1. Spelling and Vocabulary
Lesson 2

2. Spelling Words-Long Vowels Say and Spell
sustain
feasible
disagreeable
dehydrated
gyrate
overblown
encroach
mutually
butte
euphonium
alliance
alternative
commence
indifference
meager
portray
simultaneous
taunt
urban
varied

3. Synonyms- words with similar meanings example: woe, despair, agony
Vocabulary Words
Synonyms-
words with similar meanings
example:
woe, despair, agony

4. His encouragement helped sustain her spirits.
to keep or support
Example:
His encouragement helped sustain her spirits.

5. unusually large; overdone or exaggerated
overblown
unusually large; overdone or exaggerated
Example
How did this trivial matter get overblown?

6. advance beyond proper limits Example:
encroach
advance beyond proper limits
Example:
My neighbor’s bushes will encroach on my yard.

7. able to be accomplished, practical
feasible
able to be accomplished, practical
Example:
An attainable goal is a feasible goal.

8. reciprocally or equally Example: They mutually agreed on a fair price.

9. unpleasant or unenjoyable Example:
disagreeable
unpleasant or unenjoyable
Example:
The disagreeable odor was very unpleasant.

10. isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top
butte
isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top
Example:
The steep butte stood alone in the desert.

11. lacking water or moisture Example:
dehydrated
lacking water or moisture
Example:
I was dehydrated and needed water to drink.

12. brass instrument resembling a tuba
euphonium
brass instrument resembling a tuba
Example:
A euphonium looks like a tuba.

13. to move in a circle around a fixed point
gyrate
to move in a circle around a fixed point
Example:
I gyrate the hula hoop on my hips.

14. a bond or connection between people, nations, or other groups
alliance
a bond or connection between people, nations, or other groups
an association formed for mutual benefit
Example:
The alliance helped them win the war against crime in their neighborhood.

15. one of two or more things that can be selected; a choice or option
alternative
one of two or more things that can be selected; a choice or option
another option, usually one of two
Example:
The alternative was worse than the initial punishment.

16. commence
to begin, to start
Example:
We shall commence at 9:00 a.m.

17. having no preference in the matter lack of concern or interest
indifference
having no preference in the matter
lack of concern or interest
Example:
Her indifference was reflected in her lack of vote for the choice of class president.

18. falling short of what is needed; lacking richness
meager
falling short of what is needed; lacking richness
lacking or small in quantity or quality
Example:
His meager salary did not allow the family to have luxuries.

19. to make a picture or description of
portray
to make a picture or description of
to appear as or make something out to be as
Example:
The movie will portray the banker as a thief.

20. happening, or occurring at the same time Example:
simultaneous
happening, or occurring at the same time
Example:
The cans of soda had a simultaneous explosion due to the heat trapped in the trunk of the car.

21. to insult by mockery or criticism Example:
taunt
to insult or make fun of; to ridicule, challenge in an insulting manner
to insult by mockery or criticism
Example:
The bully liked to taunt his victims.

22. of, relating to, or located within a city Example:
urban
of, relating to, or located within a city
Example:
The urban neighborhood had a public library nearby.

23. differing in some way; diverse went through a change or transformation
varied
differing in some way; diverse
went through a change or transformation
Example:
Her choice of clothing varied from day to day.