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.
|
|
maintain |
If you maintain something, it means you keep it in a certain condition or position.
|
|
|
maintenance |
Maintenance is the activity involved in keeping something in a particular condition.
|
|
|
major |
If something is described as major, it means it is of great importance, stature, or rank.
|
|
|
manipulation |
Manipulation is the act of exerting shrewd or devious influence, especially for one's own advantage.
|
|
|
manual |
A manual is a small handbook.
|
|
|
marginal |
Marginal means relating to a border or edge.
|
|
|
mature |
If something is mature, it means it has reached full natural growth or development.
|
|
|
maximise
|
If you maximise something, it means you make it as large as possible.
|
|
|
maximum |
The maximum is the largest possible quantity.
|
|
|
mechanism |
A mechanism is a piece of machinery which has moving parts that perform a function.
|
|
|
media |
Media refers the means of mass communication.
|
|
|
mediation |
A mediation is a negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by an impartial party.
|
|
|
medical |
If something is medical, it means it is related to the study or practice of medicine.
|
|
|
medium |
If something is medium, it means it is around the middle of a scale of evaluation.
|
|
|
mental |
If something is mental, it means it is related to the mind.
|
|
|
method |
A method is a particular way of doing something.
|
|
|
migrate |
If you migrate, it means you move from one country or region to another and settle there.
|
Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling games using the word list: Tier 2 Words (maintain - migrate)
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
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 (maintain - migrate)
Handwriting worksheets: Tier 2 Words (maintain - migrate)
This word list was created by Spellzone. View more Spellzone course lists or curriculum word lists.
"Thank goodness for Spellzone during this remote learning phase. The site is easy for students to navigate independently and they're really enjoying the activities and spelling games. You get an awful lot for your money with Spellzone. Really reassuring is the very prompt response with helpdesk queries. I've very rarely needed the helpdesk, but when I have, the issue has been addressed and sorted within a very short time."
Sarah Taggart, Oasis Academy Lord's HillConnect with us at: 
Study
Learn
Games
Test
Print
Write
