Grade 6
WORD
Updated: March 30, 2012
Sentence
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abate
The storm will soon abate.
abdominal
She was having severe abdominal cramps.
aborigine
The aborigine tribe lived in Australia.
absent
Maria is absent from class today.
absently
The student stared absently out the window.
absentminded
He was called the absentminded professor.
absorb
You need to absorb more sunshine.
abstract
His abstract designs confused them.
absurd
It's absurd not to wear a coat in cold weather.
abundance
An abundance of vegetation surprised them.
academic
Her academic records impressed the COE.
accept
The store does not accept credit cards.
accidentally
I accidentally dropped my watch.
accomplishments One of his accomplishments was a college scholarship.
account
Mark’s bank account is almost empty.
accumulation
The accumulation of worldly goods is not satisfying.
accuracy
The police questioned the accuracy of the statement.
accusation
The accusation was that our dog dug up the neighbors flowers.
accused
The accused person was found guilty by a jury.
accuser
The accuser took them to court.
accustomed
I am not accustomed to wearing glasses.
achieve
Let’s celebrate when we achieve our goal of winning the race.
activate
Please activate your special number.
activity
This is a special Holiday activity.
adamant
He was adamant about his beliefs.
adapt
Your body will adapt to the new environment.
adjustments
With some adjustments, the skirt will fit perfectly.
admonishingly
My mom admonishingly told me to get home soon.
adorable
The kitten was adorable.
advancement
Her advancement through the ranks was rapid.
advantage
Take advantage of the cool mornings to get your work done.
aerial
The aerial view was magnificent.
affair
The wedding was a formal affair.
affiliation
What is your political affiliation?
aggression
His aggression finally got him in trouble.
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agitate
He began to agitate his mother by not sitting still.
airborne
The plane will be airborne for 3 hours.
alcove
The statuette was placed in the alcove.
alight
The streets were alight with Christmas decorations.
allotment
Our weekly allotment of supplies was meager.
allowance
Your allowance will rely on your performance.
alphabetical
The papers were in alphabetical order.
alteration
The alteration on your pants will be finished today.
alternate
She went to the meeting as the clubs alternate.
altitude
The plane was flying at a high altitude.
alumnus
The alumnus returned to his alma mater.
ambition
His ambition was to become a policeman.
ambulance
The ambulance arrived very quickly.
amended
The judge amended the ruling yesterday.
amiability
His unfailing amiability made everyone happy.
amiably
He amiably went along with the policeman.
ammonia
I use ammonia and vinegar to clean glass windows.
amputate
The doctor had to amputate his finger.
ancestor
I have an ancestor that came from France.
ancestral
Keiko’s ancestral home is Japan, where his grandparents still live.
ancestry
I am proud of my French ancestry.
anemometer
The anemometer indicated gusts up to 50 mph.
anew
Let’s begin anew tomorrow.
angel
I’ll paint an angel with white wings and a halo.
anger
Dan’s anger was apparent when the car stalled again.
annoyance
His annoyance at the loud noise was soon felt by all.
anthropologist
The anthropologist lectured in my history class.
antibiotic
Only an antibiotic can kill this infection.
anticipation
They waited with great anticipation for the parade to begin.
anticlimax
The end of the play was an anticlimax.
antiquity
Its antiquity made it extremely expensive.
antiseptic
I use an antiseptic mouth wash.
anvil
He hammered the metal on the anvil.
anxiety
The anxiety in your life is not good for your health.
apathetic
Your apathetic attitude will win you no friends.
aperture
The aperture was increased to add light.
apologies
They made their apologies to the host before leaving.
apparatus
This apparatus should be returned to the store.
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appearance
The appearance of the movie star was totally unexpected.
appetite
I’ve lost my appetite.
applause
The audience's applause for the play showed their approval.
appointment
She has a doctor appointment today.
apprehensive
She was apprehensive about the test.
apprentice
He works as an apprentice with a well known carpenter.
apt
Please remind me because I’m apt to forget.
aptitude
Lane's aptitude for Math was apparent at an early age.
aptly
The question was aptly addressed.
arbor
The back yard had an arbor covered with wisteria.
architectural
The building was an architectural masterpiece.
arid
The land was too arid for agriculture.
aristocratic
They lived in an aristocratic neighborhood.
arouse
I was unable to arouse the sleeping man.
artistic
Jan’s artistic ability was apparent in her life-like sketches.
asphalt
The asphalt tile was a lovely shade of green.
aspiring
My friend is an aspiring actor.
assimilate
Large cities assimilate immigrants from many cultures.
assimilation
The assimilation of all the factors solved the problem.
assistant
The photographer's assistant sets up her equipment.
associate
She is the associate director of the agency.
astern
The small craft lay astern of the large ship.
astonish
The act seemed to astonish the crowd.
astound
The child seemed to astound his parents with each word.
astride
She rode astride the horse.
athletes
The athletes met at the stadium.
atrium
We saw the atrium of the ancient Roman house.
attendant
He is the parking lot attendant.
attire
Your attire is not suited to this position.
attractive
She couldn’t refuse the attractive job offer.
attuned
His speech was attuned to the audience.
audacious
His audacious remark insulted everyone.
audition
They will audition for the new musical.
authentic
This is an authentic piece of china.
authority
Use your authority wisely.
automatic
The garage has an automatic door opener.
autopsy
An autopsy was performed on the victim.
available
I will be available, if you should need me.
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avarice
His avarice for wealth made him ruthless.
aviation
What is the most exciting thing about aviation?
aviatrix
A woman aviator is called an aviatrix.
avoided
She avoided answering my questions.
avowal
Their avowal encouraged the rest of the team.
awesome
The awesome storm left many people homeless.
axis
The sphere turned freely on its axis.
axle
The axle on his car broke down.
azure
The cloudless azure skies enticed the pilot.
bacteria
The bacteria had entered the infected wound.
bait
We used worms as bait when we went fishing.
balderdash
A slang expression for nonsense is balderdash.
balsa
The model was built with balsa wood
banish
They will banish the wolves from the forest.
barefoot
We walked barefoot on the beach.
barren
The crops wouldn’t grow on the barren land.
basis
What is the basis of your accusation?
batch
We mixed up a batch of cookies.
bay
We rowed the boat across the small bay.
beam
The flashlights beam covered a wide area.
bearings
The hunter lost his bearings after walking around in circles.
beau
Years ago they called a steady boyfriend your beau.
bedraggled
The dog appeared bedraggled from the rain and mud.
behavior
Your bad behavior will not be tolerated.
belligerent
He was a very belligerent individual.
bellows
Use the bellows to fan the fire.
beneficial
This information is beneficial to us.
benefit
They attended a benefit for the March of Dimes.
bewilderment
His bewilderment turned to joy.
bewitch
Her charm seemed to bewitch the audience.
bifocal
He wore bifocal glasses.
biology
She teaches a class in biology.
bison
The bison roamed as far as the eye could see.
blackout
The blackout left the town without power for two hours.
blade
He uses a sharp blade in his razor.
blaze
The huge blaze from the fire endangered the surrounding area.
blissful
We had a blissful time sailing on the lake.
blizzard
It was the worst blizzard in 20 years.
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bloated
After dinner, the starving kitten felt full and bloated.
blockade
The blockade of the ships lasted for 2 weeks.
blurt
She began to blurt out the entire terrible story.
boar
The wild boar charged the dog.
bombard
They began to bombard the large cities
bonanza
The gold strike was a bonanza.
boon
A car is a real boon when you live in the country.
boredom
Their boredom encouraged them to seek adventure.
botanist
The botanist studies plants.
bound
It's bound to rain soon.
bounty
There was a bounty on coyotes ten years ago.
boyfriend
My sister’s boyfriend took her to the prom.
brace
He wore a brace on his arm.
braggart
They called the arrogant man a braggart.
braille
A system of writing for the blind is called braille.
bravo
He said bravo to a job well done.
breathe
I cannot breathe under water.
brew
It takes 2 minutes to brew a cup of tea.
brigand
He was a member of a brigand and thought nothing of stealing.
brilliance
Winston’s brilliance in mathematics was obvious to his teachers.
broadcast
The station will broadcast the program at noon today.
browse
I love to browse through the book store.
brute
With brute strength he won the arm wrestling contest.
buckshot
The buckshot completely missed the animal.
buffet
They attended a buffet luncheon.
bully
The big boy liked to bully the smaller children.
bungalow
The bungalow was neat and tidy.
bureau
He works in the information bureau of a large newspaper.
bushel
We picked a bushel of apples.
cabinet
The president held a cabinet meeting today.
calamity
He caused one calamity after another.
calcium
The bone structure is kept strong with calcium.
camouflage
You cannot camouflage your true feelings.
candidate
He is a candidate for the Democratic Party.
canopy
A canopy covered the RV.
capsize
The boat will capsize with too large a load.
capsule
I take my vitamin capsule every day.
caravans
Many caravans of camels crossed the desert.
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carbohydrate
What was your carbohydrate intake?
carcass
The carcass of the animal was buried.
careen
The sled will careen off of the side of the snow bank.
cartridge
The cartridge in his printer jammed.
cascade
A cascade of water tumbled down the hillside.
case
She carried a small case filled with her cosmetics.
casual
They were having a casual conversation.
catapult
The cannon will catapult the man across the stage.
catastrophe
The multi car pileup was a catastrophe.
catch
Please catch the bouncing ball.
category
Which category in the quiz is the hardest?
cater
They seem to cater to the rich.
caution
Use caution when crossing the street.
celebrate
Let’s celebrate the end of the school year.
celestial
A celestial brightness filled the sky.
cellist
He is the cellist in the symphony orchestra.
cello
The cello is a stringed instrument.
centipede
The centipede crawled slowly along the flower stem.
ceremonial
The ceremonial costume was rarely used.
certificate
I received the certificate from the state department.
chafing
The constant chafing of his sock caused a blister.
chamber
In which chamber is the meeting being held?
championship
The team received medals after winning the championship match.
chaos
The once orderly session turned into chaos.
characteristic
She has a characteristic that endears her to others.
charge
We will take charge of the money.
chariot
In Roman times, they had chariot races.
charm
The master of ceremonies had wit and charm.
cherish
I will cherish the days we’ve spent together.
chiffon
We had chiffon cake for dessert.
chisel
They used a chisel to open the trunk.
cholera
We no longer have a fear of cholera.
cholesterol
The doctor said his cholesterol level was too high.
choreography
The choreography for the show was breathtaking.
chortled
The children chortled at the clown’s magic tricks.
chronic
A chronic infection kept him indoors.
chronicle
His chronicle on French history was complete.
cinch
He had to cinch his belt tighter after not eating for a day.
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citadel
They stormed the citadel from all sides.
clammy
His hands are clammy with perspiration.
clarify
When will the teacher clarify her opinion on this subject?
classification
What classification does this program come under?
claustrophobic
The plumber felt claustrophobic in the crawl space.
clench
He will clench his fists if he gets angry.
client
We advised our client to cooperate.
clog
Try not to clog the drain with mud.
cloudburst
The cloudburst soaked us to the bone.
clutch
The small boy will clutch his mother’s hand.
coax
We tried to coax the shy little dog closer.
cobblestone
The cobblestone walkway led to the street.
cockpit
The cockpit of the plane held just the pilot.
coexistence
The coexistence between the two countries was peaceful.
collapse
Everyone began to collapse with exhaustion.
collide
Did the two cars collide at the intersection?
colonnades
The colonnades provide the main support for the roof.
colony
There is a colony of ants in my backyard.
commander
The commander ordered the sailors to fire on the enemy...
commemorate
These stamps are to commemorate a special event.
commission
You will receive a commission on that sale.
commitment
Make a commitment to your resolutions.
communal
It was the gathering of a communal organization.
comparison
In comparison with Los Angeles, Boston is a small city.
complaint
She had a complaint about the service.
completion
His completion of the book gave him a passing grade.
complicated
It was a complicated question that needed answering.
compose
The musician will compose the music for the movie.
comprehend
She did not comprehend the question asked of her.
compulsion
His compulsion to destroy was eradicated.
comradeship
The two boys had a great comradeship.
conception
What is your conception of the plan?
concern
The announcement doesn’t concern everyone.
conclusion
The conclusion of her book was very exciting.
concussion
The hit on his head caused a concussion.
conduct
He received a good conduct metal.
confabulate
We usually confabulate in the break room.
conference
I will attend the conference out of town.
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confidence
I feel good because you have confidence in me.
confirm
Please confirm the appointment for Friday.
conflict
The conflict was over who had the ball first.
confront
Did you confront your accuser?
confrontation
We cannot risk another confrontation with Russia.
conical
The conical design of the building was ridiculed.
consciousness
He awoke to full consciousness 2 hours later.
consecutive
He will serve a second consecutive term.
consequently
The road was consequently flooded due to the rain.
conserve
We should all conserve water.
consider
I consider it a great honor to be here.
considerable
It took a considerable length of time to complete the job.
consistency
He has a consistency in doing his work correctly.
consolidate
The companies will consolidate their resources.
consoling
The consoling sound of her voice made me happy.
conspirator
The conspirator was caught and punished.
constable
He is the constable of an old western town.
constant
Donna is a constant friend in good times and bad.
consternation
His consternation was felt by his friends.
construction
Laying the foundation is the first step in the construction of a new home.
consumer
The advertiser took the advice of the consumer.
contagious
This disease is highly contagious.
contaminated
The spilled oil contaminated the seawater and killed the marine life.
contemplate
Let me contemplate the question a little longer.
contents
The contents of this box belong to my teacher.
continued
Kyle continued eating until he was full.
contour
The contour of the chair was uncomfortable.
contract
We signed a contract to buy this house.
contrite
She gave a contrite answer.
controlled
She controlled her anger by counting to 10.
converge
The lines will converge on the corner of 6th street.
converse
The strangers were able to converse on the same subject.
convert
Please convert my American dollars into English pounds.
convey
My stories convey my feelings about my family.
conviction
His conviction was overturned by the court.
copies
She made two copies of her birth certificate.
cordial
We received a cordial invitation to the party.
core
He ate all but the core of the apple.
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coronation
I cannot attend the King’s coronation ceremony.
corpse
The police officer took pictures of the corpse before the ambulance arrived.
corset
The corset fit tightly.
counselor
She is the child’s counselor.
counter
I always leave my car keys on the kitchen counter.
courier
A courier delivered the papers.
cowardly
He was acting very cowardly.
cradle
The baby was rocked in his cradle.
crampon
He jammed the crampon in the space between the rocks.
creation
We watched the creation of the pottery from clay.
credibility
The judge questioned the credibility of the witness.
credit
She deserves the credit for writing our team song.
creed
She was the author of the clubs creed.
crepes
Mom made crepes for breakfast.
crescendo
The crescendo was very gradual.
crestfallen
Her crestfallen expression made them feel guilty.
crib
The baby was in the crib.
cricket
The noisy cricket was hiding behind the stove.
criminally
He was judged criminally insane.
crimson
The sunset was a beautiful shade of crimson.
cringed
The dog cringed when the man tried to pet him.
crisis
He is a great person to have around in a crisis.
critic
He is the movie critic for the paper.
crook
That crook stole my money!
crouched
We crouched down to get under the fence.
crowbar
Use a crowbar to open the chest.
crucial
The crucial moment in the game was in the last 5 minutes.
cruelty
His cruelty to animals put him in jail.
crusade
The man went on a crusade to the old country.
crystal
I have a set of crystal glassware.
cue
Actors took their cue from the director.
cultivate
The farmer will cultivate his field.
cultures
We studied many cultures in school.
cupid
Valentines Day is for cupid and his bow and arrow.
curator
He is the curator for the museum.
curtly
He curtly replied to the question and left.
customary
It is customary to give people gifts on their birthdays.
customs
As soon as I got through customs, I felt at home.
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cutter
He is a cutter in the garment factory.
cylinder
The pipe is cylinder in shape.
damage
The damage to the car was slight.
dandelion
A dandelion withered in the hot sun.
dangerous
His job is considered very dangerous.
debris
The now swollen river was filled with debris.
deceit
His lies and deceit left his parents heartbroken.
decency
Please have the common decency to close the door.
decent
We got a decent meal at that restaurant.
decipher
Can you decipher the script?
decoration
They used the same Christmas decoration again this year.
dedicated
Our team was dedicated to baseball winning.
defect
They found a defect in the new appliance.
defy
The team will defy the odds.
dejectedly
The boy walked home dejectedly after losing the game.
delicately
The cat delicately licked her paw to keep it clean.
delirious
The fever made him delirious.
deluge
A deluge of mail arrived at the senator’s event.
demonstration
She gave a complete demonstration of the product.
denim
Jana loves denim blue jeans.
dense
The dense foliage hid the fence.
department
He works in the meat department.
dependable
The nurse was a dependable caretaker.
depict
I will depict the scene in my drawing.
depleted
The cost of this trip has depleted our money.
deploy
The general will deploy his troops to the south.
depress
You depress the button to start the engine.
deprive
Did they deprive the criminal of his rights?
depth
The depth of the pool is five feet.
derby
He wore his derby to the horse races.
derive
What useful information did you derive from the meeting?
derrick
The derrick lifted the huge truck.
designated
You are the designated driver.
desirable
That is a desirable looking house.
desolate
The desert is a desolate place to live.
desperately
He desperately tried to save the drowning victim.
destiny
Your destiny lies in the hands of fate.
destitute
She was destitute of human feeling.
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detention
The boy will serve 2 days of detention.
determination
I hope his determination to succeed never fails him.
detest
I detest people who deceive and tell lies.
dethrone
They will dethrone their King.
detour
We had to detour around the fallen tree.
devastate
The flood would soon to devastate the city.
devise
We can devise a whole new plan quickly.
devoted
She was devoted to her parents.
devour
For normal digestion, don’t devour your food so quickly.
diagonal
The path ran diagonal to the road.
diagram
Please draw a diagram of the building.
dignity
He has great dignity in the way he conducts himself.
dilapidated
The house was dilapidated and ready for the wrecking ball.
disability
His disability didn’t prevent him from playing.
disaster
In a major disaster everyone tries to help.
discourage
Can you discourage the children not to play by the fence?
disdainfully
He disdainfully changed the baby’s diaper.
disease
Everyone should be vaccinated to prevent disease.
disgusted
He was disgusted with himself for not starting earlier.
disinfectant
We used disinfectant to clean the tiles.
disjointed
From vigorous use, the doll became disjointed.
dislodged
He dislodged the stone with his toe.
dismantle
They began to dismantle the car.
dismay
Her dismay was apparent by the look on her face.
dismount
The cowboys will dismount from their horses at the corral.
dispense
The machine will dispense candy if you put money in it.
disregard
His disregard for others was unforgivable.
disreputable
He has gotten disreputable in his work.
dissuade
I tried to dissuade her from joining the club.
distinct
There was a distinct difference between the two products.
distinctive
We recognized the whale by her distinctive white stripe.
distort
Don’t distort the truth.
distress
Her distress was quite noticeable.
dogged
Their dogged pursuit tired their prey.
domestic
The couple had a domestic quarrel.
domicile
We do not reside in the same domicile.
dominate
He tends to dominate other people.
doomed
From the start, the plan was doomed to fail.
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dormant
Some trees are dormant in the winter.
dormitory
I will reside in the dormitory.
dorsal
We saw the dorsal fin of the shark.
downy
The fabric was downy soft.
drab
It was a drab, uneventful day.
dramatized
They dramatized the story.
dregs
He slowly drank the last dregs of his coffee.
drizzle
The slight drizzle of rain made the roads slick.
droning
The droning of the bees was a pleasant sound.
droplet
A droplet of water trickled down the window pane.
drowse
The cat loves to drowse in the sunshine.
drudgery
The drudgery of my job made me want to resign.
dubious
They were a little dubious about our plan.
dumbfounded
He stood there, dumbfounded by the news.
duplicate
Can you duplicate your former accomplishments?
dwell
Do not dwell too long on one word.
dynamic
They were a dynamic singing group.
dynasty
That Chinese art was created during the Ming dynasty.
ebony
The utensil had an ebony handle.
economy
Our economy will not collapse.
ecstatic
They were ecstatic over her success.
edible
The fruit is edible when it turns pink.
eerie
An eerie silence followed the scream.
effect
The new law goes into effect next week.
electricity
When our electricity went off, we used candles for light.
element
The element of fear was felt by all present.
elusive
He is a very elusive person.
emaciated
He began to look emaciated from starvation.
embalmer
The embalmer preserved the mummy.
embarrassment
With some embarrassment, she apologized for the mistake.
ember
The ember glowed in the ashes.
embroider
I will embroider the collar of your blouse.
embryo
The embryo of the egg did not survive.
emphatic
The teacher was emphatic about being quiet in class.
enamel
The enamel was beginning to chip.
endurance
His endurance was something to behold.
enforce
The police enforce the law.
enrich
We will enrich your life with learning.
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entitle
This ticket will entitle you to free admission to the show.
entombed
The old man asked to be entombed at Forest Lawn.
entomology
We will study entomology in class tomorrow.
envelop
The fog began to envelop everything close by.
epilogue
He gave a long and boring epilogue.
equation
The equation was too difficult to figure.
equip
We will equip the room with a heater.
eruption
A volcanic eruption is imminent.
escort
Let me escort you to your car.
essential
Education is essential to a successful career.
esteemed
The old teacher was greatly loved and esteemed.
estimate
How many people do you estimate came to the store opening.
etch
Certain chemicals will etch glass.
eternal
Please stop your eternal arguing.
eternity
It seemed an eternity until they were rescued.
evasive
If the enemy attacks, take evasive action.
eventually
Eventually everything will turn out right.
evidence
All the evidence proved him guilty.
evolve
The plot in this movie is very slow to evolve.
ewe
The ewe is a female sheep.
exasperation
She threw up her hands in exasperation at her loss.
excellence
Virginia won an award for excellence in math.
exclamation
Her loud exclamation was heard all around the room.
excursion
Their excursion through the park was great fun.
exertion
Over exertion caused him to faint.
exhaustion
The runner's exhaustion was evident as she collapsed at the finish line.
exist
Bears still exist in these mountains.
expand
Blowing air into a balloon makes the balloon expand.
expect
I expect you to arrive at 7:00 pm.
expedition
Their expedition took them to many different countries.
expel
The Principal will expel the student for misconduct.
expense
My expense account is overdrawn.
expire
My credit card will expire next week.
exploit
Don't let the corporation exploit your resources.
expressionistic
The expressionistic style occurred around the turn of the century.
exquisite
She wore an exquisite pair of diamond earrings.
extension
These ideas are an extension of the original plan.
extinct
This species of bird will someday be extinct.
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exude
The team began to exude confidence.
fabulous
We had a fabulous time on vacation.
factual
This is a factual statement.
falcon
The falcon can be trained for hunting.
fallow
The field lay fallow from the hard winter.
famine
We help other nations to fight famine.
famished
After swimming, the boys were famished.
fanatical
His fanatical behavior got him arrested.
farewells
My grandma said her farewells and left.
fate
It was fate that brought us here.
fathom
I cannot fathom what you have been through.
fatigue
He experienced great fatigue after long hours of work.
federal
A federal form of government was considered.
feebly
He feebly made an attempt to get out of the chair.
feign
He began to feign illness.
fellowship
The fellowship of the club members is great.
ferocious
A ferocious beast leaped at its startled prey.
fester
The sore began to fester from lack of cleansing.
fidget
The man began to fidget with his keys.
fiend
Mr. Jones is a fresh air fiend.
fiery
The fiery sun left a beautiful sunset.
filament
The filament in this lighter seems worn out.
financial
His financial status was shaky.
fireworks
Rain delayed the Fourth of July fireworks.
flail
She began to flail her arms about in distress.
flange
The flange on the end of this pipe was not made right.
flank
The trainer patted the horse on its flank.
flatiron
Years ago, they used a flatiron to iron clothes.
flaw
There is a flaw in the material.
flimsy
The flimsy piece of material soon tore.
floating
He was floating in the pool on a rubber raft.
fluently
She speaks French fluently.
fluid
Pour the fluid into the bottle.
fondle
The old lady loves to fondle her cat.
foolhardy
Mother said it was a foolhardy thing to do.
forage
The wild animals forage for their food.
ford
The car will ford the stream.
foreground
The foreground of the picture was painted brown.
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foreman
He is foreman at the glass factory.
forgive
Please forgive my rudeness.
forked
The snake had a forked tongue.
formal
They always wear formal clothing.
fortify
The beaver began to fortify his home with more branches.
fortress
A huge fortress stood on the hill.
fossil
We discovered the fossil on the hillside.
foster
The couple had three foster children.
fractionally
If your calculations are even fractionally incorrect, the whole plan will fail.
fragile
She held a fragile china tea cup in her hand.
frank
He sat down and had a frank talk with his son.
frequently
It rains frequently during January.
friendship
True friendship is worth more than money.
frightful
The burning house was a frightful sight.
fringe
He stood on the fringe of the crowd applauding the musicians.
frond
A frond is the leaf of a palm or a fern.
frothy
I had a frothy root-beer float at the ice cream parlor.
frustration
I felt frustration for not having the right equipment.
fulcrum
Use this log as a fulcrum to help move the rock.
fumes
Gasoline fumes from car motors poison the air.
fumigate
Due to termites, they will fumigate the house.
funnel
The tornado looked like a funnel in the sky.
furiously
He began paddling furiously to cross the river.
furrier
He works as a furrier in the shop.
furtive
His furtive glance was seen by all.
futile
They made a futile attempt to escape.
gab
We all like to gab over the telephone.
gait
The gait of the horse was unusual.
gape
They all seemed to gape at the newborn animal.
garrison
The garrison of troops arrived just in time to rescue the settlers.
gavel
The judge pounded the gavel for silence.
gear
His gear was packed in the trunk of the car.
geologist
He works as a geologist for the government.
gesture
She gave a gesture of approval.
gingerly
She gingerly lifted the hot lid on the boiling pot.
girlfriend
Zack is walking his girlfriend to her locker after school.
glacier
A glacier can be found near the North Pole.
gladiator
The gladiator fought bravely.
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glamorous
She lived a glamorous life-style in the city.
glance
I will glance out the window to check on the puppy in the yard.
gland
A gland on his neck appeared swollen.
glimpse
We caught a glimpse of the moon behind the cloud.
glint
She had a glint in her eye.
gloom
After the sad announcement, a gloom fell over the crowd.
glower
The old man will glower at the noisy child.
gorge
Do not gorge yourself with sweets.
gospel
They sing gospel songs in church.
gossip
There is always gossip about public figures.
gotten
I’ve gotten a new car since the accident.
government
Our government has strict policies on immigration.
grab
She tried to grab the rail as she was falling.
gradually
We gradually made it to the top of the hill.
graduate
This spring, he will graduate from college.
granite
I hurt my hand climbing on the granite rock.
gratefully
She gratefully accepted the help for the party.
gratification
The gratification of our success pleased everyone.
gravely
He gravely handed over the confidential documents.
graze
The cows graze on the lush green grass.
grief
Her grief was profound over the loss of a loved one.
grimace
He began to grimace as the pain grew in intensity.
gristle
He cut the gristle from the meat.
groped
He groped in his pocket for his ticket.
grotesque
The shadow had a grotesque shape.
grove
This grove of orange trees was frozen last year.
grudgingly
He grudgingly admitted he was wrong.
gruffness
The gruffness in his speech was just for show.
guide
We had a very intelligent guide on our trip.
gusto
They ate their meal with great gusto.
habitat
The wilderness is the habitat of the bear.
habitation
The habitation was dense and thick.
haggle
They like to haggle for bargains.
halo
The angel had a halo around her head.
halter
She put the halter on her horse.
hamburger
Give me a hamburger with no onions.
hamlet
They found the tiny hamlet nestled below the mountain.
handicap
Being small is a handicap in a crowd like this.
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hankering
They have a hankering for southern food.
harass
The sales clerk didn’t intentionally harass the customer.
harpoon
Fishermen used to harpoon whales.
harpsichord
I like the sound of the harpsichord.
hatch
The egg began to hatch.
haughtily
She haughtily strode from the room.
haunches
The dog sat on his haunches.
hawk
A hawk flew high above us.
hawthorn
The hawthorn is a thorny hedge.
hazard
Smoking can become a health hazard.
headstrong
The headstrong boy refused to obey the rules.
hearth
Put the wood by the hearth.
heave
The captain's orders are to heave the excess over the side.
heist
The heist of the armored truck was yesterday.
helicopter
The helicopter hovered above the field.
herald
They will herald the arrival of the King.
herb
The chef will use a different herb in each entree.
herbivorous
Animals that eat grass and plants are called herbivorous animals.
hereditary
One’s looks are said to be hereditary.
heritage
He is very proud of his heritage.
herpetology
The study of reptiles is called herpetology.
hibernate
Bears hibernate in the winter.
hideous
The hideous colors didn’t help the art work.
hierarchy
Can you diagram the hierarchy of their leadership?
hoard
The store manager used to hoard special merchandise.
hoarse
He became hoarse after the long speech.
homeless
The homeless child was soon adopted.
honorable
The candidates' motive for seeking election is honorable.
honorary
She is an honorary member of our club.
hopeless
Sometimes everything may seem hopeless.
hormone
The woman took her hormone tablet.
horticulture
I have a horticulture class to attend.
hospitality
She was known for her hospitality.
hospitals
Which hospitals are the best to go to in an emergency?
hostess
The hostess will seat you at your table.
hostilities
The two warring countries have ended their hostilities.
humbug
All of this running around is humbug.
humid
Our weather is very humid.
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hunger
The lost hikers suffered from extreme hunger.
hunker
We had to hunker down to keep from falling.
hurricane
The hurricane missed the land.
hydrangea
The hydrangea will not grow well in complete shade.
hypodermic
The doctor gave me my shot with a hypodermic needle.
ichthyology
I will study ichthyology in high school.
illiteracy
There should be no illiteracy in this country.
illiterate
About half of the population is still illiterate.
illuminate
The stars illuminate the dark sky.
illumination
Proper illumination is helpful to the eyes.
illusion
Her memory was only an illusion.
illustrated
The book is illustrated by a famous artist.
image
He is the image of his father.
imagination
She let her imagination run wild.
immortality
Immortality is attainable according to some beliefs.
immovable
This enormous rock is immovable.
impersonate
Don’t try to impersonate a police officer.
implore
I implore you to use more common sense.
importance
Trainers know the importance of good nutrition.
impoverished
Their impoverished conditions were evident.
impressive
The class made an impressive showing at the track meet.
imprint
The child left an imprint of his hand in the wet cement.
imprisonment
His imprisonment was delayed a month.
improvement
There was a big improvement in his spelling.
improvise
Can you improvise until the new script arrives?
impulse
It is not wise to act on impulse.
impurity
The impurity of the water was causing great concern.
inability
My inability to work alone caused problems in school.
inactive
He was placed on the inactive players list.
inadvertently
He inadvertently knocked over his cup of coffee.
incessant
The incessant noise kept us up all night.
incident
That was an untimely incident.
incipient
There is evidence of incipient tension.
incision
After the surgery, the surgeon stitched up the incision.
incurable
The disease was found to be incurable.
index
The index is in the back of the textbook.
indifferent
I’m an indifferent cook.
indignant
He became indignant when asked so many questions.
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indolent
He is a very indolent worker.
indomitable
Her indomitable spirit won them over.
induce
Too much food will induce sleepiness.
industry
A new textile industry is coming to town.
inexplicable
He had a series of inexplicable accidents.
infallible
She had an infallible memory.
infest
The bugs will infest the tree if not sprayed.
infinite
She appreciated her friends’ infinite kindness.
influenced
My Mom influenced me to try harder.
informal
It will be an informal occasion, so don’t dress up.
inhabitant
The creature is an inhabitant of warmer climates.
inhale
I usually inhale deeply before I dive underwater.
injury
The injury to his hand was slight.
injustice
The injustice was a spanking for something I did not do.
inkling
I had no inkling of the surprise birthday party.
inlaid
The inlaid jewels on the crown are beautiful.
innocent
She is an innocent little child.
innovate
Let's innovate and make changes in the cookie recipe.
inquisitive
An inquisitive child is an intelligent child.
insensitive
His insensitive remark made her sad.
insert
You may insert your ideas into the discussion.
insightful
The insightful lecture opened my mind to new ideas.
insistent
She became insistent that we leave right now.
insolent
Her insolent behavior shocked everyone.
inspire
A teacher can inspire a student to go on to college.
instance
In this instance, I believe I am right.
instinct
His first instinct was to run for help.
insufferable
His insufferable rudeness annoyed everyone.
insulate
We need to insulate these walls.
insurmountable
The odds were insurmountable for him to win the match.
intact
Try to keep all the papers intact.
intelligence
The intelligence of that man is almost unbelievable.
intend
What do you intend to do about it?
intent
His intent was to leave early.
intermittent
The intermittent rain didn’t stop the ball players.
interpret
Can you interpret the meaning of this word?
interval
There was a short interval before he spoke again.
interview
She had an interview for a job.
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intimate
They have been intimate friends for years.
intricate
It was an intricate piece of lace work.
introduction
The introduction was made by my teacher.
intrude
Please excuse me, I don’t mean to intrude.
invalid
The invalid soldier was treated with honor.
invaluable
This is an invaluable source of information.
invasion
We have an invasion of ants in our yard every summer.
investigate
The police will investigate the break-in of the store.
invisible
A message written in invisible ink can’t be seen.
involve
Please do not involve me in your marital problems.
inwardly
They inwardly felt surprised.
iridescent
An iridescent light surrounded the area.
irredeemable
An irredeemable gloom fell over the crowd.
irritate
The rubbing of his shirt began to irritate his wound.
isolation
His isolation was complete.
issue
The issue is not will I go, but can I go.
javelin
The javelin pierced the animals’ side.
jealous
He is jealous of his wife’s success.
jeep
The soldier’s jeep was totaled in the accident.
jetty
The jetty protruded out into the bay.
jockey
In a big race, the cars jockey for position.
journalism
I took a journalism class in high school.
juicy
The fruit is very juicy.
juniper
I have juniper bushes in my front yard.
junk
The junk will pile up if you don’t discard it.
jury
The jury for the trial will be selected tomorrow.
jut
Her jaw would jut out when she was angry.
kidnap
The crook tried to kidnap the man.
kilometer
The kilometer is a unit of the metric system.
knead
The baker will knead the dough to make bread.
laborer
The field laborer was chopping cotton.
labyrinth
They were lost in the lengthy labyrinth.
lackadaisical
He has a lackadaisical attitude.
lacquered
A lacquered surface is very smooth.
laden
The truck was laden with stacks of hay.
lament
He began to lament over his problems.
landslide
The landslide swept away part of the road.
lash
A cat will lash out with his claws extended.
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latter
Of the pig and the cow, the latter is more valuable.
laughed
Everyone laughed at her mistakes.
launch
They will launch the shuttle tomorrow.
league
Have they traveled a league?
learned
Tell me, what have you learned today?
lecturer
The lecturer gave an interesting program.
legislative
Congress is the legislative branch of the U.S. government.
legume
The legume is a vegetable used as food.
leisure
In my leisure time I like to read.
leotard
I wore my black leotard for ballet class.
lest
I do have a plan, lest you think otherwise.
lethal
The murderer used a lethal dose of poison.
letup
There was no letup in the downpour.
lever
Pull the lever to the “on” position.
levitate
The magician will levitate the girl.
liberate
They began to liberate the prisoners of war.
light
The light shone through the crack in the door.
limber
He exercised to become limber.
liniment
The liniment helped the soreness in his arm.
liquid
Ice is the solid form of the liquid water.
literally
He literally hates to get up in the morning.
literature
Be sure to read the related literature.
llama
The llama slowly made its way to the stream.
lobe
He has 2 diamond studs in his left ear lobe.
log
They crossed the stream on a log.
longevity
His longevity was remarkable.
loss
I felt a sense of loss when Pierce moved away.
loveliness
She was the picture of loveliness.
loyalty
The loyalty to his players is well known.
luminous
The luminous stars sparkled in the sky.
luncheon
A special luncheon will be served at noon.
lurch
With the sudden lurch of the car, I spilled my drink.
lure
He tried to lure the animal into the trap.
lush
The grass is lush and green.
lyric
Did you write the lyric to this song?
machete
The machete carved through the thick undergrowth.
maestro
The maestro conducted with passion.
maggot
The decaying food had a maggot crawling on it.
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magistrate
He is the magistrate of the district court.
magnesium
Magnesium is found in combination with many elements.
magnetic
She has a magnetic personality.
magnification
This microscope has a magnification of eight.
maiden
The knight will marry the maiden if her father approves.
majority
The majority of the group wished to stay home.
malevolent
He told a malevolent story.
malignant
A malignant tumor was removed during surgery.
mallard
The mallard skipped across the pond.
mammal
That furry animal is a mammal.
manage
She couldn’t manage the heavy load of clothes.
mandarin
Her blouse had a mandarin collar.
mania
He has a mania for building roads.
mantelpiece
A vase fell from the mantelpiece.
manual
Everything was manual before automation.
marathon
The long-distance runners competed in the marathon.
marauding
The marauding wolves were frightened away.
mascot
The tiger is the mascot of their team.
massive
There was massive destruction everywhere.
masterpiece
The painting was a masterpiece of great art.
mat
We have a door mat that says welcome.
mathematics
Addition is a part of mathematics.
matinee
We went to the afternoon movie matinee.
matriarch
She is the matriarch of the family.
maze
We were lost in the maze for several hours.
meditation
A few moments of quiet meditation will help you relax.
memories
We have many good memories.
menacing
Those menacing teeth were frightening to behold.
mental
His mental state worried the instructor.
mentioned
The title was mentioned, but I have forgotten it already.
mercy
The victim pleaded for mercy.
meringue
My sister made a lemon meringue pie.
mess
Please clean up the mess.
met
We met at the ballgame.
meteorologist
The meteorologist predicted rain for tomorrow.
methodical
She is very methodical in all her work.
metropolis
They live in a large metropolis.
microscopic
A microscopic entity was found in a sample.
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midst
In the midst of the program, the baby began to cry.
miffed
She was miffed at having to take instructions.
migration
The migration of the butterflies starts today.
mill
The old grain mill will be torn down.
mimic
He likes to mimic other people.
mimicking
She made us all laugh by mimicking the teacher.
mineral
She drank mineral water with her dinner.
miniature
The miniature poodle went for a walk.
minister
The minister will perform the ceremony.
minnow
The little minnow swam in the fish pond.
minority
A small minority voted to go home early.
minuscule
The rat was minuscule compared to the dog.
minute
We'll have lunch the minute the clock strikes 12:00.
mirage
He saw a mirage while walking in the desert.
misapprehension
Have you a good reason for your misapprehension?
mischief
The happy little boy was a mischief maker.
miser
The old miser lived alone in a large house.
miserable
Their environment proved to be miserable.
mission
The aircraft completed its mission at daybreak.
mocking
The boy got into trouble for mocking the teacher.
moment
The bell will ring in a moment.
monitor
Will you monitor my program for me?
monopoly
The postal services were a government monopoly.
moonstone
She wore a beautiful moonstone necklace.
moorings
The moorings were adrift after the storm.
moral
It was his moral duty to attend the church services.
morosely
The old man morosely walked into the room.
morsel
The bird ate a tiny morsel of food.
mortally
He fell to the ground, mortally wounded.
mosaic
The marble mosaic was beautiful.
motivator
He is a wonderful motivator.
mount
Can you mount the horse alone?
mourn
We mourn the loss of our cat.
muffler
The muffler fell off of his car.
mummified
The body in the tomb was mummified.
mummy
Inside the ancient coffin was a mummy.
mural
They painted a mural on the side of the building.
musical
The piano is a popular musical instrument.
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muster
He tried to muster up enough strength to lift the barbell.
mutton
The older sheep’s meat is called mutton.
muzzle
They had to muzzle the dog for biting.
mythical
My grandmother tells me mythical stories.
national
His picture was in a national magazine.
naturally
I wish I had naturally curly hair.
navigation
Your navigation must be exact through this strait
necessaries
He took along the necessaries to finish the job.
neglectful
She was neglectful of feeding her cat today.
net
We caught the butterfly in a net.
nevertheless
You will nevertheless follow the directions to the letter.
nimble
She was nimble on her feet on the dance floor.
ninetieth
We will celebrate Grandfather's ninetieth birthday.
nitrogen
The nitrogen in the soil needs to be replaced.
normal
Walking is a normal exercise.
novelty
I bought her gift at the novelty store down the street.
nozzle
The nozzle on the hose is broken.
nugget
The miner found a gold nugget.
numerous
The number of people injured in the accident was numerous.
nuzzle
The dog will nuzzle his hand.
oasis
An oasis can be found in the desert.
obelisk
Is the Washington monument an obelisk?
objectively
You must approach the problem objectively.
oblige
Please oblige me by leaving the room.
obscure
I wrote a speech full of obscure political jokes.
observatory
The observatory was built on top of the hill.
obstacle
We will remove the obstacle before us.
obstruction
There’s a large obstruction in our path.
occasional
The occasional high winds make sailing unadvisable.
occupant
The occupant of the house was uncooperative.
occupation
German occupation of France took place during WWII.
occurrence
The daily occurrence of walking is good for the heart.
odor
What is that terrible odor outside?
odyssey
Grandpa's odyssey back to Ireland took him across the Atlantic Ocean.
offal
Some by-products used for stock feed is called offal.
omen
They considered it a bad omen.
ominous
The shrill cry left an ominous chill over the crowd.
opera
We went to the opera in San Francisco.
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opportunity
I had an opportunity to travel this summer.
oppressive
The room was very oppressive.
optimistic
She has a very optimistic outlook about her illness.
orderly
They marched through the town in an orderly fashion.
organism
There is tiny organism in the pond.
origin
What is the origin of his book?
originate
The program will originate from Nashville.
ornithologist
The ornithologist studied the odd looking feather.
orphan
We fed the orphan kitten with a small bottle.
oust
The rebels will oust the president from office.
outcropping
The outcropping was covered with moss.
outlaw
We should outlaw the use of cell phones while driving a car.
outskirts
He lived on the outskirts of town.
outwardly
He doesn’t show his feelings outwardly.
oval
The oval vase was filled with roses.
ovation
The standing ovation was loud and long.
overwhelm
The good wishes began to overwhelm me.
ox
The ox will pull the wagon.
oxygen
Plants need oxygen.
packet
I have a packet of magazines for you to take home.
pact
They made a pact to always be friends.
padlock
A padlock was placed on the garage door.
pageant
The Christmas pageant was presented last night.
painter
The house painter keeps a busy schedule.
paleontology
A science class in paleontology is offered at the university.
palette
The artist mixed paints on his palette.
panel
The panel was made of cherry wood.
panic
The crowd began to panic when someone yelled, “Fire.”
pantaloons
Old-fashioned pantaloons have been replaced with jeans.
parapets
Soldiers looked out over the protective parapets in search of the enemy.
parcel
A large parcel was delivered by UPS.
parched
Please give me a drink, I'm parched.
parings
The parings from the apple were left in the sink.
parka
The Eskimo wore a parka to keep out the cold.
parlor
Long ago the living room was called the parlor.
parquet
The parquet floor was very nice looking.
parsnip
The parsnip belongs to the carrot family.
partial
I have a partial list of guests coming to the party.
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participate
Will you participate in the discussion?
particle
The particle of dust was wiped away.
partition
The partition separated the two rooms.
partnership
The comedians ended their partnership and went solo.
pastry
My sister makes delicious pastry.
pastures
The pastures are green in the spring.
pathetically
He whimpered pathetically for forgiveness.
patient
Learn to be patient with young people.
patiently
For over three hours, I waited patiently.
patiently
Mom patiently explained again our reasons for moving.
patterned
Carrie chose the patterned carpet for her floors.
pause
We will pause for a moment in tribute to our fighting men.
peasant
The peasant tilled the soil.
peddler
The peddler sells jewelry on the pier.
pedestal
The figurine was placed on the pedestal.
penetrate
The needle must penetrate the skin.
peninsula
The island was located at the end of the peninsula.
pennant
My team will not win the pennant this year.
perfectly
Those apples are perfectly good to eat.
performance
The dancers’ performance was great.
perfume
Molly’s new perfume smells like roses.
pericardium
The heart surgeon found a tear in the pericardium.
perilous
He was put into a perilous position.
perishables
The perishables must be refrigerated.
permanent
She hopes the work will be a permanent job.
permitted
She will be permitted to leave the hospital tomorrow.
perplex
The task seemed to perplex the small child.
persecute
The soldiers began to persecute the captured man.
persecution
The persecution of people is cruel and unfair.
perseverance
His perseverance helped him as he grew older.
persistence
Casey's persistence got him the job he wanted.
persistent
He was persistent in his demands.
personality
He has a likable personality.
personnel
Please call personnel for a job application.
persuade
I'll persuade Jane to do the dishes tonight.
petroleum
The petroleum company's office has a new name.
pharaoh
The pharaoh lived in ancient Egypt.
pharmacy
They own a pharmacy near the hospital.
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phenomenon
He couldn’t explain the light phenomenon.
phonographs
Records are played on phonographs.
phosphorus
We used phosphorus in our chemistry class today.
photography
I took up photography as a hobby.
photojournalist
The photojournalist took pictures at the crime scene.
physical
Your physical health affects your emotional well-being.
physics
They teach physics in college.
pierce
He will pierce the wood with the arrow.
pigment
I mixed the pigment with oil to paint the picture on canvas.
pillar
The solitary pillar could not be toppled.
pirouetted
The ballerina pirouetted across the stage.
piston
The piston moved back and forth in the cylinder.
placid
The placid surface of the lake was mesmerizing.
plaintive
She is the plaintive for the defense.
plankton
We could barely see the plankton in the dirty pond.
plateau
They reached the high plateau by early afternoon.
platform
A small platform was placed in front of the building.
platter
The large platter held fried chicken.
plume
She stuck the plume into her hat band.
plunder
The plunder of stores after a disaster is wrong.
podium
He began the oration from the podium.
point
The safety pin has a sharp point
poise
She lacked poise in her presentation.
political
The political conversation was interesting.
pollutant
The pollutant in the air caused my eyes to burn.
pomegranate
The pomegranate tree was toppled by the wind.
pompous
The pompous official blocked the entrance of the building.
ponderously
The elephant ponderously crossed the arid desert.
porcelain
The porcelain bowl was chipped and cracked.
portent
It was a portent of good fortune to come.
portray
The actor will portray the late president in the movie.
possessed
They asked me if I possessed a gun.
possibility
There is a possibility our company will arrive today.
poultice
A poultice was applied to the wound.
pounce
The little kitten liked to pounce on the roll of yarn.
poverty
There are many poverty stricken neighborhoods.
practitioners
Several practitioners of judo were working out in the gym.
precautionary
For precautionary measures, the doctor hospitalized him.
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precede
She will precede me in the line up.
preceding
There will be a raffle drawing preceding the barbeque.
precisely
Patrick counted his money precisely, down to the last penny.
predecessor
My predecessor did his job well.
prediction
Would you make a prediction on the outcome of the game?
preferred
Flying is the preferred way to travel long distances.
premises
Food bought in this store may not be eaten on the premises.
prepared
Kevin is well prepared for his test.
present
The host was not present at his own party.
preservation
The preservation of the environment is important.
preserve
We can preserve most summer fruits and vegetables.
prestige
The university of Yale has a lot of prestige.
presume
I wouldn’t presume to know all the answers.
prevent
They will prevent the child from crossing the street.
previous
I had a previous experience just like this.
primary
This is the first primary report.
primitiveness
The primitiveness of the art drawing was obvious.
principles
This course teaches the principles of cooking.
privacy
I wrote my diary entry in the privacy of my room.
privileged
She is privileged to associate with the president.
procedure
Follow this procedure carefully
proceeds
All the proceeds from the game will go to charity.
processional
The processional preceded the ceremony.
proclaim
I proclaim you the winner of the contest.
producer
He is a well known movie producer.
professional
He has a very professional manner.
professor
The professor prepared a lecture on Shakespeare.
profitable
Selling insurance is a profitable business.
progress
My progress seems slow in learning the computer.
projectile
The projectile was flung from below.
promotion
His promotion will give him a raise in pay.
pronouncement
A pronouncement was made at the meeting.
propel
The motor will propel the boat across the lake.
proper
We are taught to use proper table manners.
properly
I’ve been properly trained as a nurse.
props
We used a lot of props in the play.
prospect
The prospect looks good for a large turnout.
prosperous
This is a prosperous looking town.
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protection
Insect repellant will give you protection against bug bites.
protested
People protested the killing of dolphins.
proverb
The meaning is from an old proverb.
province
In which province in Canada do you live?
prowl
The lions were on the prowl.
pry
To see what’s inside, we will have to pry open the box.
publicity
The publicity stunt was a huge success.
pueblo
The Indians lived in a pueblo.
pumice
Rubbing pumice on your feet can smooth away rough skin.
pun
The pun was made in jest.
punctuate
You should punctuate this sentence with a question mark.
pungent
Garlic has a pungent smell.
punishable
A driving offense is punishable by law.
pupa
The butterfly is in the pupa stage.
purity
The purity of this element has not been determined.
purpose
My purpose in calling is to thank you for your help.
purse
Ann carries her wallet in her purse.
pursuit
The police were in pursuit of the car.
puzzle
The puzzle contained 100 pieces.
quadrilateral
A quadrilateral figure has four sides and four angles.
qualified
He was qualified for the job.
quality
The quality of his work is the finest.
quarantine
They had to quarantine his dog for rabies.
quarry
A pool had formed in the abandoned quarry.
quill
The feather quill was used as a writing pen.
quilted
The ladies quilted together last Tuesday.
quirk
A quirk of fate brought them together.
raccoon
We found a raccoon in our trash can, when we were camping.
radar
Highway patrol officers use radar to check your speed.
radiant
Everyone thought she was a radiant bride.
rally
We went to the pep rally before the game.
ranch
We visited the cattle ranch in the mountains.
ranging
The temperature is ranging between 80 and 85 degrees.
rap
There was a loud rap at the door.
rapidly
The boy ran rapidly out of the burning house.
rapids
The raft pitched over the swirling rapids.
rapture
They gazed in rapture at the newborn kittens.
rasp
The rasp in his voice was very pronounced.
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ratio
What is the ratio between the positive & the negative?
rationed
The portions of their rationed food were small.
ravenous
After digging ditches all day, he was ravenous at dinner time.
ravine
The ravine was filled with rain water.
ravishing
The rainbow was a ravishing sight.
reachable
That bowl is reachable on the lower shelf.
reader
The author received a letter from a reader who enjoyed her book.
realm
It is not within the realm of possibility.
rear
The rear window of the car was fogged up.
reason
What is your reason for leaving the room?
reassurance
My teacher gave me the reassurance that I needed.
rebellious
Teenagers are often very rebellious.
reception
A reception was held after the wedding.
reclaim
The farmer will reclaim the land to grow crops.
recognition
The baby’s recognition of his parents is normal.
recommend
The doctor will recommend a week’s rest.
record
He holds the record in the100 yard dash.
reek
The kitchen began to reek with garlic.
referee
The referee called for time out.
reference
In reference to your question, look on the shelf in the hall.
reflex
Her reaction was a simple reflex.
refugee
The refugee wasn't allowed into the country.
regained
After tripping on the rug, I regained my balance.
regal
She appeared as regal as a queen.
regretfully
I will submit your name for retirement, regretfully.
rehabilitation
I began rehabilitation after the accident to gain the use of my leg.
relations
There were very strained relations between the two parties.
relationship
I have a great relationship with my parents.
relatively
It was a relatively light rain, considering the clouds.
relaxation
For relaxation, try swimming.
relentlessly
They pursued their climb uphill relentlessly.
relied
They relied on each other to get the job done.
relocation
Our relocation was caused by my dad’s new job.
reluctance
They felt his reluctance to accept their invitation.
remembrance
The class sent out remembrance cards.
remorse
He had no remorse for his wrongdoing.
remote
They live in a remote area of the country.
rendezvous
The crowd will rendezvous at the city hall.
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repented
He repented his wickedness.
replica
We have a replica of the statue in our home.
represent
We represent the top spellers in our class.
reproduction
This is a cheap reproduction of a great painting.
reptile
The small reptile slithered through the grass.
reputations
Good reputations are important to establish.
require
The restaurant will require patrons to wear shoes & shirts.
resemble
The baby does resemble his father.
resentful
The officer gave the criminal a resentful look.
reservations
Their reservations were cancelled for the trip.
reservoir
The reservoir was nearly empty.
resignation
Her resignation from office was sadly accepted.
resigned
Are you resigned to your job?
resistance
Her resistance to disease was abnormal.
resolutely
He resolutely faced his accusers.
resolve
We must resolve the problem right now.
resort
We stayed at a health resort for two weeks.
resource
This is the resource book to use.
respectable
His art work was respectable and appealing.
restaurant
This restaurant is recommended by everyone.
restless
He was very restless and couldn’t settle down.
restore
They will restore the old home to its original beauty.
retrieve
My dog will retrieve this stick.
reunite
We will reunite the family this summer.
reveal
Please reveal your source of information.
revelations
She told us some strange revelations about her past.
revenge
Do not take out your revenge on an innocent person.
reverberation
The reverberation echoed down the hall.
revolution
The bottle spun one revolution.
revulsion
We looked away from the accident scene in revulsion.
rheumatic
She has a rheumatic condition of the joints.
ridge
They reached the ridge of the mountains before sundown.
rig
Let’s rig up some kind of shelter.
rigid
She was rigid with fear.
ritual
The ritual lasted two hours.
rodent
The rat is a rodent.
roily
The little rowboat bobbed up and down in the frothy, roily water.
roost
Birds will roost on the limb of a tree.
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roughhousing
There should be no roughhousing in the swimming pool.
rove
He wanted to rove the seas in search of adventure.
rudderfish
The rudderfish shadowed the shark.
ruins
The town was in ruins after the earthquake.
rummaging
Who was rummaging around among my papers?
rutabaga
The rutabaga is a root vegetable.
sacrifice
Sometimes we have to sacrifice for the good of everyone.
sadder
The sadder he got, the worse I felt.
sage
Mary uses a lot of sage when she cooks.
salient
Its salient features were well known.
sapling
The young sapling was bent in the wind.
sarcophagus
The sarcophagus contained a mummified body.
saunter
Let’s saunter over to the mall.
savoring
She drank the wine slowly, savoring every drop.
saxophone
A saxophone is a wind instrument.
scalawag
The scalawag escaped with the loot.
scale
We use a small scale to weigh ourselves on.
scapegoat
The guilty men were eager to find a scapegoat.
scarce
Organically grown vegetables are scarce around here.
scavenger
The jackal is a scavenger animal.
scent
The scent of new mown hay makes me sneeze.
scheme
The crook had a scheme to take their money.
scoff
He began to scoff at the amount of work to be done.
scorn
She gazed in scorn at the pile of dirty dishes.
scornful
His angry mother gave him a scornful look.
scorpion
The scorpion crept quietly into the empty boot.
scout
The Indian scout knew every inch of the forest.
scrawny
The kitten was scrawny and weak.
scuba
Let's go scuba diving.
scullery
She was called the scullery maid.
sculpt
He will sculpt a small statue.
scurry
We'll scurry home before the storm breaks.
scuttle
They will scuttle the project for lack of funds.
seafaring
He was an old seafaring captain.
seal
He likes to seal his envelopes with wax.
seashore
We can collect shells along the seashore.
seclusion
The actor went into seclusion.
secrecy
There is a little secrecy in anything.
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secure
I felt secure with the windows locked.
sedately
The old woman sat sedately on her front porch.
seldom
He very seldom eats breakfast.
semicircle
The driveway made a semicircle in front of the house.
sensation
He couldn’t feel any sensation in his feet and hands.
sensitive
I'm sensitive to Dad's need for quiet when he reads.
sentimental
She is sentimental about old love songs.
sentinel
The sentinel was on duty at midnight.
separate
The children have separate bedrooms.
serene
She has a serene look on her face.
serpent
The serpent was hanging from a tree.
servant
An elected official is a public servant.
settling
After settling their differences, harmony reigned.
severity
The severity of the injury indicated immediate surgery.
sewage
The raw sewage flowed out onto the beach.
shaft
We could see a shaft of light in the tunnel.
shank
I ate a lamb shank for dinner.
sheepishly
Sheepishly he admitted his errors.
shepherd
The shepherd will tend his sheep.
shield
I will shield you from the sun.
shield
I will shield you from the sun.
shimmer
The shimmer of the moonlight on the lake was beautiful.
shiver
Sally began to shiver from the cold.
shoal
We can leave the boat at the shoal.
shotgun
He carried a shotgun in his pickup.
shrewd
He was a shrewd operator.
shroud
A shroud of secrecy surrounded the plan.
shrug
He gave a shrug, meaning he was not sure what to say.
shutter
The ancient shutter hung by a single hinge.
sickle
He will use the sickle to cut the grain.
significant
Is your research significant?
signing
The signing of this agreement will benefit both parties.
silo
The silo was full of grain.
simultaneously
They looked at each other simultaneously.
sinister
The sinister man took his leave.
sketch
His sketch of the scenery was done in pencil.
skipper
The captain is sometimes called the skipper of the ship.
skitter
They began to skitter about on the ice.
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skyscraper
The tall building is called a skyscraper.
slate
The floor is made of slate.
slender
The slender woman exercises regularly.
slice
You may have a slice of cake.
slice
You may have a slice of cake.
slide
The swimming pool had a curved water slide.
sloth
The sloth is an animal that can be found in South America.
smug
She had a smug look on her face.
snarl
The wounded animal began to snarl at my approach.
snowmobile
A snowmobile is the fun way to travel in the winter.
snuffbox
The old snuffbox was used as an ashtray.
soapstone
The soapstone is soft and has a soapy feel.
sociology
I will study sociology in college.
sod
The sod was spongy to walk on.
sodden
The sodden ground made it hard to run.
sofa
I fell asleep while lying on the sofa.
software
We now have computer software.
solemn
We were in a very solemn mood.
solidarity
He preached solidarity to the masses.
solitary
Not a solitary kind word was spoken.
solo
He flew his first solo flight this morning.
solution
He did not know the solution to the problem.
sorrel
A color often referred to in horses is sorrel.
source
From what source did you receive your information?
spasmodic
His body gave a spasmodic jerk forward.
speaker
He was a long winded speaker.
species
There are many species of birds in the world.
specific
Please ask a specific question.
specimen
He is a fine specimen of a man.
speculator
He is a well known speculator in the stock market.
spent
We spent the summer at the coast.
spew
The active volcano will spew lava when it erupts.
sphere
His main sphere of influence is the world of banking.
spike
The spike will hold the tent in place.
spine
The spine holds the body erect.
spiral
The spiral shape of the cone was very different.
spire
The church spire toppled in the storm.
spirit
The winning horse showed fine spirit by coming from last to first.
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splendid
We have a splendid view of the sunset.
splendor
The splendor of the days dawning was inspiring.
splinter
Did you get a splinter in your finger
spout
Water came slowly out the spout.
springboard
I will dive off the low springboard.
sprint
They will sprint for 25 yards, and then they will walk.
sprout
The seeds will begin to sprout in the early spring.
spume
We saw the spume when the waves hit the rocks.
spunky
He is a spunky little kid.
squeeze
Let's squeeze these oranges to make orange juice.
stabilize
The new tail helped stabilize the glider during turns.
stadium
The high school graduation was held in the stadium.
staff
The school's teaching staff is excellent.
stain
There is a stain on my favorite dress.
stairwell
A vertical shaft in which stairs are located is called a stairwell.
stall
The car will stall if not properly maintained.
stamina
I do not have the stamina to walk that far.
stance
He held his stance while being pushed.
starvation
The starvation of the people cannot be tolerated.
statement
The mayor will issue a statement today.
static
The static electricity made his hair stand on end.
stature
He is a man of tall stature.
status
Her name gave her status in the group.
steadfast
He held steadfast to his beliefs.
stench
The stench of the garbage was unpleasant.
stencil
I decorated my T shirt with a stencil.
stereotyped
He always stereotyped different people.
sterilize
Mom will sterilize the jars before canning.
sterling
They received a place setting of sterling silver flatware.
sternly
He stared sternly at the disobedient child.
steward
He is the ships' steward.
stolid
He spoke in a stolid manner.
stoop
I wouldn’t stoop to stealing money.
storage
The storage bin was overflowing.
straightaway
The race cars passed each other on the straightaway.
stranger
Children should never talk to strangers.
strenuous
The strenuous play made the man thirsty.
strewn
The clothes were strewn around the room.
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striking
The batter is striking the ball with a baseball bat.
strive
I always strive to do better in school.
stroke
My friend finished the golf game a stroke ahead of me.
structure
This structure is made of wood.
stubble
He rubbed his stubble covered chin.
stucco
Today, stucco is often used on the walls of southwestern-style homes.
stupendous
The new movie was a stupendous success.
stupor
He was in a drunken stupor when he left the party.
sturdier
The cabin is much sturdier than we thought.
stutter
In his excitement the boy began to stutter.
subdue
The ranger will subdue the wild animal.
submarine
The submarine suddenly appeared behind the freighter.
submerge
The submarine will submerge when it reaches deep water.
submitted
She submitted two documents for identification.
subsided
His anger quickly subsided.
subterranean
A subterranean cavern was discovered beneath the floor.
suburban
They lived in a suburban dream home.
success
He has had great success at his new job.
succulent
I had a succulent piece of fruit for breakfast.
suction
The suction cup held the ornament in place.
suet
The cook used the suet for flavor.
suffice
A small amount of sugar will suffice.
suffocate
With lack of air you can suffocate.
suitcase
They lost his suitcase at the airport.
summit
They reached the summit of the mountain.
superstitious
Are you a superstitious person?
supple
This is a supple piece of rubber.
surgeon
The surgeon cut with delicate precision.
surpass
We hope to surpass last year’s mark.
survival
Your survival in the wilderness depends on your training.
suspension
His suspension from school lasted 2 days.
suspicion
She is under suspicion of murder.
swallowed
Tom swallowed the pill to make him feel better.
symbolize
The wedding ring will symbolize our love.
system
Sarah has a system for remembering birthdays.
tactics
His harmful tactics were soon stopped.
tailgate
We had a football tailgate party.
talon
The talon on an eagle is very sharp.
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tangerine
The tangerine, lemon, and orange are all citrus fruits.
targeted
The targeted group was young women.
tassel
The tassel on her hat fell off.
taunt
Older kids like to taunt the shy child.
taunted
They taunted him for being afraid of water.
taxidermist
The taxidermist works in his shop.
technician
He is a computer technician.
technique
Let me demonstrate this new technique.
technology
They used a new technology to extract the oil.
teeming
The beach was teeming with people.
teenager
Sometimes being a teenager is really hard.
teeter
The child began to teeter along in the high heeled shoes.
televise
The station will televise the news daily.
temper
Don't let your temper ruin the day for you.
temple
Many countries have a temple for praying.
tempting
The pie was too tempting not to try.
tendon
The tendon in his arm was sore.
tentacled
The tentacled limb of the sea creature groped the sea bottom.
terraces
The hotel had many terraces.
terrain
We were driving through beautiful terrain near the hills.
thatch
The hut had a thatch roof.
theory
My theory is to have a good time.
therapist
She is a physical therapist for the school.
thermal
I use a thermal blanket on my bed.
thermostat
Please turn up the thermostat to 72 degrees.
thesaurus
A thesaurus is a book of words put in lists according to their meaning.
thistle
The thistle is a prickly plant.
thong
He lost a thong in the sand.
thorough
They did a thorough job of house cleaning.
thrashing
The children were thrashing around in bed.
threadbare
Her old clothes had become threadbare.
threatened
She threatened to fire me.
threshing
The threshing about of the hurt animal was pathetic.
thrive
He seems to thrive on hard work.
throne
The king sat on the throne during the ceremony.
throng
The throng of people crowded the entrance.
thunderstorm
Lightning flashed across the sky during the thunderstorm.
tinny
The bell had a tinny ring.
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tobacco
Uncle Joe smoked tobacco in his pipe.
toboggan
The toboggan run was fast and bumpy.
token
We gave them a small token of our appreciation.
tolerate
I couldn’t tolerate the loud music.
tomb
Many beautiful objects were buried with the king in his tomb.
tongs
I use tongs to remove corn on the cob from hot water.
tonic
The doctor gave me a special tonic.
topic
The topic of conversation was travel.
tortilla
We snacked on tortilla chips before the party.
totally
They were totally overwhelmed by your generosity.
tough
This will be a tough question to answer.
trademark
Her trademark greetings brought her instant recognition.
traditional
It is the traditional time of the year for the Easter Parade.
tragedies
Many great tragedies befell the community.
trailhead
The hikers gathered at the trailhead to distribute supplies.
trance
The magician held everyone in a trance.
transcontinental
We flew the transcontinental flight from New York.
transcribe
Can you transcribe these tapes?
transfer
The operator will transfer you to the correct department.
transfixed
Her eyes were transfixed on the ring.
transform
They will transform the property into something of worth.
transfusion
The blood transfusion will help him get well.
translated
The book was translated from English to French.
trawler
The trawler is a slow moving vessel.
treatment
The doctors’ treatment helped the very sick man.
trellis
A vine grew on the overhanging trellis.
tremendous
There was a tremendous outcry to repeal the rule.
tremor
The earthquake tremor was felt for miles.
trenches
They dug trenches for a living.
trespass
Don't trespass onto that property.
tribesman
The tribesman spent his time hunting for food.
tribute
We paid tribute to our guest.
trifle
He is a trifle too short to reach the counter.
triumphant
The soldiers returned triumphant.
trophy
He won a trophy for first place at the golf tournament.
trouble
They had trouble getting their car started.
trough
Some pigs eat their meals at a trough.
truce
We called a truce in the midst of the hostilities.
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trudge
They had to trudge through the deep snow.
try
I will try to fix the broken cup.
tuber
A potato is a tuber.
tumult
The fight caused a great tumult among the fans.
tunic
The Roman tunic he wore looked authentic.
tussock
There are tiny wildflowers growing in the tussock.
tuxedo
Don wore a tuxedo to his senior prom.
tweed
He looked very English in his tweed suit.
tycoon
The tycoon spent money like there was no tomorrow.
typical
It is typical of all the good things he has done.
tyranny
There is great tyranny in some countries.
tyrant
The people overthrew the tyrant and formed a republic.
udder
The udder is part of the cow.
ukulele
The native played his ukulele.
unabashed
She was unabashed by all the trouble.
unabridged
The unabridged version was much larger.
unaccustomed
People from Florida are unaccustomed to snow.
unceasingly
He unceasingly kept pestering the man.
unconscious
She slid onto the floor, unconscious.
underestimate
Don’t underestimate the kindness in people.
underhand
An underhand pitch is usually used in softball.
underline
Use a red pen to underline the important points in the article.
underneath
Tracy put her tooth underneath her pillow for the good fairy.
understudy
He is the actors understudy for the show.
undoubtedly
I undoubtedly will attend the meeting.
unduly
He is unduly qualified for the job.
unflattering
That was a very unflattering remark.
unforeseen
An unforeseen traffic jam delayed our trip.
unfurl
Unfurl the flag and let it fly.
uniformed
Uniformed security protected the building.
uninhabited
This area is uninhabited.
unique
The groups’ unique ideas were considered for the program.
unity
There is a great unity within the company.
unparalleled
Her unparalleled success made her family proud.
unruffled
He was unruffled by the wild things going on around him.
unruly
The unruly child had everyone upset.
unseasonably
It is unseasonably warm for this time of the year.
urgent
He had an urgent call from the hospital.
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usher
The usher lead us to our seats.
vacant
Are there any vacant positions in your company?
vacuum
I vacuum the rug once a week.
vagabond
He was a vagabond minstrel.
vaguely
I could vaguely see the woman through the fog.
valentine
I got a valentine from a secret pal on February 14.
validate
She will validate my statement as being true.
valor
He received his metal for valor in the line of duty.
valor
He received his metal for valor in the line of duty.
value
You'll find this map of great value in helping you get around the city.
vanquished
They were vanquished to the outer island.
vapor
A cloud is a mass of vapor in the sky.
variance
In farming there is a yearly variance in crops.
variations
There are price variations in different stores.
variety
A variety of tools was on display.
varsity
The varsity squad will play next Friday.
vastness
The vastness of the desert is sometimes overwhelming.
veer
The car began to veer to the left.
vegetation
The walls and fence were thick and heavy with vegetation.
vehicle
His vehicle was parked in a red zone.
velvet
The dog’s fur is as soft as velvet.
vendor
The street vendor was selling peanuts.
venturing
The kitten is venturing out of the basket.
verify
Please verify your answer with the teacher.
vertical
He drew a vertical line on the paper.
vervain
The vervain grew in a corner of the garden.
vessel
Use the large vessel to fill with water.
veteran
He is a veteran of the second World War.
veterinarian
I will study to be a veterinarian.
via
We came into town via the old highway.
victim
She is a victim of the robbery.
victor
The victor in the race will receive a trophy.
vigorous
She was a vigorous lady for her age.
villain
The villain made a hasty retreat
vindictive
He is a very vindictive man.
violent
A violent storm raged outside.
viper
The viper is a European venomous snake.
virtually
He virtually flew out the door.
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visibility
The visibility was zero because of the fog.
visionary
The visionary had an idea for a new invention.
visual
Our visual aids for our presentation were great.
vital
Food and water are vital for survival.
vivid
The blouse was a vivid shade of blue.
void
Mark the letter void.
volcanic
The volcanic ash drifted for miles.
wad
He put the wad of paper in the trash.
waddled
The duck waddled across the yard.
wainscoting
I want to put wainscoting along this wall.
wake
I usually wake up at seven o’clock.
ward
He became a ward of the court.
wardrobe
Her wardrobe consisted of pants and blouses.
wares
What wares are the merchants selling today?
warn
We must warn the people that the bridge is washed out.
warp
Water will warp the book.
warrant
There is a warrant for his arrest.
wary
Be wary of wounded animals.
weapon
The hunter’s only weapon was his rifle.
weasel
The weasel is a small carnivorous mammal.
wedge
I had a wedge of cheese for lunch.
weep
Peeling onions made her weep.
wept
She wept crocodile tears.
whimsical
He has a whimsical approach to life.
whine
The tired child began to whine to his mom.
whopper
While fishing, he caught a whopper weighing over 30 pounds
wigwam
The Indian Council sat in the wigwam smoking the peace pipe.
wily
The wily fox got away from the hunter.
wind
The wind blew the sand into my face.
wistfully
The hungry dog looked wistfully at the dinner table.
withers
The rider kicked the horse in the withers to make him run.
worry
Mothers tend to worry about their children.
worship
We worship in the church of our choice.
worst
These greasy fries are the worst ones I’ve ever eaten.
wrath
She withstood the wrath of the harsh employer.
wreath
A Christmas wreath hung on the door.
wreckage
The plane wreckage was strewn for miles.
wretchedness
His wretchedness was felt by all.
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yearling
The yearling sprinted across the meadow.
yoke
The farmer put the yoke on the oxen.
yonder
The wild goats live in yonder mountains.
youth
The youth of that community is well behaved.
zone
We were parked in an illegal parking zone.
zoological
I am a member of the zoological society.
Please report any mistakes to Dee Fricks at dfricks@kingscoe.org
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