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Updated: March 30, 2012
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abiding
I plan on abiding to the speed limit.
abode
My abode is your home.
abolish
I want to abolish that rule.
abominable
Those colors together are abominable.
abroad
They travel abroad every year.
absorption
This brand of paper towel has better absorption power now.
academically
He was at the top of his class academically.
accede
They will accede to our demands.
access
I have access to the files.
accidental
The accidental oil spill was cleaned up quickly.
accolade
The crowd gave the speaker a rousing accolade.
accomplice
He is being held as an accomplice in the crime.
accomplished
He is an accomplished violinist.
ached
His legs ached after the long hike.
acknowledge
We have to acknowledge his letter.
acquaint
May I acquaint you with this new dessert?
acquire
Have you been able to acquire an address for this person?
acrophobia
Her acrophobia kept her on the ground.
activation
This is the activation switch for the toy.
active
He is active in Boy Scouts.
acute
He has an acute sense of hearing.
adhere
The two surfaces would not adhere together.
adjacent
Our store is adjacent to the coffee shop.
adjoin
Our two houses adjoin.
adjoining
The adjoining room is the family room.
administer
The paramedic will administer aid to the injured.
admission
The admission price is $4.00.
admitting
Are you admitting you are wrong?
admonition
The judge had a severe admonition for the thief.
adolescent
She is a typical adolescent girl.
adore
She seems to adore her husband.
adorned
He adorned his story with lies.
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advance
The soldiers will advance toward the enemy.
adventurous
Rafting down the river is an adventurous trip.
advisable
It is not advisable to drive fast in the fog.
aerobics
She is good at aerobics.
aeronaut
The aeronaut carefully guided the balloon.
affection
We show great affection for our parents.
affiliate
Channel 10 is a CBS affiliate
afflicted
He is afflicted with diabetes.
affluence
He is a man of great affluence in the small town.
aflame
The forest was aflame with red and orange leaves.
aggressively
He attacked his opponent aggressively.
agility
He has great agility at handling the basketball.
agonizing
I am agonizing over what decision to make.
agree
I don't always agree with my friends.
ajar
The back door was left ajar.
alchemist
The alchemist performed many useless experiments.
algae
I have an algae problem in my fish tank.
algebra
I will take algebra next year in high school.
allergic
He is allergic to grass and trees.
alleviate
We tried to alleviate her pain after her father died.
alliance
One country formed an alliance with another.
allowable
Throwing bricks is not allowable.
ally
An overseas ally sent information to us.
almond
I could not eat another almond.
altered
She altered the length of her dresses.
alternative
Is there any alternative method.
altimeter
The altimeter in the airplane is broken.
amazement
I stood in amazement looking at the picture.
amble
He began to amble down the street.
amendment
There will be an amendment to this law.
amethyst
My birthstone is an amethyst.
amiable
She has an amiable nature about her.
amiss
Something is amiss in this room.
amphibian
A frog is an amphibian.
amputee
He is a double amputee.
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anachronism
Sailing boats are an anachronism in this age of fast travel.
analytic
He has an analytic mind.
anatomical
An anatomical diagram was used in the lecture.
anatomy
An artist must study anatomy.
anesthetic
The anesthetic worked quickly on him.
angelic
The baby has an angelic face.
angle
Cut the board at a 45 degree angle.
anguished
He anguished in pain on the bed.
animated
The animated movie was fun to watch.
anniversary
My wedding anniversary is May 24th.
annoy
I hope the intrusion doesn't annoy you.
annual
The annual percentage rate is lower now.
answer
Please answer the question.
antidote
We need an antidote to our political problems.
anytime
I will answer the phone for you, anytime you are away.
apartment
My friend lives in an apartment.
apathy
He was sunk in apathy after his failure.
aplomb
He presents himself with great aplomb.
apologies
Their apologies have been accepted.
apothecary
The apothecary gave me medicine for my cold.
apparently
No one is home, apparently.
apparition
They claim to have seen an apparition at the window.
appease
Nothing seemed to appease the aggressive man.
appliance
The cooking appliance was not turned off.
appoint
I will appoint you as manager of the store.
appraise
The realtor will appraise the house.
appreciate
I do appreciate your help in moving the furniture.
apprehension
My apprehension ended when I saw his face.
apprenticeship
His apprenticeship will be 2 years.
appropriate
That dress is not appropriate to wear tonight.
approximately
We are approximately half way home.
aptitude
He showed great aptitude for learning.
aquarium
In the small aquarium swam 3 little fish.
aquatic
His aquatic skills were numerous.
architect
Who is the architect of these buildings?
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archives
I sorted through the archives all day at the library.
argument
The angry man did not win the argument.
armor
In medieval days soldiers wore armor.
aromatic
The herbs left an aromatic fragrance.
arsenal
His personal arsenal was kept under lock and key.
ascot
He wore a red ascot around his neck.
aspect
The whole aspect of the case was wrong.
aspirations
She has aspirations to become a great writer.
assailant
The victim's assailant was captured.
assault
The assault team landed safely.
assess
They met to assess the political situation.
asset
This team is an asset to the company.
assign
I will assign you to that desk.
association
His association with the company was terminated.
assume
It’s best not to assume anything.
assurance
She gave him assurance that all would go well.
asteroid
An asteroid is a small planet.
astounded
I was astounded at her behavior.
athletically
She is athletically inclined.
attain
We will attain our goal by working a little harder.
attend
Can you attend my birthday party?
attentive
The nurse was attentive to all my needs.
attribute
I attribute my good health to good genes.
auctioneer
Tom served as auctioneer at the fund-raiser.
audible
The babies cry was barely audible.
austere
We must look forward in these austere times.
authentically
This painting has been authentically documented.
authorization
I gave my authorization for the payment of this bill.
automatically
Don't automatically assume you're right.
available
Are you available for consultation?
avalanche
The avalanche caused a serious roadblock.
avenue
We travel 22nd avenue to get to town.
avocation
His avocation is hang gliding.
avoidance
This is an avoidance technique.
awesome
The explosion of the bomb was an awesome sight.
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awkward
There was an awkward pause before his speech.
bachelor
My bachelor neighbor got married last week.
backache
The heavy lifting gave him a backache.
bacteriological
The bacteriological count in the milk is too high.
badge
The policeman showed her his badge.
badlands
We will visit the badlands of northern United States.
baffling
We were left with a baffling problem to solve.
baggage
Our baggage was lost on the plane trip.
bailiff
The bailiff will restrain the prisoner.
balcony
They stood on the balcony to watch the sunset.
balloonist
The balloonist was preparing to launch.
bank
Our bank is closed on Saturday.
banquet
The banquet was in honor of the president.
banter
They like to banter words about.
bargain
I bought this at a bargain price.
barometer
The barometer went up today.
barrage
The speaker was bombarded with a barrage of questions.
barrio
He lived in the barrio with his family.
bartering
He made his living by bartering goods.
bass
I caught a small bass in the lake.
beacon
The beacon caught the pilot's attention.
beautification
She served on the beautification committee.
beckoned
The shop window decorations beckoned me.
bedlam
The winds made bedlam of the yard.
bedraggled
All the hard work left her looking bedraggled.
belief
Nothing will change my belief in her story.
believable
His story was somewhat believable.
benediction
The minister gave the benediction.
benefactor
My Aunt made me her benefactor.
benevolence
The society’s benevolence was widely recognized.
bequeath
The man will bequeath his property to his grandchildren.
besieged
I have been besieged with phone calls.
betrayed
She betrayed our secret.
betrothal
Her betrothal made her parents very happy.
betterment
You will be locked up for the betterment of everyone.
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bewilder
Too many ideas will bewilder me.
bigot
No bigot is welcome here.
bill
I will bill you for my services.
billiards
My uncle is a billiards champion.
binge
Her depression led to binge eating.
biography
I have read his biography.
biplane
I flew in a biplane.
birthplace
His birthplace is Holland.
bizarre
I found it bizarre that they knew each other.
blackmail
My sister tried to blackmail me.
blanch
We blanch some fruits and vegetables before they are canned.
bleak
The company’s prospects were bleak.
bleat
The sheep will bleat until they are fed.
blight
The failure of his marriage cast blight on his life.
blocked
The lineman blocked the kick on the twenty yard line.
blueprint
The blueprint for the new store was ready to be picked up.
bore
The audience would never call a good entertainer a bore.
bottleneck
The bottleneck became worse when another wreck occurred.
bought
I bought a new car.
boutique
I bought this dress at the boutique shop.
bracket
Which bracket will fit into this space?
brakes
The brakes on the car squeak.
branch
A large bird perched on the slender branch.
brandish
Don't brandish that weapon at me.
brashness
The brashness of his remarks angered many people.
bravado
With great bravado he faced the charging bull.
brazen
Their brazen attempts to usurp power were squelched.
breadth
Please measure the breadth of this space.
breaker
Please flip the breaker switch.
bridge
A wide bridge crossed the river.
brood
Don't brood over the mess.
brought
I brought home the bread and milk.
buffoon
In some circles, he was considered a buffoon.
bumper
His car bumper was scratched.
burden
The burden of proof is on the prosecutor.
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burglarize
Someone tried to burglarize the apartment.
burn
We cannot burn trash in the city.
butterscotch
I put butterscotch topping on my ice cream.
calculate
Please calculate this column of numbers.
calisthenics
Sue is the instructor for a calisthenics class.
campaign
The campaign was a hard fought battle.
candy
Never accept candy from strangers.
capability
This car has the capability of going 200 miles an hour.
capacity
The plastic jug has a two gallon capacity.
capillary
A capillary is a small blood vessel.
captivating
He was struck by her captivating beauty.
caramel
This candy is filled with caramel.
cardinal
Never break a cardinal rule.
cardiovascular
The cardiovascular system is not so complex.
care
Washed with care, the blouse will not fade.
career
She was doing well in her new marketing career.
careful
You cannot be too careful.
cargo
Lumber was the ship's main cargo.
carton
The carton of milk was empty.
cartoonist
I dream of being a cartoonist.
casualty
After the storm, the casualty count was high.
catalyst
The added catalyst caused the substance to explode.
catastrophe
The party was a complete catastrophe.
caught
He caught the fish without any bait.
causeway
The causeway was one mile long.
caustic
She spoke with caustic words to me.
cavalier
I'm annoyed at your cavalier treatment of him.
cavalry
The cavalry charged down the hill.
cavities
Brush your teeth well to help prevent cavities.
cavort
The fillies love to cavort by their mother's side.
celebration
The celebration of the new year goes on all night.
celebrity
She is a well known tennis celebrity.
cellulose
They use cellulose in making paper.
census
The census was taken last year.
centennial
Kings County recently celebrated its centennial.
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chagrin
To my chagrin, she showed up anyway.
challenge
I took the challenge to do better everyday.
change
The new owner will change the name of the store.
charitable
She donated money to charitable organizations.
charter
They will charter the plane for a day.
chasm
We flew over a deep chasm in the ice.
chauffeur
The limousine was driven by a chauffeur.
chestnut
The chestnut colored mare had a foal.
chilblain
His chilblain was causing him much pain.
chivalry
What has happened to the days of chivalry?
chloroplast
The chloroplast is found in photosynthetic plants.
chord
Strike a chord on the piano.
choreographer
The choreographer will plot out the steps.
chronology
The detective carefully thought about the chronology of events.
cinnamon
The cinnamon rolls are delicious.
circuit
The electrical circuit was turned off.
circulate
The school will circulate their newsletter.
circumstances
What were the circumstances of his arrest?
circumvent
He tends to circumvent the question.
circus
The circus is in town.
civil
He had to appear in civil court.
clamor
Everyone began to clamor for service.
clan
The whole clan arrived for the family picnic.
classical
He produced some classical music.
classify
The government will classify that statement.
clearance
The clearance sale lasted two days.
climate
The valley has a warm climate during the summer.
clinically
The Doctor has clinically released her.
clockwork
They are as predictable as clockwork.
close
Please close the door.
closely
We closely watched the oncoming storm.
cluster
A cluster of grapes was plucked from the vine.
code
The General received a message written in code.
cohort
My fellow cohort drove me to work today.
coil
A coil of rope lay on the boat’s deck.
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collapse
The building began to collapse in the earthquake.
colleague
Mrs. Smith is a colleague of mine.
collect
We will collect the cans for recycle.
combatant
The combatant wore armor for protection.
combination
I forgot the combination to the lock.
comeback
Tim's comeback shocked his mother.
comedian
The comedian used props in his act.
commitment
She has made a commitment to do the job better.
communicate
It is hard to communicate when the music is too loud.
compact
His stereo system was compact, taking up little space.
compartment
The train compartment was crowded.
compassion
His compassion for other people is well received.
compatible
Couples should be compatible.
compensate
Payment will be sent to compensate for the damage done.
competitive
She is a very competitive skater.
completion
The completion of the harvest will be tomorrow.
composer
The composer of the song is a talented man.
composition
His composition won him a scholarship to Julliard.
compost
She's putting the grass clippings in the compost pile.
composure
Please keep your composure throughout the trial.
comprehend
I do not comprehend this chapter in the book.
comprised
The main committee is comprised of 3 different committees.
compromise
They had to compromise on the price.
compulsory
The compulsory procedures were always followed.
concave
The accident left a 12" concave dent in the door.
conceited
That man is vain and conceited.
conceive
Can you conceive of such an idea?
concept
His concept of life was unrealistic.
conclude
We will conclude the meeting in half an hour.
condemn
Most people condemn violence of any sort.
condole
We condole with you in your misfortune.
conduit
The wires were strung through a conduit.
confection
The sugary confection was too sweet for me to eat.
conference
The board meeting will be held in the conference room.
conferring
They are conferring in the other office.
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confine
Please confine the patient to his bed.
confiscate
Did they confiscate his land for taxes?
conformity
I prepared the meal in conformity with your instructions.
confrontation
Sue's confrontation with her boss got her fired.
confusion
There was a lot of confusion about where to start the race.
congenial
Your friend seems quite congenial.
congratulate
We would like to congratulate everyone for a job well done.
congregate
Everyone loves to congregate around the pool.
conjunction
We are working with teachers in conjunction to the problem.
connection
Is there a connection between the two subjects?
conquest
We've reached the conquest for the moon.
conscience
Telling a lie should bother your conscience.
consciousness
She lost consciousness when her head hit the rock.
consecrate
He wanted to consecrate his life to helping the poor.
consensus
The decision was made with team consensus.
consequence
What will be the consequence of your action?
conservation
The conservation of our land is very important.
consolation
The losers met in a consolation game.
conspire
I will conspire to get the task completed soon.
constellation
I am proud of this constellation of artifacts.
constitution
We will add an amendment to the constitution.
consultation
The doctors held a consultation concerning the patient.
contain
He could not contain his anger any longer.
container
The container is filled with cold water.
contamination
Our environment is suffering from contamination.
contempt
Gary was charged with contempt of court.
contend
I contend to visit Italy next summer.
content
She should read for content.
contention
The contention is we will play ball tomorrow.
contestant
She will be a contestant on a T.V. show.
continent
Australia is a continent.
continuous
There is a continuous roaring in my ears.
contorted
Her facial features were contorted with fury.
contrition
His apology was an act of contrition.
controlling
Police dogs were used in controlling the crowd.
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convalescing
My grandmother is convalescing at the hospital.
convenience
Do the job at your convenience.
convention
The Elks Club convention is next month.
convivial
We attended a very convivial party.
cooperation
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
coordination
The coordination of the tournament will take 2 weeks of planning.
copied
They copied the pages one by one.
copyright
He owns the copyright to the story.
coquette
The young coquette was not easily discouraged.
cord
We will use this strong cord to tie the heavy package.
coroner
The coroner held an inquest into the cause of death.
correction
I bought a bottle of correction fluid at the store today.
corroborate
She will corroborate my story.
corrode
Acid causes metals to corrode.
corruption
There maybe corruption in politics.
corsage
He surprised her with a corsage.
counsel
They refused to listen to the old man's counsel.
countenance
Her countenance reflects a peaceful self.
counterfeit
The dollar bill was obviously counterfeit money.
courageous
He has a courageous spirit.
courtesies
Simple courtesies are very noticeable and appreciated.
courthouse
The courthouse is a beautiful old building.
cove
They brought the boat into the cove.
covet
To covet the prize held by another is normal.
cowered
Bernadette cowered in her seat.
coyote
We heard the coyote howling at the moon.
cramp
His foot began to cramp from exhaustion.
crazy
I go crazy when I hear rap music.
creative
The student was creative with words.
credible
He gave a credible account of the major accident.
crescent
The moon was in the shape of a crescent.
crest
The sun set over the crest of the hill.
crevice
They hid from the posse in a narrow crevice.
critical
Don't be too critical of your friends.
crochet
Grandmother will crochet me a scarf.
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croquet
Please mow the lawn, so we can play croquet.
crossed
We crossed the street to look in the store window.
crumbs
We fed bread crumbs to the birds.
crustacean
Various crustacean creatures roamed the sandy bottom.
crux
Now we come to the crux of the matter.
culinary
She is a culinary wizard.
cull
They start to cull the herds in dry years.
cumbersome
It was a cumbersome amount of books to carry.
cupboard
The cupboard was full of canned food.
curable
Hopefully, someday many diseases will become curable.
curdle
The milk will curdle if is not refrigerated.
curfew
There is a curfew time for young adults.
curious
The cat is a curious animal.
currency
Do you change foreign currency?
current
Our current project is painting.
curriculum
The school curriculum was being discussed.
cushions
The cushions fell off the sofa.
custody
They were finally given custody of the child.
cynical
You are taking a cynical view of marriage.
dampness
The dew in the morning leaves dampness on the ground.
damsel
She was a damsel in distress.
daughter
This child is my daughter.
dauntless
He peered into the gloom, dauntless and determined.
debtor
I have read about the horrible debtor prisons.
decade
In the last decade many useful products have been invented.
deceive
Don't try to deceive your parents.
deceptions
He quickly saw through Mary's deceptions.
decision
It is your decision to make.
decomposed
Good mulch is decomposed grass and leaves.
decorative
The bright sweater was a decorative piece of clothing.
decrepit
It is a decrepit looking car.
deduction
After the deduction, the item was half the original price.
default
She won by default.
defend
He can defend himself in a fight.
defense
A friend joined in my defense.
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deferring
Don't keep on deferring to his opinion.
defiant
The wayward man had a defiant attitude.
deficient
Her diet is deficient of green vegetables.
define
Please define your idea.
definite
The answer was complete and definite.
delay
The train delay was for two hours.
delegation
The delegation of law makers left for Washington.
delicious
This pie is delicious.
delightful
We had a delightful time at the party.
delinquent
I only have one delinquent bill to pay.
delude
Don't delude yourself with false hopes.
demure
Sadie is a demure young lady.
dense
The bear lives in the dense forest.
depart
The train will soon depart from the station.
depleting
We are slowly depleting our underground water supply.
deplorable
It is deplorable how some people live.
depression
His state of depression worried his mother.
derisive
His attitude is derisive.
descent
The road makes a sharp descent just past the lake.
description
He gave a good description of the robber.
deserve
You deserve a pay raise.
desirable
She has a desirable job with that company.
despairingly
He despairingly shook his head in shame.
desperate
I am desperate to get home on time.
despite
Despite the warning, he dived into the rocky water.
dessert
We were served a delicious dessert at our club meeting.
destitute
She was destitute of human feeling.
destructive
Teach the child to not be destructive with his toys.
detain
The police will detain the suspicious person.
detectable
The scratch on the glass was hardly detectable.
detonator
The detonator had not been properly wired.
detract
The loud noise might detract you from your studies.
dialect
He spoke with a subtle dialect.
diameter
The diameter of the round table is 26 inches.
diamond
She is wearing a beautiful diamond ring.
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dictation
She was adapting at taking dictation.
differ
Many people differ on political matters.
difference
What difference will it make if I go or not?
digest
You will digest your food better if you eat slowly.
digits
The number 2001 contains four digits.
dignity
He performed with great dignity.
dilemma
Finding time to exercise regularly is a dilemma for many.
dimmed
They dimmed the lights before the curtain went up.
dimple
She had a dimple in her cheek.
din
They couldn't sleep because of the din from outside.
diplomatic
He is the diplomatic representative for our country to Japan.
discern
Can you discern his accent?
discipline
The teacher will discipline the class if they act up again.
disconsolate
The disconsolate landscape was depressing to us.
discord
There was a general discord among the group.
discreetly
The king came discreetly up the back stairs.
discriminate
It is hard to discriminate the real $20 dollar bill from the counterfeit.
disdain
He looked at me in disdain.
disillusioned
He became disillusioned with the project.
dismissed
The teacher dismissed the class early.
dispel
Mother will dispel the child’s fears.
dispersed
The crowd dispersed when the police arrived.
displaced
He displaced a bone in his knee.
display
His display of bad behavior was unfortunate.
disposable
She uses disposable diapers for her baby.
dispute
The two students got into a dispute.
disrupted
The child disrupted the class again.
dissolve
Stir the jello so it will dissolve.
dissonance
There is dissonance in his actions.
dissuade
I tried to dissuade David from going.
distant
The distant mountains were covered with snow.
distaste
His distaste for broccoli is well known.
distinct
The policeman could hear a distinct cry for help.
distinguishable
The slight difference in color is not distinguishable from here.
distract
Don't let the noise distract you.
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distraught
Mom was distraught over the car accident.
diversion
I think your argument was a diversion to make me forget the main point.
diversity
There is much diversity in the ranks.
diverted
A loud noise diverted my attention.
dodge
Let's play dodge ball.
domestically
The Mayor's plan seems domestically sound.
dominance
His dominance over the others was obvious.
dominion
The King held dominion over a large area.
dory
You can row the dory across the pond.
dramatically
The weather has dramatically changed.
dramatist
He is a famous dramatist.
drastic
I hope there is a drastic change in the weather.
draw
He will draw up the plans.
drawl
McCord spoke in a soft drawl.
driven
He was driven to the station in a taxi.
drummer
The drummer kept a steady beat.
dual
The schools had a dual track meet.
dub
The kids will dub him "Brain".
dubiously
He regarded his companion dubiously.
duplication
We try to prevent duplication of words at the Spelling Bee.
durable
The pants were made of durable material.
duration
The duration of the winter was spent indoors.
dusk
It is harder to see well at dusk.
earnest
His earnest efforts were rewarded.
ecologist
He is an ecologist studying the river.
economical
They look for economical business deals.
edgy
The fugitive became edgy when questioned by the police.
educate
We must educate all the children.
effective
The policy becomes effective in 2 days.
efficiency
My secretary works with great efficiency.
effort
They made a concentrated effort to complete the project.
eighteen
They have been married for eighteen years.
elaborate
I was impressed by the elaborate network of canals.
elastic
The elastic in his pajamas is worn out.
elation
There was elation among the soldiers.
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election
This is an election year.
electrocute
The hotwired fence will electrocute any wild animal.
electronics
His is hobby is electronics.
elevate
It is likely they will elevate him to top man.
eligible
My dad is eligible for retirement.
elimination
His elimination from the team was sad for everyone.
elite
We went to elite training establishments.
eloquent
He gave an eloquent farewell speech.
emanated
Light emanated from all the windows.
embarrassed
I'm embarrassed about getting a speeding ticket.
embolden
He was filled with self-conceit, which will embolden him.
embroiled
I do not wish to become embroiled in your argument.
eminent
He is one of the most eminent scientists in Britain.
emit
The chimney will emit the smoke from the fireplace.
emotion
He described the accident with emotion.
emotionally
I am emotionally too tired to talk anymore.
emphasis
What will be the emphasis of the report?
emphatically
She emphatically follows the rules.
emptied
She emptied ten trash cans.
enchanted
We walked into the enchanted forest.
encounter
I had a friendly encounter with the new student.
encroach
His new buildings encroach on his neighbor's land.
endowed
Kent had been endowed with good looks and charm.
engine
This car has a diesel engine.
enjoy
You will enjoy the western movie.
enlighten
Please enlighten us on the subject.
enliven
This bedspread will enliven the room.
ensign
He is an ensign in the Navy.
ensuing
The ensuing shouting match was very disturbing.
entertainment
The entertainment will be by the choir tonight.
enthralled
The boy was enthralled by his father's stories.
entrap
You my not entrap the suspect into confessing his guilt.
envious
I was envious of the singers’ talent.
environment
It would be wonderful to have a clean environment.
envision
I envision the tree to be planted over here.
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envy
She was the envy of all her friends.
episode
This last episode revealed the killers identity.
equality
There is equality for everyone if you work for it.
equator
On my trip, we flew south of the equator.
equipping
She was equipping herself with safety equipment.
equivalent
He changed his dollars to the equivalent amount of British pounds.
erosion
The heavy rains caused erosion on the hillside.
escape
The fugitive tried to escape from the guard.
espionage
My uncle was involved in espionage during the war.
essay
Have you written your essay?
essence
Competition is the essence of all games.
established
I have established credit at the new store.
estuary
The salt and fresh water meet at the estuary.
ethnic
What is your ethnic background?
etiquette
Her etiquette demands good manners.
evading
He found a way of evading responsibility.
evaporate
The water in the bowl will evaporate quickly in the hot sun.
evasion
George is in prison for tax evasion.
eventuality
The eventuality of this disaster happening again is remote.
everywhere
People everywhere were staring at me.
evolution
The evolution of her garden has taken 2 years.
exact
This is the exact time we arrived at work yesterday.
exceed
Don't let your expectations exceed reality.
excitable
She became very excitable when she heard the bad news.
exclaimed
He exclaimed loudly to the police.
exclude
Did you exclude anyone from the list?
excruciating
His pain was excruciating.
excuse
Please excuse the mess!
execute
They will execute the prisoner tomorrow.
exhilarate
It will exhilarate you to see Yosemite Falls.
exonerate
The evidence might exonerate me from the crimes.
exorbitant
The exorbitant prices kept the customers away.
exotic
He brought her some exotic flowers.
expectation
Your expectation of my skills may be too great.
expensive
Her pearls were very old and expensive.
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experience
Driving cross country is a wonderful experience.
expired
My driver’s license expired yesterday.
explicit
We have the explicit support of the Prime Minister.
exploit
Do not exploit her with that tale.
exploratory
They scheduled the exploratory surgery for tomorrow.
exported
We exported the product to South America.
expressionism
This form of art is called expressionism.
exterior
The exterior of the house will be painted pale blue.
extinction
The zoo is protecting some species from extinction.
extinguish
The firemen will extinguish the flames.
extract
We will extract the poison from this plant.
extremely
I am extremely tired.
extremities
His extremities were frostbitten.
facility
The facility will seat 100 people.
facsimile
She wore a facsimile of a famous diamond ring.
factor
The main factor in this case has not been discussed.
factory
The shoe factory employed two hundred people.
faculty
The faculty at the school had the day off.
falsehood
He told a falsehood.
fantastic
We had a fantastic flight on the jumbo jet.
fantasy
She likes the fantasy movies.
fearless
They say this boxer is a fearless fighter.
fertile
The soil around my house is very fertile.
fervent
She has a fervent belief about not drinking and driving.
feverishly
They worked feverishly.
fiasco
The celebration turned into a fiasco.
fidelity
Marriage will not survive without fidelity.
fifer
The fifer played on the street for donations.
filet
The grocery store has filet of salmon on sale.
financial
The country is in a financial crisis.
fireproof
The brick made the roof fireproof.
fitful
He spent a very fitful night trying to get to sleep.
flabbergast
His opinions will flabbergast you.
flamboyant
She bought me a flamboyant quilted robe.
flicker
There was a flicker of hope for the cat's survival.
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flinch
Don't flinch when you get a shot in the arm.
floor
The kitchen floor is dirty.
flounder
The bright student will flounder because of poor study habits.
flourish
Plants flourish in this humidity.
fluctuate
The temperature in this room will fluctuate.
fluency
His fluency in a foreign language was easily determined.
fluke
Their success is not a fluke.
fluorescent
The restaurant’s indoor walls were painted in bright fluorescent colors.
flush
The dogs will flush out the game birds.
folklore
According to folklore, the tribe used to reside here.
footlights
As the footlights dimmed, the actor came onto the stage.
fore
They marched into the fore of the battle.
forecast
The forecast for tomorrow is sunshine.
foreign
The idea seemed foreign to them.
forenoon
The meeting will take place in the forenoon tomorrow.
forestall
Clear thinking will forestall more trouble.
forgivable
Mom was in a forgivable mood.
forgotten
We had forgotten the day of our appointment.
formality
The paperwork is a formality.
format
This is the format for my story.
formula
The baby formula was too weak.
fortnight
A fortnight is 2 weeks long.
forward
I'm looking forward to a long weekend.
fought
He fought to keep awake.
foundry
These bolts were made at the new foundry.
fracas
The fracas was at the end of the block.
fragment
A fragment of dirt stopped the delicate machine.
franchise
He wants to own a hamburger franchise.
frantically
She frantically searched for her misplaced wallet.
frayed
My pant hem is frayed.
freight
This train carries only freight.
frequent
Frequent use of bad language will not be tolerated.
frighten
It’s easy to frighten the animals.
frigid
The weather today is frigid.
frolic
The kittens always frolic in the box.
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fugitive
The fugitive was caught and questioned about the crime.
furtively
He peeked around the corner, furtively.
fuselage
The airplane's fuselage is packed with cargo.
gaff
The fisherman used a gaff to lift the heavy fish.
gala
The gala dinner party was a huge success.
gallery
The gallery was filled to capacity.
gallop
The filly likes to gallop across the meadow.
gallows
They hung the Queen from the gallows.
gangrene
My friend lost a toe due to gangrene.
garish
The garish colors were not appealing to the eye.
gather
We will all gather for a meeting in the town square.
gaudy
Everyone noticed the young men in gaudy shirts.
gaunt
The lost man was gaunt and dirty.
gawking
The young student was caught gawking at the clock.
gendarme
A gendarme is a French policeman.
genealogy
I read up on genealogy to help me with my background.
generation
More than one generation is shown in this family photograph.
genetics
We study basic genetics in our science class.
genius
He tests at the genius level.
geographical
What is your exact geographical location?
geometry
Our geometry class starts at 10:00 a.m.
geranium
Today I planted a Martha Washington geranium.
gesticulated
He gesticulated to help get his point across.
geyser
Yellowstone park has a famous geyser.
gist
I don't get the gist of your conversation.
gloating
The winner gave the others a gloating look.
glut
There was a glut of old movies on television.
glutton
Don't be a glutton and eat too much.
gnarled
This wood box was carved from a gnarled piece of wood.
gnat
A single gnat found its way into the car.
goaded
She was goaded into denouncing her own friend.
goblet
He filled the water goblet with iced tea.
golden
Last evening we watched a beautiful golden sunset.
goner
That helpless bird is a goner.
gong
He struck the gong hard to awaken the village.
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gorgeous
They say you have gorgeous long black hair.
gourd
The Indians carried water in a hollow gourd.
gourmet
He calls himself a gourmet chef.
grabbed
She grabbed my arm and pulled me out of danger.
graciously
She graciously accepted the flowers.
graduation
Graduation is an exciting time in one's life.
graffiti
I painted over the graffiti on the fence.
grammatical
She made a horrible grammatical error.
grandeur
They studied the grandeur of a panoramic view.
granule
A single granule of salt was applied to the formula.
grievance
The spectator filed a grievance.
grime
Thick grime covered his boots.
grit
It takes grit to hang in there when times are tough.
groom
The bride and groom walked down the aisle together.
gross
His total gross income wouldn’t pay all the bills.
grotto
There is a small grotto in our garden.
grovel
They are going to make you grovel.
grudge
It isn't healthy to hold a grudge.
guidance
We all need guidance at sometime in our lives.
gullible
A gullible person is easily tricked.
gurney
The patient was brought in on a gurney.
habitation
The desert has very little habitation.
haggard
From his haggard appearance we concluded he had lost.
hallowed
This is one of our family’s hallowed traditions.
hamper
The rough road will hamper the running of the race.
happen
When did the accident happen?
haughty
She was a very haughty lady.
headland
We lived near the ocean on a headland.
heaping
The recipe called for a heaping teaspoon of soda.
hearing
She has a hearing impairment.
heaven
Do you go to heaven when you leave here?
hectare
The hectare is a metric measurement.
height
Please stand in line by height.
hemisphere
We live in the northern hemisphere.
herbaceous
The botanist studied herbaceous plants.
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heroic
He was honored by the mayor for his heroic deed.
hesitation
He took the assignment without hesitation.
hieroglyphic
They discovered hieroglyphic scribbling on the ancient Egyptian walls.
highway
The highway was heavy with traffic on the holiday.
hilt
The hilt of the sword was buried in the sand.
historically
This building is historically preserved.
hogan
They left the hogan in search of firewood.
hoist
We will hoist the flag to the top of the pole.
holiday
The holiday came in the middle of the week.
honked
She honked the car horn to keep from getting hit.
hope
I hope everyone will do well.
hospitable
She is a hospitable hostess.
humanitarian
He has a wonderful humanitarian spirit.
humble
There is nothing wrong with feeling humble.
humility
Show a little humility toward your fellow man.
humus
We spread humus around the plants to keep the moisture in.
hydrant
The fireman hooked the hose to the water hydrant.
hydrogen
This metal container is filled with hydrogen.
hydrophobic
A person with a morbid dread of water is called a hydrophobic.
hypnotist
There was a hypnotist at the fair.
hypothermia
He was frostbitten and suffered from hypothermia.
hysterically
She ran out the door screaming hysterically.
iconoscope
They used an iconoscope to search for information.
idealism
His youthful idealism delighted his grandfather.
identify
You can try to identify your assailant.
idiosyncrasies
She adjusted to her husband’s idiosyncrasies.
ignite
The match will ignite the fire.
ignominiously
They were ignominiously defeated in the election.
ignorance
Your ignorance does not excuse you of the blame.
illegal
It is illegal to park on this street between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m.
illegible
Her handwriting is illegible.
illogical
His illogical thinking got him into trouble.
imaginative
She has an imaginative mind.
immature
The fruit is still immature for eating.
immeasurable
His help in time of need was immeasurable.
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immense
An immense crowd gathered for the speech.
immersed
He lay immersed in a hot bath.
imminent
He was in imminent danger of falling off the cliff.
immobile
Hold the cat immobile while he gets this shot.
immortal
No human is immortal.
impart
That herb will impart a delicious flavor in spaghetti.
impartial
He is impartial in all of his transactions.
impeccable
She has impeccable manners.
imperative
It's imperative that we take care of this immediately.
imperturbable
She is imperturbable.
impetuous
His impetuous behavior was offensive.
impetus
The conflict might provide impetus for peace talks.
implicitly
Mr. Biffen implicitly criticized the idea.
implode
They will implode the building when they demolish it.
imported
Baskets and rugs are imported from India.
impose
Do not impose on your friends’ hospitality.
impossibility
His negligence made the task impossibility.
impoverished
She grew up in an impoverished family.
impressionable
The child was at an impressionable age.
impressive
She gave an impressive performance on the piano.
impromptu
The politician made an impromptu speech at the rally.
improve
Your typing will improve with practice.
improvisation
The comic did a 10 minute improvisation.
imprudent
His imprudent attitude was not appreciated.
impulsive
He tends to act impulsive.
inanimate
It is only an inanimate object.
incalculable
The loss to the race as a whole is incalculable.
incense
We burned incense for the pleasant odor.
incentive
He found a job with an incentive to make him work harder.
incidentally
Incidentally, if you want that book, I'll bring it next time.
incoherent
Her speech became incoherent.
incongruous
The two statements were incongruous.
incorporated
These houses usually incorporated a long gallery.
incorrect
The sentence contained incorrect spelling.
incredible
There is an incredible display of dinosaurs at the museum.
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incriminate
They searched for any evidence that might incriminate them.
incubate
You must incubate the chicken eggs.
indefinitely
His feelings will continue indefinitely.
indent
You should indent the first line of a new paragraph.
indifference
Sharon had an indifference to criticism.
indignantly
He turned around and walked out, indignantly.
individual
Each individual has his own way of completing his work.
induce
These pills are guaranteed to induce sleep.
indulgent
She is very indulgent towards her grandchildren.
industrious
She is industrious and tries very hard to please.
inefficient
Your use of that machine is inefficient.
inept
The government is inept at handling the crisis.
inequity
The inequity of the situation was obvious.
inevitable
The sad ending was inevitable.
inexorable
The stubborn young man remained inexorable.
inexpensive
I want to buy an inexpensive pair of garden shoes.
infection
The antibiotic helped cure his infection.
inferior
This cheap brand is inferior.
infirmity
The old lady was suffering from age and infirmity.
inflection
He had an angry inflection in his voice.
inflict
The knife can inflict a deep wound.
influential
The Mayor is an influential person in town.
infuriates
Your attitude infuriates me.
infusion
The infusion of new ideas motivated the inventor.
ingenuity
Tom's history project shows great ingenuity.
inhabit
Bears inhabit the forest nearby.
inherent
The desire for freedom is inherent in all of us.
inheritance
Gary received an inheritance after his father's death.
initiation
The club initiation ceremony is tonight.
injudicious
Your decision was injudicious.
injury
The injury was slight to his hand.
innate
He has innate ideas.
innocence
I believe in her innocence.
innumerable
He has innumerable flowers in his garden.
insane
The accused was ruled insane.
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inscription
There was an inscription written on the plaque.
insecticide
I sprayed the roses with insecticide.
inseparable
Those two girls are inseparable.
insinuation
She blamed him not directly but by insinuation.
insist
I insist that you follow through with it.
insoluble
This seems to be an insoluble mystery.
inspection
I am going to do an inspection of your bedroom.
insurance
I paid my car insurance bill.
insure
You should insure your package before mailing.
integrated
The new students were integrated into my class.
intellect
Her intellect ranks quite high.
intense
The intense heat forced everyone back.
intensive
The training was intensive for 3 days.
intercept
He will try to intercept the football when it is thrown.
intercom
We used the intercom to let them know we were here.
intercontinental
An intercontinental flight was diverted.
intermission
During intermission, we discussed what we'd seen.
international
The movie was about an international spy.
interplanetary
An interplanetary shuttle plan was developed.
interpretation
Your interpretation is different than mine.
interrupted
I have been interrupted all morning.
intersection
The car pulled slowly into the intersection.
intervene
The principal had to intervene in the middle of the discussion.
intolerance
Your intolerance of other cultures is shameful.
intrigue
This story will intrigue the audience.
intrusion
The brief intrusion caused a short delay in the meeting.
intuitive
He had an intuitive awareness of his sisters’ feelings.
invest
Let's invest our money for the future.
investigation
The investigation into the crime lasted 2 months.
invincible
The youth felt invincible against the ocean tide.
involving
We are involving too many people in the project.
irate
The customers were very irate.
irregular
The prices were marked down on irregular towels.
irrigation
Proper irrigation techniques were not used.
irritation
The tight tape is an irritation to my wound.
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isolated
I want to go to an isolated place and read my book.
jacket
His jacket was lost on the trip.
jaguar
The jaguar is larger and stockier than the leopard.
jargon
His jargon doesn't jive with mine.
jaunty
He spoke suddenly in a jaunty tone.
javelina
They attempted to trap the now angry javelina.
jeopardize
Don't jeopardize your future by having poor study habits.
jinxed
He felt his life was jinxed.
jogger
A jogger padded by softly through the fog.
joint
He hurt his knee joint playing football.
jostled
Pedestrians jostled them on the pavement.
jot
I would like for you to jot down my new address.
journal
A secret journal recorded daily events.
journey
Our journey took us to many foreign lands.
jubilee
There will be a jubilee when the family gets here.
judge
You should not judge lest you be judged.
judicial
We have a proven judicial system.
juice
The juice of an orange is sweet.
jumbo
The jumbo jet landed safely.
justice
The robbers will be treated with justice.
justify
Can you justify your actions?
juvenile
He was sent to juvenile hall.
juxtapose
Place this box juxtapose to the other one.
kaleidoscopic
I enjoy the kaleidoscopic patterns he paints.
kinship
They felt a kinship towards each other.
knives
People use knives and forks to eat their meals.
knocked
We knocked on all the doors in the neighborhood.
knoll
A knoll is a small round hill.
laboring
The man was laboring under duress conditions.
lair
The lioness has her young in that lair.
lament
Do not lament your losses.
lance
The squire handed the knight the long lance.
landscape
The landscape scene in the painting was beautiful.
lane
They strolled down the lane together.
language
Do you speak a foreign language?
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laryngitis
Her speaking engagement was cancelled because of her laryngitis.
lattice
We put a lattice on our house for decoration.
lavender
The lilac bush has lavender flowers.
lavish
They used a lavish amount of decorations at Christmas.
leatherette
I bought a leatherette purse at the yard sale.
legacy
He left behind a legacy for his children.
legible
Is your writing legible?
legislature
The legislature is still in session.
legitimate
Is this a legitimate doctor bill?
leisurely
It is fun to spend an afternoon leisurely reading a book.
less
Five is less than ten.
liberation
The liberation of the town was long overdue.
library
I go to the library to study.
lichen
Numerous lichen cling to the rocks in this area.
lifetime
I think their marriage will last a lifetime.
like
I like to open Christmas gifts.
limbs
The limbs of the tree are hanging over the fence.
limitation
There is a limitation on how much ice cream you can eat.
limpid
We crossed the clear and limpid mountain stream.
liner
The paper liner began to tear.
list
Look at your list of things to be mended.
listless
A high fever made the child listless.
literate
Since moving to this country, she has become literate.
loathsome
I hate the loathsome smell of burning rubber.
localize
Can you localize the sounds?
locate
Try to locate all 50 capitols.
lofty
That is a magnificent lofty sequoia tree.
logical
The logical way is usually the best way to get a job done.
logograms
In shorthand you use standardized logograms.
loiter
They began to loiter about.
lore
I bought a book on the lore of baseball heroes.
lot
There is an empty lot next to my house.
luxuriant
The luxuriant vines took over the small yard.
magenta
A deep purplish red color is called magenta.
magnanimous
He is magnanimous towards his close relatives.
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magnify
I need to magnify this print to read the date.
magnitude
I hope you understand the magnitude of this project.
maintained
He still maintained he was innocent.
malfunction
There is a malfunction in the car engine.
maltreated
He claimed he was maltreated.
manacle
The manacle was on the prisoner's leg.
manageable
The size of this box is not manageable for me.
mangled
The dog brought the mangled paper to the door.
manicure
She gave my fingernails a manicure.
manipulate
He tends to manipulate people.
manufacture
What do you manufacture at this plant?
manuscript
The author finished her manuscript.
marauding
They were attacked by marauding bandits.
margin
Start your letter with a four inch margin at the top.
marmot
The marmot is a rodent.
maroon
My new car is painted a maroon color.
marriage
Their marriage lasted thirty years.
marrow
My mom taught me to eat the marrow in the bone.
marshmallow
The marshmallow got burnt in the fire.
mason
Please have a licensed mason fix the bricks.
mattress
I have a covered mattress pad.
maturity
Age and experience doesn't always bring maturity.
maximum
What is the maximum number of people the hall will hold?
meanwhile
We meanwhile decided it was time to return home.
measurement
What is the measurement of the swimming pool?
mediate
Someone was sent to mediate between the two sides.
medium
He is of medium stature.
melodious
A melodious sound drifted down from above.
melodramatic
He played a melodramatic part in the play.
memento
I picked up a memento for you in Paris.
memorable
Winning the race was a memorable day for all.
memorize
You must memorize the last verse of this poem.
menagerie
The children's zoo had a small menagerie.
menial
This is a menial task.
menu
The menu contained a long list of entrees.
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merchant
The merchant had a sidewalk sale.
merciful
It was merciful to free the animal from the trap.
mere
The mere thought of snakes makes me cringe.
metaphysics
The study of metaphysics fascinated her.
methodically
They picked through the debris methodically.
meticulous
She is meticulous about her flower garden.
microbe
A microbe must be seen under a microscope.
microphone
He sang into the microphone so everyone could hear him.
microscope
He looked through the microscope to check the bacteria.
midpoint
He paused and took a deep breath, midpoint in his sentence.
migratory
What are the migratory habits of this species?
militia
The militia was a rag tag bunch of has-beens.
minimum
What is the minimum depth of the pool?
ministration
The ministration of the medicine was done carefully.
mirth
They were full of mirth and wonderment.
misery
She is in misery over her sick cat.
mishap
The boy's clumsiness led to one mishap after another.
missile
The missile hit its target perfectly.
missionary
My cousin is a missionary in Russia.
misspelled
We have had very few words misspelled.
mistrust
She gazed at me with a sudden fear and mistrust.
mobilize
They will mobilize their army next week.
mock
They held a mock trial for the victim.
moderate
Try to moderate your way of life.
modest
She is a very modest person.
moisten
You must moisten the stamp before application.
mole
He had a mole removed from his skin.
molecule
A molecule is the smallest particle of a compound.
molten
The molten rock spewed from the crevice.
momentous
This is a momentous occasion.
monarch
The monarch ruled with an iron hand.
mongrel
The mongrel dog was taken to the pound.
monolith
This monolith was made from Montana granite.
monorail
The monorail train left the station.
monosyllables
The words can, hot, and neck are monosyllables.
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monotonous
Her monotonous tones bored the students.
monotony
The monotony of this job will put me to sleep.
morale
The morale of the fighting troops was high.
mosquito
The mosquito buzzed past my ear.
motive
What was his motive for leaving?
mound
The gopher left a mound of dirt on the lawn.
muggy
Humidity will make the weather muggy.
multiplies
This last snow storm just multiplies our problems.
municipal
My neighbor is a municipal judge.
murmured
He murmured an epithet under his breath.
muscles
After I run, the muscles in my legs ache.
muscular
His muscular build attracted their attention.
musically
She is musically talented.
musket
The musket was a heavy shoulder gun carried by the infantry.
musty
The musty attic was full of dust mites.
mute
He played his horn with the mute on.
mutiny
There was a mutiny on the pirate ship.
mutual
They have a mutual understanding of history.
myself
I took myself to the movies.
mystified
I am mystified by his behavior.
mystifying
They say that the decision was mystifying.
mystique
There was a certain mystique about the place.
naming
I like naming pets.
narrate
The teacher will narrate the play.
nasality
His voice has a nasality sound to it.
nation
We live in a great nation.
naturalist
He is a naturalist for the forest service.
naughty
She was a naughty girl today.
nausea
This pill will help your nausea.
nautical
The ship will travel many nautical miles.
navigate
The small boat will navigate the delta water.
necessity
It became an absolute necessity to lock up the store.
neglected
I neglected to tell you about the phone call.
negotiate
I will not negotiate the price of the car.
neighborhood
The neighborhood is very quiet.
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newscast
The evening newscast comes on at 6:00.
noble
He is a very worthy and noble man.
nocturnal
Bats are a nocturnal breed.
nomadic
A nomadic lifestyle suited them.
nominate
When will you nominate for that office?
nonchalant
His nonchalant responses irritated the professor.
northeast
My cousin lives northeast of town.
nostalgia
The old yearbook brought him a taste of nostalgia.
noticeable
The new paint is quite noticeable.
notification
I hope you receive notification from the board.
notify
Please notify the teacher before you leave.
nourishment
His only nourishment was bread and water.
novel
He likes to read a mystery novel in bed.
novelty
The car was still a novelty at that time.
nucleus
These 1000 books are the nucleus of the library.
nutrient
Candy has little nutrient value.
nymph
She read a story about a Greek nymph.
oblige
He is always ready to oblige a friend.
observance
The Monday holiday is in observance of President Lincoln.
obsession
She has an obsession for chocolate candy.
obstinacy
He has obstinacy about doing his chores.
obtained
He obtained his driver’s license after taking the test.
occupational
An occupational hazard for firemen is breathing smoke.
occur
The event will occur at closing time.
ocean
I love the ocean!
offense
Please don't take offense to my words.
oilcloth
We used an oilcloth on the outside table.
omit
Make sure not to omit any letters.
onset
Sarah was in the lead from the onset of the race.
opaque
The window in the bathroom is opaque.
operation
The operation lasted 2 hours.
opponent
My opponent refused to debate me.
oppress
Do not oppress those you lead.
optimistically
He is optimistically inclined about winning the election.
oratorical
I like her oratorical style.
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organic
An organic compound was left behind in the container.
organizer
My teacher is a great organizer.
ornery
I have an ornery friend.
ought
You ought to be home by 10:30 p.m.
outrageous
His outrageous behavior will get him suspended.
overcome
They were overcome with emotion at the funeral.
oversee
The teacher will oversee the playground.
overview
I would like an overview of the project.
oxidize
The finish on the car will oxidize in the sun.
page
I read the same page three times!
pajamas
We wear pajamas to sleep in at night.
palm
The palm of her hand was sweaty.
palpitation
You could see his heart palpitation was too rapid.
palsy
The stroke left her with a slight palsy on her left side.
pamper
Grandmothers love to pamper their grandchildren.
pang
He felt the first hunger pang before 12:00 o'clock.
paperweight
The paperweight was on the large stack of papers.
parallel
The gymnasts performed on the parallel bars.
paralyze
The anesthetic will seem to paralyze you.
paraplegic
The car accident left her a paraplegic.
parasite
The parasite clung tenaciously to its host.
parch
The dry air will parch your throat.
parental
Children need parental guidance.
parish
The parish voted to remodel the church.
passable
The road was not passable because of construction.
passion
His passion for milkshakes is unreal.
passive
She couldn't remain passive any longer.
pastel
I prefer a pastel color.
pasteurized
Most milk sold today has been pasteurized.
pastor
I like the pastor of my church.
paternal
She is my paternal grandmother.
pathology
At medical school she specialized in pathology.
patriarch
The family patriarch made the announcement.
patriotic
We went to the patriotic 4th of July pageant.
patrolled
The coast guard patrolled the shoreline.
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patron
He is a daily patron at the restaurant.
pauper
I saw a tragic pauper on the street corner today.
pecans
They picked up pecans from under the tree.
pedestrian
A pedestrian awaited the signal light.
pedigreed
Our pedigreed dog won the competition.
pendulum
The pendulum on the grandfather clock kept perfect time.
percent
Thirty percent of the people liked the movie.
perforation
The small perforation became a large tear.
perform
The acrobats will perform in the circus.
periodically
He periodically walks around the block.
perish
The papers will all perish in the flames.
permeate
This cleanser will permeate the stain.
permissible
Leaving the class is not permissible right now.
permit
I cannot permit this to happen.
perpetual
He is a perpetual troublemaker.
persist
Do not persist in your careless ways.
person
Not one person in the crowd offered assistance.
personalize
Did you personalize your stationery?
perspective
The picture looks strange because it has no perspective.
persuasive
Your argument is persuasive.
pertaining
This report is pertaining to the new theory.
petrify
I know that spooky movie will petrify me.
phenomena
The Borgia were a media phenomena.
philanthropy
Her philanthropy was well appreciated.
philosophical
Try to be philosophical about it.
philosophy
He wrote a book about his philosophy of raising cats.
phobia
His phobia is being afraid to fly.
phonetic
We wrote out the phonetic alphabet.
phosphorescent
The eerie phosphorescent glow shimmered.
physicist
My uncle is a physicist.
physique
He has a wonderful physique.
picturesque
This is a picturesque view.
piers
Huge ships dock at the San Francisco piers.
pineapple
I love fresh pineapple.
pinnacle
The bird sat on the pinnacle of the rock.
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pioneer
My grandfather was a pioneer.
pittance
He earned a pittance for completing that job.
pivot
This piece must pivot on the shaft.
placement
The placement of the window is critical.
placing
I am placing you in charge of the games.
plasma
The blood bank is short of plasma.
plateau
Look at that plateau on the horizon.
platelet
Her platelet count was down.
platinum
The doll's hair is platinum colored.
plausible
His excuse is not plausible.
playwright
I met the famous playwright.
pledge
Everyone repeated the pledge of the club.
plight
I feel horrible about the plight of the homeless.
plod
I had to plod through stacks of unanswered mail.
plotting
He thinks they are plotting against him.
plummeted
The damaged aircraft plummeted to earth.
plush
She sat down in the plush reclining chair.
pneumatic
The forklift has pneumatic tires.
polecat
The skunk is sometimes called a polecat.
police
The police will arrive any moment.
policy
School policy provides for discipline.
politically
They lean left politically.
pollen
The pollen from the flowers was made into honey by the bees.
ponder
I'd like to ponder my choices for awhile.
ponderous
It is a ponderous idea.
populate
They will populate unknown regions.
portable
She used a portable typewriter to finish her application.
portrait
A beautiful portrait of mom hung in the living room.
postdated
I wrote you a postdated check for $200.00.
postpone
I will postpone your spelling test.
postscript
The letters P.S. are the abbreviation for postscript.
posture
I'm trying to improve my posture.
postwar
It was hard to get a postwar job.
potential
The potential for the job looks good.
pout
When disciplined, the child began to pout.
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precarious
The climber was on a precarious path.
precaution
As a precaution, take extra supplies.
precision
He uses precision instruments in his line of work.
predator
This bug has no natural predator.
predicament
I recently found myself in a terrible predicament.
prediction
Did her prediction come true?
prefer
They prefer not to press charges.
prehistoric
They found bones of a prehistoric animal at Kettleman City.
premature
Her baby was born premature.
premeditated
His plan was premeditated.
premium
This cloth is of premium quality.
preoccupied
She seemed preoccupied with the problem.
prescription
The doctor gave him a prescription for the medicine.
presentable
She looked quite presentable in her new dress.
preside
The chairman will preside over the meeting.
pressure
Great pressure was put on the team to win.
prestige
It's a job with some prestige attached to it.
pretend
It’s fun to pretend to be someone else.
pretest
I will give you a short pretest soon.
prevail
Good usually will prevail.
prevention
Getting enough rest and sleep is the best prevention for illness.
primate
A monkey is classified as a primate.
priority
Distributing the mail is your first priority.
privilege
It is a privilege to live in this country.
probable
The probable start of the event will be ten o'clock.
proceedings
The proceedings lasted all day.
procrastinate
He has a tendency to procrastinate before doing the next job.
professionally
I want to be remembered professionally as a good nurse.
proficient
She is proficient at math.
prognosis
The prognosis is that she will get better soon.
progression
Her progression up the stairs was very slow.
prolific
My teacher is a prolific reader.
prolong
Don't prolong the agony any longer.
promenade
They will promenade around the edge of the dance floor.
prominent
He is a prominent speaker in the local town.
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proofread
Will you please proofread my report?
propel
The vehicle will propel you through the atmosphere.
proportion
The painting is too big in proportion to the wall.
proposal
His proposal of marriage was accepted.
propose
I propose that we end the partnership.
proposition
I have a proposition to make to the committee.
prosaic
These prosaic writings are not required reading.
prospector
The prospector searched the hills for gold.
prosperity
I wish your family prosperity.
prostrate
He lay prostrate with grief.
protrude
His big toe will protrude in the small shoe.
provision
A provision was made in the will for all of the servants.
prudent
She lived a prudent lifestyle.
prune
Have you ever eaten a prune?
psychic
They say she has psychic abilities.
pugnacious
She has a pugnacious attitude.
pulpit
The church pulpit was decorated with flowers for Easter.
pulse
They felt for a pulse on his neck.
punctuation
To make the sentence correct use punctuation marks.
pursue
We will pursue the solution with vigor.
pyramid
How tall is the pyramid?
quack
The duck began to quack at me.
quadrangle
The buildings formed a quadrangle.
quadruple
Eight is the quadruple of the number 2.
quake
The quake shook everything for miles around.
quarter
They only charge a quarter for admission.
quash
The wrecking ball will quash the building.
quest
Her quest for acceptance was never ending.
quickly
She quickly ran out the door.
quicksilver
The shining metal was quicksilver.
quite
The teacher has had quite enough of all the talking.
quotable
I'm not sure if that statement is quotable.
quotation
He recited a quotation from the book.
quote
It was a direct quote from the governor.
quotient
You must divide to find the quotient.
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rafter
The rafter that held up the roof was broken.
rally
The football rally will be held after school today.
range
The cattle roam the range.
rappel
The climber will rappel himself down the cliff.
rapport
The teacher has great rapport with her students.
rarely
Since starting work, I rarely get to see my friend.
rarity
This type of flower is becoming a rarity.
rash
She broke out in a rash after eating strawberries.
raspberry
The raspberry jello tasted good.
ration
They had to ration gas during the war.
rational
Panic destroys rational thought.
reaction
What was your reaction to the story?
reality
In reality, I haven't much time left.
realize
People do not realize this is an old town.
reappraise
We need to reappraise the value.
reassuring
Her voice was reassuring to us.
rebellion
He led the rebellion against the officials.
recede
The water will recede as the rains let up.
reciprocal
We have a reciprocal agreement with each other.
recline
She would recline as she read her book.
recoil
I tend to recoil at the sight of reptiles.
reconcile
The teacher made them reconcile their differences.
recount
They must recount the votes.
recuperate
I need 3 days to recuperate from my long trip.
recur
Take your medicine so the pain will not recur.
refer
I refer all my clients to the clinic.
reflect
The sun will reflect off of the water.
reformed
The collection of local taxes was reformed.
refrigerate
Always refrigerate milk and butter.
refuge
They took refuge under a tree.
refusal
His refusal to cooperate caused a problem.
regalia
The King walked by in all his regalia.
regarding
I sent a message to the company regarding the phone call.
regrettable
It is regrettable that you have to leave so early.
regulate
Government should not regulate everything.
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rejoice
We will rejoice when the testing is over.
relapse
He had a relapse while still in the hospital.
relative
I have a relative that lives in New Mexico.
relent
Will mom relent and let you go to the party?
relevant
Do you think this story is relevant to the case?
reliance
I have little reliance on their getting home on time.
relic
An ancient relic was found in the ruins.
remainder
The remainder of the day will be spent reading.
rematch
The boxers will have a rematch in six months.
remedy
My grandmother has an old remedy for colds.
renowned
This work is renowned among scientists.
repeal
The committee formed a plan to repeal a property law.
replenish
Let's replenish the pitcher with lemonade.
reply
In reply to the question, the answer is yes.
reporter
The reporter took good notes.
representation
She molded a clay representation of the real statue.
repress
She worked hard to repress her anger.
reprieve
Due to his illness he was given a reprieve.
reprisal
They dropped bombs on an enemy village in reprisal.
reproach
His manners are beyond reproach.
repulsion
Her repulsion showed on her face.
reputable
He was known as a reputable business man.
requirement
There is only one requirement for the job.
resign
He had to resign his job.
resilient
Rubber is more resilient than wood.
resin
The table was sprayed with a clear resin.
resist
It’s hard to resist temptation sometimes.
resolved
I have resolved to lose 15 pounds.
restrict
Please restrict yourself to one piece of cake.
resume
I recently updated my resume.
resumed
She resumed her work after many interruptions.
retaliate
They have the ability to retaliate during an attack.
retirement
The teacher's retirement party was held last week.
retracted
The newspaper retracted the story.
retribution
The witness had a fear of retribution.
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retrieval
The dog's retrieval of the stick was perfect.
retrospect
In retrospect, I understand the problem.
revelry
On New Years Eve the revelry went on all night.
revenue
The revenue from taxes should pay the bills.
reverberate
The pounding began to reverberate about the halls.
reverently
He reverently spoke in a quiet voice.
revise
We need to revise the whole program.
revision
A revision was made in the latest edition.
revive
The cold water will revive the fainting man.
riddle
Can you compose a riddle?
ridiculous
She looks ridiculous in that blonde wig.
rind
She carefully peeled back the rind of the orange.
riot
The police tried to control the riot.
rival
They belonged to rival clubs.
robbery
The robbery suspect was apprehended.
rogue
The rogue robbed the bank and fled.
romantic
It was a romantic moonlit night.
rookie
He has just become a rookie cop.
roster
The players name wasn't on the roster.
rotate
We will rotate our schedule every week.
rout
Please rout out the tree stump for me.
routine
The policeman was on a routine assignment.
ruffian
He is the street ruffian.
rugged
The rugged mountain range loomed before the travelers.
rummage
We had a rummage sale to raise money.
ruptured
I have a ruptured blood vessel in my eye.
rush
They will have to rush to make it on time.
rustic
It was a rustic cabin in a rustic setting.
rustler
They caught the cattle rustler.
sable
The sable is a carnivorous mammal of northern Europe with valuable fur.
sabotage
His goal was to sabotage my plan.
salaries
Their salaries are the same as mine.
salvation
The people have no food; their salvation depends on quick action.
salve
Mom put salve and a bandage on the small wound.
sanction
Our proposal was given official sanction.
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sanctuary
The bird sanctuary was overcrowded.
sarcastically
She spoke sarcastically to me today.
sardonically
Carl sardonically praised the winner of the match.
sauna
He left the sauna covered with sweat.
scabbard
The scabbard protects the antique dagger.
scallop
She made a scallop design on the collar of the dress.
scandal
The office scandal quietly died down.
scarcely
We had scarcely arrived when the phone rang.
scathing
Her scathing remark was truly unkind.
scenario
I like the scenario in the play.
scepter
The Queen has a scepter.
science
I want to be a science teacher.
scoops
How many scoops of ice cream can you eat?
scuffle
Two policemen were injured in the scuffle.
sculptor
The sculptor chiseled away at the marble slab.
scythe
An old rusted scythe was used to harvest the grain.
seafarer
The seafarer found a job on a freighter.
seared
The meat was seared to perfection.
security
The security at the building was lax.
sediment
The sediment settled in the bottom of the bowl.
seepage
The seepage of rain water under the door ruined the rug.
select
Please select the correct number of cards.
selection
This grocery store has a good selection of fresh fruit.
senior
The senior officer escorted us to the forward deck.
sentimentally
They are sentimentally attached.
separately
They decided to do the job separately.
sequel
This is the sequel to the authors’ latest book.
sequence
The books were written in sequence.
sequoia
The sequoia trees are beautiful.
settle
He'll be able to settle this argument.
severe
She got severe sunburn at the beach.
sextant
He used a sextant to check the ships position.
shipment
We should receive the shipment today.
shipped
We shipped the books home ahead of us.
sibling
There was sibling rivalry in the family.
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sightseeing
We went sightseeing in New York.
sign
Please sign my book.
silhouette
Her silhouette appeared briefly on the window shade.
simplify
It would simplify matters if you would read the directions.
sincere
The doctor was sincere in his interest for his patients.
sincerity
In all sincerity, I wish I could help you.
sinus
My sinus problem causes me to have a drippy nose.
skeleton
The Halloween skeleton was hanging in your closet?
skewer
We cooked the meat on a skewer.
skillet
I'll use my electric skillet to fry the fish.
slack
Take up the slack in the rope.
slight
A slight adjustment will fix the appliance.
slipped
I slipped on a banana peel.
slogan
We have a slogan for our school.
slum
He lived in a slum on the south side of town.
smokestacks
The factory smokestacks added pollution to the air.
smolder
The fire will smolder for hours.
snaked
The river snaked through the canyon.
sniper
The sniper fired at the lone soldier.
snowshoe
She is lacing on her snowshoe carefully.
snug
She felt as snug as a clam in its shell.
societies
Today’s various societies must learn to cooperate.
solicitude
Their solicitude was not appreciated.
someone
I know someone has been sitting in my chair.
sonar
The ship used its sonar to track the sub.
sonnet
A sonnet is a poem of 14 lines.
sound
They heard not a sound from the other room.
sovereign
The British sovereign coin is no longer made.
span
The span was 10 feet apart between the two buildings.
specifically
I am looking specifically for light gray shoes.
spectacles
She placed her spectacles on the nightstand.
spectacular
There is a spectacular view from the railing of the boat.
spectator
Football is a spectator sport.
speculate
Can you speculate on how long this job will take?
split
The logger split the tree trunk into four pieces.
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spontaneous
They tend to act in a spontaneous manner.
spoonful
I take one spoonful of medicine every 4 hours.
sprayed
I sprayed the outside of the house with water.
squash
I love zucchini squash.
squirrel
We saw the squirrel running from tree to tree.
stagnant
The stagnant water began to smell.
stalactite
A long stalactite hung from the ceiling.
stalk
The hunter will stalk the deer.
stalled
The stalled car was towed away.
stalwart
She is a zealous and stalwart supporter.
standardize
Will you standardize these test scores?
starred
He has starred in numerous sitcoms.
statistical
Statistical techniques are regularly employed.
steadily
The sailor steadily gained control of the rocking boat.
stealthily
She took the money stealthily.
stereo
His stereo was turned on too loud.
stereophonic
The theater has stereophonic sound.
stipulated
The document stipulated criteria for reform.
stirred
She stirred the cake batter, and then poured it into a pan.
stockade
The military soldiers were held in the stockade.
store
We went into the store to buy groceries.
straight
Walk in a straight line.
strategy
His strategy was to stay way out in front of everyone.
studied
I studied two hours for my test.
subconscious
My subconscious won't let me forget the accident.
subdivision
A new housing subdivision is now under construction.
submission
His submission to his parents’ wishes was slow.
subordinate
Have a subordinate carry out the plan.
subscribe
How many magazines do you subscribe to?
subtle
The advertisement is a subtle way of making us spend more money.
succeed
I hope you succeed in all your endeavors.
successive
They took successive turns at driving on the long trip.
suede
Tom bought a new suede jacket.
sufficient
Last year we had sufficient rainfall.
suitor
He is a fine suitor for Alice.
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summoned
He summoned his secretary.
sundae
I had an ice cream sundae.
sunset
We saw a beautiful sunset last night.
superimposed
Her profile was superimposed on top of another photograph.
superintendent
The superintendent met with the parent's group.
superlative
His speech was filled with superlative language.
supermarket
I walked to the supermarket to get milk.
supersonic
The supersonic transport was built in France.
supervision
The supervision of small children is always needed.
supported
We've supported Special Olympics for five years.
supposed
You're supposed to leave at noon.
supposition
His explanation is only a supposition.
suppress
Do you suppress your feelings when mad?
surmised
Kay surmised that the last question was the key.
surveying
The farmer is surveying the field before planting.
survive
You must have water to survive in the desert.
susceptible
Sometimes I feel susceptible to headaches.
sustenance
His diet does not have enough sustenance to keep healthy.
swarthy
A swarthy person has a dark complexion.
sweating
He was sweating from the intense heat.
sweltering
No one moved in the sweltering heat.
swimmer
The swimmer clung to a tree branch in the raging river.
swirling
The water was swirling down the crevice.
sword
He placed the sword on the wall for decoration.
sympathize
She did not sympathize with my feelings.
synthetic
The dress was made from a synthetic material.
systematically
Please help me systematically organize this job.
tackle
Let the new guy tackle this task.
talkative
My granddaughter is a talkative child.
tallow
Animal fat melted will make tallow.
tangible
The police had tangible evidence of her crime.
tantalize
This dessert should tantalize the guests.
tapestry
I own a French tapestry.
technical
This book is too technical for me to understand.
technicality
The penalty was made on a technicality.
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telegraph
We sent the message via telegraph.
television
That television set was left on day and night.
temp
A temp is a temporary worker.
temperament
He had a cheerful temperament.
temperamental
The little genius was very temperamental.
temptation
It was a temptation not to eat the forbidden fruit.
tendency
When tired, people have a tendency to slack off.
tension
The tension was thick between the groups.
tentative
Each step he took was slightly tentative.
terrace
The terrace of the hotel was crowded with people.
terrarium
My plants keep dying in the terrarium.
terrific
We had a terrific holiday.
territory
To play volleyball you must stay in your teams’ territory.
terrorize
The gang will terrorize the neighborhood.
testify
He was subpoenaed to testify in court.
theoretical
Your concept is only theoretical.
theorize
People who theorize about teaching should practice teaching.
thigh
The thigh bone is connected to the knee bone.
thoroughbred
He has a thoroughbred racing horse.
thoroughly
I thoroughly cleaned the oven.
thoughtless
That was a thoughtless comment to make.
throttle
The throttle on the old car was stuck.
throughout
Man has been seeking eternal life throughout time.
timetable
Read the timetable carefully.
timid
The child was very timid.
timorous
The child spoke in a timorous voice.
toiled
They toiled up the hill pulling the heavy blocks.
tongue
Your tongue is used for tasting and articulating speech.
topping
The topping was very sweet.
towed
They towed the car to the garage.
toxic
Many insecticides are toxic to animals.
track
We will track the bear to his den.
trade
I like to trade baseball cards.
traffic
The home bound traffic was bumper to bumper.
trailer
The small trailer will carry the load.
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tranquil
It is usually tranquil in the park.
transaction
The transaction was completed for the sale of the car.
transfix
It will transfix you with its steady gaze.
transformation
The new paint will make a wonderful transformation of the building.
translation
Will you do the translation from English to Spanish?
transmission
The transmission in my car needs fixing.
transplant
We will transplant the tree to the front yard.
trauma
The trauma center handles any emergency.
trespasser
The trespasser was caught for stealing apples.
tribe
The Indian tribe camped by the river.
trinket
She bought a trinket at the discount store.
troublesome
The troublesome animal was put in a cage.
trousseau
The bride carefully packed her trousseau.
tugboat
The small child played with his toy tugboat in the bath tub.
tundra
Vegetation found in a very cold climate is called tundra.
turpentine
I can clean the paintbrush with turpentine.
tyranny
His tyranny resulted in their fear.
unanimous
The vote was unanimous.
unbeknown
A rebellion was brewing, unbeknown to the leader.
undeniable
His woodworking skills are undeniable
ungrateful
The ungrateful man slammed the door in my face.
uniform
The uniform comes with the job.
united
They were united in their quest for justice.
universal
The universal language is English.
unquenchable
My thirst seemed unquenchable.
unseemly
The incident caused an unseemly public disturbance.
unsound
These procedures are economically unsound.
upheaval
A political upheaval preceded the coup.
upsetting
It was an upsetting quarrel for both people.
usage
Your usage of this word is incorrect.
vacate
We can vacate the house tomorrow.
vacation
I am going on vacation next week.
valley
We live in the San Joaquin valley.
vault
He won the pole vault event at the Olympics.
vengeance
His belief in vengeance was scary.
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ventilator
A ventilator was installed to help clear the air.
ventriloquist
The ventriloquist didn't appear to be talking.
venture
Our venture took us through the high country.
versatile
This sweater is quite versatile.
vestige
There is not a vestige of truth is his testimony.
vicious
The vicious dog attacked.
victorious
The soldiers were victorious in battle.
vigil
They kept a vigil near his bed.
vintage
The vintage wine was ten years old.
virtue
He was a man without virtue.
virus
He acquired a mysterious virus down south.
vogue
Loose fitting clothing is the vogue in today’s fashions.
volcano
The plane flew over the erupting volcano.
vouch
I can vouch for his credibility.
vulnerable
The woman was vulnerable to the fast talking man.
waft
The waft of smoke rose from the chimney
walnuts
We harvested 2 tons of walnuts.
wan
The worker gave her a wan smile.
wary
Be wary of your competitor.
wasteful
She was wasteful to fill her plate and not eat all the food.
wasting
He was wasting everyone’s time by playing in class.
waver
He felt his determination waver.
wheezy
He had wheezy sounding lungs.
whenever
Come in for a drink of water, whenever you feel thirsty.
whipped
She whipped the potatoes to a creamy consistency.
whirlpool
The bend in the river causes a whirlpool.
whole
He ate the whole apple.
whose
That's the man whose house burned down.
wisdom
She spoke with loving wisdom.
wistful
There is a time and place for wistful thinking.
witness
The witness to the accident could not be found.
wizard
She is a wizard at doing crossword puzzles.
wreath
He laid a wreath on the grave.
wrench
We will need a wrench to remove the bolt.
written
The grocery list is written down on the note pad.
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wry
He was a wry little fighter.
zero
There was zero growth in their population last year.
zoologist
The zoologist studies animal life.
Please report any mistakes to Dee Fricks at dfricks@kingscoe.org
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