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October 3, 2011
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strengthWhich Means:Power, force, the quality or state of being strong. As In:
Heads Up!The strength of this word comes in all of the consonants. |
screamWhich Means:To let out a sharp, loud and piercing cry, especially from pain or fear. As In:
Heads Up!See the 'cream' in 'scream'? You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! |
gourmetWhich Means:Related to highly skilled and artistic preparation of meals. As In:
Heads Up!The T at the end of this French word is silent: gor-may. |
chordWhich Means:A group of notes played at the same time that blend together. As In:
Heads Up!The CH sound in 'chord' has a hard K sound. |
obtainWhich Means:To get. As In:
Heads Up!Can you retain what you obtain? |
considerWhich Means:To think carefully about all sides of a question or issue. As In:
Heads Up!The I in 'consider' is pronounced as a short one. |
tuxedoWhich Means:A man's jacket, usually in a dark color, with satin (a shiny, smooth material) on the lapels. As In:
Heads Up!This word is spelled with an X that sounds like [ks]. |
frustrateWhich Means:To cause anxiety or upset someone by blocking success. As In:
Heads Up!Spelling 'frustrate' won't frustrate you if you receive Good Word, Jr. |
welcomeWhich Means:To give a pleasant greeting upon seeing someone or something. As In:
Heads Up!You can also welcome things into your life, as in a welcome opportunity. |
contributeWhich Means:To give to as a part of a collective effort, to participate by giving something. As In:
Heads Up!When pronouncing this word, the stress is on the second syllable: con-TRIB-ute. |
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This bulldog has a lot of strength to be able to lift such weight!
The people who enter the haunted house will scream in fright.
The food at the gourmet restaurant was so beautifully presented that Claudine only wanted to look at it.
Chuck practiced the new chord on his guitar.
Greg is taking a motorcycle safety course so he can obtain his motorcycle driver's license.
Max stood quietly for a few moments to consider his options.
Carlton decided he wanted to wear a tuxedo to the wedding.
Bailey didn't think that putting the bike together would frustrate her so much!
Sally's gransparents always welcome her with a big smile and hug.
Samuel will contribute all the money he made from polishing shoes to a charity.© 2004-2011 Lexiteria, LLC