a naming word for people, places or things

a word that has the same or similar meaning to another word

the study of the origin of words and the ways their meanings have changed over time

More rich vocabulary associated with eyes

English

In this unit, pupils learn a range of vocabulary to support writing about characters, including big, beautiful and eye words.  In the next unit, pupils learn a wider range of vocabulary to describe characters, including small, confident and shy words.

Character: big, beautiful and eye words

Match the word with the correct definition.

Write the missing word to complete the sentence. There was a great, __________ explosion that lit up the sky. 

Write the missing word to complete the sentence. There wasn't a single __________ seat in the whole theatre, so I had to stand at the back to watch the show.

Which image represents the word 'expressive'? 

Which image represents the word 'bulging'? 

Select the correct definition for 'bloodshot'.

Select the correct definition for 'bulging'.

Select the correct definition for 'expressive'.

Match the adjective to its most appropriate word pair. 

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