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July 1, 2019
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trulyWhich Means:Sincerely, honestly, really, without a doubt. As In:
Heads Up!There is no E in 'truly'. This word is often used to stress the truth or importance of the statement. Truly! |
disproveWhich Means:To show that a theory, fact, or idea is incorrect or false. As In:
Heads Up!Be careful: 'disapprove' means to think something is not okay. |
astronautWhich Means:Someone who explores outer space and everything in it. As In:
Heads Up!The prefix astro- means "related to the stars and outer space." |
guideWhich Means:Someone who leads a group through an interesting place while explaining it. As In:
Heads Up!A guy might be a guide, but 'guide' is spelled with GUI. |
mammalWhich Means:A vertebrate that has hair, produces live young and feeds them with milk from its body. As In:
Heads Up!See the MAMMA in mammal? |
pardonWhich Means:To forgive someone for a mistake. As In:
Heads Up!Spelling 'pardon' P-A-R-D-O-N is par for Don—and us. |
ransomWhich Means:The money paid for the release of a prisoner or victim from captivity. As In:
Heads Up!The 'som' in 'ransom' does not have the E at the end. |
devoteWhich Means:To dedicate or commit wholly and completely. As In:
Heads Up!A 'devotee' is a person who is very devoted to something. The E is short and the stress is on the last syllable (de-voh-TEE or de-voh-TAY). |
bedlamWhich Means:A state or place of uproar or confusion. As In:
Heads Up!This word is the nickname for 'Saint Mary of Bethlehem', a London hospital that opened in 1337. 'Bedlam' described the behavior of its mentally ill patients, and now situations in general. |
scoutWhich Means:A person, ship, or aircraft sent out to gather information. As In:
Heads Up!Notice the OUT in 'scout'. |
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Brenda has truly blond hair!
The scientist wanted to disprove the latest theory.
This dog is the first astronaut of its kind!
The guide led the students through the science museum and told them about the animals.
The baby clung to the mammal mother's side.
This is the third broken vase that Mary's mother had to pardon her for.
In the crime story, the ransom note asked for $100,000 in exchange for the kidnapped person.
The nun would devote her entire life to serving others by the time she was 18.
The organized protest turned into bedlam.
The camping club sent a scout to survey the tent site.© 2004-2015 Lexiteria, LLC