Tier 2 words are less common than high frequency (Tier 1) words. They are often integral to the comprehension of exam questions or core subject knowledge.
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objective |
An objective is a goal.
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obsolete |
If something is obsolete, it means it is no longer in use.
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obtain |
If you obtain something, it means you come into possession of it.
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obvious |
If something is obvious, it means it is easily seen or understood.
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occupational |
Occupational means related to the work you were trained to do.
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occupy |
If you occupy yourself with something, it means you keep yourself busy with it.
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occur |
Occur is another word for happen.
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odd |
If something is odd, it means it is unusual or unexpected.
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offset |
If you offset something, it means you make up for it somewhere else.
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ongoing |
If something is ongoing, it means it is currently happening.
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option |
An option is one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen.
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orient |
If you orient something, it means you determine its position in reference to another point.
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orientation |
Orientation is the the act of determining one thing's position in reference to another point.
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outcome |
An outcome is the result of something.
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output |
An output is signal that comes out of an electronic system.
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overall |
Overall means 'including everything'.
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overlap |
Overlap means to extend over or cover a part of something else.
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overseas |
If somewhere is overseas, it means it is across a sea.
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Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
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Spelling games using the word list: Tier 2 Words (objective - overseas)
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Easter Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
Print worksheets and activities: Tier 2 Words (objective - overseas)
Handwriting worksheets: Tier 2 Words (objective - overseas)
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