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August 18, 2008
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Congratulations, Kids! You've completed learning the next round of vocabulary words, and now it's time to review. | |
shallowWhich Means:Not deep. As In:
Heads Up!This word can also describe people, meaning someone who is fake or doesn't have a deep character or mind. |
organizationWhich Means:The process of making something orderly, neat, and efficient (easy to use). As In:
Heads Up!An organization can also be a group of people who work together for a certain purpose, like a recycling organization at your school. |
nectarWhich Means:A sweet fluid made by flowers to attract birds or insects. As In:
Heads Up!Nectar has an AR at the end. |
relatedWhich Means:Connected by family or something held in common. As In:
Heads Up!Another way it could be used is this: How are these two stories related? (What do they have in common?) |
kudosWhich Means:Praise and honor, congratulations. As In:
Heads Up!Kudos' is used with a singular verb: Kudos is in order for Karen! |
speechlessWhich Means:Momentarily unable to speak because of shock. As In:
Heads Up!Speechless can also describe a condition in which a person is unable to speak: Sandra has been speechless since her stroke. She has found new ways to communicate. |
bribeWhich Means:An illegal gift or favor given to someone for a favor in return. As In:
Heads Up!'Bribe' can also be the verb (action): Wanda likes to bribe her friends. |
vastWhich Means:Wide, open, and unlimited. As In:
Heads Up!Even the word 'vast' sounds vast! |
nightfallWhich Means:The time of day when the sun sets. As In:
Heads Up!What are other words for nightfall? |
bidWhich Means:An offer, a proposal of a price. As In:
Heads Up!If you make a thumbs-up with each hand and turn them in to each other, you have the shape of a b and d! |
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The bear stands in a shallow pool of water.
Beth was a master at organization.
The hummingbird fed on the nectar of the flower.
How are you related to your aunt?
The group gave kudos to George for his job well done.
Macy was speechless at the text message she received.
The man gave a bribe to the judge to lessen his prison sentence.
From the mountain top, the vast sky surrounded us.
We stayed on the beach and gazed at the vast ocean until nightfall.
Men at the auction each placed a bid on the antiques.© 2004-2011 Lexiteria, LLC