spelling-words-101-150

Question 1

giraffe

The tall giraffe reached the leaves at the top of the tree.

a large fleet African ruminant mammal that is the tallest of living quadrupeds and has a very long rather stiff neck and a short coat of fawn or cream-colored hair marked with large reddish or brown blotches

Answer 1

giraffe

Question 2

groceries

Mom bought groceries at the supermarket.

articles of goods sold by a dealer in staple foodstuffs and usually meats and other foods

Answer 2

groceries

Question 3

huddling

The penguins were huddling together to stay warm.

gathering in a group : pressing close together

Answer 3

huddling

Question 4

jigsaw

We completed the jigsaw puzzle as a family.

a puzzle made by sawing or cutting a picture into small pieces to be fitted together

Answer 4

jigsaw

Question 5

neighbors

Our neighbors brought us cookies when we moved in.

ones that live next to or near others

Answer 5

neighbors

Question 6

gasped

She gasped when she saw the surprise party.

caught the breath audibly often as an expression of shock, concern, or emotion

Answer 6

gasped

Question 7

mansion

The old mansion had twenty rooms.

a home that is impressive due to its size

Answer 7

mansion

Question 8

midday

The sun is brightest at midday.

noon

Answer 8

midday

Question 9

powwow

The tribe held a powwow to celebrate.

a North American Indian ceremony (as for the cure of disease, success in hunting, victory in war) often accompanied by great noise, feasting, and dancing

Answer 9

powwow

Question 10

bazaar

We bought handmade crafts at the bazaar.

a market place or market (as in the Middle East) that usually consists of rows of shops or stalls where all kinds of goods are offered for sale

Answer 10

bazaar

Question 11

astray

The little lamb went astray from its flock.

into a wrong or mistaken way of thinking or acting

Answer 11

astray

Question 12

liquid

Water is a liquid that takes the shape of its container.

an extremely fluid substance that flows freely like water

Answer 12

liquid

Question 13

fuel

Cars need fuel to run.

a material (as coal, gas, oil, or wood) used to produce heat or power by burning

Answer 13

fuel

Question 14

massive

The massive elephant filled the entire room.

weighty : heavy

Answer 14

massive

Question 15

women

The women played basketball every Tuesday.

female human beings

Answer 15

women

Question 16

chuckle

The funny joke made me chuckle.

to laugh inwardly or quietly

Answer 16

chuckle

Question 17

handstand

She can do a perfect handstand in gymnastics.

an act of supporting the body on the hands with the trunk and legs balanced in air

Answer 17

handstand

Question 18

machine

The washing machine cleans our clothes.

an assemblage of parts that are usually solid bodies that transmit forces, motion, and energy one to another in some predetermined manner and to some desired end

Answer 18

machine

Question 19

leaking

The faucet was leaking and needed to be fixed.

letting a substance (as water or gas) or light in or out through a hole, crevice, or other opening

Answer 19

leaking

Question 20

snazzy

He wore a snazzy new hat to the party.

outstanding in style : conspicuously or flashily attractive

Answer 20

snazzy

Question 21

whee

‘Whee!’ she shouted while sliding down the slide.

—used to express delight or general exuberance

Answer 21

whee

Question 22

welcome

They made us feel welcome in our new home.

a friendly greeting or reception given to a person when he or she arrives

Answer 22

welcome

Question 23

pretend

Let’s pretend we’re astronauts in space.

to make believe

Answer 23

pretend

Question 24

should

You should wear a coat when it’s cold.

—used in auxiliary function to express what is probable or expected

Answer 24

should

Question 25

sideways | The crab walks sideways on the beach. ## Footnote in a position so as to offer only the right or left lateral part of the body

Answer 25

sideways

Question 26

muster | The soldiers muster in the morning. ## Footnote to bring together : to collect

Answer 26

muster

Question 27

include | Does this price include dessert? ## Footnote to place, list, or rate as a part or component of a whole or of a larger group, class, or aggregate

Answer 27

include

Question 28

sandwich | I packed a sandwich for lunch. ## Footnote two pieces of bread with meat or cheese or a mixture of foods placed between them

Answer 28

sandwich

Question 29

Saturn | Saturn is the planet with beautiful rings. ## Footnote the planet sixth in order from the sun that is notable for its large ring system

Answer 29

Saturn

Question 30

violet | The violet flower grew in the garden. ## Footnote a small-flowered plant of a genus of usually spring-blooming flowers that have leafy stems and purple, yellow, or white flowers

Answer 30

violet

Question 31

mighty | The mighty lion roared loudly. ## Footnote having or wielding great power or authority

Answer 31

mighty

Question 32

solution | We found a solution to the math problem. ## Footnote an answer to or a means of answering a problem : an explanation

Answer 32

solution

Question 33

spiral | The spiral staircase went round and round. ## Footnote winding around a center point and slowly moving away from or getting closer to it

Answer 33

spiral

Question 34

thread | She used thread to sew the button. ## Footnote a filament, a group of filaments twisted together, or a filamentous length formed by spinning and twisting short textile fibers into a continuous strand

Answer 34

thread

Question 35

velvet | The velvet dress felt soft and smooth. ## Footnote a clothing and upholstery fabric in a wide range of constructions and weights made of silk, rayon, cotton, nylon, or wool and characterized by a short soft dense pile

Answer 35

velvet

Question 36

breathe | Remember to breathe deeply when you exercise. ## Footnote to draw air into and expel it out of the lungs : to inhale and exhale

Answer 36

breathe

Question 37

taxicab | We took a taxicab to the airport. ## Footnote a chauffeur-driven automobile available on call to carry a passenger between any two points (as within a city) for a fare

Answer 37

taxicab

Question 38

report | The weather report predicted rain. ## Footnote a usually detailed account or statement

Answer 38

report

Question 39

cobweb | A spider spun its cobweb in the corner. ## Footnote a single thread spun by a spider

Answer 39

cobweb

Question 40

rodent | A mouse is a type of rodent. ## Footnote an animal of an order comprising relatively small gnawing mammals

Answer 40

rodent

Question 41

spying | The detective was spying on the suspect. ## Footnote watching (as a person) in a furtive or stealthy manner for the purpose of secretly obtaining information for usually hostile purposes

Answer 41

spying

Question 42

showed | The teacher showed us how to solve the problem. ## Footnote gave an explanation of : taught informed instructed

Answer 42

showed

Question 43

scribbly | His scribbly handwriting was hard to read. ## Footnote covered with or consisting of illegible or random marks written or drawn

Answer 43

scribbly

Question 44

recess | The children played during recess. ## Footnote a time between classes during the school day that is used for rest or play

Answer 44

recess

Question 45

highway | We drove on the highway to reach the city. ## Footnote a main direct road

Answer 45

highway

Question 46

reeds | The reeds swayed in the wind by the pond. ## Footnote tall grasses with slender often prominently jointed stems that grow especially in wet areas

Answer 46

reeds

Question 47

bolts | The door has strong bolts to keep it locked. ## Footnote wood or metal bars or rods used to fasten a door

Answer 47

bolts

Question 48

squeeze | I had to squeeze the lemons to make lemonade. ## Footnote to exert pressure especially on opposite sides or parts of : to press together closely or tightly

Answer 48

squeeze

Question 49

softly | She spoke softly to the baby. ## Footnote in a manner that is pleasing or agreeable to the senses

Answer 49

softly

Question 50

wriggle | The fish would wriggle when caught. ## Footnote to move the body or a bodily part to and fro with short writhing motions like a worm : to squirm, writhe

Answer 50

wriggle