Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Spelling Book pg. 9

Spelling Definitions

1. banner: a big sheet with something on it or written on it

2. cinnamon: a type of spice

3. ignorance: lack of knowledge or education

4. involve: to join in

5. align: to put or come into a straight line

6. bristle: such a hair, or an artificial hair

7. circular: in a circle or round

8. illustration: a picture or drawing used to explain or decorate something

9. isolate: to set apart from others

10. testimony: statement made by someone who testifies

11. bulletin: a short, up-to-date report

12. prohibit: to stop or hold back

13. insurance: an insuring loss by fire, death, accident, etc.

14. orchid: a plant with flowers having three petals of which the middle one is larger than the others and has the shape of a lip

15. idle: not working; not busy

16. capacity: the amount of space that can be filled; room for holding

17. hiccups: a sudden stop of the breath with a sharp gulping sound

18. attire: to dress, especially in very fine clothes; dress up; array

19. peninsula: water; land surrounding three sides of water

20. villain: an evil or wicked person, or such a character in a play, novel, etc.

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