# WordDuel Vocabulary — Level 1: Foundation > 150 words · Australian Curriculum spelling list --- ## 1. and **Phonetic:** /and/ **Definition:** A joining word that puts two things together. **Example:** This word goes between two things like peanut butter ___ jelly. --- ## 2. at **Phonetic:** /at/ **Definition:** A word that tells where something is or happens. **Example:** I am ___ home means that is where I am right now. --- ## 3. bag **Phonetic:** /bag/ **Definition:** A container you carry things in. **Example:** I carry my books to school in this. --- ## 4. ban **Phonetic:** /ban/ **Definition:** To not allow something to happen. **Example:** The teacher said we are not allowed to do that anymore. --- ## 5. bat **Phonetic:** /bat/ **Definition:** A bat is a piece of wood you use to hit a ball in a game. **Example:** You use this to hit a cricket ball. --- ## 6. bed **Phonetic:** /bed/ **Definition:** A soft place where you sleep at night with pillows and blankets. **Example:** You lie down on this soft thing to sleep at night. --- ## 7. beg **Phonetic:** /beg/ **Definition:** To ask for something in a very strong way. **Example:** The little dog sat up and asked nicely for food. --- ## 8. big **Phonetic:** /big/ **Definition:** Something that is large or not small. **Example:** An elephant is this because it is not small at all. --- ## 9. bin **Phonetic:** /bin/ **Definition:** A container where you throw away rubbish. **Example:** We put our rubbish in the ___. --- ## 10. bit **Phonetic:** /bit/ **Definition:** A bit means a small piece or a small amount of something. **Example:** You only have a small amount left on your plate. --- ## 11. bob **Phonetic:** /bob/ **Definition:** To move up and down quickly. **Example:** The ball started to bounce up and down on the waves. --- ## 12. box **Phonetic:** /boks/ **Definition:** A container with four sides, often made of cardboard. **Example:** The present was inside a wrapped ___. --- ## 13. bud **Phonetic:** /bud/ **Definition:** A small bump on a plant that grows into a flower or leaf. **Example:** A tiny green bump on the stem will become a flower. --- ## 14. bug **Phonetic:** /bug/ **Definition:** A bug is a small insect or creepy crawly. **Example:** This is a small creature with six legs that crawls around. --- ## 15. bun **Phonetic:** /bun/ **Definition:** A bun is a small round piece of bread or cake. **Example:** This is a small round bread roll you can eat. --- ## 16. bus **Phonetic:** /bus/ **Definition:** A big long vehicle that takes lots of people from place to place. **Example:** This big yellow vehicle takes children to school. --- ## 17. cab **Phonetic:** /kab/ **Definition:** A car that you pay to ride in, like a taxi. **Example:** We called a taxi to take us to the airport. --- ## 18. can **Phonetic:** /kan/ **Definition:** It means you are able to do something. **Example:** You say I ___ do it when you are able to do something. --- ## 19. cap **Phonetic:** /kap/ **Definition:** A soft hat with a brim at the front. **Example:** I put this on my head to keep the sun off my face. --- ## 20. cat **Phonetic:** /kat/ **Definition:** A small furry pet animal that purrs and meows. **Example:** This furry pet says meow and likes to chase mice. --- ## 21. cob **Phonetic:** /kob/ **Definition:** A cob is the middle part of corn that the kernels grow on. **Example:** Corn grows on this long round thing. --- ## 22. cod **Phonetic:** /kod/ **Definition:** A type of big fish that people like to eat. **Example:** This is a type of fish that is often served with chips at a fish shop. --- ## 23. cog **Phonetic:** /kog/ **Definition:** A wheel with little teeth around the edge that fits into other wheels to make machines work. **Example:** This is a small wheel with pointy teeth that helps a machine work. --- ## 24. cot **Phonetic:** /kot/ **Definition:** A small bed for a baby. **Example:** The little baby was sleeping in a small bed with rails. --- ## 25. cub **Phonetic:** /kub/ **Definition:** A young animal like a baby bear or lion. **Example:** The baby lion stayed close to its mother. --- ## 26. cup **Phonetic:** /kup/ **Definition:** A small container you drink water or milk from. **Example:** You pour milk into this and then drink from it. --- ## 27. cut **Phonetic:** /kut/ **Definition:** Cut means to use scissors or a knife to split something apart. **Example:** You do this with scissors when making art. --- ## 28. dad **Phonetic:** /dad/ **Definition:** Your father, the man who looks after you in your family. **Example:** This is what you call your father at home. --- ## 29. dam **Phonetic:** /dam/ **Definition:** A wall built across a river to hold back water. **Example:** A big wall across the river stops the water from flowing. --- ## 30. den **Phonetic:** /den/ **Definition:** A den is a small hiding spot or cosy space where you can play. **Example:** You might build this with pillows and blankets to hide inside. --- ## 31. did **Phonetic:** /did/ **Definition:** Did is a word that tells about something that happened before. **Example:** You use this word to ask about something in the past. --- ## 32. dim **Phonetic:** /dim/ **Definition:** Not very bright or hard to see. **Example:** The room was dark because the lamp was not very bright. --- ## 33. dip **Phonetic:** /dip/ **Definition:** Dip means to put something into a liquid and take it out again. **Example:** You do this when you put a chip into tomato sauce. --- ## 34. dog **Phonetic:** /dog/ **Definition:** A friendly pet animal that barks and wags its tail. **Example:** This pet barks and loves to fetch a ball. --- ## 35. dot **Phonetic:** /dot/ **Definition:** A small round spot or mark. **Example:** There was a tiny round spot on the ladybug. --- ## 36. dub **Phonetic:** /dub/ **Definition:** To give someone or something a name or title. **Example:** The kids decided to call their cubby a castle. --- ## 37. dug **Phonetic:** /dug/ **Definition:** Dug means you made a hole in the ground. **Example:** The dog did this in the garden to bury a bone. --- ## 38. fan **Phonetic:** /fan/ **Definition:** A fan is something that blows air to keep you cool. **Example:** You turn this on when you feel too warm. --- ## 39. fed **Phonetic:** /fed/ **Definition:** Gave food to someone or something. **Example:** Yesterday I gave the fish their food. --- ## 40. fig **Phonetic:** /fig/ **Definition:** A fig is a soft sweet fruit that grows on a tree. **Example:** This is a soft purple or green fruit that is very sweet inside. --- ## 41. fin **Phonetic:** /fin/ **Definition:** A fin is the part of a fish that sticks out and helps it swim. **Example:** A fish uses this to help it move through the water. --- ## 42. fit **Phonetic:** /fit/ **Definition:** Fit means the right size or being healthy and strong. **Example:** Your new shoes are just the right size — they do this perfectly. --- ## 43. fix **Phonetic:** /fiks/ **Definition:** To mend or repair something that is broken. **Example:** My bike chain broke and Dad will repair it. --- ## 44. fog **Phonetic:** /fog/ **Definition:** A thick cloud close to the ground that makes it hard to see. **Example:** This morning a thick grey cloud covered the ground. --- ## 45. fox **Phonetic:** /foks/ **Definition:** A fox is a wild animal that looks a bit like a dog with a bushy tail. **Example:** This animal has orange fur and a big bushy tail. --- ## 46. fun **Phonetic:** /fun/ **Definition:** Fun means something that makes you happy and you enjoy doing. **Example:** Playing with your friends at the park is full of this. --- ## 47. gap **Phonetic:** /gap/ **Definition:** A space or opening between two things. **Example:** The puppy squeezed through the space in the fence. --- ## 48. gas **Phonetic:** /gas/ **Definition:** Something like air that you cannot see. Also fuel for cars. **Example:** The car needs fuel to make it go. --- ## 49. get **Phonetic:** /get/ **Definition:** To receive or go and bring something. **Example:** Please go and bring me a glass of water. --- ## 50. gig **Phonetic:** /gig/ **Definition:** A live music show or performance. **Example:** The band played a show at the park. --- ## 51. go **Phonetic:** /goh/ **Definition:** To move from one place to another place. **Example:** You do this when you leave one place and move to another. --- ## 52. got **Phonetic:** /got/ **Definition:** It means you have something or received something. **Example:** You say I ___ a present on my birthday. --- ## 53. gum **Phonetic:** /gum/ **Definition:** A gum tree is a type of Australian tree, and gums are also the pink part inside your mouth. **Example:** Koalas love to sit in this kind of Australian tree. --- ## 54. gun **Phonetic:** /gun/ **Definition:** A toy or tool that shoots things like water. **Example:** We sprayed water at each other with a water shooter. --- ## 55. gut **Phonetic:** /gut/ **Definition:** Your gut is your tummy or belly. **Example:** This is another word for your tummy. --- ## 56. had **Phonetic:** /had/ **Definition:** It means you owned or experienced something before now. **Example:** You say I ___ a good day when talking about yesterday. --- ## 57. hat **Phonetic:** /hat/ **Definition:** Something you wear on top of your head. **Example:** You put this on your head when it is sunny outside. --- ## 58. hen **Phonetic:** /hen/ **Definition:** A hen is a female chicken. **Example:** This is a girl chicken that lays eggs. --- ## 59. hid **Phonetic:** /hid/ **Definition:** Hid means you went somewhere so no one could find you. **Example:** In hide and seek, you did this so your friend could not find you. --- ## 60. him **Phonetic:** /him/ **Definition:** A word used to talk about a boy or man. **Example:** You use this word when talking about a boy, like I saw ___. --- ## 61. hip **Phonetic:** /hip/ **Definition:** Your hip is the part of your body where your leg joins your tummy area. **Example:** This is the bony part on the side of your body above your leg. --- ## 62. hop **Phonetic:** /hop/ **Definition:** To jump up and down on one or two feet. **Example:** A rabbit does this when it jumps along the ground. --- ## 63. hot **Phonetic:** /hot/ **Definition:** When something has a lot of heat and feels very warm. **Example:** Fire feels like this because it is not cold at all. --- ## 64. hug **Phonetic:** /hug/ **Definition:** A hug is when you put your arms around someone to show you care. **Example:** You wrap your arms around someone you love to do this. --- ## 65. hum **Phonetic:** /hum/ **Definition:** To make a singing sound with your lips closed. **Example:** She made a tune with her mouth closed. --- ## 66. in **Phonetic:** /in/ **Definition:** A word that means inside of something. **Example:** The ball is ___ the basket means it is inside. --- ## 67. is **Phonetic:** /iz/ **Definition:** A small word that tells about something right now. **Example:** You use this tiny word to say the sky ___ blue. --- ## 68. it **Phonetic:** /it/ **Definition:** A small word used to talk about a thing or animal. **Example:** You say ___ is raining when water falls from the sky. --- ## 69. jab **Phonetic:** /jab/ **Definition:** To poke or push something quickly. **Example:** She poked the balloon quickly with her finger. --- ## 70. jam **Phonetic:** /jam/ **Definition:** Jam is a sweet spread made from fruit that you put on toast. **Example:** This sweet fruity spread goes on your bread or toast. --- ## 71. jet **Phonetic:** /jet/ **Definition:** A jet is a very fast aeroplane. **Example:** This is a very fast plane that flies through the clouds. --- ## 72. jig **Phonetic:** /jig/ **Definition:** A lively, bouncy dance. **Example:** He was so happy he did a little dance. --- ## 73. jog **Phonetic:** /jog/ **Definition:** Jog means to run slowly and gently. **Example:** This is a slow and steady way of running. --- ## 74. jug **Phonetic:** /jug/ **Definition:** A jug is a container with a handle used for pouring drinks. **Example:** You pour water or juice out of this container. --- ## 75. kit **Phonetic:** /kit/ **Definition:** A kit is a set of things you need to do something. **Example:** A first aid one of these has bandages and plasters inside. --- ## 76. lad **Phonetic:** /lad/ **Definition:** A boy or young man. **Example:** The young boy kicked the ball across the oval. --- ## 77. lap **Phonetic:** /lap/ **Definition:** Your lap is the flat area on top of your legs when you sit down. **Example:** When you sit down, a cat might curl up on this part of you. --- ## 78. leg **Phonetic:** /leg/ **Definition:** The part of your body you use to stand and walk. **Example:** You use these two body parts to walk and run. --- ## 79. let **Phonetic:** /let/ **Definition:** Let means to allow someone to do something. **Example:** When someone says you are allowed to do something, they do this. --- ## 80. lid **Phonetic:** /lid/ **Definition:** A lid is a cover that goes on top of a jar, box, or pot. **Example:** You take this off a jar before you can get what is inside. --- ## 81. lip **Phonetic:** /lip/ **Definition:** One of the two soft edges around your mouth. **Example:** You move these parts of your face when you talk. --- ## 82. log **Phonetic:** /log/ **Definition:** A thick round piece of wood that comes from a tree. **Example:** This round piece of wood comes from a tree trunk. --- ## 83. lot **Phonetic:** /lot/ **Definition:** A lot means a large number or a big amount of something. **Example:** When there are so many toys you cannot count them, that is a ____ of toys. --- ## 84. map **Phonetic:** /map/ **Definition:** A map is a drawing that shows you where places are. **Example:** You look at this picture to find out where to go. --- ## 85. mat **Phonetic:** /mat/ **Definition:** A flat piece of material you can sit or stand on. **Example:** You sit on this flat thing on the floor at school. --- ## 86. mix **Phonetic:** /miks/ **Definition:** Mix means to stir things together so they join up. **Example:** You do this when you stir flour and eggs together for baking. --- ## 87. mob **Phonetic:** /mob/ **Definition:** A big group of people or animals. **Example:** A large group of kangaroos hopped across the paddock. --- ## 88. mop **Phonetic:** /mop/ **Definition:** A tool with a long handle used to clean floors. **Example:** We use this to wipe and clean wet floors. --- ## 89. mud **Phonetic:** /mud/ **Definition:** Mud is wet, soft, sticky dirt. **Example:** When dirt gets very wet from rain, it turns into this. --- ## 90. mum **Phonetic:** /mum/ **Definition:** Your mother, the woman who looks after you in your family. **Example:** This is what you call your mother at home. --- ## 91. nab **Phonetic:** /nab/ **Definition:** To grab or catch something quickly. **Example:** When you reach out quickly and grab something, you do this. --- ## 92. nap **Phonetic:** /nap/ **Definition:** A short sleep you have during the day. **Example:** A baby has a short sleep during the day called this. --- ## 93. net **Phonetic:** /net/ **Definition:** A net is something made of string or rope with holes in it, used to catch things. **Example:** You use this to catch butterflies or fish. --- ## 94. nil **Phonetic:** /nil/ **Definition:** Nothing at all, or zero. **Example:** When a team scores zero points in a game, their score is this. --- ## 95. nip **Phonetic:** /nip/ **Definition:** A small, quick bite or pinch. **Example:** When a puppy gently bites your finger with its little teeth, it gives you this. --- ## 96. no **Phonetic:** /noh/ **Definition:** A word you say when you do not agree or do not want something. **Example:** You say this when you do not want something. --- ## 97. nod **Phonetic:** /nod/ **Definition:** To move your head up and down to say yes. **Example:** She moved her head up and down to say yes. --- ## 98. not **Phonetic:** /not/ **Definition:** A word that means no or the opposite of something. **Example:** This word means no, like I am ___ going outside. --- ## 99. nun **Phonetic:** /nun/ **Definition:** A woman who lives in a religious community. **Example:** A kind lady from the church helped at our school. --- ## 100. nut **Phonetic:** /nut/ **Definition:** A nut is a small hard food that grows on a tree inside a shell. **Example:** A squirrel loves to collect and eat these crunchy little foods. --- ## 101. on **Phonetic:** /on/ **Definition:** A word that means something is sitting on top of something. **Example:** The book is ___ the desk means it is sitting on top. --- ## 102. pat **Phonetic:** /pat/ **Definition:** Pat means to touch something gently with your hand. **Example:** You do this softly with your hand on a dog's head. --- ## 103. peg **Phonetic:** /peg/ **Definition:** A clip used to hold washing on the line. **Example:** Mum used a clip to hold the shirt on the clothes line. --- ## 104. pen **Phonetic:** /pen/ **Definition:** A thing you hold in your hand to write or draw with ink. **Example:** You use this to write words with ink on paper. --- ## 105. pet **Phonetic:** /pet/ **Definition:** A pet is an animal that lives with you and your family at home. **Example:** A dog or cat that lives in your house is one of these. --- ## 106. pig **Phonetic:** /pig/ **Definition:** A pink farm animal with a curly tail that says oink. **Example:** This pink farm animal says oink and has a curly tail. --- ## 107. pin **Phonetic:** /pin/ **Definition:** A pin is a thin, sharp, pointy piece of metal used to hold things together. **Example:** This thin sharp metal thing holds pieces of fabric together. --- ## 108. pop **Phonetic:** /pop/ **Definition:** A short, sharp bursting sound. Also a name for grandfather. **Example:** The balloon burst with a loud bang. --- ## 109. pot **Phonetic:** /pot/ **Definition:** A pot is a round container used for cooking or growing plants. **Example:** You cook soup or pasta in one of these on the stove. --- ## 110. pup **Phonetic:** /pup/ **Definition:** A young dog or baby dog. **Example:** The baby dog licked my hand. --- ## 111. rag **Phonetic:** /rag/ **Definition:** An old piece of cloth used for cleaning or wiping things. **Example:** You use this old piece of cloth to clean up spills and messes. --- ## 112. ram **Phonetic:** /ram/ **Definition:** A male sheep. **Example:** The male sheep stood in the paddock with big horns. --- ## 113. red **Phonetic:** /red/ **Definition:** A bright colour like a fire truck or a strawberry. **Example:** This is the colour of a fire truck and a strawberry. --- ## 114. rip **Phonetic:** /rip/ **Definition:** Rip means to tear something apart. **Example:** You do this to wrapping paper on your birthday to open a gift. --- ## 115. rob **Phonetic:** /rob/ **Definition:** To take something that does not belong to you. **Example:** The bad person tried to steal from the shop. --- ## 116. rot **Phonetic:** /rot/ **Definition:** When food goes bad and yucky because it is too old. **Example:** When fruit is left too long, it goes brown and mushy because of this. --- ## 117. rug **Phonetic:** /rug/ **Definition:** A soft flat thing that covers part of the floor. **Example:** This soft thing covers part of the floor in your room. --- ## 118. run **Phonetic:** /run/ **Definition:** To move your legs very fast to get somewhere quickly. **Example:** You do this when you move your legs really fast. --- ## 119. rut **Phonetic:** /rut/ **Definition:** A deep track or groove in the ground made by wheels. **Example:** When a car drives through mud, it leaves a deep groove in the ground called this. --- ## 120. sap **Phonetic:** /sap/ **Definition:** The sticky liquid inside a tree. **Example:** A sticky liquid came out of the bark of the tree. --- ## 121. see **Phonetic:** /see/ **Definition:** To look at something with your eyes. **Example:** You do this with your eyes when you look at something. --- ## 122. set **Phonetic:** /set/ **Definition:** To put something down in a place or a group of things that go together. **Example:** You do this when you put plates and forks on the table before dinner. --- ## 123. sit **Phonetic:** /sit/ **Definition:** To rest on your bottom on a chair or the ground. **Example:** You do this on a chair when the teacher asks you. --- ## 124. sob **Phonetic:** /sob/ **Definition:** To cry very hard with big breaths. **Example:** When someone is very sad, they might cry hard and make big gulping sounds. --- ## 125. sub **Phonetic:** /sub/ **Definition:** A short word for a submarine, which is a boat that goes under the water. **Example:** This is a boat that can travel under the water like a big fish. --- ## 126. sum **Phonetic:** /sum/ **Definition:** When you add numbers together to get a total. **Example:** In maths, when you put two numbers together, you are doing one of these. --- ## 127. sun **Phonetic:** /sun/ **Definition:** The big bright ball of light in the sky during the day. **Example:** This big bright thing shines in the sky during the day. --- ## 128. tab **Phonetic:** /tab/ **Definition:** A small flap or tag you can pull or press. **Example:** Pull the little metal piece to open the drink can. --- ## 129. tag **Phonetic:** /tag/ **Definition:** A small label on something or a chasing game you play with friends. **Example:** This is a fun game where one person chases everyone else and tries to touch them. --- ## 130. tan **Phonetic:** /tan/ **Definition:** A light brown colour, or when your skin goes darker in the sun. **Example:** This is a light brown colour, like the colour of sand at the beach. --- ## 131. tap **Phonetic:** /tap/ **Definition:** To touch something gently or the thing water comes out of at the sink. **Example:** You turn this on at the sink to make water come out. --- ## 132. ten **Phonetic:** /ten/ **Definition:** The number that comes after nine. It looks like 10. **Example:** This number comes right after nine when you are counting. --- ## 133. the **Phonetic:** /thuh/ **Definition:** A small word we use before naming something. **Example:** You say this little word before you say ball in a sentence. --- ## 134. tin **Phonetic:** /tin/ **Definition:** A small metal container used to keep food inside. **Example:** Baked beans come inside one of these metal containers. --- ## 135. tip **Phonetic:** /tip/ **Definition:** The very top or end point of something. **Example:** The very pointy end of your pencil is called this. --- ## 136. to **Phonetic:** /too/ **Definition:** A word that shows where you are going or what you are doing. **Example:** We are going ___ the park for a play. --- ## 137. top **Phonetic:** /top/ **Definition:** The highest part of something. **Example:** When you climb a hill and reach the very highest point, you are at this. --- ## 138. tub **Phonetic:** /tub/ **Definition:** A big round container, like a bath or a bucket. **Example:** You fill this big container with warm water and bubbles to have a bath. --- ## 139. tug **Phonetic:** /tug/ **Definition:** To pull something hard. **Example:** When you grab a rope and pull it really hard, you do this. --- ## 140. up **Phonetic:** /up/ **Definition:** The direction towards the sky, the opposite of down. **Example:** Birds fly ___ into the sky above us. --- ## 141. van **Phonetic:** /van/ **Definition:** A big car with lots of room in the back for carrying things. **Example:** This vehicle is bigger than a car and can carry lots of things. --- ## 142. vet **Phonetic:** /vet/ **Definition:** A doctor who takes care of animals when they are sick or hurt. **Example:** This person helps animals feel better when they are not well. --- ## 143. wax **Phonetic:** /waks/ **Definition:** A soft, shiny stuff that candles are made from. **Example:** Candles are made from this soft material that melts when it gets hot. --- ## 144. we **Phonetic:** /wee/ **Definition:** A word that means me and you together, or me and other people. **Example:** You and I together are called ___ when talking about us. --- ## 145. web **Phonetic:** /web/ **Definition:** A thin net that a spider makes to catch bugs. **Example:** A spider spins this to catch its food. --- ## 146. wig **Phonetic:** /wig/ **Definition:** Fake hair that you can put on your head. **Example:** You put this on your head and it looks like hair but it is not real. --- ## 147. win **Phonetic:** /win/ **Definition:** To come first in a game or race. **Example:** When you come first in a game, you do this. --- ## 148. yam **Phonetic:** /yam/ **Definition:** A vegetable that grows under the ground and tastes a bit sweet. **Example:** This is a vegetable that grows underground and looks a bit like a sweet potato. --- ## 149. yap **Phonetic:** /yap/ **Definition:** When a small dog makes short, sharp barks. **Example:** A tiny dog makes this loud, sharp sound over and over again. --- ## 150. yes **Phonetic:** /yes/ **Definition:** A word you say when you agree or the answer is true. **Example:** You say this word when you agree with something. ---