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July 30, 2012
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cellarWhich Means:One or more rooms under a house. As In:
Heads Up!The last syllable is spelled -AR, not -ER. |
gnawWhich Means:To bite on or chew for a while. As In:
Heads Up!The G in 'gnaw' is silent. |
metalWhich Means:A substance from the earth (such as iron, gold, silver, or copper) which is hard, strong, and a good conductor of heat and electricity. As In:
Heads Up!The last syllable is spelled -AL, not -LE or -EL. |
mewWhich Means:To make the tiny high sound of a cat. As In:
Heads Up!Another word that describes this sound is 'meow'. |
soakWhich Means:To leave in a liquid for a long time, so it absorbs and takes up that liquid. As In:
Heads Up!The long O sound in 'soak' is spelled OA (the A is silent). |
libraryWhich Means:A building where a person can borrow books, videos, read magazines and browse other media. As In:
Heads Up!The E sound at the end of 'library' is spelled with a Y. |
funeralWhich Means:A ceremony to honor and pay respect to someone who has died. As In:
Heads Up!This word is pronounced FYOO-nur-ul. |
threadWhich Means:A string (sometimes colored) that is used in needlework, sewing, or weaving. As In:
Heads Up!This word is spelled with an EA, which has a short E sound, like 'bed'. |
exposeWhich Means:To show, to allow to be affected by something. As In:
Heads Up!Break this up into two syllables: ex-pose. |
styleWhich Means:The way something is done, expressed, or made. As In:
Heads Up!Spell 'style' with a stylish Y. |
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The entrance to the cellar was outside of the house.
The dog likes to gnaw on his rawhide bone.
The door hinges are made out of metal.
Little kittens mew a lot when they are hungry!
The man needed to soak his feet in a tub of hot water. Ah.that feels better.
The town decided to build a new library for the community .
The man had to attend his grandfather's funeral.
Louise used green thread to sew her dress.
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