Spelling Activity

Difficult Verbs to Spell

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1. abolish verb əˈbäliSH do away with wholly or put an end to something The new president decided to abolish the death Cambridge English
penalty. Dictionary
2. accelerate verb əkˈseləˌrāt move faster; to increase the speed of Cars accelerate when you step on the gas. Merriam-Webster
Dictionary
3. adopt verb əˈdäpt To legally take another person’s child into your own The couple have no children of their own, but they Cambridge English
family and take care of him or her as your own are hoping to adopt. Dictionary
child.
4. beat verb bēt Strike (a person or an animal) repeatedly and The bullies beat him to death. Oxford Languages
violently so as to hurt or injure them
5. confront verb kənˈfrənt To meet with a person with whom you disagree or The police had to confront him about the incident. Cambridge English
whom you will accuse of something Dictionary
6. conquer verb ˈkäNGkər To defeat someone or something, usually with force Give me ten thousand Filipino soldiers and I will Cambridge English
conquer the world. Dictionary
7. deploy verb dəˈploi place troops or weapons in battle formation; to use The university plans to deploy more interns next Cambridge English
something or someone, especially in an effective month. Dictionary
way
8. diagnose verb ˌdīəɡˈnōz The process of identifying a disease, condition, or The doctor was unable to diagnose the eye National Cancer
injury from its signs and symptoms. condition of the patient. Institute Dictionary
9. forbid verb fərˈbid Refuse to allow something or someone The law forbids same-sex marriage. Cambridge English
Dictionary
10. foresee verb fôrˈsē To realize or understand something in advance or I foresee you winning the competition. Cambridge English
before it happens. Dictionary
11. eliminate verb əˈliməˌnāt To put an end to or get rid of something Doctors seek to eliminate the causes of the Merriam-Webster
pandemic. Dictionary
12. exploit verb ikˈsploit To use someone unfairly for your own advantage Many countries exploit oil under the sea. Cambridge English
Dictionary
13. persuade verb pərˈswād To make someone do or believe something by The teachers persuaded the top students to join Cambridge English
giving them a good reason to do it or by talking to the competition. Dictionary
that person and making them believe it.
14. shatter verb ˈSHadər To cause something to break suddenly into very The ball shattered the window. Cambridge English
small pieces. Dictionary
15. sow verb sō To scatter or place (seed, a crop, etc.) in or on (a Sow the seed in a warm place in February or Collins English
piece of ground, field, etc.) so that it may grow March. Dictionary
 Spelling Activity
Adjectives to describe a person

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1. ambitious adjective amˈbiSHəs Having or showing a strong desire and Only ambitious students get the best marks. Oxford Languages
determination to succeed
2. arrogant adjective ˈerəɡənt Having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s Jim is arrogant and thinks he’s better than his Oxford Languages
own importance or abilities classmates.
3. boastful adjective ˈbōs(t)f(ə)l Showing excessive pride and self-satisfaction in My friend is always very boastful about how he met Oxford Languages
one’s achievements, possessions, or abilities. his favorite celebrity.
4. classy adjective ˈkla-sē A stylish and sophisticated person She’s very beautiful and classy. Oxford Languages
5. deceitful adjective dəˈsētf(ə)l A person who behaves in a dishonest way by Ara is a deceitful student, so her classmates barely Collins English
making other people believe something that is believe what she says. Dictionary
not true.
6. disheveled adjective dəˈSHevəld Untidy and messy Everyone was shocked that the homeless man did Oxford Languages
not look more disheveled and unclean.
7. ethereal adjective iˈTHirēəl Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems The soprano had an ethereal voice that sounded as Oxford Languages
too perfect for this world. if she belonged in a choir of angels.
8. fierce adjective firs Forceful and aggressive He was a fierce, violent man, a soldier, and nothing Cambridge English
else. Dictionary
9. glamorous adjective ˈɡlam(ə)rəs Attractive or appealing in an exciting way She looked glamorous in her formal black gown. Oxford Languages
10. gullible adjective ˈɡələb(ə)l Easily persuaded to believe something The gullible woman gave all her money to a fake Oxford Languages
charity.
11. modest adjective ˈmädəst Simple and conventional; having a limited or not She was modest about her accomplishments even Merriam-Webster
overly high opinion of oneself and one’s abilities. though she had a lot to be proud of. Dictionary
12. obedient adjective əˈbēdēənt Complying or willing to comply with orders or Mrs. Santos has obedient students. Oxford Languages
requests; submissive to another’s will.
13. studious adjective ˈsto͞odēəs Spending a lot of time studying or reading Reese is a studious child, happiest when reading. Oxford Languages
14. trustworthy adjective ˈtrəs(t)ˌwərT͟Hē A reliable, responsible person who can be trusted Your best friend is often someone you would Collins English
completely consider trustworthy and share your secrets and Dictionary
success with.
15. verbose adjective vərˈbōs Using more words than necessary to express The verbose man took thirty minutes to give me a Merriam-Webster
thoughts. simple answer. Dictionary

Spelling Activity
 Difficult Nouns to Spell
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1. advertisement noun ˈadvərˌtīzm(ə)nt A notice or announcement in a public medium promoting McDonald’s newest television advertisement was Oxford Languages
a product, service, or event or publicizing a job vacancy. targeted at young children who like prizes better than
food.
2. colander noun ˈkələndər A kitchen utensil that is primarily used to rinse vegetables Drain the pasta into the colander. Oxford Languages
or strain foods such as pasta.
3. colonel noun ˈkərn(ə)l A commissioned officer in the army, air force, or marine The colonel led a successful raid against a rebel base. Merriam-Webster
corps ranking above a lieutenant colonel or below a Dictionary
brigadier general
4. committee noun kəˈmidē A group of people appointed for a specific function, The committee has decided to dismiss him. Oxford Languages
typically consisting of members of a larger group.
5. entrepreneur noun ˈäntrəprəˌnər A person who starts a business and is willing to risk loss in An entrepreneur is more than just a risk-taker. Merriam-Webster
order to make money. Dictionary
6. equipment noun əˈkwipmənt The set of necessary tools, clothing, etc. for a particular The photographer came early to set up his equipment. Cambridge English
purpose. Dictionary
7. indigenous noun inˈdijənəs Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; The Igorots are one of the indigenous groups in the Oxford Languages
native; (of people) inhabiting or existing in a land from the Philippines.
earliest times or from before the arrival of colonists.
8. judgment noun ˈjəjmənt The ability to make decisions or to make good decisions, History has rendered its judgment on such matters. Cambridge English
or the act of developing an opinion, especially after Dictionary
careful thought.
9. ladle noun ˈlād(ə)l A large long-handled spoon with a cup-shaped bowl, used She dipped the ladle into the casserole dish. Oxford Languages
for serving soup, stew, or sauce.
10. literature noun ˈlidər(ə)CHər A body of written works, especially those considered of William Shakespear is considered by many as the father Oxford Languages
superior or lasting artistic merit. of modern English literature.
11. marriage noun ˈmerij The legally or formally recognized union of two people as The famous Korean actor, Song Joong Ki announced his Oxford Languages
partners in a personal relationship. marriage last week.
12. physiology noun ˌfizēˈäləjē The branch of biology that deals with the normal While studying the physiology of the brain, the medical Oxford Languages
functions of living organisms and their parts. students learned about the different lobes and their
functions.
13. psychology noun sīˈkäləjē The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, Studying psychology helped the teacher better Oxford Languages
especially those affecting behavior in a given context. understand the minds of her students.
14. revenue noun ˈrevəˌno͞o The total amount of income generated by the sale of The factory lost revenue because of the strike by the Investopedia
goods or services related to the company’s primary workers.
operations.
15. theory noun ˈTHirē A set of statements or principles devised to explain a Charles Darwin is the proponent of the Theory of American Heritage
group of facts or phenomena. Evolution. Science Dictionary