December 31, 2012
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Which Means:
A small amount of a soft solid.
As In:
The server put a dollop of whipped cream on top of the hot chocolate.
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This word has two dollops of Ls and Os.
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Which Means:
The natural use of a something, like a tool or device.
As In:
The function of this machine is three-fold: to scan, copy and fax!
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See the FUN in 'function'?
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Which Means:
A den or place where a wild animal lives.
As In:
Beware when walking into a lair, as an animal might be living there!
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The words 'lair' and 'there' rhyme!
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Which Means:
A dried grape.
As In:
Raisins are a good source of iron.
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Together, the AI makes the long /a/ sound (the I is silent).
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Which Means:
To attach firmly and securely, to fix something into place.
As In:
The passenger needs to fasten his belt while in the airplane.
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When saying this word, you can't hear the T, but it is there in writing.
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Which Means:
Having the ability to do something, to be able.
As In:
The man is capable of balancing a bike on a tightrope.
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Put a CAP on the top of 'capable', because you are capable!
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Which Means:
Highest in degree or quality, most excellent.
As In:
In Greek mythology, the supreme ruler of Olympian gods was Zeus.
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The word SUPER is in 'supreme'!
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Which Means:
A bothersome skin sensation that makes you want to scratch.
As In:
The bugs bit the man and he started to itch like crazy.
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Can you see the IT in 'itch'?
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Which Means:
When two or more sounds that sound the same.
As In:
Here's a rhyme: The fat cat is wearing a hat for his birthday.
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The H is silent in 'rhyme'.
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Which Means:
The fruit of a vine-like plant in the gourd family.
As In:
The yellow squash is ripening in the summer sun.
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The QU in 'squash' has the KW sound.
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