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August 1, 2011
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swirlWhich Means:To whirl or cause to whirl, to move in a circular motion. As In:
Heads Up!Swirl your pencil twice to make the S in 'swirl'. |
reportWhich Means:A detailed written or oral account about something you've studied. As In:
Heads Up!You can also use this word as a verb: I have to report the information today. |
wedgedWhich Means:Stuffed and stuck into a space that is tight; jammed. As In:
Heads Up!A DG is wedged in the middle of 'wedged'. |
paveWhich Means:To lay or cover with a hard material to make a smooth, firm surface. As In:
Heads Up!Pave your way to spelling success with P-A-V-E. |
clutterWhich Means:To fill up a space with a bunch of things in a messy and unorganized way. As In:
Heads Up!Get rid of the clutter and leave only the letters you need to spell 'clutter'. |
latchWhich Means:A catch, a hook or bar that holds a door or other object in place by falling into a groove or hole. As In:
Heads Up!The T in 'latch' keeps this word hooked together. |
trousersWhich Means:Pants, an ankle-length piece of clothing worn over the lower body where each leg fits into a tube-shaped section. As In:
Heads Up!The word 'trousers' always ends in -S and takes a plural verb: "trousers are.. |
cableWhich Means:A strong rope made of wire used for lifting, hauling, or pulling heavy things. As In:
Heads Up!The L in cable represents what this word means. Wire cable can also be used to carry electricity. |
relativeWhich Means:A person who is related to you by blood or marriage; a family member. As In:
Heads Up!All of the letters of 'relative' make a family. |
stationWhich Means:A place or position where a person or thing has been put for a purpose. As In:
Heads Up!The 'shun' is spelled with TION. |
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When water currents swirl around, they create a whirlpool.
The young boy worked on his report about bugs.
The man's fingers became wedged in the bowling ball and he couldn't get them out.
The construction workers plan to pave the highway this summer.
Val continued to clutter his desk with reports, old papers, a coffee mug, and desk supplies.
The latch on this box keeps it shut.
This man is wearing blue trousers with suspenders.
The San Francisco Golden Gate bridge is a suspension bridge that uses cables.
My aunt is my relative because she is my mom's sister.
The guard stood at his station until his shift was over.© 2004-2011 Lexiteria, LLC