severe - The naughty boy received a severe punishment from his parents.

Strict, or stern; also something serious

shabby - The old man was wearing an old shabby coat.

Worn or faded from use or from wear; to be dressed in worn-out clothes;

shepherd - The shepherd protected the sheep from the wolf.

Someone who watches and protects a flock of sheep.

shrink - I hate it when my clothes shrink and fade.

Decrease in size, range, or extent.

signature - I can't read my father's signature.

Your name, written in your own handwriting.

simile - "She slept like a baby" is an example of a simile.

A figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with `like' or `as').

sizzle - Bacon sizzles in the frying pan.

To make a hissing or crackling sound:

skeleton - Do you know how many bones are in a human skeleton?

All of the bones that support a person's or an animal's body.

sleeve - Cindy rolled up the long sleeve on her shirt because she was hot.

The part of a garment that is attached at armhole and provides a cloth covering for the arm.

sleigh - There is a beautiful old wooden sleigh in the barn.

A vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs, for transportation over snow.

sneeze - Bob's cat makes him sneeze.

To blow air out of your nose and mouth with a sudden and loud involuntary noise.

sniff - The puppy sniffed my shoes with its nose.

To quickly and noisily take a deep breath of air with your nose. Some people do this when they cry.

snore - When I have a cold, I snore very loudly.

Sometimes when you sleep, the soft palate relaxes and vibrates when you breathe, producing this noise.

snuggle - A mother likes to snuggle with her baby.

A close and affectionate embrace.

soldier - A soldier is a person who defends his country.

A person who serves in the army.

sorrow - The death of her kitten filled Emma with sorrow.

Feeling much sadness or unhappiness.

souvenir - He wanted to keep the ticket to the concert as a souvenir.

Something that is kept as a reminder of a person, place or event; memento.

spaghetti - We are having spaghetti, salad, and garlic bread for lunch.

Pasta in the shape of long, thin strings.

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Basic Vocabulary 19

Term	Definition
severe - The naughty boy received a severe punishment from his parents.	Strict, or stern; also something serious
shabby - The old man was wearing an old shabby coat.	Worn or faded from use or from wear; to be dressed in worn-out clothes;
shepherd - The shepherd protected the sheep from the wolf.	Someone who watches and protects a flock of sheep.
shrink - I hate it when my clothes shrink and fade.	Decrease in size, range, or extent.
sibling - The young boy tried to help his sibling stay out of trouble with their mother.	A person's brother or sister.
signature - I can't read my father's signature.	Your name, written in your own handwriting.
simile - "She slept like a baby" is an example of a simile.	A figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with `like' or `as').
sizzle - Bacon sizzles in the frying pan.	To make a hissing or crackling sound:
skeleton - Do you know how many bones are in a human skeleton?	All of the bones that support a person's or an animal's body.
sleeve - Cindy rolled up the long sleeve on her shirt because she was hot.	The part of a garment that is attached at armhole and provides a cloth covering for the arm.
sleigh - There is a beautiful old wooden sleigh in the barn.	A vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs, for transportation over snow.
sloppy - His handwriting was very sloppy.	Lacking neatness or order.
sneeze - Bob's cat makes him sneeze.	To blow air out of your nose and mouth with a sudden and loud involuntary noise.
sniff - The puppy sniffed my shoes with its nose.	To quickly and noisily take a deep breath of air with your nose. Some people do this when they cry.
snore - When I have a cold, I snore very loudly.	Sometimes when you sleep, the soft palate relaxes and vibrates when you breathe, producing this noise.
snuggle - A mother likes to snuggle with her baby.	A close and affectionate embrace.
soldier - A soldier is a person who defends his country.	A person who serves in the army.
sorrow - The death of her kitten filled Emma with sorrow.	Feeling much sadness or unhappiness.
souvenir - He wanted to keep the ticket to the concert as a souvenir.	Something that is kept as a reminder of a person, place or event; memento.
spaghetti - We are having spaghetti, salad, and garlic bread for lunch.	Pasta in the shape of long, thin strings.

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