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Second Grade Reading

Vocabulary WordsVocabulary Words

• brave• collar• slipped

bravebrave• Not afraid.

collarcollar• A band that is put around the

neck of a dog or other pet.

slippedslipped• To slide suddenly and

unexpectedly.

Amazing WordsAmazing Words

• courageous• hazard• rescue• instinct

• skittish• blustery• avalanche• fast-paced

courageouscourageous• Full of courage.

hazardhazard• something dangerous.

rescuerescue• Saving someone or something

from danger.

instinctinstinct• An ability an animal is born

with that makes it act in a certain way.

skittishskittish• Nervous and easily upset.

blusteryblustery• When the wind blows hard

and makes a lot of noise.

avalancheavalanche• When a lot of snow suddenly

slides down a mountain.

fast-pacedfast-paced• Happening very quickly.