spelling-words-51-100

Question 1

eagle

The majestic eagle soared high above the mountains.

any of various large diurnal birds of prey noted for their strength, size, graceful figure, keenness of vision, and powers of flight

Answer 1

eagle

Question 2

berries

We picked sweet berries from the bushes in our garden.

pulpy and usually edible fruits of small size

Answer 2

berries

Question 3

caves

The explorers found ancient drawings in the caves.

hollowed-out chambers in the earth or in the sides of cliffs or hills

Answer 3

caves

Question 4

blanket

The warm blanket kept me cozy on the cold night.

a piece of warm fabric used as a bed covering

Answer 4

blanket

Question 5

catch

Try to catch the ball when I throw it to you.

to take hold of especially suddenly or forcibly : to grasp

Answer 5

catch

Question 6

updo

She wore her hair in an elegant updo for the party.

an upswept hairdo

Answer 6

updo

Question 7

mule

The mule carried supplies up the mountain trail.

a hybrid between the horse and the donkey

Answer 7

mule

Question 8

glow

The fireflies made a magical glow in the garden.

to shine with light or become lit up

Answer 8

glow

Question 9

quick

Be quick or you’ll miss the school bus!

done or taking place with rapidity : done or taking place within only a small interval of time

Answer 9

quick

Question 10

cotton

My favorite t-shirt is made of soft cotton.

a soft fibrous usually white substance that clothes the seeds of various plants and is used extensively in the making of threads, yarns, and fabrics

Answer 10

cotton

Question 11

seats

All the seats in the theater were filled.

assigned or regularly assumed sitting places

Answer 11

seats

Question 12

baseball

We played baseball in the park after school.

a game played by two teams of nine in which players try to score runs by hitting a small ball with a bat and running to each of four bases located on a large field

Answer 12

baseball

Question 13

great

You did a great job on your science project!

wonderful, admirable

Answer 13

great

Question 14

playground

The new playground has swings and slides.

a piece of land used for and usually having special facilities for recreation especially by children

Answer 14

playground

Question 15

monster

The friendly monster in the movie made everyone laugh.

a ferocious legendary animal usually of great size

Answer 15

monster

Question 16

enjoy

I enjoy reading books about dinosaurs.

to make happy

Answer 16

enjoy

Question 17

jazzy

She wore a jazzy outfit to the dance party.

of an unrestrained, animated, or flashy character

Answer 17

jazzy

Question 18

jeans

My favorite blue jeans have holes in the knees.

pants usually made of a durable twilled cotton cloth or denim and worn for work or sports

Answer 18

jeans

Question 19

partner

Jake was my partner for the science project.

one that is associated in any action with another : associate, colleague

Answer 19

partner

Question 20

raindrop

Each raindrop made a tiny splash in the puddle.

a liquid globule of water falling especially from the clouds

Answer 20

raindrop

Question 21

office

Dad works in an office downtown.

a place where a particular kind of business is transacted or a service is supplied

Answer 21

office

Question 22

young

The young puppy loved to play with toys.

in an early stage of life, growth, or development

Answer 22

young

Question 23

outside

Let’s play outside in the sunshine.

in the open air

Answer 23

outside

Question 24

poem

She wrote a poem about her pet cat.

writing in verse

Answer 24

poem

Question 25

pillow | I rest my head on a soft pillow at night. ## Footnote a sack made typically of cloth and filled with a soft material used to support the head of a person resting or sleeping

Answer 25

pillow

Question 26

steady | Keep your hand steady while painting. ## Footnote firm in standing or position : not tottering or shaking : fixed

Answer 26

steady

Question 27

Saturday | We go to the park every Saturday. ## Footnote the seventh day of the week : the day following Friday

Answer 27

Saturday

Question 28

needle | Mom used a needle and thread to fix my shirt. ## Footnote a small slender rodlike instrument for hand sewing that has a round or elongated eye for thread at one end and a blunt or sharp point at the other

Answer 28

needle

Question 29

above | The stars twinkled above in the night sky. ## Footnote in a higher place : overhead

Answer 29

above

Question 30

honking | The geese were honking as they flew south. ## Footnote causing (as a horn) to make a noise resembling the cry of a goose

Answer 30

honking

Question 31

strange | The strange noise came from the attic. ## Footnote unusual

Answer 31

strange

Question 32

noisy | The noisy classroom needed to quiet down. ## Footnote full of or characterized by the presence of sound

Answer 32

noisy

Question 33

video | We made a funny video with our new camera. ## Footnote a recording of visual images and sound stored in digital form

Answer 33

video

Question 34

timer | Use the timer when baking cookies. ## Footnote a stopwatch for timing races or contests

Answer 34

timer

Question 35

topics | We discussed many topics in our class today. ## Footnote subjects under discussion or consideration

Answer 35

topics

Question 36

layer | Add a layer of frosting to the cake. ## Footnote one thickness course or fold laid or lying over or under another

Answer 36

layer

Question 37

token | I need a token to ride the subway. ## Footnote a piece or disk (as of metal) certified as having a definite value for payment or exchange

Answer 37

token

Question 38

control | The pilot must control the airplane carefully. ## Footnote to have power over : to rule

Answer 38

control

Question 39

summer | We go swimming every day in summer. ## Footnote the season that consists of June, July, and August

Answer 39

summer

Question 40

across | The bridge goes across the river. ## Footnote from one side to the opposite side of

Answer 40

across

Question 41

stiff | My legs were stiff after running. ## Footnote incapable of or resistant to being flexed or bent : rigid

Answer 41

stiff

Question 42

running | She enjoys running in the morning. ## Footnote going steadily by springing steps so that both feet leave the ground for an instant in each step

Answer 42

running

Question 43

field | Wildflowers grew in the open field. ## Footnote a land area free of woodland, cities, and towns : open country

Answer 43

field

Question 44

behind | The cat hid behind the curtains. ## Footnote toward the back : backward

Answer 44

behind

Question 45

trace | Can you trace this picture onto new paper? ## Footnote to copy (as a drawing, engraving, or manuscript) by following the lines or letters as seen through a transparent sheet superimposed on the original

Answer 45

trace

Question 46

below | The fish swam below the surface. ## Footnote downward from

Answer 46

below

Question 47

loose | My tooth is loose and about to fall out. ## Footnote not rigidly fastened or securely attached : lacking a firm or tight connection : ready to move or come apart from an attachment

Answer 47

loose

Question 48

spare | Keep a spare pencil in your desk. ## Footnote not being used : held for future or emergency use

Answer 48

spare

Question 49

cling | The wet clothes cling to the clothesline. ## Footnote to adhere closely and firmly as if glued

Answer 49

cling

Question 50

grins | She grins when she tells funny jokes. ## Footnote draws back the lips from the teeth in merriment or good humor

Answer 50

grins