A greating often used when writing letters.
dear
This word can have more that one meaning.
One meaning is a planet in our solar system that has plants and animals living on it.
It can also be another word for dirt or soil.
Earth
A bacteria, or virus that can make you sick.
germ
A wild animal found in our woods and forests. The male animal has antlers.
deer
The process of understanding how to do something.
I try to ________ something new at school everyday.
learn
A weapon made with a long pole and a sharp arrow on the end.
spear
To do deeds in order to get something you want.
This word is often used as a synonym for making money.
earn
To sit on something. Birds often do this when they land on a tree branch or light post.
perch
This word has more than one meaning.
One meaning is to control something like a bike, car, or cart. Another meaning is a name for male cattle.
steer
A green plant that grows in shade near creeks and rivers.
fern
To be afraid of something.
I have a _______ of heights.
fear
A synonym for back.
The back tire or ______ tire.
I sit in the back seat or _______ seat of the car.
rear
A group of animals moving around together.
herd
To make unkind remarks at someone. Making fun of someone with unkind comments.
jeer
A synonym for rip, cut, or shred.
This word is also a homograph. It is spelled the same way as another word, but sounds different.
_________ is to rip, but ________ is to cry.
tear
The liquid that comes out of your eye when you cry.
tear
The past tense word for: hear
I ______ what you said to me.
heard
A store worker or cashier may also go by this title.
clerk
This word can have more than one meaning.
One meaning is to look through something like a window or doorway. This word can also be a synonym for a person your age or in your grade who may not be a friend, but is in your same grouping.
peer