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February 22, 2021
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commuteWhich Means:To travel a distance between home and work on a regular basis. As In:
Heads Up!The stress is on the second syllable: com-MUTE. |
blouseWhich Means:A light, loose-fitting shirt usually worn by a woman. As In:
Heads Up!There is an OU in 'blouse'. |
audienceWhich Means:A gathering of listeners or viewers for a non-sports event. like a concert or play. As In:
Heads Up!This word comes from the Latin word 'audire', to hear. |
cloverWhich Means:A plant that has leaves with three parts and thick flower heads. As In:
Heads Up!A four-leaf clover is rare and thought to bring good luck. |
flareWhich Means:To suddenly flame up, or burn with a bright light. As In:
Heads Up!Anything hot and sudden may be said 'to flare': Tempers flared when Bobby took his toy and went home. |
toastWhich Means:A piece of bread that has been warmed and browned slightly due to being heated. As In:
Heads Up!The O sound in 'toast' is spelled OA, and the A is silent. |
doodleWhich Means:To draw random pictures; to scribble. As In:
Heads Up!There are oodles of doodles! |
currentWhich Means:At this time, happening now. As In:
Heads Up!You need too Rs in 'current'! |
adjustableWhich Means:Capable of being changed to different shapes. As In:
Heads Up!Please remember to spell this suffix with an A, not I. |
concentrationWhich Means:Intensely focused attention on one thing. As In:
Heads Up!Spelling takes concentration! |
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Many people use a train to commute to and from work.
The woman wore a frilly, yellow blouse.
The audience waited eagerly for the concert to begin.
Cows like to eat clover when out in the pasture.
When you strike a match, a flame will flare up first.
The toast in the toaster popped up.
The girl likes to doodle when she's talking on the phone.
What is the current news report this morning?
The straps are adjustable, so the harness can fit properly.
The karate student needed to develop deep concentration along with strong punches and kicks.© 2004-2015 Lexiteria, LLC