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Very Easy Reading 3 3/e _ Word List

Unit Words Part of Speech English Definition Sample Sentence

to put your arms around someone and


1 hug v.
squeeze them in a nice way
When the movie ends, I hug him.

a sweet drink that has a certain flavor


1 soda n. and consists of a sweetener and water He buys some popcorn and soda.
with bubbles in it

“The tickets are expensive,” he


1 expensive adj. being costly; having a high price or value
says.

a story represented in motion pictures,


1 movie n.
watched on a television or in a theatre
When the movie ends, I hug him.

1 end v. to stop or finish When the movie ends, I hug him.

1 pay for phrasal v. to give money for goods or services He pays for our tickets.

a piece of card or paper which gives the “The tickets are expensive,” he
1 ticket n.
holder a certain right says.

1 great adj. very pleasant We watch the movie. It is great!

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Very Easy Reading 3 3/e _ Word List
Unit Words Part of Speech English Definition Sample Sentence

to make something by putting separate


2 build v.
parts together
The dog is building a house.

a quick animal with long ears and a short


2 rabbit n.
tail
the rabbit gets wet.

2 lie v. to be in a flat position The lazy rabbit just lies on the grass.

arriving, happening or beginning after the


2 late adj.
expected time
The dog says, “It is too late now.”

“Don’t worry. I’ll build it another


2 worry v. to feel anxious or uneasy
day.”

2 lazy adj. not willing to act or work He asks the lazy rabbit.

2 wet a. soaked with water the rabbit gets wet.

2 just adv. exactly, very lately or recently The lazy rabbit just lies on the grass.

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Very Easy Reading 3 3/e _ Word List
Unit Words Part of Speech English Definition Sample Sentence

a spoon is an object used for eating,


3 spoon n.
stirring, and serving food
We use a bowl and a spoon.

a circular, metal container that can have


3 pan n. one long handle and a LID, often used for Then we put the cookies in a pan.
cooking or baking

a large metal box-shaped device used to


3 oven n.
bake the food placed within it
Mom puts them in the oven.

3 mix n. to combine or blend into one mass I mix the cookies with the spoon.

3 delicious adj. tasting very good They taste delicious.

3 enjoy v. to take pleasure in something I enjoy eating warm cookies.

3 taste v. to have a certain flavor They taste delicious.

Today Mom and I are making


3 today adv. the day that is occurring now
cookies.

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Very Easy Reading 3 3/e _ Word List
Unit Words Part of Speech English Definition Sample Sentence

the large, bright, burning object in space


4 sun n.
which provides Earth with heat and ligh
she wears a pretty sun hat.

a tight rubber cap that you wear while


4 swimming cap n.
you swim to keep your hair dry
we wear swimming caps.

a game played outdoors on a large field


where two teams try to score runs by
4 baseball n.
using a bat to hit a small ball, or the ball
I wear a baseball cap.
used in the game itself

Dad wears a cowboy hat when he


4 cowboy n. a man who tends cattle and rides a horse
rides horses.

the part of an ocean or sea's shore that is When a girl goes to the beach, she
4 beach n.
sandy and filled with small rocks wears a pretty sun hat.

4 wear v. to have clothing, jewelry, etc. on the body I wear a baseball cap.

a piece of clothing that is shaped to fit


4 hat n.
and cover the head
There are many kinds of hats.

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one of a group of people or things that


4 kind n. belong together because they have There are many kinds of hats.
something in common

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Very Easy Reading 3 3/e _ Word List
Unit Words Part of Speech English Definition Sample Sentence

a structure, often decorative, from which


5 fountain n.
a jet or stream of water issues
The park has many fountains in it.

a place that is more important and where


5 city n.
more people live in compared to town
My cousin Julia lives in a big city.

a building where the performances are


5 theater n.
presented
We will see a movie in a big theater.

a place where objects from the field of


5 museum n. art, science, or history are displayed and We will go to a museum.
shown to the public

the son or daughter of an uncle or aunt,


5 cousin n.
also known
My cousin Julia lives in a big city.

making you feel very happy or


5 exciting adj.
enthusiastic
The city is exciting.

to go somewhere for a short period of


5 visit v.
time
I will visit her soon.

a structure such as a house that has a There are many tall buildings in the
5 building n.
roof and walls city.

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Very Easy Reading 3 3/e _ Word List
Unit Words Part of Speech English Definition Sample Sentence

The little dragon puts a lizard in the


6 lizard n. a reptile with short legs and a long tail
pot.

the hard outer covering of berries from a


particular plant that have been ground He puts a grasshopper and some
6 pepper n.
into small pieces, used to add hot or pepper in the pot.
spicy flavor to food

an imaginary creature that resembles a


The little dragon puts a lizard in the
6 dragon n. lizard, has wings and a tail, and breathes
pot.
fire

a dish made mostly of liquid that also


He puts a grasshopper and some
6 grasshopper n. contains meat or vegetables, usually
pepper in the pot.
served hot

a food made by cooking vegetables, He says, “Mom! The soup is ready


6 soup n.
meat, or fish in a large amount of liquid for you to eat!”

to move food or liquid around using a


6 stir v.
spoon or other objects
He stirs it well.

He says, “Mom! The soup is ready


6 ready adj. prepared
for you to eat!”

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She says, “Yummy! Thank you very


6 much adv. to a great degree or extent
much!”

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Very Easy Reading 3 3/e _ Word List
Unit Words Part of Speech English Definition Sample Sentence

glasses with dark lenses which you wear


7 sunglasses n.
to protect your eyes from bright sunlight
I pack my sunglasses and sandals.

7 suitcase n. container for belongings during travel Today I am packing my suitcase.

7 swimsuit n. swimming clothing used for swimming I pack my swimsuit.

a shoe with a bottom part that is held in


7 sandals n. place with straps around the foot and I pack my sunglasses and sandals.
sometimes the ankle

to put into a bag, suitcase or trunk for a


7 pack v.
journey
Today I am packing my suitcase.

7 towel n. a piece of cloth used for drying things I pack a soft towel.

7 trip n. a journey or visit to a place I will go on a trip.

7 dry v. to remove liquid or water from something I can use it to dry my hair.

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Very Easy Reading 3 3/e _ Word List
Unit Words Part of Speech English Definition Sample Sentence

a tall African animal with dark spots on its


8 giraffe n.
fur and an extremely long neck and legs
I like the giraffes here.

a usually circular area that is different in


8 spot n.
color or style from the area around it
Giraffes have brown spots.

a large, wild animal of the cat family that


8 lion n. has yellow and brown fur and lives mainly They help giraffes hide from lions.
in Africa

the part of a person or animal that


8 neck n.
connects the head to the shoulders
Giraffes have long necks.

a place, usually in a city, where wild


8 zoo n. animals are kept in order to view, study I am visiting the zoo.
or protect them

8 tall adj. higher than normal Giraffes are tall.

one of the long body parts that are used


8 leg n. especially for standing, walking, and Giraffes have long legs.
running

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to put a person or thing in a place where


8 hide v.
it cannot be seen or easily found
They help giraffes hide from lions.

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Very Easy Reading 3 3/e _ Word List
Unit Words Part of Speech English Definition Sample Sentence

the movable part of an animal's body


9 tail n.
which grows from its back
I see a tail!

the point at which two sides, lines, roads


9 corner n.
or edges come together
I lift the corner of the rug.

a thick piece of material that covers part


9 rug n.
of a floor
I lift the corner of the rug.

a room used for relaxing or getting There is an ugly rug in the living
9 living room n.
together with family or friends room.

a response to a question, or reaction to


9 answer n.
an event
Do you know the answer?

9 lift v. to move something to higher position I lift the corner of the rug.

There is an ugly rug in the living


9 ugly adj. being not nice to look at
room.

to go in a specified direction or manner;


9 move v.
change position
The rug is moving!

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Very Easy Reading 3 3/e _ Word List
Unit Words Part of Speech English Definition Sample Sentence

10 lady n. a more polite form of woman It carries a lady with its trunk.

a very large, gray animal with a long


The lady stands on the elephant’s
10 elephant n. moveable nose, white horns, and large
head.
ears

to move in time to music by making a Then she dances on the elephant’s


10 dance v.
series of rhythmic steps back.

10 carry v. to take from one place to another It carries a lady with its trunk.

10 kick v. to hit something with the foot It kicks a ball.

a very small animal that has a pointed It looks down and sees a little
10 mouse n.
nose and a long, thin tail mouse.

a group of traveling actors and animals


10 circus n. that perform shows often in a large tent, The big elephant is in the circus.
or the performance itself

10 trunk n. the long nose of an elephant It carries a lady with its trunk.

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Very Easy Reading 3 3/e _ Word List
Unit Words Part of Speech English Definition Sample Sentence

a small book with blank or lined pages for I put my notebook and pencil on my
11 notebook n.
notes and memos desk.

11 math n. mathematics My first class is math.

a writing instrument made from a thin


piece of wood or other material with a I put my notebook and pencil on my
11 pencil n.
black or colored substance through the desk.
center

to position something in a raised position


11 hang v.
so that the top part is fixed
I hang up my coat.

to give time and attention to learning


11 study v.
something
Now I am ready to study.

a straight piece of plastic, wood, or metal


11 ruler n. that has marks on it to show units of I need my ruler today, too.
length and that is used to measure things

11 hard adv. with great effort, energy, and attention I study hard in my math class.

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a room in a school where students take


11 classroom n.
lessons
Then I go to my classroom.

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Unit Words Part of Speech English Definition Sample Sentence

a performer who does tricks that seem to


12 magician n.
be impossible
This man is a magician.

a long piece of cloth worn around the


12 scarf n. neck, shoulders, or head in order to stay Will lots of scarves come out of it?
warm

He wears a black coat and white


12 coat n. a outerwear that you wear over your shirt
gloves.

a covering for the hand that has separate He wears a black coat and white
12 gloves n.
parts for each finger gloves.

a flower with a sweet smell that is usually


12 rose n. white, yellow, red, or pink and that grows Will red roses come out of it?
on a bush which has thorns on the stems

12 amazing adj. causing great surprise or wonder He does amazing tricks with his hat.

12 magic adj. very pleasant or exciting His hat is magic.

12 trick n. an act that achieves some end unfairly He does amazing tricks with his hat.

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Very Easy Reading 3 3/e _ Word List
Unit Words Part of Speech English Definition Sample Sentence

We have to cut ice cubes with


13 string n. thick thread
string!

13 knife n. a tool for cutting It is like a knife.

13 tie v. to fasten with a string, rope We tie the string to metal balls.

knowledge about the world, especially


13 science n. based on examining, testing, and proving We have science class today.
facts

a small cube of artificial ice; used for We have to cut ice cubes with
13 ice cube n.
cooling drinks string!

13 easy adj. not hard to do Will it be easy?

The balls are small, but they are


13 heavy adj. being of great weight
heavy.

a hard substance such as iron, steel,


gold, lead, or similar materials that can
13 metal n.
be shaped or melted and can conduct
We tie the string to metal balls.
electricity

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Very Easy Reading 3 3/e _ Word List
Unit Words Part of Speech English Definition Sample Sentence

having a color that is somewhere Sharon played with a gray toy


14 gray adj.
between black and white dolphin.

a large container filled with water used for


14 pool n.
people to swim in
Sharon and Mike went to the pool.

to jump into water head first with your


14 dive v.
arms extended
Sharon said, “Dive in, Mike.”

an intelligent sea animal that resembles a


Sharon played with a gray toy
14 dolphin n. fish but gives birth to its young, breathes
dolphin.
air and has a pointed nose

14 deep adj. going or being far down or far into The water is too deep and cold.

14 side n. an edge, border or boundary line Mike stayed on the side.

14 stop v. to discontinue or cease doing something Mike said, “Stop it!”

to show happiness with sound and a


14 laugh v.
smile
They splashed and laughed.

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Very Easy Reading 3 3/e _ Word List
Unit Words Part of Speech English Definition Sample Sentence

a small portable digital audio player


15 MP3 player n.
capable of storing MP3 files
Is it an MP3 player?

Wendy pulls the ribbon and opens


15 ribbon n. a narrow strip or band of fine fabric
the box.

15 present n. something presented as a gift This is your present, Wendy.

a warm knitted article of clothing which is


15 sweater n.
worn on the upper part of one's body
There is a new sweater inside!

15 guess v. to say what you think is likely or probable Can you guess what it is?

15 light adj. easy to lift or carry; of little weight It is very light.

to use hands or arms to carry or keep


15 hold v.
something
Wendy holds the box.

to hold onto and move someone or


Wendy pulls the ribbon and opens
15 pull v. something in a particular direction and
the box.
especially toward yourself

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Very Easy Reading 3 3/e _ Word List
Unit Words Part of Speech English Definition Sample Sentence

16 teacher n. a person who teaches I think I might be a teacher.

a person who has been trained in


Sometimes, I think I might be a
16 doctor n. medical science and treats people who
doctor.
are ill

a woman who acts on the stage for


16 actress n.
money
I think I might be an actress.

16 future n. time that has not passed yet I think about the future.

to think about something that you wish


16 dream v. would happen or something that you Dream big!
want to do or be

16 might v. used to say that something is possible I think I might be an actress.

Sometimes, I think I might be a


16 sometimes adv. from time to time; not often
doctor.

16 true adj. agreeing with the facts; not false It might come true!

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