Spelling and Vocabulary
Spelling and Vocabulary
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Vocabulary Words |
Spelling Words |
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"The Gardner" |
anxious- nervous; excited retire- to stop working after reaching a certain age vacant- empty; unused sprucing- decorating or making neat adore- to love very much recognizing- knowing someone is or what something is |
played, escape, thank, subway, gray, safely, mistake, greatest, break, after, planting, scratch, address, holiday, natural, paragraph, blanket, capital, taken, cabin Challenge words sprouting, chrysanthemum, bulbs, orchid, dandelion |
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"Donovan's Word Jar" |
leisure- time free from work disappointment- the feeling that comes when one's hopes are not met perseverance- the habit of continuing something in spite of troubles uneasy- worried compromise- to reach an agreement after each side gives up part of its demands chortle- to laugh or chuckle loudly |
asleep, empty, queen, deal, needed, spelling, east,
feelings, tea, keeping, beneath, agree, elevator, coffee, suggested, method,
feature, metal, disease, television Challenge Words collector, collage, assortment, arrangement, acquire
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" My Name is Maria Isabel" |
pageant- a show based on stories or events from previous times restless- unable to be still tropical- found in the warm, wet regions of the Earth, near the equator rehearsals- practices for a play or other performance attentively- in a way that shows complete concentration; with concern troublesome- trouble-causing; disturbing
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mine, tie, wild, type, smile, drive, size, blind, visit, thick, die, prize, fifty, picnic, arrived, decide, child, civil, divide, library Challenge Words audience, backstage, performance, applause, famous |
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"Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man in the World" |
courageous- brave immigrants-people who go to a country to live in it appreciation- showing that one recognizes the value of a person or thing tremendous- very large or great modest- humble; not boastful sportsmanship- playing fair and showing respect for opponents valuable- important; worth much salary- money paid at regular times to a worker |
those, coach, solid, include, crew, plus, operate, broke, upset, tune, June, floating, plume, renew, husband, honor, smoke, conflict, stew, thunder Challenge Words accountant, recruiter, mayor, teammate, citizen |
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"Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride" |
outspoken- bold or honest in speech practical- useful or sensible brisk- cool and stimulating, as weather can be elegant- tasteful, stylish, and beautiful elevations- heights above the ground or sea level marveled- became filled with awe or wonder miniatures- small scale models of larger things starstruck- full of stars |
loop, wounded, shoot, booth, broom, boost, mood,
fooling, afternoon, room, smooth, tooth, raccoon, bloomed, souvenir,
routine, roofs, loose, coop, stoop Challenge Words navigator, license, aviator, copilot, adventurer |
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"The Baker's Neighbor" |
privilege- a special benefit enjoyed under special
conditions luxury- anything of value that gives comfort but is not necessary for life elated- filled with joy or pride assent- to agree or approve ad lib- to make up lines or music on the spot shiftless- not motivated, lazy indignantly- being angry about something that does not seem right shamefacedly- a way that shows shame for having done something bad |
carved, garden, harm, farther, barked, alarm,
chart, starved, harder, parked, smartest, charge, guard, argument, hardware,
garbage, harsh, parts, radar, harbor Challenge words tapioca, gourmet, delicious, delicatessen, pastry |
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"The Emperor and the Kite" |
plotting- planning in secret to do something, often
something evil loyal- constant and faithful to people or ideals neglected- failed to card for or attend to insignificant- lacking in importance, meaning, size, or worth encircling- forming a circle around; surrounding unyielding- constant and never- ending; not giving way steely- like steel, as in strength, hardness, or coldness twined- twisted around |
pour, orbit, fourth, source, sports, forward,
force, order, wore, yourself, support, sore, orange, anymore, ignore,
portrait, border, course, tornado, your Challenge Words emperor, monarch, kingdom, palace, noble |
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"Nights of the Pufflings" |
uninhabited- having no people living there burrows- holes in the ground made by animals venture- go out into a dangerous place stranded- left behind or in a helpless situation nestles- moves snugly next to instinctively- without thinking; in a way that is natural |
cared, dairy, unfair, rarely, stared, dared, glare, airplanes, barely, farewell, software, staircase, everywhere, declare, square, therefore, despair, prepared, beware, repair Challenge Words puffins, geyser, volcanic, boulder, island |
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"The Garden of Happiness" |
lavendar- light purple in color haze- mist; fog inhaled- breathed in mural- a large painting on a wall skidded- slid or slipped across |
curve, learned, curly, pearl, purse, further, turtle, urgent, burning, hurried, earth, earned, purpose, surface, overheard, rehearse, current, disturb, furniture, research, Challenge words pickax, crisscrossed, cultivate, raspberries, irrigate, |
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"How to Babysit an Orangutan" |
displeasure- the feeling of being displeased;
dissatisfaction jealous- full of envy endangered- in danger of dying out smuggled- taken out of a place illegally facial- having to do with the face coordination- the ability to make the parts of the body work together smoothly |
ground, frown, downtown, bounced, council, about,
scout, counter, background, amount, bound, shower, mountain, county,
thousand, allowance, counselor, discount, countless, rebound
Challenge Words orangutan, primate, rain forest, banana, species |
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"Sarah, Plain and Tall" |
windbreak- row of trees used to block the wind
rustle- soft sound made by things rubbing together alarmed- frightened or worried paddock- fenced-in piece of land usually used for grazing horses conch- large spiral shell |
Spelling Words boiled, annoyed, choices, poison, employer, joining, spoiled, voices, destroyed, pointing, avoided, enjoying, employee, voyage, appointed, poisonous, foil, loyal, noisy, disappointed Challenge Words prairie, caravan, settlers, homestead, grassland |
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"Stealing Home" |
Spelling Words shelves, sheep, teeth, elves, mice, calves, spacecraft, jeans, feet, women, men, geese, salmon, series, scissors, halves, oxen, crises, knives, thieves Challenge Words acceptance, cooperation, endure, allowances, sympathy |
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"Cricket in Times Square" |
wistfully- longingly; sadly remembering something
nice scrounging- looking for scraps of food or abandoned material acquaintance- knowing someone excitable- easily excited; very emotional eavesdropping- listening secretly to a conversation sympathetically- in a way that shows concern for someone else's feelings logical- reasonable; to be expected |
team's, players', bird's, wolf's, horse's, class's, group's, girls', students', trees', parents', owners', cousins', teachers', aunts', friend's, children's, city's, classes', country's Challenge Words melodious, chirping, violinist, orchestra,, musician |
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Two Lands One Heart |
equivalent- equal in some way interpreter- a person who translates irrigation-furnishing water to land were crops are grown occasionally- sometimes; once in a while appetizing- appearing to be good to eat overwhelm- to overpower (with feelings)\ hysterically- with uncontrolled emotions |
Mt., Dr., Jan., Rte., Rd., St., Fri., lb., Ave., Dec., tsp., Sat., Wed., Gov., Pres., Hwy., Sept., Pkwy., Sun., Mon. Challenge Words refrigerator, microwave, appliance, dishwasher, food processor |
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"Look to the North" |
ceases- stops tundra- abundant- in large amounts or numbers; more than enough bonding- establishing closer ties or friendships piteously- sorrowfully; in a way that makes others feel sorry for someone surrender- the act of giving up |
weighs, ceiling, field, reindeer, freight, eighteen, neighbor, receive, weird, chief, believe, seize, either, fierce, relief, windshield, pierce, thief, achieve, eighth Challenge Words hierarchy, community, alpha, prey, assistant |
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| "The Kid's Invention Book" | device- something
built for a purpose prosthetic- replacing a missing body part disabilities- conditions that make doing some things more difficult document- paper with important information circular- shaped like a circle modify- to change scholarship- the qualities of a student
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tiny, hockey, heavy, every, money, turkey, early, hungry, already, valley, nobody, monkey, company, country, ability, steady, everybody, industry, activity, honey Challenge Words manufacture, inventor, machinery, mechanical, mass-produce |
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| "The Case of Pablo's Nose" | sculptor- artist who
creates sculptures (three-dimensional works of art) straightaway- right away alibi- excuse that proves a person couldn't have committed a crime retorted- answered sharply muttered- said quietly and often angrily, with lips partly closed strengthening- having the ability to make someone or something stronger |
unused, dislike, unclean, unheard, disagree,
disabled, unkind, unfriendly, unable, unhappy, unsafe, disobey, uncertain,
disappear, undecided, dishonest, disadvantage, distrust, unknown, unlike Challenge Words detective, investigation, sleuth, mysterious, villain |
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| "In the Days of King Adobe" |
thrifty- careful in spending generous- large; plentiful rascally- naughty; dishonest roguish- treacherous; dishonest fascinated- amazed and intrigued |
nonstop, replaced, inactive, refill, incorrect,
rethink, nonfat, reread, retell, return, incomplete, repay, nonfiction,
nonsense, indirect, independent, invisible, nonprofit, redo, relocate Challenge Words stomach, ravenous, famished, nourishment, calorie |
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| "Red Writing Hood" |
script- the written text of a play desperately- in a way that is full of anxiety and worry acceptable- capable of meeting approval or being accepted injustice- unfairness circumstances- the events that affect or surround a situation repentant- regretful or sorry for one’s actions discards- gets rid of something triumphantly- in a way that is joyful because of a victory |
families, worried, ugliest, funnier, happily, easily, heavier, earlier, tiniest, supplied, luckily, relied, activities, countries, enemies, scurried, libraries, prettier, readily, carried Challenge Words ballet, leotard, recital, encore, flexible |
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| "One Grain of Rice" |
trickle- a thin stream plentifully- in great quantity implored- begged famine- widespread lack of food, causing many to starve decreed- ordered formally; commanded
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addition, sadness, lovable, endless,
handful, plentiful, breathless, happiness, solution, careful, function,
stillness, information, celebration, capable, available, believable,
careless, reusable, forgiveness Challenge Words doubles, multiplication, arithmetic, tripling, subtraction
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| "Fire" |
dedication- the will to keep working hard on a task billowing- rising in big waves brigade- a group of people organized to do something ventilate- to create a vent, or an opening, for letting air in and out flammable-easily set on fire curfew- law or rule that says something cannot happen after a certain time |
doctor, dollar, power, sugar, corner, collar,
danger, ladder, labor, cellar, other, motor, hunger, calendar, horror,
officer, finger, director, master, regular Challenge Words firefighter, inferno, inflammable, fiery, smoldering |
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| "A Very Important Day" |
apologized- said he or she was sorry enrich- make better by adding something obliged- cooperated; did a favor petitioners-people officially requesting something examiner- person who asks people questions to test their knowledge certificate- document that states that something is a fact resounded- echoed; filled a place with sound |
table, final, handle, personal, animal, usual, jungle, actual, example, bottle, possible, single, several, national, hospital, trouble, candle, dial, equal, jingle Challenge Words citizenship, allegiance, petition, immigration, examination |
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| "Saguaro Cactus" |
spiny- having thorns decomposes- decays; rots topple- fall over or be pushed over brush- small trees and shrubs habitat- natural home of a plant or an animal teeming- full; almost overflowing perch- to sit or settle on a spot nectar- sweet liquid found in flowers |
pollen, even, urban, seven, kitchen, reason, human,
season, burden, wagon, oven, dragon, horizon, orphan, sudden, eleven,
button, canyon, slogan, golden Challenge Words ecosystem, precipitation, region, climate, creatures |
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| "Blue Willow" |
undoubtedly- without a doubt loathe- to dislike immensely certainty- the feeling or belief that something is for sure protruded- stuck out: pushed out indifferent- not caring; unconcerned sulkily- in a way that shows unhappiness heartily- with enthusiasm
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stepped, entered, reaching, allowing, argued, speaking, reading, unfolding, finished, closing, hugged, belonged, divided, determined, rewarding, occurred, controlled, injured, permitting, practicing Challenge Words scholar, education, professor, studious, extracurricular |
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| "In My Family" |
culture-the customs, beliefs, and arts of a group
of people chile-the fruit of a pepper plant, which is often used to make hot seasonings mesquite- a shrub or small tree found in the southwestern United States and Mexico; its wood is used to make charcoal barbecue- a special kind of grill or pit used for cooking outdoors accordion- a musical instrument with keys and hand operated bellows confetti- tiny pieces of paper, often thrown during celebrations |
lamb, often, castle, listen, comb, climbed, fasten,
crumbs, soften, thumb, doubt, whistle, honest, rhyme, answer, column, numb,
tomb, glisten, hasten Challenge Words alligator, fiesta, mosquito, vanilla, patio |
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| "The Gold Rush" |
abandoned- deserted or left behind profitable- bringing advantage or monetary gain beckons- attracts or lures by tempting with something desirable fares- money paid for rides in a ship, bus, train, or airplane rugged- having a rough, uneven, or broken surface multicultural- showing the varied customs, religions, or beliefs of different people |
hasn’t, I’ve, I’d, we’ve, wouldn’t, you’d, haven’t, wasn’t, they’ve, you’ve, she’d, didn’t, won’t, shouldn’t, couldn’t, weren’t, we’d, hadn’t, they’d, don’t Challenge words erosion, terrain, bonanza, sediment, dredge
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| "I Have Heard of a Land" |
pioneer- one of the first people to settle in a
region harmony- an orderly and pleasing arrangement of sounds possibilities- things that are possible or that may occur fertile- able to support much plant growth arbor- a shelter of branches or vines
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some, sum, tale, plains, close, blew, piece,
clothes, tail, planes, blue, peace, night, knight, peddle, pedal, sight,
site, stake, steak Challenge Words hymn, lullaby, anthem, vocal, harmonious |
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| "Fly Traps! Plants that Bite Back" |
boggiest-very watery and spongy, like the ground in a bog or swamp dissolve- change from solid to liquid or to cause this to happen chemicals- substances with certain properties carnivorous- meat eating accidentally- by mistake; without meaning to fertilizer- a substance put on or in the soil or water to feed plants victim- a person or animal that is mistreated or attacked by someone or something else
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Challenge Words flytrap, bladderwort, sundew, botanist, nutrient
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| "Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox" |
fateful- bringing disaster tragedy- a sad or terrible event gadgets- small machines or other mechanical tools bellowing- loud, deep roaring softhearted- gentle and kind ration- the daily allowance of food for a person or animal |
members, dinner, suppose, except, problem, shallow, stubborn, logger, cotton, object, shelter, distance, pattern, captive, publish, sitting, tractor, servant, hidden, practice Challenge Words lumberjack, forestry, sawmill, timberline, woodland
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