote. He said aye.

Aztec – ancient people. Aztec built temples.

Azure – blue color. Azure sky shines.

Abandon – leave behind. Do not abandon pet.

Abide – follow rules. Abide by laws.

Ability – skill. Singing is her ability.

Able – can do. He is able.

Aboard – on vehicle. We are aboard ship.

Abolish – end completely. They abolish rule.

Abroad – overseas. She studies abroad.

Abrupt – sudden. Abrupt stop scared us.

Absence – not there. His absence noted.

Absolute – complete. I have absolute trust.

Absorb – soak in. Towel absorbs water.

Abstract – idea not physical. Love is abstract.

Absurd – silly. That idea is absurd.

Abundant – plenty. Food is abundant.

Abuse – harm. Do not abuse animals.

Academic – about study. Academic books help.

Accelerate – speed up. Car will accelerate.

Accent – way of speaking. She has British accent

Accept – agree to take. Accept the gift.

Access – entry. We have access.

Accident – unexpected event. Road accident happened.

Acclaim – praise loudly. Crowd acclaim hero.

Accompany – go with. I accompany mom.

Accomplish – finish successfully. Accomplish your goal.

Accord – agreement. They live in accord.

Account – record. Open bank account.

Accurate – correct. Answer is accurate.

Accuse – blame. Do not accuse others.

Achieve – reach. Achieve success.

Acknowledge – accept truth. Acknowledge mistake.

Acoustic – related to sound. Acoustic guitar sounds nice.

Acquire – get. Acquire new skills.

Acre – land measure. Farm has one acre.

Across – from side to side. Run across field.

Act – do. Act kindly.

Action – deed. Take action.

Active – busy. He is active.

Actor – performer. Actor acts well.

Actual – real. Tell actual reason.

Adapt – adjust. Adapt quickly.

Add – join together. Add numbers.

Addict – cannot stop. Game addict plays daily.

Address – location. Write address clearly.

Adequate – enough. Water is adequate.

Adhere – stick to. Adhere to rules.

Adjacent – next to. School is adjacent park.

Adjoin – connect. Rooms adjoin hall.

Adjust – fix. Adjust chair.

Admin – office manager. Admin helps students.

Admire – respect. I admire hero.

Admit – say yes. Admit truth.

Adopt – take in. Adopt a puppy.

Adore – love deeply. Kids adore toys.

Adorn – decorate. Adorn the hall.

Adult – grown-up. Adult guides child.

Advance – move ahead. Advance forward.

Adventure – exciting trip. We love adventure.

Adverb – word that describes verb. Quickly is adverb.

Advertise – promote. Advertise product.

Advice – suggestion. Take advice.

Advise – suggest. I advise you.

Advocate – support. He advocates peace.

Aerial – in the air. Aerial view looks nice.

Affect – influence. Rain affects crops.

Affection – love. Show affection.

Affiliate – connect with. Affiliate with group.

Affirm – say firmly. Affirm your answer.

Afford – have money for. Cannot afford bike

Afraid – scared. I am afraid.

Again – once more. Try again.

Against – opposite to. Lean against wall.

Age – years lived. Age is ten.

Agency – office. Travel agency helps.

Agenda – plan list. Read agenda.

Agent – representative. He is sales agent.

Aggressive – ready to fight. Dog is aggressive.

Agile – quick. Monkey is agile.

Agony – deep pain. He cried in agony.

Agree – say yes. I agree.

Agreement – mutual decision. Sign agreement.

Agriculture – farming. Agriculture feeds us.

Ahead – in front. Go ahead.

Aid – help. Give aid.

Aim – goal. My aim is doctor.

Air – what we breathe. Air is fresh.

Aircraft – flying vehicle. Aircraft flies high.

Airline – flight company. Airline is busy.

Airport – place for planes. Airport is large.

Aisle – walkway. Walk in aisle.

Alarm – warning sound. Alarm rang.

Album – photo book. Open album.

Alert – careful. Stay alert.

Alien – space being. Alien in movie.

Align – line up straight. Align desks.

Alike – similar. They look alike.

Alive – living. Plant is alive.

All – every one. All are ready.

Alley – small street. Walk through alley.

Allow – permit. Allow entry.

Almost – nearly. Almost finished.

Alone – by yourself. He sat alone.

Along – beside. Walk along road.

Aloud – loudly. Read aloud.

Alphabet – ABC letters. Learn alphabet.

Already – before now. I already ate.

Also – too. She also came.

Alter – change. Do not alter plan.

Always – every time. He always smiles.

Amateur – beginner. He is amateur.

Amazing – wonderful. Magic is amazing.

Ambition – strong goal. Her ambition is teacher.

Ambulance – emergency van. Ambulance arrived fast.

Amend – correct. Amend mistake.

Amuse – entertain. Clown amuses kids.

Ancient – very old. Ancient ruins stand.

Angel – heavenly being. Angel looks kind.

Anger – strong upset feeling. Control anger.

Angle – corner. Measure angle

Angry – feeling mad. He is angry today.

Animal – living creature. Dog is an animal.

Announce – tell people. They announce the winner.

Annual – every year. Annual day is fun.

Answer – reply. She gave the answer.

Ant – tiny insect. An ant is small.

Anthem – special song. We sing the anthem.

Anxiety – worry. Exam causes anxiety.

Anxious – worried. She feels anxious.

Any – some. Do you have any water?

Anybody – any person. Anybody can try.

Anyone – any person. Anyone may enter.

Anything – any thing. Ask anything.

Anywhere – any place. Sit anywhere.

Apart – separated. Stand apart.

Apartment – home in building. We live in an apartment.

Apologize – say sorry. Apologize quickly.

Apology – saying sorry. Give an apology.

Appear – come into sight. Stars appear at night.

Appearance – how someone looks. Her appearance is neat.

Apple – fruit. I eat an apple.

Apply – put on. Apply the cream.

Appoint – choose. They appoint a leader.

Appreciate – be thankful. I appreciate your help.

Approach – come near. The car will approach.

Approve – agree with. Parents approve the plan.

April – fourth month. April is warm.

Aqua – light blue color. She likes aqua dress.

Aquarium – fish tank. Fish swim in aquarium.

Arcade – place with games. Kids play in arcade.

Arch – curved shape. The bridge has an arch.

Arctic – very cold region. The Arctic is icy.

Area – place or space. This area is clean.

Argue – fight with words. Do not argue.

Argument – disagreement. They had an argument.

Arise – get up. Arise early.

Arm – body part. Raise your arm.

Army – group of soldiers. The army protects us.

Around – on every side. Trees grow around house.

Arrange – put in order. Arrange your books.

Arrest – catch by police. Police arrest thief.

Arrival – coming. Train arrival is late.

Arrive – to come. We arrive on time.

Arrow – pointed stick. The arrow flew fast.

Art – drawing or painting. I love art class.

Artist – person who makes art. She is an artist.

Artwork – creative work. Her artwork is nice.

Ash – powder from fire. Ash is gray.

Asia – largest continent. Asia is big.

Aside – to one side. Move aside please

Ask – question. Ask the teacher.

Asleep – sleeping. Baby is asleep.

Aspect – part of something. Study every aspect.

Aspire – hope to achieve. I aspire to win.

Assault – attack. The assault was stopped.

Assemble – gather. Students assemble daily.

Assembly – meeting. Morning assembly starts early.

Assist – help. Assist your friend.

Assistant – helper. She is my assistant.

Assume – think without proof. I assume he is home.

Assure – promise. I assure you.

Astonish – surprise greatly. Magic will astonish us.

Astronaut – space traveler. Astronaut goes to space.

Astronomy – study of stars. Astronomy is interesting.

Athlete – sports person. He is a good athlete.

Atlas – book of maps. Use the atlas.

Atmosphere – air around Earth. Earth has atmosphere.

Atom – tiny particle. Atom is very small.

Attach – join together. Attach the paper.

Attack – try to hurt. Dog may attack.

Attempt – try. Attempt the test.

Attend – go to. Attend school daily.

Attention – careful focus. Pay attention.

Attic – top room in house. Boxes are in attic.

Attract – pull toward. Flowers attract bees.

Attractive – pretty. She looks attractive.

Auction – public sale. They held an auction.

Audience – people watching. Audience clapped loudly.

August – eighth month. August is rainy.

Aunt – sister of parent. My aunt visits us.

Author – book writer. Author wrote story.

Auto – car. He bought an auto.

Automatic – works by itself. The door is automatic.

Autumn – fall season. Leaves fall in autumn.

Available – ready to use. Water is available.

Average – normal amount. Average marks are good.

Avoid – stay away. Avoid bad habits.

Await – wait for. Await your turn.

Awake – not sleeping. I am awake.

Award – prize. She won an award.

Aware – knowing. Be aware of danger.

Away – not here. He went away.

Awesome – very good. The show was awesome.

Awful – very bad. That smell is awful.

Awkward – uncomfortable. It felt awkward.

Axis – center line. Earth spins on axis.

Aye – yes vote. He said aye.

Azure – sky blue color. Azure sky looks pretty.

Ability – skill to do something. Reading is my ability.

Able – can do something. She is able to swim.

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