🔤 Letter A Words
Beginner words that start with the letter A.
Easy
📖 175 words
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Apple
Apple
A round fruit that grows on trees.
I ate a red apple for lunch.
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Ant
Ant
A small insect that lives in colonies.
The ant carried a crumb.
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Airplane
Airplane
A vehicle that flies in the sky.
The airplane flew above the clouds.
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Alligator
Alligator
A large reptile with strong jaws and a long tail.
The alligator swam in the river.
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Acorn
Acorn
The nut of an oak tree.
The squirrel collected an acorn.
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Arrow
Arrow
A pointed symbol or object that shows direction.
Follow the arrow to find the classroom.
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Angel
Angel
A kind heavenly being often shown with wings.
The angel appeared in the story.
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Apron
Apron
Clothing worn over clothes to keep them clean while cooking or working.
Mom wore an apron while baking.
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Artist
Artist
A person who creates art.
The artist painted a beautiful picture.
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Astronaut
Astronaut
A person who travels into space.
The astronaut floated inside the spaceship.
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Ambulance
Ambulance
A vehicle that carries sick or injured people to get help.
The ambulance rushed to the hospital.
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Anchor
Anchor
A heavy object that keeps a boat from drifting away.
The sailor dropped the anchor.
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Ask
Ask
To say something because you want an answer.
I will ask the teacher for help.
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Answer
Answer
A reply to a question.
She knew the answer.
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Away
Away
Not here; in another place.
The birds flew away.
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Around
Around
On every side of something or in a circle.
We walked around the park.
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Above
Above
Higher than something else.
The bird flew above the trees.
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After
After
Later than something else.
We played after school.
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Again
Again
One more time.
Please read the story again.
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Always
Always
Every time or all the time.
She always brushes her teeth.
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Animal
Animal
A living creature that is not a plant.
The zoo has many animals.
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Alphabet
Alphabet
The letters used to write a language.
We sang the alphabet song.
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Arm
Arm
The body part between the shoulder and the hand.
He raised his arm.
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Ankle
Ankle
The joint that connects the foot to the leg.
She twisted her ankle.
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Autumn
Autumn
The season between summer and winter.
Leaves fall during autumn.
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Avocado
Avocado
A green fruit with a large seed inside.
I like avocado on toast.
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Apartment
Apartment
A home that is part of a larger building.
My friend lives in an apartment.
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Airport
Airport
A place where airplanes take off and land.
We arrived at the airport early.
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Aquarium
Aquarium
A tank or building where fish and water animals live.
The aquarium had colorful fish.
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Arctic
Arctic
The very cold region around the North Pole.
Polar bears live in the Arctic.
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Armor
Armor
Protective clothing worn to stay safe in battle or play.
The knight wore shiny armor.
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Ash
Ash
The soft gray powder left after something burns.
The fire left gray ash behind.
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Attic
Attic
A space under the roof of a house.
Old boxes were stored in the attic.
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Audience
Audience
The people watching or listening to a show.
The audience clapped loudly.
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Award
Award
Something given as a prize for good work.
She won an award for reading.
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Adventure
Adventure
An exciting trip or experience.
The children went on an adventure.
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Amazing
Amazing
Very surprising or wonderful.
The fireworks were amazing.
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Active
Active
Moving, busy, or full of energy.
David is an active boy.
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Athlete
Athlete
A person who plays sports or exercises.
The athlete ran very fast.
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April
April
The fourth month of the year.
April comes after March.
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Art
Art
Pictures, music, crafts, or other creative work.
We made art with crayons.
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Aunt
Aunt
The sister of your mother or father, or your uncle's wife.
My aunt gave me a hug.
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Add
Add
To put numbers or things together.
Add two apples and one apple to make three.
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Addition
Addition
A math operation that puts numbers together.
We practiced addition in class.
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Alone
Alone
By yourself, with no one else.
He read quietly alone.
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Almost
Almost
Not fully, but very close.
I almost finished the puzzle.
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Afraid
Afraid
Feeling scared or worried.
The puppy was afraid of thunder.
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Awake
Awake
Not sleeping.
I was awake early this morning.
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Axe
Axe
A tool used for cutting wood.
The worker used an axe to chop wood.
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Antelope
Antelope
A fast animal with long legs and horns.
The antelope ran across the grass.
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Able
Able
Having the skill or power to do something.
I am able to tie my shoes by myself.
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About
About
Connected to a subject or topic.
The book is about animals.
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Accept
Accept
To take or agree to something.
She will accept the gift with a smile.
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Accident
Accident
Something that happens by mistake and may cause trouble.
Spilling the water was an accident.
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Across
Across
From one side to the other side.
We walked across the street with an adult.
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Act
Act
To do something, or to pretend in a play.
The children act like animals in the school play.
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Address
Address
The place where someone lives or a building is located.
I wrote my address on the envelope.
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Adult
Adult
A grown-up person.
Ask an adult before crossing the street.
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Age
Age
How old someone or something is.
My age is six years old.
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Air
Air
The invisible gas we breathe.
Fresh air came through the open window.
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Alarm
Alarm
A sound or signal that warns people.
The alarm rang in the morning.
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Alive
Alive
Living; not dead.
Plants are alive and need water.
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Along
Along
Moving beside or following something.
We walked along the path.
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Already
Already
Before now or before this time.
I already packed my backpack.
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Also
Also
In addition; too.
I like apples, and I also like bananas.
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Altogether
Altogether
All in one group or total.
There are ten crayons altogether.
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Ancient
Ancient
Very old; from long ago.
The museum had ancient coins.
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And
And
A word used to join words or ideas.
I have a pencil and a notebook.
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Angry
Angry
Feeling mad or upset.
He felt angry when his toy broke.
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Another
Another
One more or a different one.
May I have another turn?
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Any
Any
One, some, or all from a group.
Do you have any questions?
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Anything
Anything
A thing of any kind.
You can ask me anything about the story.
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Anytime
Anytime
At any time.
You can practice reading anytime.
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Apologize
Apologize
To say sorry for something.
I apologize when I hurt someone by mistake.
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Appear
Appear
To come into sight or become seen.
Stars appear in the night sky.
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Area
Area
A space or place.
This area is for reading.
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Argue
Argue
To disagree by talking, sometimes loudly.
The friends learned not to argue over toys.
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Arithmetic
Arithmetic
Math with numbers, such as adding and subtracting.
We practice arithmetic in class.
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Arrange
Arrange
To put things in order.
Arrange the cards from A to Z.
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Artichoke
Artichoke
A green vegetable with thick leaves.
The artichoke was on the dinner plate.
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Asleep
Asleep
Sleeping.
The baby is asleep in the crib.
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Ate
Ate
Past tense of eat.
I ate cereal for breakfast.
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Attack
Attack
To try to hurt or hit.
The superhero stopped the attack.
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Attention
Attention
Careful listening or watching.
Pay attention to the teacher.
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Author
Author
A person who writes books or stories.
The author wrote a funny book.
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Awesome
Awesome
Very good or exciting.
The science show was awesome.
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Awful
Awful
Very bad or unpleasant.
The awful smell came from the trash.
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Awkward
Awkward
Hard to move, use, or talk about comfortably.
The big box was awkward to carry.
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Azalea
Azalea
A flowering bush with bright blooms.
The azalea had pink flowers.
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Absorb
Absorb
To soak up or take in.
The towel can absorb water.
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Account
Account
A record or place where information is kept.
Mom made an account for the learning game.
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Ace
Ace
A playing card with one symbol, or someone very good at something.
She is an ace at spelling.
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Ache
Ache
A dull pain.
My tooth had a little ache.
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Action
Action
Something someone or something does.
Running is an action.
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Actor
Actor
A person who performs in a movie, show, or play.
The actor wore a costume.
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Actress
Actress
A woman or girl who performs in a movie, show, or play.
The actress sang on stage.
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Addend
Addend
A number that is added to another number.
In 2 plus 3, both numbers are addends.
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Adjective
Adjective
A word that describes a noun.
Blue is an adjective in blue sky.
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Admire
Admire
To look at with respect or liking.
I admire her neat handwriting.
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Adopt
Adopt
To take someone or something into your family or care.
They adopt a puppy from the shelter.
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Adorable
Adorable
Very cute.
The kitten was adorable.
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Advice
Advice
Helpful ideas about what to do.
Dad gave me advice about being kind.
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Agree
Agree
To have the same idea or say yes.
We agree to share the crayons.
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Ahead
Ahead
In front or before.
The finish line is ahead.
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Aim
Aim
To point or try for a goal.
Aim the ball at the basket.
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Alert
Alert
Paying attention and ready.
Stay alert near the road.
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Alien
Alien
A pretend creature from another planet.
The story had a friendly alien.
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Allow
Allow
To let someone do something.
The teacher will allow extra reading time.
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Amount
Amount
How much there is of something.
The amount of water filled the cup.
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Amuse
Amuse
To make someone laugh or smile.
The clown can amuse the children.
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Anemone
Anemone
A sea animal or flowering plant with soft parts like petals.
The fish hid near the sea anemone.
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Ape
Ape
An animal like a chimpanzee or gorilla.
The ape climbed the tree.
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Arcade
Arcade
A place with games to play.
We played a racing game at the arcade.
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Arch
Arch
A curved shape or doorway.
The bridge had a stone arch.
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Arena
Arena
A large place for sports or shows.
The team played in the arena.
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Armadillo
Armadillo
A small animal with a hard shell-like body covering.
The armadillo curled up for safety.
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Arrive
Arrive
To reach a place.
We arrive at school before the bell.
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Askew
Askew
Not straight; tilted to one side.
The picture frame was askew.
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Aspen
Aspen
A type of tree with leaves that shake in the wind.
The aspen leaves turned yellow.
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Assist
Assist
To help.
Please assist your friend with the puzzle.
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Asteroid
Asteroid
A rocky object that moves around the sun.
The asteroid was in a space book.
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At
At
A word that tells where or when something happens.
Meet me at the door.
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Atlas
Atlas
A book of maps.
We used an atlas to find Brazil.
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Atom
Atom
A tiny piece that makes up matter.
An atom is too small to see with your eyes.
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Attach
Attach
To join or fasten one thing to another.
Attach the sticker to the chart.
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August
August
The eighth month of the year.
School shopping happens in August.
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Auto
Auto
A car or automobile.
The auto stopped at the red light.
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Average
Average
A middle amount found from a group of numbers.
The average of 2, 4, and 6 is 4.
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Avoid
Avoid
To stay away from something.
Avoid touching a hot stove.
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Awe
Awe
A feeling of wonder.
She looked at the stars with awe.
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Axis
Axis
An imaginary line an object spins around.
Earth spins on its axis.
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Aardvark
Aardvark
An animal with a long nose that eats ants and termites.
The aardvark searched for ants.
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Abacus
Abacus
A counting tool with beads.
The abacus helped us count.
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Abbey
Abbey
A building where monks or nuns may live or worship.
The old abbey had tall windows.
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Ability
Ability
The skill to do something.
Reading is an ability that grows with practice.
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Absent
Absent
Not present or not there.
He was absent from school yesterday.
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Access
Access
A way to enter or use something.
The card gives access to the library room.
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Acrobat
Acrobat
A performer who does flips and balances.
The acrobat balanced on a rope.
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Activity
Activity
Something you do for learning or fun.
The coloring activity was fun.
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Actually
Actually
Really or truly.
I actually finished my homework early.
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Adapt
Adapt
To change so something works better.
Animals adapt to their homes.
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Adjust
Adjust
To change something a little so it fits or works.
Adjust your chair before writing.
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Admit
Admit
To say something is true.
I admit I forgot my pencil.
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Afternoon
Afternoon
The time after noon and before evening.
We play outside in the afternoon.
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Agent
Agent
A person who acts for someone else.
The travel agent helped plan the trip.
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Aisle
Aisle
A walkway between rows of seats or shelves.
We walked down the grocery aisle.
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Album
Album
A book or collection of pictures, songs, or memories.
The album had family photos.
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Alike
Alike
Similar or almost the same.
The twins look alike.
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Alphabetical
Alphabetical
In the order of the alphabet.
Put the words in alphabetical order.
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Altitude
Altitude
How high something is above the ground or sea.
The airplane flew at a high altitude.
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Angelina
Angelina
A girl’s name.
Angelina wrote her name on the paper.
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Announce
Announce
To tell people something important.
The principal will announce the winner.
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Annual
Annual
Happening once every year.
The school has an annual picnic.
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Antler
Antler
A horn-like branch that grows on some animals’ heads.
The deer had big antlers.
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Anxious
Anxious
Feeling worried or nervous.
He felt anxious before the test.
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Applause
Applause
Clapping to show you liked something.
The class gave applause after the song.
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Appliance
Appliance
A machine used at home, like a fridge or toaster.
The toaster is a kitchen appliance.
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Apply
Apply
To put something on or to ask for something officially.
Apply glue to the paper.
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Appreciate
Appreciate
To be thankful for something.
I appreciate your help.
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Approach
Approach
To move closer to something.
Do not approach a strange dog.
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Approve
Approve
To say something is okay.
The teacher will approve the project.
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Argument
Argument
A disagreement.
The argument ended when they apologized.
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Arrival
Arrival
The act of getting to a place.
Our arrival at school was early.
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Article
Article
A piece of writing, or a small word like a, an, or the.
We read an article about penguins.
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Artificial
Artificial
Made by people; not natural.
The flowers were artificial.
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Ashamed
Ashamed
Feeling bad because of something you did.
He felt ashamed after lying.
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Aside
Aside
To one side.
Move aside so everyone can see.
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Asthma
Asthma
A condition that can make breathing hard.
The nurse helped the child with asthma.
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Atlantic
Atlantic
A large ocean between the Americas, Europe, and Africa.
The Atlantic Ocean is very wide.
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Atmosphere
Atmosphere
The air around Earth.
Earth’s atmosphere helps protect us.
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Attempt
Attempt
To try to do something.
She made an attempt to solve the riddle.
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Attract
Attract
To pull interest or bring closer.
Flowers attract bees.
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Available
Available
Ready to be used or chosen.
The blue marker is available.
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Avenue
Avenue
A wide street.
The bus drove down the avenue.
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Awning
Awning
A cover over a door or window for shade.
The awning kept rain off the porch.
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