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08/16/2011

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Allowed
Definition

Permitted

He Allowed the audience to participate

Term
Aloud
Definition

Normal Volume of speaking

They could not speak aloud in the library

Term
Cent
Definition

A bronze coin

I couldnt believe I got the comic for just one cent

Term
Scent
Definition

Aroma

The scent coming from the kitchen made my mouth water

Term
Sent
Definition

Past tense of send

He sent the letter Monday

Term
Cue
Definition

Stimulus to action

A door slamming was his cue to exit the stage

Term
Queue
Definition

Line

There was a large queue of cars waiting to park

Term
Die
Definition

to cease living

Ill die if my parents find out

Term
Dye
Definition

to color or stain

She wants to dye her hair red

Term
Elicit
Definition

to draw or bring out

He vowed to elicit the truth from his friend

Term
Illicit
Definition

Unlawful

He use illicit means to avoid paying taxes

Term
Fairy
Definition

Supernatural being

The fairy was dancing in the night

Term
Ferry
Definition

A boat fro crossing rivers or other small bodies of water

The ferry took us quicky across the river

Term
Gorilla
Definition

Large ape

I threw the gorilla a banana

Term
Guerrilla
Definition

Irregular soldier

The band of guerrillas attacked the convoy

Term
Hangar
Definition

Building for airplanes

Jack pulled the aircraft into the hangar

Term
Hanger
Definition

A device for hanging things

 Mom said to put the shirt on the hanger

Term
It"s
Definition

Contraction of it is

It"s a very hot day

Term
Its
Definition

Possessive pronoun

The bank said its savings accounts were the best

Term
Know
Definition

To possess knowledge

I know you went to the store

Term
No
Definition

Zero or negative

I told John there was no way we would travel together

Term
Lessen
Definition

To make less

We gave him medicine so his pain would lessen

Term
Lesson
Definition

Something to be learned

We must never forget the lessons of the past

Term
Mail
Definition

Postal delivery

I expected the check to be in the mail

Term
Male
Definition

A sex

The teacher asked all males to go to one room and all the females go to another

Term
Naval
Definition

Pertaining to ships

He wanted to become a naval officer

Term
Navel
Definition

Belly button

Mom always said not to play with my navel

Term
Ordinance
Definition

Decree or local law

Spitting on the sidewalk was against the town ordinance

Term
Ordnance
Definition

Military ammunition

We were running low sowe asked the sergeant for more ordnance

Term
Patience
Definition

The ability to suppress restlessness

I coulndt believe her patience with the students

Term
Patients
Definition

People under medical care

The nurse treated all her patients with respect

Term
Reek
Definition

Bad Smell

The reek of the skunk invaded the living room

Term
Wreak
Definition

Inflict

Jack continued to wreak havoc every time he got upset

Term
Sleight
Definition

Dexterity

The magicians sleight of hand was amazing

Term
Slight
Definition

Small amount

There was only a slight increase in salaries this year

Term
Threw
Definition

Propelled by hand

He threw the ball to first base

Term
Through
Definition

In one sie and out the other

Dad drove through the tunnel

Term
Vary
Definition

change

the inerest rate continues to vary up and down

Term
Very
Definition

Extreme

I am very happy with ASVAB afqt for dummies

Term
Weak
Definition

Not Strong

After his illness Paul was very weak

Term
Week
Definition

Seven Days

Itll take at least a week to finsish this report

Term
Your
Definition

Belongs to you

 

Your new car is really cool

Term
You"re
Definition

Contraction of you are

You"re going to be in trouble when dad gets home

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