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November 7, 2011
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lookoutWhich Means:The place where you watch carefully for a person or event. As In:
Heads Up!Look out from the lookout! |
corduroyWhich Means:A cotton material that has thin ribs or cords running from top to bottom. As In:
Heads Up!See the cords in the pants? The word CORD is also in the spelling: corduroy. |
klutzWhich Means:A clumsy and awkward person. As In:
Heads Up!Even the letters seem to fall down in 'klutz', from the tallest to the shortest. |
curtainWhich Means:A piece of cloth used to cover windows to block out light, heat or cold, or for decoration. As In:
Heads Up!The last syllable of 'curtain' is spelled TAIN. |
interviewWhich Means:A conversation or question-answer session, for the purpose of getting information. As In:
Heads Up!In an interview, you get a view about the other person or that person's views. |
shadowWhich Means:A dark image shown on a surface (like the ground) when light shines behind an object. As In:
Heads Up!At the end of the word 'shadow' is a W. |
examineWhich Means:To inspect and look carefully at something. As In:
Heads Up!The EX in 'examine' is pronounces IG. |
poetWhich Means:A person who writes poems, shorter written pieces with carefully chosen words that often uplift or inspire. As In:
Heads Up!Be sure to spell 'poet' with an ET, not how it sounds (it). |
drainWhich Means:To allow liquid be removed from a container. As In:
Heads Up!In 'drain', the long A sound is spelled AI. |
mustardWhich Means:A strong tasting powder or paste made from the mustard plant. As In:
Heads Up!The word 'mustard' is spelled with an A. |
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The lifeguard stood on his lookout, watching for any swimmers who may need help.
Cordelia's favorite pants were made from corduroy.
Benny was a klutz on the ski slopes -- his skis kept getting tangled!
The orange curtain hung in front of a sunny window.
I watched a TV interview with the young tennis star.
Here you can see the shadow of the cheese and mouse.
During this visit, the doctor will examine the baby's health.
Some people consider Shakespeare as the world's greatest English writer and poet.
The water will drain out of the strainer, leaving the noodles dry.
Igor likes to have mustard on his sandwiches.© 2004-2011 Lexiteria, LLC