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January 21, 2019
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grotesqueWhich Means:Something that is odd or unnatural in looks, size, or shape; very ugly, strange or absurd; bizarre. As In:
Heads Up!This word to Miss Spelling is 'onomatopoeic'. That means that it sounds like what it means. |
dreadfulWhich Means:Causing fear, nervousness, terror. As In:
Heads Up!The word 'dreadful' can also mean extremely bad: That test was dreadful. |
inventWhich Means:To make something for the first time. As In:
Heads Up!If someone likes to invent things, they are called an 'inventor'. |
budgeWhich Means:To move just a little bit, slightly, or just begin to move. As In:
Heads Up!Neither can you budge the D from the middle of this word! |
canteenWhich Means:A small flask or container that holds liquids, usually water, for hikers and soldiers. As In:
Heads Up!This word holds two Es just like it holds water. |
marginWhich Means:A border, edge, especially the outer edges of a piece of paper. As In:
Heads Up!Some people, especially college students, write in the margins of their textbooks to help them study. |
magazineWhich Means:A printed work with news, articles, and pictures that is mailed out regularly. As In:
Heads Up!A Web magazine is called an 'e-zine'. |
bureauWhich Means:A chest of drawers for clothes or papers; a dresser. As In:
Heads Up!In 'bureau', remember that the beginning is pronounced 'byoor' and spelled with an BUR. |
boomWhich Means:To make a loud, deep noise or rumble. As In:
Heads Up!The two Os in 'boom' are as big and round as the sound! |
socialWhich Means:Having friendly relationships or enjoying being around other people. As In:
Heads Up!The SHUL sound in 'social' is spelled with a CIAL. |
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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.
Look at that dreadful snake!
The person who invented the wheel made a great discovery!
The couch is stuck in the doorway! It won't budge.
Bert always learned to carry a canteen with him on his long summer hikes.
The stationery has a pretty blue design in the margin.
My sister Isabella reads a magazine every night.
Every year, Melanie has to clean out her bureau drawers.
The toddler heard the thunder boom and covered her ears.
My grandmother is always so social: she belongs to about ten different clubs!© 2004-2015 Lexiteria, LLC