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Spelling and Vocabulary
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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
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Synonyms- Vocabulary Words words with similar meanings example:
happy, glad, joyful
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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.
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given to acting without thinking first
impulsive given to acting without thinking first Example: The impulsive boy spoke without thinking.
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belief that good things happen
optimism belief that good things happen Example: Optimism makes you believe you can do it.
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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.
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to distribute something give out
dispense to distribute something give out Example: Vending machines dispense candy when paid.
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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.
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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.
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one who breaks the law criminal
Example: The criminal was caught with stolen merchandise in her pocket.
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make better; intensify; or improve
enhance make better; intensify; or improve Example: Spices will enhance and improve the flavor of the beef.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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to die be destroyed or ruined perish- Example:
If the plane should crash, all aboard will perish.
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