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November 3, 2008
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Congratulations, Kids! You've completed learning the next round of vocabulary words, and now it's time to review. | |
gorgeWhich Means:A deep, rocky valley. As In:
Heads Up!The O in 'gorge' splits this word! |
ripeWhich Means:At the peak (highest point) of being ready to eat. As In:
Heads Up!The final E makes the I long. |
rashWhich Means:A lots of tiny red bumps on the skin that itch. As In:
Heads Up!'Rash' can also mean very quickly, without thinking: Carl said something rash and regretted it immediately. |
predictionWhich Means:To say that something will happen in the future, to forecast. As In:
Heads Up!Miss Spelling makes the prediction you'll have this word memorized in no time. |
absorbWhich Means:To collect or take in a liquid or other substance through openings. As In:
Heads Up!Two Bs are absorbed into this word! |
cycleWhich Means:Several events that happen over and over again, forming a pattern. As In:
Heads Up!If you spell 'cycle' over and over, you will get it right! |
shamblesWhich Means:A scene or condition of complete disorder or ruin. As In:
Heads Up!You must use this word with "a": "They left the kitchen a shambles." |
mugWhich Means:A sturdy (strong and solid) drinking cup with a handle. As In:
Heads Up!'Mug' can also mean someone's face, or their expression: What a cute mug she has! |
hesitateWhich Means:To pause and wait a moment before doing or saying something, because you are unsure. As In:
Heads Up!Don't hesitate upon spelling this word! It is spelled how it sounds. |
tonWhich Means:A unit of weight equaling 2,000 pounds in the US or 2,240 pounds in the United Kingdom. As In:
Heads Up!How horrible would a REAL ton of homework be?! |
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Now that you have reviewed the words, challenge your memory! 
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A rock fell into the gorge. Can you imagine the splash it would make?
Look at these yummy ripe strawberries!
Corey's entire arm broke out in a rash from poison ivy.
Madame Crystal gave people her prediction of their futures.
Marcy's sponge will absorb the spill quickly.
The seasons are one example of a cycle that occurs in nature.
How many times will your mother have to tell you, "Your room is a shambles! Clean it up!"
My mother insists on drinking coffee from her favorite mug and wearing her pink slippers every morning!
Will Megan hesitate every time she comes close to a pool?
No trucks weighing over three tons are allowed here.© 2004-2011 Lexiteria, LLC