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spelling-words-101-150 Flashcards

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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

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giraffe

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groceries

Mom bought groceries at the supermarket.

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

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groceries

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huddling

The penguins were huddling together to stay warm.

gathering in a group : pressing close together

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huddling

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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

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jigsaw

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neighbors

Our neighbors brought us cookies when we moved in.

ones that live next to or near others

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neighbors

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gasped

She gasped when she saw the surprise party.

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

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gasped

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mansion

The old mansion had twenty rooms.

a home that is impressive due to its size

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mansion

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midday

The sun is brightest at midday.

noon

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midday

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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

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powwow

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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

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bazaar

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astray

The little lamb went astray from its flock.

into a wrong or mistaken way of thinking or acting

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astray

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liquid

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

an extremely fluid substance that flows freely like water

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liquid

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fuel

Cars need fuel to run.

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

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fuel

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massive

The massive elephant filled the entire room.

weighty : heavy

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massive

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women

The women played basketball every Tuesday.

female human beings

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women

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chuckle

The funny joke made me chuckle.

to laugh inwardly or quietly

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chuckle

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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

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handstand

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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

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machine

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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

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leaking

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snazzy

He wore a snazzy new hat to the party.

outstanding in style : conspicuously or flashily attractive

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snazzy

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whee

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

—used to express delight or general exuberance

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whee

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welcome

They made us feel welcome in our new home.

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

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welcome

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pretend

Let’s pretend we’re astronauts in space.

to make believe

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pretend

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should

You should wear a coat when it’s cold.

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

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should

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sideways

The crab walks sideways on the beach.

in a position so as to offer only the right or left lateral part of the body

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sideways

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muster

The soldiers muster in the morning.

to bring together : to collect

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muster

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include

Does this price include dessert?

to place, list, or rate as a part or component of a whole or of a larger group, class, or aggregate

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include

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sandwich

I packed a sandwich for lunch.

two pieces of bread with meat or cheese or a mixture of foods placed between them

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sandwich

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Saturn

Saturn is the planet with beautiful rings.

the planet sixth in order from the sun that is notable for its large ring system

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Saturn

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violet

The violet flower grew in the garden.

a small-flowered plant of a genus of usually spring-blooming flowers that have leafy stems and purple, yellow, or white flowers

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violet

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mighty

The mighty lion roared loudly.

having or wielding great power or authority

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mighty

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solution

We found a solution to the math problem.

an answer to or a means of answering a problem : an explanation

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solution

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spiral

The spiral staircase went round and round.

winding around a center point and slowly moving away from or getting closer to it

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spiral

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thread

She used thread to sew the button.

a filament, a group of filaments twisted together, or a filamentous length formed by spinning and twisting short textile fibers into a continuous strand

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thread

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velvet

The velvet dress felt soft and smooth.

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

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velvet

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breathe

Remember to breathe deeply when you exercise.

to draw air into and expel it out of the lungs : to inhale and exhale

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breathe

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taxicab

We took a taxicab to the airport.

a chauffeur-driven automobile available on call to carry a passenger between any two points (as within a city) for a fare

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taxicab

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report

The weather report predicted rain.

a usually detailed account or statement

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report

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cobweb

A spider spun its cobweb in the corner.

a single thread spun by a spider

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cobweb

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rodent

A mouse is a type of rodent.

an animal of an order comprising relatively small gnawing mammals

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rodent

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spying

The detective was spying on the suspect.

watching (as a person) in a furtive or stealthy manner for the purpose of secretly obtaining information for usually hostile purposes

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spying

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showed

The teacher showed us how to solve the problem.

gave an explanation of : taught informed instructed

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showed

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scribbly

His scribbly handwriting was hard to read.

covered with or consisting of illegible or random marks written or drawn

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scribbly

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recess

The children played during recess.

a time between classes during the school day that is used for rest or play

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recess

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highway

We drove on the highway to reach the city.

a main direct road

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highway

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reeds

The reeds swayed in the wind by the pond.

tall grasses with slender often prominently jointed stems that grow especially in wet areas

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reeds

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bolts

The door has strong bolts to keep it locked.

wood or metal bars or rods used to fasten a door

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bolts

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squeeze

I had to squeeze the lemons to make lemonade.

to exert pressure especially on opposite sides or parts of : to press together closely or tightly

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squeeze

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softly

She spoke softly to the baby.

in a manner that is pleasing or agreeable to the senses

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softly

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wriggle

The fish would wriggle when caught.

to move the body or a bodily part to and fro with short writhing motions like a worm : to squirm, writhe

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wriggle

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