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not stopping:

not stopping: c

not stopping: ce

not stopping: cea

not stopping: ceas

not stopping: cease

not stopping: ceasel

not stopping: ceasele

not stopping: ceaseles

not stopping: ceaseless

not stopping: ceaseless The rain that afternoon was ceaseless.

What would you like to have be ceaseless?

friendly:

friendly: c

friendly: co

friendly: com

friendly: comp

friendly: compa

friendly: compan

friendly: compani

friendly: companio

friendly: companion

friendly: companiona

friendly: companionab

friendly: companionabl

friendly: companionable

friendly: companionableDog owners expect their dogs to be

companionable.

What characteristics does a companionable person have?

having no hope of happiness:

having no hope of happiness: d

having no hope of happiness: di

having no hope of happiness: dis

having no hope of happiness: disc

having no hope of happiness: disco

having no hope of happiness: discou

having no hope of happiness: discour

having no hope of happiness: discoura

having no hope of happiness: discourag

having no hope of happiness: discourage

having no hope of happiness: discouraged

having no hope of happiness: discouraged

The fish owner was discouraged after finding his fish floating.

What things make you feel discouraged?

gloomy:

gloomy: d

gloomy: di

gloomy: dis

gloomy: dism

gloomy: disma

gloomy: dismal

gloomy: dismal, d

gloomy: dismal, dr

gloomy: dismal, dre

gloomy: dismal, drea

gloomy: dismal, drear

gloomy: dismal, dreary

gloomy: dismal, dreary

The cardinal was a brightspot on a dismal, dreary day.

What makes you feel better on a day that isdismal and dreary?

very tired:

very tired: e

very tired: ex

very tired: exh

very tired: exha

very tired: exhau

very tired: exhaus

very tired: exhaust

very tired: exhauste

very tired: exhausted

very tired: exhaustedAfter a day at the park, the little guy was exhausted.

What do you do that is exhausting?

beating against:

beating against: p

beating against: pe

beating against: pel

beating against: pelt

beating against: pelti

beating against: peltin

beating against: pelting

beating against: pelting The storm was pelting the car with large hail.

A hail like this pelting a car can really damage it.

angrily; not happily; gloomily:

angrily; not happily; gloomily: s

angrily; not happily; gloomily: su

angrily; not happily; gloomily: sul

angrily; not happily; gloomily: sull

angrily; not happily; gloomily: sulle

angrily; not happily; gloomily: sullen

angrily; not happily; gloomily: sullenl

angrily; not happily; gloomily: sullenly

angrily; not happily; gloomily: sullenly

Sullenly, Maria looked down at the pond.

What do you think Maria is feeling sullen about?

What makes you feel sullen?

in a bad mood:

in a bad mood: c

in a bad mood: cr

in a bad mood: cro

in a bad mood: cros

in a bad mood: cross

in a bad mood: cross The baby is cross for having to share her crib with a ball.

What makes you behave crossly?

stomped; walked in an angry way:

stomped; walked in an angry way: s

stomped; walked in an angry way: st

stomped; walked in an angry way: sta

stomped; walked in an angry way: stal

stomped; walked in an angry way: stalk

stomped; walked in an angry way: stalke

stomped; walked in an angry way: stalked

stomped; walked in an angry way: stalked

After being thrown out of the game, the player stalked off.

Is stalking off a good thing or a bad thing?

silent:

silent: m

silent: mu

silent: mut

silent: mute

silent: mute

Most of the time, a giraffe is a mute animal.

What do you think a muted color is?

angry because something is unfair:

angry because something is unfair: i

angry because something is unfair: in

angry because something is unfair: ind

angry because something is unfair: indi

angry because something is unfair: indig

angry because something is unfair: indign

angry because something is unfair: indigna

angry because something is unfair: indignan

angry because something is unfair: indignant

angry because something is unfair: indignantThe boy was indignant that his friend got all the clay.

What makes youindignant?

How do you actwhen you feel this way?

something left out:

something left out: o

something left out: om

something left out: omi

something left out: omis

something left out: omiss

something left out: omissi

something left out: omissio

something left out: omission

something left out: omission

The omission of sun protection caused him to suffer an unforgettable sunburn.

This was probably the first, and will be the last time he omits sun protection!

a rope that cowboys use:

a rope that cowboys use: l

a rope that cowboys use: la

a rope that cowboys use: lar

a rope that cowboys use: lari

a rope that cowboys use: laria

a rope that cowboys use: lariat

a rope that cowboys use: lariat

Some cowboys work with a lariat. Some do tricks with a lariat.

How do cowboysuse a lariat in their jobs?

in an angry but silent way:

in an angry but silent way: s

in an angry but silent way: su

in an angry but silent way: sul

in an angry but silent way: sulk

in an angry but silent way: sulki

in an angry but silent way: sulkil

in an angry but silent way: sulkily

in an angry but silent way: sulkily

Little Lavora is sulkily looking your way.

What could she be sulking about?

Maybe she is acting sulkily because her shoes are too tight.

bothered by:

bothered by: v

bothered by: ve

bothered by: vex

bothered by: vexe

bothered by: vexed

bothered by: vexed

Who is not vexed by this picture? It is very vexing.

What vexes you?

continued:

continued: s

continued: su

continued: sus

continued: sust

continued: susta

continued: sustai

continued: sustain

continued: sustaine

continued: sustained

continued: sustained

In a hurricane, sustained winds can continue for days.

What does Sustained Silent Reading mean?

gave in, softened:

gave in, softened: r

gave in, softened: re

gave in, softened: rel

gave in, softened: rele

gave in, softened: relen

gave in, softened: relent

gave in, softened: relente

gave in, softened: relented

gave in, softened: relented

My uncle finally relented and took me to a monster truck show.

When is the last time you relented?

having to do with the way the brain works:

having to do with the way the brain works: c

having to do with the way the brain works: co

having to do with the way the brain works: cog

having to do with the way the brain works: cogn

having to do with the way the brain works: cogni

having to do with the way the brain works: cognit

having to do with the way the brain works: cogniti

having to do with the way the brain works: cognitiv

having to do with the way the brain works: cognitive

having to do with the way the brain works: cognitive

Cognitive processes are very complex.

What kind of doctor studies the brain’s cognitive processes?

not valued or thought to be important:

not valued or thought to be important: u

not valued or thought to be important: un

not valued or thought to be important: una

not valued or thought to be important: unap

not valued or thought to be important: unapp

not valued or thought to be important: unappr

not valued or thought to be important: unappre

not valued or thought to be important: unapprec

not valued or thought to be important: unappreci

not valued or thought to be important: unapprecia

not valued or thought to be important: unappreciat

not valued or thought to be important: unappreciate

not valued or thought to be important: unappreciated

not valued or thought to be important: unappreciated

Although they have an extremely important job, vultures are unappreciated animals.

Are there timeswhen you feelunappreciated?

When?

looking, sneaking:

looking, sneaking: s

looking, sneaking: sn

looking, sneaking: sno

looking, sneaking: snoo

looking, sneaking: snoop

looking, sneaking: snoopi

looking, sneaking: snoopin

looking, sneaking: snooping

looking, sneaking: snooping

These Great Danes are snooping on their neighbors.

When is snooping an okay thing to do? Why?

someone who works the cash register at a store:

someone who works the cash register at a store: c

someone who works the cash register at a store: ch

someone who works the cash register at a store: che

someone who works the cash register at a store: chec

someone who works the cash register at a store: check

someone who works the cash register at a store: checke

someone who works the cash register at a store: checker

someone who works the cash register at a store: checker

Part of a checker’s job is to put the items in a bag.

What characteristics will a good checker have?

came out of:

came out of: e

came out of: em

came out of: eme

came out of: emer

came out of: emerg

came out of: emerge

came out of: emerged

came out of: emerged

This cicada is emerging from itscocoon.

What other things emerge froma cocoon?

From what other things do animals emerge?

lots of noisy activity:

lots of noisy activity: b

lots of noisy activity: bu

lots of noisy activity: bus

lots of noisy activity: bust

lots of noisy activity: bustl

lots of noisy activity: bustle

lots of noisy activity: bustle

The room was full of the bustle of parent conversation .

Name some places where there is always a bustle.

money for working extra hours:

money for working extra hours: o

money for working extra hours: ov

money for working extra hours: ove

money for working extra hours: over

money for working extra hours: overt

money for working extra hours: overti

money for working extra hours: overtim

money for working extra hours: overtime

money for working extra hours: overtime

Sometimes people earn extra money for working overtime.

Even though working overtimecan boost your piggy bank,it takes away your free time.

Do you know what “time and a half” and “double time” meanwhen you are talking aboutovertime?

fancy and expensive food:

fancy and expensive food: g

fancy and expensive food: go

fancy and expensive food: gou

fancy and expensive food: gour

fancy and expensive food: gourm

fancy and expensive food: gourme

fancy and expensive food: gourmet

fancy and expensive food: gourmet

Gourmet meals usually have a fancy presentation .

Do you like gourmet food? Why or why not? Will you find gourmet food at McDonald’s?

part of a car’s motor:

part of a car’s motor: t

part of a car’s motor: tr

part of a car’s motor: tra

part of a car’s motor: tran

part of a car’s motor: trans

part of a car’s motor: transm

part of a car’s motor: transmi

part of a car’s motor: transmi

part of a car’s motor: transmis

part of a car’s motor: transmiss

part of a car’s motor: transmissi

part of a car’s motor: transmissio

part of a car’s motor: transmission

part of a car’s motor: transmission

Your car will not run if it has transmission problems.

What is the transmission’s function?

refused to go:

refused to go: b

refused to go: ba

refused to go: bal

refused to go: balk

refused to go: balke

refused to go: balked

refused to go: balked

The first-time skydiver balked at leaving the airplane.

What do you balk at doing? In baseball, what is a balk?

a machine you can buy things from, such as candy:

a machine you can buy things from, such as candy: v

a machine you can buy things from, such as candy: ve

a machine you can buy things from, such as candy: ven

a machine you can buy things from, such as candy: vend

a machine you can buy things from, such as candy: vendi

a machine you can buy things from, such as candy: vendin

a machine you can buy things from, such as candy: vending

a machine you can buy things from, such as candy: vending m

a machine you can buy things from, such as candy: vending ma

a machine you can buy things from, such as candy: vending mac

a machine you can buy things from, such as candy: vending mach

a machine you can buy things from, such as candy: vending machi

a machine you can buy things from, such as candy: vending machin

a machine you can buy things from, such as candy: vending machine

a machine you can buy things from, such as candy: vending machine

old new

Some people collect old vending machines. They need a lot of space for their collection!

background music played in elevators, offices, malls:

background music played in elevators, offices, malls: M

background music played in elevators, offices, malls: Mu

background music played in elevators, offices, malls: Muz

background music played in elevators, offices, malls: Muza

background music played in elevators, offices, malls: Muzak

background music played in elevators, offices, malls: Muzak

Sometimes you don’t realizethat Muzak is playing becauseit is so so plain and ordinary.

Next time you are in a publicplace listen for Muzak.

a sale of used items, such as clothing:

a sale of used items, such as clothing: r

a sale of used items, such as clothing: ru

a sale of used items, such as clothing: rum

a sale of used items, such as clothing: rumm

a sale of used items, such as clothing: rumma

a sale of used items, such as clothing: rummag

a sale of used items, such as clothing: rummage

a sale of used items, such as clothing: rummage

Rummage sale is another way of saying yard or garage sale.

Do you enjoy rummage sales? Why or why not?

made a face at; frowned:

made a face at; frowned: s

made a face at; frowned: sc

made a face at; frowned: sco

made a face at; frowned: scow

made a face at; frowned: scowl

made a face at; frowned: scowle

made a face at; frowned: scowled

made a face at; frowned: scowled

Even though he is scowling,he is still cute, isn’t he?

What might make a little guy like him scowl?

a group of people:

a group of people: p

a group of people: pa

a group of people: par

a group of people: part

a group of people: party

a group of people: party

This party is waiting for for a table at the restaurant.

When your family goes to a restaurant, how many are in your party?

covered with material (as sofas are):

covered with material (as sofas are): u

covered with material (as sofas are): up

covered with material (as sofas are): uph

covered with material (as sofas are): upho

covered with material (as sofas are): uphol

covered with material (as sofas are): uphols

covered with material (as sofas are): upholst

covered with material (as sofas are): upholste

covered with material (as sofas are): upholster

covered with material (as sofas are): upholstere

covered with material (as sofas are): upholstered

covered with material (as sofas are): upholstered

This chair was upholsteredin a floral print, but it was reupholstered in this checkfabric after the floral print fabric wore out.

Do you have upholstered furniture at your house?

being very angry inside:

being very angry inside: s

being very angry inside: se

being very angry inside: see

being very angry inside: seet

being very angry inside: seeth

being very angry inside: seethi

being very angry inside: seethin

being very angry inside: seething

being very angry inside: seething

This famous photo of thisseething bird is calledThe Mad Bluebird.

Why do you think the bluebird is seething?

What makes you seethe?

to snoop; try to find out something:

to snoop; try to find out something: p

to snoop; try to find out something: pr

to snoop; try to find out something: pry

to snoop; try to find out something: pry

Curtains are a good wayto keep neighbors fromprying into your business.

What are some synonymsfor pry?

greatly feared:

greatly feared: d

greatly feared: dr

greatly feared: dre

greatly feared: drea

greatly feared: dread

greatly feared: dreade

greatly feared: dreaded

greatly feared: dreaded

You don’t have to worry aboutgetting a case of the dreadedchicken pox. Now there isa vaccine for it.

What are some things thatyou dread?

complete happiness:

complete happiness: b

complete happiness: bl

complete happiness: bli

complete happiness: blis

complete happiness: bliss

complete happiness: bliss

To some people, a candy shop is bliss.

What is blissful to you?

sharp tasting:

sharp tasting: t

sharp tasting: ta

sharp tasting: tar

sharp tasting: tart

sharp tasting: tart

Lemons are a tart fruit.

What else can you think of that has a tart taste?

fell in drops little by little:

fell in drops little by little: d

fell in drops little by little: dr

fell in drops little by little: dri

fell in drops little by little: drib

fell in drops little by little: dribb

fell in drops little by little: dribbl

fell in drops little by little: dribble

fell in drops little by little: dribbled

The cat drank the water as it dribbled from the faucet.

Can you name other things that dribble?

listening secretly:

listening secretly: e

listening secretly: ea

listening secretly: eav

listening secretly: eave

listening secretly: eaves

listening secretly: eavesd

listening secretly: eavesdr

listening secretly: eavesdro

listening secretly: eavesdrop

listening secretly: eavesdropp

listening secretly: eavesdroppi

listening secretly: eavesdroppin

listening secretly: eavesdropping

listening secretly: eavesdropping

These two are putting a glass to the wall, eavesdropping ona conversation in the next room.

Have you ever eavesdropped?

extra money left in a restaurant for the person who serves you:

extra money left in a restaurant for the person who serves you: t

extra money left in a restaurant for the person who serves you: ti

extra money left in a restaurant for the person who serves you: tip

extra money left in a restaurant for the person who serves you: tip

Most people tip a server15% of the food bill.

In what other jobsdo people get tips for providing a service?

outer clothes, coats:

outer clothes, coats: w

outer clothes, coats: wr

outer clothes, coats: wra

outer clothes, coats: wrap

outer clothes, coats: wraps

outer clothes, coats: wraps

This pup has on hiswinter wraps.

The term wraps isone that was used long ago.

spoiled, like milk:

spoiled, like milk: c

spoiled, like milk: cu

spoiled, like milk: cur

spoiled, like milk: curd

spoiled, like milk: curdl

spoiled, like milk: curdle

spoiled, like milk: curdled

spoiled, like milk: curdled

You should not drink curdled milk!

How can you tell if milk is curdled?

telling the truth:

telling the truth: c

telling the truth: co

telling the truth: con

telling the truth: conf

telling the truth: confe

telling the truth: confes

telling the truth: confess

telling the truth: confessi

telling the truth: confessio

telling the truth: confession

telling the truth: confession

QuickTime™ and aTIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

History books say that George Washington madea confession to his fatherthat he had chopped downa cherry tree.

Confessions are often noteasy to do.

Have you ever had to make a difficult confession?

in time to a beat:

in time to a beat: r

in time to a beat: rh

in time to a beat: rhy

in time to a beat: rhyt

in time to a beat: rhyth

in time to a beat: rhythm

in time to a beat: rhythmi

in time to a beat: rhythmic

in time to a beat: rhythmic

Lots of rhythmic talent is needed to play the world’s largest drum set!

Are you rhythmic? How do you know?

real:

real: g

real: ge

real: gen

real: genu

real: genui

real: genuin

real: genuine

real: genuine

A genuine diamond will cost a lot more than a fake one.

genuine: $4200.00 fake $89.00

Many jewelers do not have genuine diamond jewelry in their show cases. Do you know why?

Wow! Now that’s a lot of words!

Try to use them in your speaking and writing.