January 21, 2019
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Which Means:
Something that is odd or unnatural in looks, size, or shape; very ugly, strange or absurd; bizarre.
As In:
You might see grotesque gargoyles at old castles, churches, or homes; they can be waterspouts or just decoration. Either way, they are said to scare away evil spirits.
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This word to Miss Spelling is 'onomatopoeic'. That means that it sounds like what it means.
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Which Means:
Causing fear, nervousness, terror.
As In:
Look at that dreadful snake!
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The word 'dreadful' can also mean extremely bad: That test was dreadful.
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Which Means:
To make something for the first time.
As In:
The person who invented the wheel made a great discovery!
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If someone likes to invent things, they are called an 'inventor'.
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Which Means:
To move just a little bit, slightly, or just begin to move.
As In:
The couch is stuck in the doorway! It won't budge.
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Neither can you budge the D from the middle of this word!
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Which Means:
A small flask or container that holds liquids, usually water, for hikers and soldiers.
As In:
Bert always learned to carry a canteen with him on his long summer hikes.
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This word holds two Es just like it holds water.
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Which Means:
A border, edge, especially the outer edges of a piece of paper.
As In:
The stationery has a pretty blue design in the margin.
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Some people, especially college students, write in the margins of their textbooks to help them study.
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Which Means:
A printed work with news, articles, and pictures that is mailed out regularly.
As In:
My sister Isabella reads a magazine every night.
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A Web magazine is called an 'e-zine'.
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Which Means:
A chest of drawers for clothes or papers; a dresser.
As In:
Every year, Melanie has to clean out her bureau drawers.
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In 'bureau', remember that the beginning is pronounced 'byoor' and spelled with an BUR.
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Which Means:
To make a loud, deep noise or rumble.
As In:
The toddler heard the thunder boom and covered her ears.
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The two Os in 'boom' are as big and round as the sound!
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Which Means:
Having friendly relationships or enjoying being around other people.
As In:
My grandmother is always so social: she belongs to about ten different clubs!
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The SHUL sound in 'social' is spelled with a CIAL.
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