Vocabulary: Unit 15
5/6/2019
Unit 15
1. abundant = (adj.) - large or more than enough; plentiful 2. barrier = (n) - something that blocks or bars movement or passage 3. conceive = (v) - to start something; to think up or begin to understand 4. formal = (adj.) - following strict rules or customs; requiring fancy clothes and fine manners 5. inquire = (v.) = to ask about 6. penalize = (v) - to punish 7. picturesque = (adj.) - charming, quaint 8. predator = (n.) - one that destroys or devours others; an animal that stalks and eats other animals 9. privilege = (n.) - a special right, benefit, or permission 10. slumber = (v) - to sleep lightly = (n) - a sleep or light sleep
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Spelling - Unit 19
4/29/2019
Unit 19: Words with /k/, /ng/,/kw/
Basic Words: 1. risky 2. track 3. topic 4. blank 5. question 6. pocket 7. monkey 8. junk 9. equal 10. ache 11. public 12. attack 13. struck 14. earthquake 15. picnic 16. banker 17. electric 18. blanket 19. mistake 20. stomach Review Words 21. quick 22. squeeze 23. shark 24. second 25. circus Challenge Words 26. request 27. skeleton 28. peculiar 29. attic 30. reckless Vocabulary Unit 14
4/23/2019
1. admirable - (adj.) = deserving praise
2. automatic - (adj.) = done without thought or will; done by a machine, not by a human 3. devotion - (n.) = loyalty and affection 4. distant - (adj.) = far away; not friendly 5. dreary - (adj.) gloomy or dismal; without cheer, comfort or enthusiasm 6. exhaust - (v) = to use up; to wear out - (n) = the escape of gas from an engine 7. kindle - (v) = to get a fire going; to stir up or to start something 8. predict - (v) = to guess what is going to happen 9. separation - (n) = the act or condition of being apart 10. stunt - (v) = to stop or slow down the growth of - (n) = an act that shows great strength; bravery, or skill, often to get attention Spelling Unit 17
4/15/2019
1 Unit 17 - changing final y to i
Basic Words: 1.tiniest 2. hobbies 3. copied 4. countries 5. pitied 6. easier 7. laziest 8. families 9. spied 10. happiest 11. ladies 12. friendlier 13. studied 14. busier 15. breezier 16. prettiest 17. noisier 18. healthier 19. butterflies 20. funniest Review 21. hurried 22. stories 23. carried 24. pennies 25. babies Challenge 26. heaviest 27. categories 28. communities 29. multiplied 30. qualities Vocabulary 13
4/8/2019
1. arch - (n) = a curved structure that serves as an opening and as a support
- (adj) = main, playful, mischievous 2. authentic - (adj) = being the real thing; worthy of belief, true 3. clarify = (v) = to say clearly or make easier to understand 4. declare - (v) = to state strongly; to make a formal or an official statement 5. grant - (v) = to permit or to allow; to admit that something is true - (n) = something that is give 6. grave - (n) = a hole in the ground where something is buried - (adj) = very important and requiring much attention; serious 7. modest - (adj) = not thinking too highly of oneself; not boastful; proper in speech, dress, or behavior; not extreme or large 8. opponent - (n) = someone who is set against another; as in a contest, game, argument, or fight 9. valid - (adj) = supported by facts or evidence, true 10. yearn - (v) = to long for Spelling Unit 16
3/29/2019
Unit 16 - long e - y; ey
Basic Words 1. turkey 2. lonely 3. merry 4. steady 5. hungry 6. valley 7. hockey 8. starry 9. melody 10. movie 11. duty 12. drowsy 13. chimney 14. plenty 15. daily 16. alley 17. eighty 18. empty 19. injury 20. prairie Review 21. cherry 22. jelly 23. sticky 24. worry 25. curly Challenge 26. envy 27. fiery 28. mercy 29. discovery 30. mystery Vocabulary Unit 12
3/25/2019
Unit 12
1. audible - (adj.) = capable of being heard 2. consume - (v.) = to eat or drink, especially in large amounts; to use up; to destroy 3. glide - (v.) = to move smoothly and easily 4. origin - (n.) = the cause or beginning 5. prevent - (v.) = to stop from happening 6. punctuate - (v.) = to mark printed or written materials with periods, commas, and other signs; to give importance to 7. representative - (n.) = a typical example; someone who acts for another - (adj.) = having to do with elected members; being a typical example 8. scorn - (n.) = a feeling that something or someone is worthless or inferior; an expression of that feeling - (v.) = to act with contempt toward an object or a person; to make fun of 9. stout - (adj.) = large and heavy in build; physically strong and sturdy; having courage or determination 10. woe - (n.) = great sorrow or suffering; trouble Spelling - Unit 15
3/12/2019
Unit 15: more words with -ed, or -ing
No Spelling Change: 1. covered 2. traveled 3. seeking 4. visiting 5. mixed 6. offered 7. smelling 8. checking 9. fainted 10. landed 11. wandering Final e dropped 12. wiped 13. pleasing 14. phoning 15. hiking 16. becoming Final Consonant Doubled 17. mapped 18. slipped 19. putting 20. shipped Review Words: 21. fixing 22. saving 23. stared 24. dropped 25. grinning Challenge Words: 26. amusing 27. entertained 28. admitted 29. stunning 30. starving Vocabulary Unit 11
3/1/2019
Unit 11
1. approach = (v) - to come close to; to begin to deal with; to make a request (n) - the act of coming close to; a way to deal with something or someone; a way of reaching a place 2. approve = (v) - to have a high opinion of; to give permission 3. glory = (n) - great honor or praise given by others; great beauty 4. magnificent = (adj) - very grand and fine; remarkably beautiful or outstanding 5. meek = (adj) - not courageous or strong 6. prompt = (adj) - on time; done quickly and without delay - (v) - to move someone to action; to remind someone what to do or what to say 7. revive = (v) - to bring or come back to life 8. tradition = (n) - a custom, belief, or idea that has been passed down over time 9. watchful = (adj) - always noticing what is happening; aware 10. wreckage = (n) - what is left of something that has been destroyed Spelling Words - Unit 14
2/25/2019
Unit 14: Words with -ed or -ing
Basic Words 1. rising 2. traced 3. stripped 4. slammed 5. dancing 6. striped 7. winning 8. snapping 9. bragging 10. handled 11. dripped 12. begged 13. dared 14. skipped 15. hitting 16. spotted 17. raced 18. dimmed 19. spinning 20. escaped Review Words 21. changing 22. joking 23. swimming 24. wrapped 25. tapping Challenge Words 26. urged 27. striving 28. whipped 29. breathing 30. quizzed |
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