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If you’re just getting started with Google Slides, its extensive features and add-ons can be a little overwhelming. Here are some tips to help you get going with this powerful alternative to Microsoft PowerPoint.

If you’ve heard of Google Slides before, feel free to skip ahead; if you haven't, here’s a crash course on what you need to know. We’ll go over the basics and get you brushed up on what Google Slides is and how you can get started right away.

Slides is a free, web-based presentation program designed to compete with Microsoft Office PowerPoint. It's part of G Suite---Google's complete office suite (though some people refer to it all as Google Docs). The other main services included in the cloud-based suite are Sheets (Excel) and Docs (Word).

Related: What is Google Workspace, Anyway?

Google Slides is available on all devices and platforms; all you need is an internet connection and a web browser (or, in the case of mobile, the Android and iOS apps ). Google does the rest and handles the brunt of the heavy lifting, while it runs the software in the cloud.

Slides supports several file types, including  .ppt, .pptx , .odp, .jpg, .svg, and .pdf. This makes it easy to view or convert Microsoft Office files directly from Google Drive or insert images directly into a slide.

Related: What Is a PPTX File (and How Do I Open One)?

And since Slides is an online presentation program, you can share and collaborate with multiple people on the same file, and track revisions, changes, and suggestions, all in real-time.

Have you heard enough? Let’s get started.

Before you can use Google Slides, you have to sign up for a Google account (an @gmail account). If you already have one, feel free to move on to the next section. If not, we’ll go over the simplest way to create a Google account and get you set up with Slides.

Head over to  accounts.google.com , click "Create Account," and then click "For Myself."

On the next page, you provide some information---first and last name, username, and password---to create your account.

Also, you have to verify your phone number, so Google can make sure you’re not a bot.

After you verify your phone number, the subsequent pages require you to provide a recovery email address and your date of birth and gender. You must also agree to the privacy statement and terms of service. After that, you’re the proud new owner of a Google account.

Now that you have a Google account, it’s time to create your first presentation. Head over to  Google Slides  and place the cursor on the multicolored "+" icon in the bottom-right corner.

The + turns into a black pencil icon; click it.

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 into the address bar from any browser and hit Enter to automatically create and open a new blank document.

Even if you’re new to Google Slides, you might already have a collection of Microsoft PowerPoint files you’d like to be able to use. If that’s the case, then you have to  upload all your presentations  before you can view them. While it might not support some of the more advanced features and effects of some PowerPoint presentations, it works pretty well.

When you import a PowerPoint presentation, you can use either Google Slides or  Drive  to upload your files. Both methods let you drag and drop a file from your computer directly into the web browser for easy uploads. Your Drive houses all of your uploaded files, but---for the sake of convenience---when you go to the Slides homepage, it only shows you presentation-type files.

From the Slides homepage, click the folder icon in the top right, and then click the "Upload" tab. Now, drag and drop any files you want to upload directly into this window.

Once the file uploads, Slides opens it automatically, and it's ready for you to edit, share, or collaborate.

To open a PowerPoint presentation that you want to edit, click the filename with the "P" next to it from your Google Slides homepage.

Click to either view the PowerPoint file or edit it in Slides.

After you’ve finished editing your file, you can download and export your presentation back into a Microsoft PowerPoint format. Just go to File > Download As, and then click the "Microsoft PowerPoint" option.

If you’d rather download your presentation as a PDF, ODP, JPEG, TXT, etc., you can do that here, as well.

Related: How to Import a PowerPoint Presentation into Google Slides

Now that you have a few presentations, it’s time to make sure your  spelling and grammar are correct . Slides is equipped with a spellchecker. If you misspell something, it underlines the error with a squiggly line and prompts you to make a change.

This should be on by default, but you can make sure in Tools > Spelling > Underline Errors.

To see spelling corrections and suggestions, right-click the word with the line underneath. Alternatively, press Ctrl+Alt+X (Windows) or Command+Alt+X (Mac) to open the Spell Check and Grammar tool.

Along with a spellchecker, Google Slides comes loaded with a built-in dictionary and thesaurus. To use them, highlight a word, right-click it, and then click "Define [word]."

While this should get you started, we have  a deeper dive into Google’s spelling and grammar checker  if you want more info.

Related: How to Check Your Spelling in Google Docs

One of the best features of Google Slides is its ability to  generate a shareable link.  Anyone you share the link with can view, suggest edits to, or directly edit the presentation. This eliminates the hassle of sending a file back and forth between collaborators. Each person has her own text entry cursor to use on her computer.

To do this, click the orange "Share" button in the file you want to share. Next, choose how and with whom you want to send a link to the file. You can type email addresses or click "Get Shareable Link" in the top corner to hand out the invitation yourself.

From the drop-down menu, you can select one of these options for what other users can do:

• Off:  Sharing is disabled. If you’ve previously shared a link with others, it will no longer work and revokes any permissions they once had.
• Anyone with the link can edit:  Gives the shared users full read/write access. They still can’t delete it from your Drive, though---this is just for the contents of the file.
• Anyone with the link can comment:  Allows shared users to leave comments which is handy for team projects.
• Anyone with the link can view : Shared users can view the file, but can’t edit it in any way. This is the default action when you share a file, and it's the best option if you’re trying to share a file for download.

You can do a lot more with these shareable links, as they also work with other Drive files and on mobile. For a deeper look at how links work and how to generate them,  check out our post .

Related: How to Create Shareable Download Links for Files on Google Drive

When you share documents with others, it’s difficult to keep track of all the small changes that happen if you’re not present. For that, there’s  revision history . Google keeps track of all the changes that occur in a document and groups them into periods to reduce clutter. You can even revert a file to any of the previous versions listed in the history with a click of your mouse.

You can view a list of all recent changes by clicking File > Version History > See Version History. Alternatively, you can press Ctrl+Alt+Shift+H (Command+Option+Shift+H on Mac).

Related: How to See Recent Changes to Your Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides File

You can also share a link to a specific slide in your presentation with a friend or coworker, without having to mention which one you're referencing. When someone clicks the link and the presentation loads, it jumps directly to the slide you're referencing. You do have to enable file sharing before you can link to a specific slide in your presentation, though.

Because each slide has a unique URL, all you have to do to link to one is click it in the left pane, and then copy the URL from the address bar.

Google Slides also has a character insertion tool. This allows you to insert special characters into your presentation without having to remember any Alt-codes. There are tons of symbols, characters, languages, and so much more. So, whether you want an arrow, different language scripts, or if you just want a few silly emojis to spruce up your presentation, Google Slides makes it easy to include them.

To open the character insertion tool, click "Insert," and then click "Special Characters."

From here, you can manually search for specific characters with the drop-down menus.

Use the search bar to find a specific character or emoji.

You can also use your drawing skills to search.

Related: How to Insert Symbols into Google Docs and Slides

What happens if you need to access Google Slides but don’t have an internet connection? Although Slides is a web-based product, that  doesn’t mean you can’t use it offline . Any changes you make to the file offline will update the next time you connect to the internet. First, download the extension for Chrome.

To enable a presentation for offline use, go to the Google Slides’ homepage and, in the top-left corner, click the Hamburger menu > Settings. Once here, toggle "Offline" to the On position, and then click "OK."

To save storage space on your local machine, Google only downloads and makes the most recently accessed files available offline. To manually enable a file, click the three dots icon, and then toggle "Available Offline" to On.

Related: How to Use Google Docs Offline

Google Slides is a powerful, feature-rich alternative to Microsoft Office's PowerPoint. It's also completely free to use with an internet connection and a Google Account, making it a legitimate competitor for Microsoft.

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Lesson 8: getting started with your presentation.

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Getting started with your presentation

Google Slides allows you to create dynamic slide presentations. These presentations can include animation, narration, images, videos, and much more. In this lesson, you'll learn about the Google Slides interface and the basics of setting up your document, including the menu and shortcut toolbars , zoom settings , and choosing a theme .

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The Google Slides interface

When you create a new presentation in Google Slides, the interface for Slides will appear. This interface displays the toolbar , along with the main view of your presentation. It allows you to create and modify slides , choose a theme , and share the presentation with others.

Click the buttons in the interactive below to learn about the interface for Google Slides.

Presentation Title

Google Drive displays the title of your presentation here and in the View pane of your Google Drive homepage. By default, new presentations are named Untitled presentation . Click the title to change the name.

Google Slides Home Screen

This icon indicates that you are in the Google Slides interface. Click the icon to navigate back to your Google Slides home screen.

Menu Toolbar

Various menus for working with your presentation can be found on the menu toolbar . Click a menu to see available commands and options .

Collaboration Options

Click Share to share your spreadsheet, as well as to allow others to edit it and collaborate on it. Click Comments to add comments or change notification settings.

Shortcut Toolbar

This toolbar provides convenient shortcut buttons for formatting your presentation.

Slide Navigation Pane

The Slide Navigation pane allows you to view and organize the slides in your presentation.

Here, you can view and edit the selected slide.

Click here to add notes to your current slide. Often called speaker notes , they can help you deliver or prepare for your presentation.

Click this button to play your presentation.

Choosing a theme

When you first create a new presentation, Google Slides will prompt you to choose a theme . Themes give you a quick and easy way to change the overall design of your presentation. Each theme has a unique combination of colors , fonts , and slide layouts . Select a theme from the panel on the right side of the window, and it will be applied to your entire presentation.

You can choose from a variety of new themes at any time, giving your entire presentation a consistent, professional look. If you want to change your theme, you can open the Themes panel again by clicking the Theme command on the shortcut toolbar .

Working with the Google Slides environment

Here, we'll show you how to navigate the Google Slides environment. You'll learn how to use the menu and shortcut toolbars , zoom in and out, and play your presentation .

The menu and shortcut toolbars

The Google Slides interface uses a traditional menu system with a s hortcut toolbar . The menus contain commands grouped by function. The shortcut toolbar has buttons for some frequently used commands.

Showing and hiding the menus

You can choose to minimize the menu bar to free up more space to display your slides. Click the Hide the menus command to hide the menu bar, leaving only the shortcut toolbar at the top of the window. Click it again to show the menu bar again.

Zooming in and out

You can zoom in and out of your presentation with the Zoom shortcut. Click Zoom on the shortcut toolbar, then move the mouse cursor over your slide. The cursor will change to a magnifying class with a plus sign inside of it. Now you can left-click to zoom in or right-click to zoom out. Press Escape on your keyboard to return your cursor to normal.

Within the View drop-down menu, hover over Zoom and there you will see options to set the zoom more precisely.

Playing the presentation

When you are ready to show your presentation—or if you want to see what it will look like during a presentation—click the Present button to the right of the menus. You can also click the drop-down arrow for additional presentation options.

• Open Google Slides and create a blank presentation.
• Change the presentation title from Untitled Presentation to Practice Presentation .
• Choose a theme for your presentation.
• Use the View menu to set the zoom to 50%.

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How to View Your Presentation in Google Slides: A Step-by-Step Guide

Google Slides is a fantastic tool for creating presentations, whether for work, school, or personal projects. But once you’ve put together your slides, how do you view them as a presentation? It’s simple, just a few clicks and you’re good to go. After reading this brief overview, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to view your presentation in Google Slides.

Step by Step Tutorial: Viewing Your Presentation in Google Slides

Before we jump into the steps, let’s understand what we’re aiming for. Following these steps will allow you to view your Google Slides presentation in full-screen mode, making it look professional and clean for your audience.

Step 1: Open your presentation in Google Slides

Begin by opening the Google Slides presentation you wish to view.

When you have your presentation open in Google Slides, make sure you’re logged into your Google account. This will allow you to access all the features you need to properly view your presentation.

Step 2: Click on the “Present” button

Locate and click on the “Present” button, which is typically found in the top-right corner of the screen.

The “Present” button is usually represented by a play-like icon. Once you click it, your presentation will start from the beginning and you can navigate through your slides using your keyboard or mouse.

Step 3: Navigate through the slides

Use the arrow keys on your keyboard or click to move forward or backward through your slides.

As you navigate through the slides, you can also use the “Escape” key to exit full-screen mode at any time.

After completing these steps, your presentation will be displayed in full-screen mode, allowing you to deliver your content effectively.

Tips for Viewing Your Presentation in Google Slides

• Ensure your internet connection is stable before starting your presentation to avoid any disruptions.
• Familiarize yourself with the keyboard shortcuts for a smoother presentation experience.
• Always preview your slides before presenting to check for any errors or formatting issues.
• Use the speaker notes feature to keep track of what you want to say on each slide.
• Practice your presentation a few times to build confidence and ensure smooth delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do i start my presentation from a specific slide.

To start from a specific slide, simply select the slide you want to begin with and then click on the “Present” button.

Can I use a remote clicker to navigate through my slides?

Yes, many remote clickers are compatible with Google Slides, allowing you to advance through your presentation wirelessly.

Is there a way to loop my presentation automatically?

Yes, you can set your presentation to loop by clicking on the “Slide” menu, selecting “Change transition,” and then checking the “Auto-advance slides” box.

How can I share my presentation with others?

You can share your presentation by clicking on the “Share” button and choosing the appropriate sharing settings for your audience.

Can I present to a remote audience using Google Slides?

Yes, Google Slides allows you to present your slides via video conferencing tools or by sharing a link to your presentation.

• Open your presentation in Google Slides.
• Click on the “Present” button.
• Navigate through the slides.

Now that you’ve got the hang of it, viewing your presentation in Google Slides should be a breeze! Remember, the key to a great presentation is not just in the content but also in the delivery. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can ensure that your presentation looks professional and runs smoothly.

Don’t forget to take advantage of the tips provided, like practicing your presentation and using speaker notes. And if you ever run into any issues, the frequently asked questions section should help clear things up.

As you become more familiar with Google Slides, you’ll find that it’s a highly versatile tool that can aid in creating impactful, engaging presentations. So go ahead, give it a try. Create, present, and wow your audience with your newfound Google Slides expertise!

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How to Create a Presentation Using Google Slides

Last Updated: November 30, 2023

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This tutorial will show you how to make a PowerPoint-like presentation using Google Slides. Presentations can be used for school, business, and so much more.

• You can also just type in https://slides.google.com , log in if you haven't already, and will be taken to the Slides page.
• If you don't have a Google account, learn to create one now!

• For more options, hover over the arrow on the right edge of the Google Slides option, where a smaller drop-down menu will appear. From here you can select to create a presentation from a template or a blank slide.

• Be sure to add a title and subtitle by clicking where you are prompted to add text.

• You can also change a pre-existing slide's layout by clicking the layout option on the upper editing bar.

• As you add animations to each element by clicking the blue "+ Select an object to animate", they will begin to pile up. Click on each one to edit it.
• Change the transition from slide to slide by clicking the default "Slide: No transition" at the top of the sidebar. You can choose whether to apply to all slides or just one.
• Preview your animations by clicking Play at the bottom of the sidebar.
• Remove an animation by clicking the small x on its rectangle, and drag each animation up or down to change the order.

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To create a new Google Slides presentation, open a web browser and go to Slides.Google.com. If you want to start from a template, you can choose one from the template gallery. Otherwise, click "Blank" to create a new blank presentation. Your blank presentation starts with a single simple slide with space to enter a title and subtitle. You can personalize this slide, as well as other slides you add, by editing the placeholder text, as well as choosing a slide theme from the panel to the right. To insert another slide, click the "Insert" menu and select "New Slide," or press "Control M" for a quick keyboard shortcut. You'll also find other things you can add to your slide on the Insert menu, including the option to add an image, a text box for typing, videos, shapes, charts, and other features. After adding a new slide, click the "Layout" menu to choose a slide layout—you can give each slide its own layout or reuse the same layout as much as necessary. Edit the placeholder text, and then insert objects from the Insert menu. To move an object, click the arrow in the toolbar, hover the mouse cursor around the object's border line until it turns to a 4-point arrow, and then click and drag it. Each slide you add will have a thumbnail in the left panel—click a slide's thumbnail to open that slide for editing. To see your presentation as a viewer would, click your first slide in the left panel, and then click "Present" at the top corner. Click the Escape key to go back to editing. Google Slides also has some built-in effects you can access from the "Transition" menu—here you can animate a slide's transition into the next slide, as well as animate individual objects. To apply an effect, background, theme, layout, or any other setting to more than one slide at once, select the slides in the left panel by holding down the Control key as you click each thumbnail. Your presentation will automatically save to your Google Drive as you work—type a name for the presentation in the top-left corner so you can easily find the file when you need it. Did this summary help you? Yes No

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Controlling Slides in Google Meet is only available for eligible work or school accounts, and you're signed in to your personal account or a G Suite Basic account: . Learn more about work or school accounts .

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  Controlling Slides in Google Meet is only available for eligible work or school accounts, and you're not currently signed in. Learn more about work or school accounts .

If you’re using Google Meet on an eligible work or school account, you can control Google Slides presentations from within a Google Meet video meeting. You can also make other people in the video meeting co-presenters.

Important : To control a Google Slides presentation from a Google Meet video meeting, you must use a computer with a Chrome browser.

• In a Chrome tab or window, open the Slides file you want to present.
• In a different Chrome window, open Google Meet and join a video meeting.

• You can either present from the Google Meet tab, or present directly from the Slides tab .
• Select the tab with the Slides presentation, then click Share .
• Important: You can only control a presentation in Google Meet when you're in slideshow mode.
• Click to the next or previous slide with the arrow buttons.
• Jump to a specific slide by clicking the slide number, and choosing from the list of slides.

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Introducing Word of the Week

Word of the Week is a fantastic way to build vocabulary, especially at the elementary level, by introducing students to a new word each week. This practice expands their language skills and encourages them to express themselves more precisely and creatively. Plus, it’s fun to challenge students with intriguing and uncommon words.

Fun fact: Word of the Week is often referred to by the acronym WOW, reflecting the excitement it brings to the classroom!

Below, you’ll find engaging vocabulary activities that teach word meanings, expand vocabulary, and improve reading and writing skills. Experience the perks of classroom games as students engage in learning disguised as fun .

Word of the Week Activities

Explore interactive exercises that ignite students’ interest in expanding their vocabulary, and boost excitement for language learning while you’re at it. Studying a new word each week is not only beneficial for elementary students, it’s also fun! From interactive games to hands-on projects, these activities foster creativity and deepen students’ understanding of language. 

Roll the Die

Give this engaging dice game for kids a try with your students. Offering six thought-provoking activities to do with the weekly word, there’s all sorts of learning to be had here. Players eagerly anticipate their task with each roll, adding excitement to their exploration of the new word.

Here’s an example of six tasks students can do with the word they are focusing on, one for each roll of the dice.

Roll 1 – Write the word in a sentence using more than six words.

Roll 2 – Draw a picture to express the word.

Roll 3 – Write a newspaper headline that includes the word.

Roll 4 – Write the definition of the word in your own words.

Roll 5 – Find the Scrabble score of the word.

Roll 6 – Count the number of vowels and consonants in the word.

And why settle for one die when you can roll two dice? It’s double the fun for students as they take on the tasks assigned from each roll. 

However you choose to play, your students will benefit from the experience.

Scavenger Hunt

Everyone loves a fun scavenger hunt ! This one takes some prep work, but it’s worth it for all the learning involved.

Start by writing down and then hiding the weekly word in a creative spot within the classroom or designated play area. Next, write a series of 5 to 10 clues that will lead children to other clues, eventually arriving at the hidden word. 

Divide students into teams and distribute a different clue to each group. This way, they will follow different paths and the scavenger hunt will be more engaging and challenging for everyone involved.

As students progress through the scavenger hunt, moving from clue to clue, they eventually reach the final destination where the concealed Word of the Week awaits. Once found, students are tasked with making a sentence, written or verbal, that showcases the word’s meaning in context. Finally, gather the group for sentence sharing, reflection, and discussion, reinforcing the word’s meaning and proper use. 

This activity builds grammar and reading skills and fosters teamwork and critical thinking.

Word of the Week Relay Race

Relay races are a hit with elementary kids, blending teamwork and excitement into one thrilling activity.

To begin this vocabulary relay race, split the class into teams. To start the race, one student from each team will hop over to the board or a designated writing area with a writing utensil in hand. Once there, they write a sentence using the Word of the Week, demonstrating their understanding and creativity under pressure. They then speed-walk back to their team to pass the writing utensil to the next student, who continues the process. This creates a collection of sentences using the same word.

With each team member’s turn, the momentum builds as students create pretty impressive sentences. The race continues until each team member has contributed one sentence, culminating in a thrilling display of teamwork and linguistic agility. 

Through this activity, students reinforce their understanding of the word and hone their writing skills. Transform vocabulary practice into an exciting event that leaves students eager for more challenges with this relay race.

Vocabulary Notebook

Students can add the Word of the Week and its definition to a designated vocabulary notebook weekly. This simple practice helps them remember and incorporate these new words into their everyday language.

Encourage students to deepen their understanding by noting the word’s part of speech and a couple of its synonyms. They can also practice using the word in sentences to grasp its usage better. As a bonus, challenge students at the end of the month to use their newly acquired words in a paragraph.

Using a vocabulary notebook helps students learn new words, improve their writing, and foster a genuine appreciation for language. 

Word Collage Bonanza

To start this activity, students explore the meaning of the Word of the Week. Then, equipped with scissors, glue, and a colorful array of materials such as magazines, newspapers, stencils, vibrant paper, and writing utensils, students set off on the process of creating collages that visually represent the word they are studying. 

As they carefully cut out words, letters, and images, students are prompted to think deeply about how each piece contributes to the overall portrayal of the word’s meaning. They can use synonyms, related words, images, and even drawings to craft a beautiful collage, but there’s a twist: They can’t use the actual Word of the Week itself.

Not including the word in their collages encourages students to think creatively and critically about its meaning, helping them better understand and engage with the vocabulary concept.

Once the collages are complete, display them in the classroom as a visual reminder of the word’s meaning and the classroom’s artistic talent, reinforcing vocabulary retention and promoting a vibrant learning environment. 

Synonym Scramble

Students are invited to explore the vast landscape of language by creating a dynamic word web of synonyms. 

Starting with the Word of the Week, students research synonyms for that word and keep building a web that shows the richness of language.

Word connections will be mapped out as students construct an intricate web of words that highlight the richness and diversity of the English language.

This engaging synonym activity not only expands students’ vocabulary but also deepens their understanding of word relationships. Making synonym exploration fun turns learning new words into an exciting adventure, leaving students eager to expand their vocabulary.

Compose an Acrostic Poem

Add a splash of creativity and vocabulary building to your poetry unit with this activity. 

Students will write an acrostic poem using the Word of the Week. An acrostic poem is a form of poetry where the first letter of each line spells out a word or message vertically.

Encourage students to share their poems with classmates, sparking discussion to deepen everyone’s understanding of the word. Hearing peers’ perspectives opens their minds to the beauty of poetry, fostering an appreciation for language and creativity.

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Ready to expand your word collection? We’ve compiled an amazing list of words, perfect for boosting elementary learning and great for middle and high school too.

Explore our list of 52 words, one for each week of the year. Plus, make teaching a breeze with our convenient Google Slides download for seamless integration into your classroom activities.

curious (adjective) [cu-ri-ous]

Eager to learn more about something; inquisitive.

Miss Jenkins has a class full of curious 5th grade students who love to ask questions about everything.

wander (verb) [wan-der]

Move about without a specific destination or with no purpose; stray, roam.

Violet wanders freely in the library, exploring shelves and discovering new books.

scrumptious (adjective) [scrump-tious]

Extremely delicious and enjoyable to eat; tasty.

The cookies were so scrumptious that they were gone soon after they came out of the oven.

fortnight (noun) [fort-night]

Fourteen days and nights; two weeks.

In just a fortnight, I’ll be having tons of fun with my family on vacation.

impeccable (adjective) [im-pec-ca-ble]

Flawless or perfect in quality, without mistakes or faults; immaculate.

The chef’s impeccable pancakes were fluffy and scrumptious.

strew (verb) [strew]

Scatter or spread untidily over an area; sprinkle.

Papers were strewn across the desk, making it difficult to find the eraser.

supervision (noun) [su-per-vi-sion]

The action of watching over someone or something; oversight.

With proper supervision, children are allowed to swim in the pool all day.

gleeful (adjective) [glee-ful]

Extremely happy or joyful; merry, cheerful.

Jonah was gleeful when he finished building his model spacecraft all by himself.

jeopardy (noun) [jeop-ar-dy]

Being in a risky situation where something bad could happen; danger, risk.

Climbing trees without supervision puts you in jeopardy of getting hurt.

empire (noun) [em-pire]

A large group of territories or countries ruled by a single leader or government.

The king ruled over his empire as he saw fit. 

spunky (adjective) [spun-ky]

Lively, energetic, full of spirit.

Diego’s spunky personality shines through in everything he does, bringing joy to those around him.

tycoon (noun) [ty-coon]

A very rich and powerful person in business or industry; mogul.

Opening several new stores this month, the spunky supermarket tycoon continues to build his empire.

peculiar (adjective) [pe-cu-liar]

Strange or unusual, different from what is normal or expected; odd, bizarre.

The peculiar house on Maple Street had a neon-green door and a roof shaped like a cowboy hat.

succumb (verb) [suc-cumb]

To give in to something strong or tempting; surrender.

Despite his best efforts, Hersh eventually succumbed to the temptation of eating the entire cake.

authentic (adjective) [au-then-tic]

Real or genuine, not fake or copied; actual, true.

The pizza from the Italian restaurant tasted authentic, as if it came straight from Italy!

vigilant (adjective) [vig-i-lant]

Alert and careful to avoid danger; on the lookout.

The tycoon’s security guard remained vigilant throughout the night, ensuring the safety of her empire.

prolific (adjective) [pro-lif-ic]

Marked by abundant inventiveness or productivity; fertile, productive, bountiful.

The prolific author wrote so many books that the library couldn’t fit them all on one shelf.

summon (verb) [sum-mon]

To ask to come to a specific place for a specific purpose; send for, invite.

The coach will summon the players to the field for practice after school.

conceal (verb) [con-ceal]

Keep from sight, prevent from being known or noticed; hide, cover up, disguise.

During the spelling bee, Sophie tried to conceal her nervousness with a confident smile.

vibe (noun) [vibe]

The feeling or atmosphere that you get from a person, place, or situation; aura.

The party had a good vibe, with music playing and everyone laughing and having a good time.

ambition (noun) [am-bi-tion]

A strong desire to achieve something or to succeed; drive, aspiration.

Our science fair project won because we worked with ambition, setting high goals and doing our best to reach them.

tranquil (adjective) [tran-quil]

Peaceful and calm, without any disturbance or noise; quiet.

During the art activity, the classroom was tranquil as everyone focused on their drawings.

versatile (adjective) [ver-sa-tile]

Able to do many different things well; adaptable.

The versatile artist could paint, sculpt, and even play music, showing skill in many art forms.

affirm (verb) [af-firm]

To confirm that something is true or correct; declare, assert.

Completing your chores without being asked will affirm you’re responsible.

dynamic (adjective) [dy-na-mic]

Full of energy and excitement; energetic, lively.

The dynamic dance performance by the students brought the entire audience to their feet.

affable (adjective) [af-fa-ble]

Friendly and easy to talk to; likable.

Sidney’s affable vibe made it easy for her to make friends at her new school.

intuitive (adjective) [in-tu-i-tive]

Understanding something without needing to be told; instinctive.

The intuitive boy was able to understand the advanced board game after playing only one round.

radiant (adjective) [ra-di-ant]

Shining brightly or emitting light or heat; glowing.

The stars were radiant in the night sky, twinkling brightly above us.

cantankerous (adjective) [can-tan-ker-ous]

Bad-tempered, argumentative, uncooperative.

The cantankerous cat hissed at everyone and refused to be friendly.

oblivious (adjective) [o-bliv-i-ous]

Not aware of or not noticing what is happening around you; unaware.

Enthralled by her video game, Sheila was oblivious to everything around her and didn’t hear her mom summoning her for dinner.

quadruped (noun) [quad-ru-ped]

An animal that has four feet.

As the cat raced around the room on all fours, the kids learned a lot about this amazing quadruped.

enthusiastic (adjective) [en-thu-si-as-tic]

Having excitement for and interest in something; eager, excited.

Ava was enthusiastic about organizing a fundraiser for her favorite charity.

remnant (noun) [rem-nant]

A small part that is left over after the main part has gone or been used; remainder.

The remnant of his birthday cake was just enough for Tyrone to enjoy a small slice after the party.

zeal (noun) [zeal]

Eagerness and enthusiasm for something; passion.

Sacha approached his project with zeal, eager to explore and make discoveries about outer space.

oblige (verb) [o-blige]

To do something because you have been asked to or because it is polite or right to do so; require. 

Peter felt obliged to help his friend with a challenging math question, so he explained the problem step-by-step.

tarnish (verb) [tar-nish]

To make something less bright or clean, often due to exposure to air or other substances; discolor.

Leaving the silver necklace out made it tarnish, and now it doesn’t look shiny.

dwindle (verb) [dwin-dle]

To gradually become smaller, fewer, or less, often to the point of disappearing; reduce.

The stack of cookies on the tray started to dwindle as the enthusiastic kids grabbed one after another.

prohibit (verb) [pro-hi-bit]

To not allow something to happen; disallow, forbid.

The sign on the door prohibits pets from entering the store, so Reggie had to leave his dog outside.

askew (adjective or adverb) [a-skew]

Not straight or not level, usually because something is not in its correct position; crooked.

She wore her hat askew, and this new look caught everyone’s attention.

xanthic (adjective) [xan-thic]

Having a yellow or yellowish color; golden.

The xanthic flowers bloomed brightly in the garden.

clamor (noun) [clam-or]

A loud noise that goes on for some time; brouhaha, uproar.

The clamor of cars honking created chaos on the busy street.

experiential (adjective) [ex-pe-ri-en-tial]

Learning by doing or discovering things through hands-on activities and adventures; exploratory.

During a beach field trip, students took part in experiential learning as they looked at marine life in tide pools.

ominous (adjective) [om-i-nous]

Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; unfavorable.

The dark clouds looked ominous, like a sign that a storm might come soon.

chortle (verb) [chor-tle]

To laugh in a breathy, gleeful way; chuckle, giggle.

As the funny cartoon played on-screen, the children erupted into chortles of delight.

dormant (adjective) [dor-mant]

Temporarily inactive or asleep; resting, sleeping.

During the winter months, bears go into a dormant state, sleeping through most of the season.

mend (verb) [mend]

To repair something that is broken or damaged; restore.

Theo is going to mend his torn shirt by sewing it back together with a needle and thread.

quarrel (noun) [quar-rel]

An angry argument or disagreement between people; fight, squabble.

Nick and Marco had a quarrel about whose turn it was to use the swing, resulting in raised voices and hurt feelings.

zephyr (noun) [zeph-yr]

A gentle, mild breeze; wind.

The zephyr lifted the kite into the sky.

distribute (verb) [dis-trib-ute]

To give out or deliver something to several recipients; dispense.

Taylor stood at the entrance, eager to distribute party hats to each of her friends as they arrived.

crucial (adjective) [cru-cial]

Of great importance or significance, especially in the success or failure of something; critical.

Water is crucial for plants to grow.

modest (adjective) [mod-est]

Being humble, not showing off or bragging about yourself.

Even though he got the lead role in the school play, Ben remained modest and thanked his friends for their support.

sympathy (noun) [sym-pa-thy]

Understanding and caring about someone’s feelings when they’re sad or going through a tough time; compassion.

Penny hugged her sister when she felt sad about losing the race, showing sympathy for her feelings.

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