Spelling and Vocabulary Lesson 1

Spelling Words-Short Vowels Say and Spell hamper impulsive optimism accomplice dispense mustache literal valid criminal enhance anonymous awed humility hysteria lurch perish tranquility valid wholesome woe

Synonyms- Vocabulary Words words with similar meanings example: happy, glad, joyful

to hinder or prevent the progress of hamper to hinder or prevent the progress of Example: Rain will hamper our plans to have a picnic.

given to acting without thinking first impulsive given to acting without thinking first Example: The impulsive boy spoke without thinking.

belief that good things happen optimism belief that good things happen Example: Optimism makes you believe you can do it.

one who helps or assists with something accomplice one who helps or assists with something Example: I won’t help or be an accomplice to a crime.

to distribute something give out dispense to distribute something give out Example: Vending machines dispense candy when paid.

facial hair that is above the lip mustache facial hair that is above the lip Example: The hair above his lip is called a mustache.

taken or mean word for word as is literal taken or mean word for word as is Example: My words are literal: I’m not exaggerating.

one who breaks the law criminal Example: The criminal was caught with stolen merchandise in her pocket.

make better; intensify; or improve enhance make better; intensify; or improve Example: Spices will enhance and improve the flavor of the beef.

anonymous- nameless or unnamed: having an unknown source not known by name or author Example: The anonymous donor gave ten thousand dollars to the charity event.

hysteria- uncontrollable excitement or emotion; a mental disorder in which physical symptoms as extreme as blindness or partial paralysis can occur without a physical cause Example: There was hysteria among the crowd.

the quality or condition of being serene or calm state of serenity tranquility- the quality or condition of being serene or calm state of serenity Example: There was a feeling of tranquility near the goldfish pond.

being conducive to sound health or well-being; sound wholesome- being conducive to sound health or well-being; sound healthy; promoting good habits Example: The family meal provided was wholesome and nourishing.

deep distress or misery, as from grief; a misfortune or difficulty woe- deep distress or misery, as from grief; a misfortune or difficulty Example: The victims of war suffer much woe even after they are safe.

well grounded; just; having legal force something true, legitimate valid- well grounded; just; having legal force something true, legitimate Example: The report was valid and provided many details.

lurch- to move suddenly and unsteadily; stagger; to roll or pitch suddenly or unsteadily Example: The wagon gave a sudden lurch forward when the horse was startled.

awed- to fill with a feeling of wonder, fear, and respect inspired by something mighty or majestic caused great amazement, respect, or dread Example: The crowd was awed by the meteor shower.

the quality or condition of being modest or humble meekness humility- the quality or condition of being modest or humble meekness Example: He showed great humility as he received several awards.

to die be destroyed or ruined perish- Example: If the plane should crash, all aboard will perish.