2nd Grade Spelling Bee Words

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The Complete List of 2nd Grade Spelling Bee Words

Here is a curated list of words that are commonly used in 2nd-grade spelling bees. This list includes:

Word	Part of Speech	Origin	Definition + Example Sentence
forever	adverb	Old English	For an endless time. She promised to love her dog forever.
freeze	verb	Old English	To turn into ice. Water will freeze at 32°F.
scorch	verb	Old French	To burn slightly. The fire scorched the paper.
motor	noun	Latin	A machine that produces motion. The motor of the car was running smoothly.
talking	verb	Old English	Engaging in speech. They were talking about their vacation.
money	noun	Latin	Currency used for transactions. He saved money for a new bike.
couch	noun	Old French	A long, upholstered seat. She sat on the couch to watch TV.
nibble	verb	Middle English	To take small bites. The rabbit nibbled on the carrot.
strands	noun	Dutch	Thin pieces of something. She pulled strands of hair behind her ear.
chapter	noun	Latin	A section of a book. She read the last chapter before bed.
chess	noun	Old French	A strategic board game. He played chess with his grandfather.
slimy	adjective	Old English	Slippery and wet. The fish felt slimy in her hands.
squeak	verb	Middle English	To make a high-pitched sound. The door squeaked when it opened.
friend	noun	Old English	A person one likes and trusts. She is my best friend.
laptop	noun	English	A portable computer. He used his laptop for schoolwork.
movie	noun	English	A film or motion picture. They watched a movie together.
known	verb	Old English	Past participle of know. She had known the answer all along.
suffer	verb	Latin	To feel pain or distress. He suffered from a headache.
double	adjective	Latin	Twice as much. She ordered a double cheeseburger.
watch	verb	Old English	To look at something attentively. They watch TV every night.
ahoy	interjection	English	A greeting used by sailors. 'Ahoy, matey!' the pirate shouted.
dream	noun/verb	Old English	A vision during sleep. She had a happy dream.
whine	verb	Old English	To complain in a high-pitched voice. The dog whined for attention.
beans	noun	Old English	Edible seeds of plants. She ate green beans for dinner.
child	noun	Old English	A young person. The child played outside.
space	noun	Latin	The expanse beyond Earth. Astronauts travel to space.
princess	noun	Latin	A female royal. The princess wore a golden crown.
piper	noun	Middle English	A person who plays a pipe. The piper played a merry tune.
hear	verb	Old English	To perceive sound. I can hear birds singing.
sprint	verb	Old Norse	To run very fast. He sprinted to the finish line.
awe	noun	Old Norse	A feeling of wonder. She gazed in awe at the fireworks.
afar	adverb	Old English	At a great distance. She watched the storm from afar.
bowl	noun	Old English	A deep, round dish. She ate cereal from a bowl.
sweat	noun/verb	Old English	Moisture released from the body. He sweated after exercising.
cost	noun/verb	Latin	The price of something. The book cost ten dollars.
sleek	adjective	Old Norse	Smooth and glossy. The cat had sleek fur.
bottle	noun	Old French	A container for liquids. She drank from a water bottle.
smart	adjective	Old English	Intelligent or stylish. She is a smart student.
stared	verb	Old English	Looked at something intently. He stared at the painting.
plopped	verb	English	Dropped with a sound. She plopped onto the couch.
darted	verb	Middle English	Moved quickly. The squirrel darted across the road.
angry	adjective	Old Norse	Feeling strong displeasure. She was angry about the mistake.
sidekick	noun	English	A close companion. Batman’s sidekick is Robin.
stuff	noun	Middle English	Things or materials. She packed her stuff for the trip.
least	adjective	Old English	The smallest amount. He had the least amount of homework.
little	adjective	Old English	Small in size. The little puppy wagged its tail.
felt	verb	Old English	Past tense of feel. He felt happy after winning the game.
summer	noun	Old English	The warmest season. They go to the beach in summer.
carefully	adverb	Old French	With caution. She walked carefully on the ice.
would	verb	Old English	Past tense of will. He said he would help.
eagle	noun	Latin	A large bird of prey. The eagle soared in the sky.
berries	noun	Old English	Small, edible fruits. She picked fresh berries.
caves	noun	Latin	Natural underground spaces. They explored the dark caves.
blanket	noun	Middle English	A large piece of fabric for warmth. She wrapped herself in a blanket.
catch	verb	Old English	To grab or seize. He tried to catch the ball.
updo	noun	English	A hairstyle with hair pulled up. She wore an elegant updo to the party.
mule	noun	Latin	A hybrid animal of a horse and donkey. The mule carried heavy loads.
glow	verb	Old English	To emit a soft light. The stars glow at night.
quick	adjective	Old English	Fast in movement. She gave a quick response.
cotton	noun	Arabic	A plant fiber used for fabric. Her dress was made of cotton.
seats	noun	Old Norse	Places to sit. They found seats in the front row.
baseball	noun	English	A sport played with a bat and ball. He plays baseball on weekends.
great	adjective	Old English	Large or excellent. She did a great job on the test.
playground	noun	English	An outdoor area for playing. The kids ran to the playground.
monster	noun	Latin	A large, frightening creature. The movie featured a scary monster.
enjoy	verb	Old French	To take pleasure in. He enjoys playing chess.
jazzy	adjective	English	Lively and colorful. She wore a jazzy outfit.