Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Spelling List Week 1

abandon- to give up; discontinue; withdraw from.
I will abandon my cat because it is very sick.
absorb-to suck up or drink in.
The shamwow towel absorbs water very well.
abuse-to use wrongly or improperly; misuse.
The women was accuse of animal and child abuse.
accent-prominence of a syllable in terms of differential loudness, or of pitch, or length, or of a combination of these.
The swedish people have annoying accents so people complain.
accident- an undesirable or unfortunate happening that occurs unintentionally and usually results in harm, injury, damage, or loss.
We heard on the news that there was a horrible accident between a train and car that killed 3 people.
accompanied-to go along or in company with; join in action.
She was accompanied by the prince of Russia.
accomplishment-something done admirably or creditably.
Space exploration is a major accomplishment of science.
accurate-free from error or defect; precise; exact.
I hope my science prac was very accurate.
acquaint-to bring into social contact; to introduce.
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acquire-to come into possession or ownership of.
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acres-a common variable unit of land measure.
Our friends owned thirty acres of land due to the horse school they owned.
activities-the state or quality of being active.
There were many activities going on around the Entertainment Centre in Broadbeach.
acute-extremely great or serious; crucial.
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adapt-to make suitable to requirements or conditions; adjust or modify fittingly.
The koala adapted to its new surroundings quickly.
adaptation-the state of being adapted; adjustment.
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adequate-as much or as good as necessary for some requirement or purpose; fully sufficient.
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adjustment-the state of being adjusted; orderly relation of parts or elements.
an adjustment was made to the car because the exhaust pipe was broken.
administer-to make application of; give.
she administer the wine.
admiration-an object of wonder, pleasure, or approval:
Everyone was admired by the beautiful animals.
admit- to give right or means of entrance to.
She had to admit that she did the wrong thing and stand outside.

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