One Grain of Rice Vocabulary
plentifully Number of Syllables: 4 Part of Speech: adverb Definition: with nothing lacking; with more than enough Sentence: The art supplies closet was plentifully stocked with brushes, paper, paints, and clay. Synonym: abundantly
trickle Number of Syllables: 2 Part of Speech: noun Definition: a thin, slow stream of something, such as water or sand Sentence: A trickle of raindrops slid down the windowpane.
famine Number of Syllables: 2 Part of Speech: noun Definition: A period of time when there is not enough food, such as during a crop failure. Sentence: The lack of rain caused many crops to die, which resulted in a famine. Synonym: hunger
decreed Number of Syllables: 2 Part of Speech: verb Definition: made an official order, such as from a ruler or a government Sentence: The queen decreed a holiday in honor of her birthday.
implored Number of Syllables: 2 Part of Speech: verb Definition: asked in a pleading way Sentence: Joan implored Coach Ames to let her run the race. Synonym: begged