spelling-words-First-50 Flashcards

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deep

The cave was so deep, Sarah needed a flashlight to see the bottom.

extending downward to a considerable degree

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deep

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happy

After winning the race, Tom felt happy and proud.

having the feeling arising from the consciousness of well-being

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happy

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bump

I had to be careful not to bump my head on the low doorway.

to hit or knock typically with a degree of force or violence and making a thudding impact and usually with a degree of injury or damage

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bump

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bear

The bear caught fish in the stream with its powerful paws.

an animal having long shaggy hair, feeding on fruit and insects as well as on flesh, and moving very fast for short distances

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bear

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count

Let’s count how many cookies are left in the jar.

to separate one by one to find the total number of units : to number or tally

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count

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dunk

Jenny likes to dunk her cookies in milk before eating them.

to dip (as a piece of bread, cake, or doughnut) into liquid (as coffee, milk, or tea) while eating

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dunk

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feet

My feet were tired after walking all day at the zoo.

the terminal parts of the vertebrate legs upon which an individual stands

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feet

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cold

The winter morning was so cold we could see our breath.

having a temperature notably below that compatible with human comfort

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cold

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alone

The puppy felt alone until his family came home.

away from other people or things

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alone

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click

To start the game, click the green button on the screen.

to select (something on a computer) by placing the cursor over it and pressing a button on your mouse

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click

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miss

I miss playing with my friend when she’s on vacation.

to feel the lack of : to be unhappy because of the loss or absence of

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miss

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shirt

Billy put on his favorite blue shirt for picture day.

a loose cloth garment usually having a collar, sleeves, a front opening, and a tail long enough to be tucked inside the waistband of trousers or a skirt

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shirt

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roof

The cat sat on the roof watching birds fly by.

the outside cover on top of a building or home

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roof

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here

Put your backpack here next to mine.

at this point in space : in this location

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here

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lamp

The lamp on my desk helps me read at night.

a light-giving device

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lamp

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lost

I got lost trying to find my way to the new park.

gone out of one’s possession or control : put in an unremembered place

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lost

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lunch

We ate lunch together in the school cafeteria.

the meal that is eaten in the middle of the day

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lunch

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drift

The leaves drift slowly down from the trees in autumn.

to become driven or carried along by a current of water, wind, or air

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drift

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please

Please pass me the salt and pepper.

—used as a function word to express politeness or emphasis in a request

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please

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spill

Be careful not to spill your juice on the carpet.

to cause or allow to pour, splash, or fall out (as over the edge of a container) and be wasted, lost, or scattered

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spill

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tired

After playing all day, the children were tired and ready for bed.

drained of strength and energy : fatigued often to the point of exhaustion : weary

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large

The large box was too heavy for me to lift.

big

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lake

We went swimming in the lake during summer vacation.

a large body of water surrounded by land

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grab

Quick, grab your umbrella before it starts raining!

to take or take hold of by a sudden motion or grasp : to seize, to clutch

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juice | I like to drink orange juice for breakfast. ## Footnote the extractable fluid contents of plant cells or plant structures
juice
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nook | My favorite reading nook is by the window. ## Footnote a secluded or out-of-the-way place or part
nook
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shops | Mom shops for groceries every Saturday morning. ## Footnote examines goods and services with intent to buy
shops
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spot | There's a perfect spot for our picnic under that tree. ## Footnote a small extent of space
spot
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world | People from all around the world came to the Olympics. ## Footnote the earth with all its inhabitants and all things upon it
world
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math | Division is my favorite kind of math problem. ## Footnote a science that deals with the relationship and symbolism of numbers
math
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pick | Let me pick which movie we watch tonight. ## Footnote to select from among a group
pick
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soap | Don't forget to use soap when washing your hands. ## Footnote a cleansing agent that is used for washing something
soap
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tools | Dad kept his tools organized in the garage. ## Footnote instruments (such as hammers or saws) used or worked by hand
tools
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green | The green grass was perfect for playing soccer. ## Footnote being the color of grass or emeralds
green
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muddy | My boots got muddy walking through the garden. ## Footnote covered with a slimy sticky mixture of finely divided particles of solid material and water
muddy
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ripe | The ripe bananas were sweet and ready to eat. ## Footnote fully developed and so usable as food — used of fruit
ripe
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sign | The sign on the door said 'Welcome'. ## Footnote a board on a building that tells the name and type of a business
sign
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soup | Hot chicken soup made me feel better when I was sick. ## Footnote a liquid food made with broth that often contains pieces of meat, fish, pasta, or vegetables
soup
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warm | The warm sunshine felt nice on my face. ## Footnote sending or giving out heat usually to a comfortable or beneficial degree : producing sensations of heat
warm
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fresh | We picked fresh strawberries from the garden. ## Footnote newly produced gathered or made
fresh
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learn | I want to learn how to play the guitar. ## Footnote to gain knowledge or understanding of or skill in by study, instruction, or experience
learn
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frosty | The frosty morning made the grass sparkle. ## Footnote cold freezing
frosty
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crisp | The crisp apple made a loud crunch when I bit into it. ## Footnote easily broken cracked or snapped
crisp
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shape | The clouds made an interesting shape in the sky. ## Footnote the visible makeup characteristic of a particular item or kind of item : characteristic appearance or visible form
shape
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splash | The kids like to splash in puddles after it rains. ## Footnote to strike and dash about (as water or mud) : to cause (a liquid or thinly viscous substance) to spatter or toss about especially with force
splash
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mushy | The overcooked peas were too mushy to eat. ## Footnote soft spongy
mushy
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group | Our group worked together on the science project. ## Footnote a relatively small number of individuals assembled or standing together
group
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spine | The spine of my favorite book is worn from reading it so much. ## Footnote the backbone of a book
spine
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straps | She straps on her helmet before riding her bike. ## Footnote secures with or attaches by means of a narrow usually flat strip or thong of a flexible material
straps
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feast | The Thanksgiving feast included turkey and pumpkin pie. ## Footnote an elaborate meal : a banquet
feast