Grade 2 - Early Asian Civilizations

Early Asian Civilizations: Supplemental Guide 2 | The Indus River Valley, Part II 41

Core Vocabulary

bustling, adj. Full of activity; busy

Example: The bustling supermarket was filled with people buying food

before the big storm.

Variation(s): none

common, adj. Belonging to or used by many people

Example: The ancient city had a common well from which people got

their water.

Variation(s): none

nestles, v. Settles in snugly and comfortably

Example: Kent’s new kitten nestles next to its mother when taking

naps.

Variation(s): nestle, nestled, nestling

recede, v. To move back or move away from a certain point

Example: June watched the water recede from the beach and leave

behind beautiful seashells.

Variation(s): recedes, receded, receding

source, n. The start or cause of something

Example: The sun is the source of light and heat for planet Earth.

Variation(s): sources