Vocabulary Workshop Level Purple Glossary
Introduction
Welcome to the Vocabulary Workshop Level Purple Glossary, an essential guide for young learners to build and expand their vocabulary in an engaging and meaningful way. This glossary serves as a comprehensive resource for students, parents, and educators, featuring clear definitions, part-of-speech labels, and practical usage examples. Each entry is carefully curated to align with foundational language skills, enhancing students' reading comprehension, writing abilities, and overall communication. From everyday words to more complex terms, this glossary is designed to make learning vocabulary accessible and enjoyable, helping students to confidently navigate new words both in and outside the classroom. Dive into this glossary to discover, learn, and master vocabulary that supports lifelong learning and curiosity!
A
accept - (v.) to take or receive something
"She decided to accept the job offer."address - (n.) where a person or business is located; (v.) to speak to a person or group
"Please write your address on the envelope."
"He will address the audience during the ceremony."admire - (v.) to think highly of a person or thing
"I really admire her dedication to helping others."agree - (v.) to think the same way someone else thinks
"We agree that the movie was fantastic."alarm - (n.) something that wakes people or warns them of danger, such as a bell or buzzer
"The fire alarm went off in the middle of the night."arrive - (v.) to reach the place you set out for
"We will arrive at the hotel by noon."attach - (v.) to join or connect something
"Please attach the file to your email."
B
bare - (adj.) not covered
"She walked on the bare floor with no shoes."beach - (n.) a strip of land near the water that is usually sandy
"We spent the day relaxing on the beach."beam - (n.) a long, strong piece of wood or metal that holds up part of a building; (v.) to send something out over a long distance
"The roof is supported by a wooden beam."
"She beamed with pride at her son’s achievement."bench - (n.) a long, narrow seat for a few people to sit on
"They sat on a bench in the park and talked."board - (n.) a long, thin, flat piece of wood or plastic; (v.) to get on something
"The board was used to build a shelf."
"We will board the plane at 3 p.m."branch - (n.) a part of a tree that grows out from its trunk
"A bird sat on a branch and sang."brave - (adj.) having courage and not being afraid of danger
"The brave firefighter saved the family from the fire."
C
bridge - (n.) a structure above and across water or a road, people or cars can go over it to get to the other side
"We drove across the bridge to reach the island."bright - (adj.) giving off a lot of light; (adj.) shiny
"The room was bright with sunlight."
"Her smile was bright and cheerful."calm - (adj.) quiet and still
"The lake was calm and peaceful in the morning."carve - (v.) to cut into something
"They learned to carve pumpkins for Halloween."center - (n.) a place that is in the middle of something
"Place the vase in the center of the table."cheer - (v.) to yell or call out loudly
"The fans cheer for their favorite team."chew - (v.) to break into small pieces with teeth
"Remember to chew your food slowly."clear - (adj.) not cloudy or dark; (adj.) easy to see through
"The clear water revealed colorful fish."
"His explanation was clear and easy to understand."collect - (v.) to gather things together
"She likes to collect seashells on the beach."cross - (v.) to go from one side to another; (adj.) angry or not pleased
"They will cross the street to reach the park."
"He was cross because his plans were canceled."crowd - (n.) a lot of people all together
"A crowd gathered to watch the concert."curious - (adj.) wanting to find out about something
"The curious child asked many questions."
D
damp - (adj.) a little wet or moist
"The grass was damp with morning dew."dangerous - (adj.) not safe
"It’s dangerous to walk alone at night."dash - (v.) to move quickly; (n.) a small amount of something
"He had to dash to catch the bus."
"Add a dash of salt to the recipe."dawn - (n.) the time of day when the sun first comes up
"They woke up at dawn to start their hike."deep - (adj.) a long way down
"The lake is very deep in the middle."den - (n.) a place where some kinds of wild animals go to rest
"The fox returned to its den in the forest."difficult - (adj.) hard to do or understand
"Learning a new language can be difficult."dive - (v.) to go head first into water with your arms stretched out in front
"She took a deep breath and dived into the pool."doubt - (v.) to be unsure about something
"I doubt we will finish this project today."
E
eager - (adj.) wanting to do something a lot
"She was eager to start her new job."enemy - (n.) an animal or person who doesn’t like, or wants to harm, another animal or person
"The two countries were enemies in the war."enormous - (adj.) very big
"The elephant looked enormous next to the car."entire - (adj.) all of something
"He ate the entire pizza by himself."escape - (v.) to get away from someone or something
"The cat tried to escape from the box."evening - (n.) the part of the day between afternoon and night
"They enjoyed a walk in the evening."exactly - (adv.) happening in the same way
"The cake turned out exactly as she had hoped."excuse - (n.) a reason that explains a mistake; (v.) to forgive
"He gave an excuse for being late."
"She excused his behavior, knowing he was tired."expert - (n.) someone who knows a lot about some special thing or does something really well
"She is an expert in marine biology."
F
fair - (adj.) going by the rules and treating everyone the same; (n.) an outdoor place where people sell things and have fun
"The judge made a fair decision."
"We visited the fair and rode the Ferris wheel."famous - (adj.) well-known by many people
"The singer became famous after her hit song."fear - (n.) a feeling that danger is near or something bad might happen; (v.) to be afraid of
"He has a fear of heights."
"She fears spiders."feast - (n.) a very large meal on a special day
"We had a feast for Thanksgiving."field - (n.) a grassy area where a game is played; (n.) a large area without trees
"The kids played soccer in the field."finally - (adv.) at last
"After a long wait, we finally arrived."float - (v.) to stay on top of water or in the air
"The leaf floated on the surface of the water."flour - (n.) grain that is ground into powder and used for baking
"She added flour to make the dough thicker."
G
forest - (n.) a large area with many trees
"We went hiking in the forest over the weekend."fresh - (adj.) clean or new; (adj.) cool or refreshing
"I love the fresh scent of flowers in spring."
"The breeze felt fresh on a hot day."frighten - (v.) to scare someone
"The loud thunder frightened the little puppy."frown - (v.) to move your eyebrows together and wrinkle your forehead if unhappy or annoyed; (n.) an unhappy look on your face
"She began to frown when she heard the bad news."
"His frown showed he was not pleased."gentle - (adj.) soft and mild
"The gentle wind made the flowers sway."greedy - (adj.) wanting more of something than what is needed
"The greedy child wanted all the cookies for himself."
H
handle - (n.) the part of something you use to lift or hold it; (v.) to take care of something
"Hold the handle firmly when you open the door."
"She knows how to handle difficult situations."harm - (v.) to hurt
"He would never harm an innocent animal."herd - (n.) a group of animals that may feed or travel together
"We saw a herd of deer in the forest."hero - (n.) a person who is brave and does good things
"The firefighter was a hero for saving the family."hollow - (adj.) having a hole or an empty space inside
"The tree trunk was hollow, so animals could live inside."honest - (adj.) when you tell the truth
"It’s important to be honest with your friends."
I
idea - (n.) a thought or a plan
"She had a great idea for a new invention."inn - (n.) a small place where people can rent rooms and stay for the night
"They stayed at a cozy inn during their road trip."insect - (n.) a tiny animal with three main body parts, three pairs of legs, one or two pairs of wings, and no backbone
"The butterfly is a colorful insect found in gardens."
L
label - (n.) a sticker or tag fastened to something to tell more about it; (v.) to write something on a sticker or tag to tell more about it
"The label on the jar shows the ingredients."
"Please label each box with its contents."leader - (n.) a person who shows people where to go or how to do something
"Our class leader is responsible for organizing events."lean - (v.) to bend in a certain direction; (adj.) having little fat
"She had to lean over to pick up the book."
"He eats healthy to stay lean and fit."leap - (v.) to take a jump forward
"The frog can leap across the pond easily."
M
major - (adj.) important or great in size or number
"Passing this test was a major achievement for him."midnight - (n.) 12 o’clock at night
"The fireworks show began right at midnight."modern - (adj.) having something to do with the present time
"They live in a modern apartment with high-tech features."
N
nibble - (v.) to eat with very small bites
"The rabbit nibbled on a piece of lettuce."notice - (v.) to see something or be aware of it for the first time; (n.) a sign put up for people to read
"Did you notice the new art in the hallway?"
"The notice on the door said ‘Do Not Enter’."
O
object - (n.) a thing you can see or touch
"She saw a shiny object on the ground."ocean - (n.) a very large area of salt water that covers almost three quarters of the earth
"They went swimming in the ocean while on vacation."odd - (adj.) not what you are used to; (adj.) cannot be divided evenly by two
"It was odd to see snow in the middle of summer."
"An odd number cannot be divided evenly by two."
P
pack - (v.) to put things into a container, such as a bag, box, or suitcase; (n.) a group of something, such as animals, people, or things
"She needs to pack her clothes for the trip."
"We saw a pack of wolves during our hike."pain - (n.) a feeling of hurt
"He felt pain in his knee after the game."pale - (adj.) having little color
"She looked pale after spending so much time indoors."pass - (v.) to go by someone or something; (n.) a piece of paper that says the holder can do something or go someplace
"We pass the bakery on our way to school."
"She has a pass to visit the museum for free."passenger - (n.) someone who travels in a vehicle but is not the driver
"The passenger in the back seat wore a seatbelt."pitch - (v.) to throw
"The player is ready to pitch the baseball."
R
rainbow - (n.) long stripes of color that appear in the sky after a rainfall
"We saw a rainbow after the rain stopped."relax - (v.) to become less tense
"She wanted to relax by reading her favorite book."
S
safe - (adj.) not in danger of being harmed or stolen; (n.) a strong box for valuable things
"It's safe to cross the street now."
"He kept his money in a safe."scatter - (v.) to throw things over a large area
"The kids like to scatter leaves around in the fall."scrape - (v.) to rub something against a rough or sharp surface; (n.) a mark made on a surface by rubbing against something rough or sharp
"She accidentally scraped her knee on the pavement."
"There was a scrape on the car door."screech - (n.) a loud, high sound; (v.) to make a loud sound
"The tires made a screech as the car stopped suddenly."seal - (n.) a sea animal with thick fur and flippers; (v.) to close up tightly
"The seal swam gracefully in the water."
"He used tape to seal the box shut."search - (v.) to look for or try to find
"They searched the park for the lost dog."section - (n.) part of a whole
"This section of the book covers history."select - (v.) to pick something out
"Please select a toy from the shelf."separate - (v.) to sort or set apart; (adj.) not joined
"She had to separate the red blocks from the blue ones."
"They live in separate houses."shiver - (v.) to shake quickly when cold or afraid
"He began to shiver in the cold wind."signal - (n.) anything that sends a message or a warning
"The green light is a signal to go."similar - (adj.) alike; much the same
"The twins have similar faces."slender - (adj.) thin
"The tree branches were long and slender."smooth - (adj.) not rough and bumpy, but flat and even
"The surface of the lake was smooth and calm."sniff - (v.) to take in air through your nose in short, quick breaths
"The dog likes to sniff everything it finds."stable - (n.) a building where horses are kept; (adj.) strong and not easily moved
"The horses are kept in a stable on the farm."
"The table was stable and didn’t wobble."stamp - (n.) a small piece of printed paper that shows when postage is paid; (v.) to put your foot down with force
"Don’t forget to put a stamp on the letter."
"He stamped his foot in frustration."
T
task - (n.) a job to be done
"My task for the day is to finish my homework."team - (n.) a group of people who work together or play a sport together
"Our soccer team won the game!"tender - (adj.) soft and easy to cut
"The meat was so tender that it almost melted in my mouth."tense - (adj.) not able to relax
"She felt tense before the big test."tiny - (adj.) very small
"We found a tiny frog by the pond."tool - (n.) a piece of equipment used to do a certain job
"A hammer is a useful tool for building."trail - (n.) a path for people to follow, especially in the woods
"We hiked along the forest trail."travel - (v.) to go from one place to another
"They love to travel to new countries."tremble - (v.) to shake a little from excitement or anger
"His hands began to tremble when he held the award."
V
- village - (n.) a small town
"They live in a quiet village by the lake."
W
warn - (v.) to tell someone about possible danger
"She warned him about the slippery road ahead."wave - (v.) to move your hand back and forth; (n.) something that looks like a long bump moving through water in a lake or ocean
"She waved goodbye as the train left the station."
"We saw big waves at the beach."weak - (adj.) not strong
"He felt weak after being sick for a few days."weekend - (n.) the two days of the week called Saturday and Sunday
"They planned a family picnic over the weekend."whisper - (v.) to speak in a very soft and quiet voice
"She whispered a secret to her friend."whole - (adj.) complete; having all its parts
"He ate the whole pizza by himself."wise - (adj.) showing good sense and judgment
"The wise teacher gave us valuable advice."wonder - (v.) to be curious about something
"I wonder what’s inside the gift box."worry - (v.) to feel that something bad may happen
"Don’t worry, everything will be fine."