1. Spelling Words Double the consonant when:
-the word ends in a consonant with only one vowel in front of it, and the suffix begins with a vowel
AND
-word has only one syllable, or the accent is on the final syllable
clap + ing = clapping
win + er = winner
permit + ed = permitted
refer + al = referral
*These are only examples! The test will be on words that may/may not fit the rule!

2. Formidable
Definition: causing fear, apprehension, or dread; great strength or powerful
Example: The formidable
crew worked through
the night in order to
open the freeway for
morning commuters.

3. Inference Definition: act of reasoning from evidence or facts
Example: I can infer
that many students
will be graduating and
moving onto high
school this year.

4. Mutation Definition: the act or process of changing
Example: The flu virus mutated, therefore the flu shot did not work effectively this year.

5. Quota
Definition: a prescribed number; an allotment; proportional share
Example: Every month police officers have ticket quotas to fill.

6. Renaissance
Definition: rebirth, revival, renewal of life; transition period from medieval times to modern times (14th century to 17th century)
Example: The Renaissance was a
period in history that produced
well known artwork.

7. Suffrage
Definition: the right to vote, especially in a political election
Example: Women’s
suffrage occurred
during the 20th
century.

8. Tempo
Definition: a characteristic rate, rhythm, or pattern of work or activity
Example: The music tempo
was something the beginner
guitarist could not keep up
with.

9. Virtuoso
Definition: a person who has special knowledge or skill in a field, especially in the arts
Example: Beethoven was a
virtuoso during his time.

10. Aspire
Definition: to long, aim, or seek ambitiously; be eagerly desirous, especially for something great or of high value
Example: Many people aspire to be better than their parents.

11. Boycott Definition: to abstain from buying or using
Example: Many students think it would be fun to boycott school.

12. Spelling Test (1). remember + ing (2). trap + ed (3). admit + ed (4)
Spelling Test (1) remember + ing (2) trap + ed (3) admit + ed (4) shop + ing (5) hear + ing Vocabulary Test
1. formidable
2. inference
3. mutation
4. quota
5. Renaissance
6. suffrage
7. tempo
8. virtuoso
9. aspire
10. boycott