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July 26, 2010
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piddleWhich Means:To waste time, to spnd time doing something in a useless way. As In:
Heads Up!The word 'piddle' is often followed by 'around': piddle around with something. |
gawkWhich Means:To stare, or look at with wide eyes and a gaping mouth. As In:
Heads Up!'Gawk' rhymes with 'hawk' and is spelled the same except for the first letter! |
panoplyWhich Means:An impressive variety or array of things. As In:
Heads Up!The stress is on the first syllable of 'panoply'. |
boycottWhich Means:To stop using or buying things from a certain place, such as a store, company, or country. As In:
Heads Up!This isn't a cot that boys sleep on. It's actually the last name of Charles C. Boycott, an Irish landowner who refused to lower rent. |
cantaloupWhich Means:Sometimes called muskmelon, this melon has a bumpy or warty rind and sweet orange flesh. As In:
Heads Up!Wow, look at the vowels in this one! But never say you can't spell CANTaloup! |
troubleWhich Means:A bad or threatening situation, one that could cause problems. As In:
Heads Up!The U sound is spelled OU. |
railWhich Means:A bar of metal or wood supported horizontally to form a fence, barrier, support, or train track. As In:
Heads Up!The long A sound is spelled with an AI in 'rail'. |
nieceWhich Means:A daughter of one's brother or sister or of one's brother-in-law or sister-in-law. As In:
Heads Up!In 'niece' the "I before E, except after C" rule applies. |
spiralWhich Means:A line that winds and circles down along a central midpoint. As In:
Heads Up!The word 'spiral' can also be a verb: The tornado spiraled across the countryside. |
emblemWhich Means:A logo, a symbol of an organization, state, or quality. As In:
Heads Up!There are two Es in 'emblem' although the latter is pronounced UHM. |
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If the students piddle around too long, they will miss their train!
Clayton gawked so much that his eyes were as wide as saucers.
Betty's grocery store offered an panoply of fruits and vegetables.
Some countries boycott imported beef due to high prices or poor quality.
Miss Spelling's funny cat loves to eat cantaloup!
Don Litgo could be in a bit of trouble!
There is a rail on the balcony that is both decoration and protection against falling.
Nancy and her neice Amy went on a picnic every Wednesday evening.
This conch is the shape of a spiral.
The scales are an emblem of justice.© 2004-2011 Lexiteria, LLC