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April 2, 2007
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Congratulations, Kids! You've completed learning the next round of vocabulary words, and now it's time to review. | |
sketchWhich Means:To make quick drawings or a plan. As In:
Heads Up!Remember the silent T before the CH! |
communicateWhich Means:To share information. As In:
Heads Up!Don't forget the two Ms in this word and all the Cs sound like K. |
deviseWhich Means:To create and make. As In:
Heads Up!The S in this word sounds like a Z. |
heroicWhich Means:Worthy of a hero, bold, daring, brave. As In:
Heads Up!This word is easy to remember: just add -IC to the end of HERO. |
fuddy-duddyWhich Means:An old-fashioned person who does not want to change. As In:
Heads Up!Remember the hyphen (-) between these two words and the four Ds! |
clingWhich Means:To stay extremely close to, or stick to. As In:
Heads Up!The past tense of cling is clung. |
snugWhich Means:Close or tight fitting. As In:
Heads Up!Has your mother ever told you that you look as "snug as a bug in a rug"? |
ominousWhich Means:Dark, threatening, or predicting disaster. As In:
Heads Up!An omen is a dark or threatening sign. Ominous is the adjective for this noun. |
trifleWhich Means:An unimportant matter or thing. As In:
Heads Up!This word also means "a little": I'll eat just a trifle of chocolate, but no more. |
makeshiftWhich Means:Describing a temporary substitute made from things you already have, used until you can get a real one. As In:
Heads Up!People who can create makeshift things are people who can 'shift' for themselves, finding creative solutions. |
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The architect quickly sketched his idea for the house.
She wishes that someone would communicate to her that she had won the lottery!
They must devise a plan to construct the new building.
The cowboy sheriff showed heroic character by saving the old lady.
Bill was an old fuddy-duddy who liked doing things his way.
The vines cling to the wall.
Marcy liked wearing her snug jacket even though it was a bit small.
The sky looked ominous as we hurried home after school.
Stealing is no trifle.
The boxes will be makeshift storage until Sara can find closet space.© 2004-2011 Lexiteria, LLC