Tier 2 vocab words grade 4-8

Question 1

We weren't sure if the berries were edible but then someone was eating them. What's edible?

Accepted Answer

able to be eaten

Question 2

Bill is such a courteous young man. He always says "please" and "thank you". What's courteous?

Accepted Answer

having good manners

Question 3

Melissa has so many friends because she is a gregarious person. What is gregarious?

Accepted Answer

friendly, outgoing

Question 4

It was apparent from his tears that the boy was sorry. What does apparent mean?

Accepted Answer

obvious

Question 5

The miniature Statue of Liberty was displayed on the small shelf. What does miniature mean?

Accepted Answer

small representation

Question 6

After having no food for 2 days, the man was very feeble. He could barely stand up. Feeble?

Accepted Answer

weak

Question 7

After harvest, we had an abundant amount of apples. What does abundant mean?

Accepted Answer

a lot-almost too much

Question 8

My family hates the frigid weather in January. What does the word frigid mean?

Accepted Answer

cold

Question 9

The spies were able to evade being caught using a disguise. What does evade mean?

Accepted Answer

escape

Question 10

The awkward boy could not catch the ball, even when it was thrown at a short distance. awkward?

Accepted Answer

clumsy

Question 11

Even though the father threatened discipline, the boy's cool look remained nonchalant.

Accepted Answer

uncaring

Question 12

The men here are very industrious. They always work until the accomplish their goal. Meaning?

Accepted Answer

hard working

Question 13

The twinkling Christmas lights illuminated the dark sky. It was almost as bright as day!

Accepted Answer

lighten up

Question 14

My absent-minded teacher loses his keys and his pencil almost every day! Define absent-minded ?

Accepted Answer

forgetful

Question 15

I hope we can reach an amicable agreement. I don't like to fight. What does amicable mean?

Accepted Answer

peaceful

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