Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night Vocabulary and Amazing Words Second Grade

Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night

Vocabulary and Amazing Words

Second Grade

Vocabulary Words

drooledlanternsshiveredsnuggled

drooled

to let saliva run from the mouth like a baby sometimes does

lanterns

portable lamps with coverings around them to protect them from wind and rain

shivered

to shake with cold, fear, or excitement

snuggled

to lie closely and comfortably together; cuddle

Amazing Words

galaxytranquilwildlifeunderneath

identifydetectivefascinatingslimy

galaxy

a huge group of stars.  Earth and the sun are part of a big galaxy.

tranquil

how you feel when you are very calm and peaceful

wildlife

animals and plants that live wild outdoors

underneath

below something

The heart is underneath the smiley face.

identify

tell what something is

detective

a person who tries to solve a mystery or figure out a problem

fascinating

something that is very interesting

When a detective finds a clue, he may say that the clue is very fascinating.

slimy

something that is slippery and gooey when you touch it