1. Lesson 9
Homophones

2. week
n. a period of seven days, especially beginning with Sunday and ending on Saturday

3. weak
adj. not strong; lacking the needed power or energy

4. steel n. a strong, hard metal that is a mixture of iron and carbon
It is used to make cars, tools, and machines

5. steal
v. to take something that belongs to another without permission

6. grown
v. increased in size or age

7. groan
v. to make a deep, sad sound when one is in pain, unhappy or upset

8. guest
n. a person who visits another person’s home

9. guessed
v. had an idea without being sure that it was right

10. creek
n. a stream smaller than a river and larger than a brook

11. creak
v. to make a sharp, squeaking sound

12. weather
n. the condition of the outside air at a certain time and place

13. whether conj. If it is likely that
Let me know whether or not the oranges are ripe so I can eat them.

14. sore
adj. causing pain

15. soar
v. to fly high with little effort

16. stake
n. a stick with a pointed end that is stuck in the ground

17. steak
n. a slice of meat or fish that is good for broiling, grilling, or frying