Step 9.3 /oa/ /oe/ /ue/ words Flashcards
foam
Mattresses today are made with foam.
toast
I like jam on my toast.
throat
Sometimes Susan comes down with a fever and a sore throat.
charcoal
We use charcoal to barbecue.
load
Please load the clothes in the washing machine.
groan
He let out a large groan when he saw his grade.
railroad
The NJ transit has a huge railroad system.
soak
Please soak your finger in warm water to get rid of your pain.
tiptoe
We had to tiptoe into the room so we would not wake the baby.
shipload
There was a shipload of masks and medical equipment that arrived yesterday.
doe
A doe is a female deer.
coasting
Many students are coasting through distance learning.
coach
I admired my baseball coach for his words of wisdom.
roadblock
There was a roadblock up ahead so we had to turn around.
roast
My mom cooked a roast for dinner and it was really good.
roar
The tiger let out a huge roar and we all jumped.
cocoa
I love hot cocoa in the winter.
float
The boys floated on rafts and talked all afternoon.
cloak
A cloak is a loose garment worn over indoor clothes to protect someone in wind or rain.
boast
My friend always boasts about how great he is in baseball.
foe
A foe is your opponent or enemy.
roam
The kids roamed around the neighborhood to avoid going home.
blue
My favorite color is blue. or
I was feeling blue after my dog died.
true
It is true that children rather play video games than read. :(
due
Your assignments are due on Friday.
argue
Please don’t argue with me about doing your work.
Tuesday
I was born on a Tuesday in July.
barbecue
Fourth of July is a day for a barbecue in the backyard.
overdue
Some students have long overdue assignments to hand in.
pursue
What dreams will you pursue in life?
continue
Please continue reading that book.
croak
A deep sound made by a frog or crow. The frog let out a deep croak and made me jump.
overload
Do not overload the dishes in the dishwasher.
broach
Jim broached the subject about getting in trouble with his parents that he was scared to discuss with them.
poach
I like poached eggs. poach means to boil an egg without the shell on.
shoal
We stopped our boat near a shoal to swim and explore. A shoal is shallow water usually filled with fish.
bemoan
Our family bemoaned over the loss of their beloved grandparent for months. express unhappiness or sorrow
oath
The lady took an oath to tell the truth and nothing but the truth in a court of law.
loath
When you loath something you really do not like it.
The boy loathed the smell of onions.
woe
A woe is a worry. The girl had many woes about trying out for the new team.
foal
A foal is a young horse.
bloat
The man felt bloated after drinking so much water.
aloe
Aloe is a plant used to make a gel that you put on burns.
gloat
The team gloated over their victory for days.
ensue
ensue means what comes after something happens The boy had many difficulties that ensued when he joined the other team.
cue
A signal for action or sign The teacher cued the actors to enter the stage.
sue
The man will sue for damages after the car accident.
hue
hue means a degree of color in something. When the sun set it glowed with hues of yellow and orange across the sky.
subdue
Subdue means to overcome or bring under control by force. The lady subdued her urge to applaud because it wasn’t over.
residue
A small amount of something left over is a residue. There was a light residue of dirt on the car after the storm.
revenue
Revenue is the money made after a company pays all their bills.
venue
A venue is a place where something happens. The concert was held at the MetLife venue or stadium.
foamy
The lake has a foamy substance on it.
value
Get gardening equipment at value prices at the hardware store.
misconstrue
The plaintiff was trying to misconstrue the facts. Misconstrue means to interpret wrongly.
