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June 13, 2011
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constantWhich Means:Consistent, continuing without a break. As In:
Heads Up!Constant practice will help you spell correctly. |
blankWhich Means:Empty, without writing or other marks. As In:
Heads Up!Blank can also refer to a blank space: Please fill in the blank with your name. |
slipperyWhich Means:Very, very smooth, like glass; allowing you to slip or glide on it. As In:
Heads Up!The two Ps in 'slippery' are the two shoes you need so you don't slip on this word. |
hoarseWhich Means:Having a harsh, rough, grating voice or sound, as when someone has a cold or has talked too much. As In:
Heads Up!A homophone for this word is 'horse': a hoofed animal that is used for riding, racing, or hauling loads. |
talentWhich Means:A natural ability or skill for something. As In:
Heads Up!If you add an -ed, you get the adjective meaning "having talent": She's such a talented artist! |
muteWhich Means:Not speaking or making any kind of sound. As In:
Heads Up!The U sound is long because of the E at the end of the word. |
sylvanWhich Means:Having to do with the woods, trees, or forest. As In:
Heads Up!In 'sylvan', the Y and V are the valleys in the wooded area. |
procedureWhich Means:The process or order of steps in doing something. As In:
Heads Up!To complete the spelling procedure, you need something to write with! |
mysteriousWhich Means:Puzzling, difficult or impossible to understand, suspenseful. As In:
Heads Up!The I sound in 'mysterious' is spelled with a Y. |
coarseWhich Means:Having rough edges, not fine or smooth ones. As In:
Heads Up!A homophone for this word is 'course': a direction or route. |
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All of the constant talking into small devices is something the alien didn't understand!
The new notebook is blank.
This road sign means 'slippery'.
The football fans had hoarse voices from cheering so much.
Matthew has a natural talent for skateboarding.
The woman was mute about the secret surprise party.
The sylvan creatures made their nests for the night.
The doctor and nurse discuss a possible procedure to help the patient.
The house on the shore looked mysterious in the fog.
Coarse, rough stones covered the beach.© 2004-2011 Lexiteria, LLC