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Ms. Harding - Tops and Bottoms: Words with spl, thr, squ, str
Word | Definition |
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splash | to wet or soil by dashing masses or particles of water, mud, or the like; spatter |
split | to separate by cutting, chopping, etc., usually lengthwise |
splurge | to indulge oneself in some luxury or pleasure, especially a costly one |
square | a rectangle having all four sides of equal length |
squeak | a short, sharp, shrill cry; a sharp, high-pitched sound |
squid | small marine animal with a soft, long, slender body and rounded or triangular fins; similar to an octopus |
squander | to spend or use (money, time, etc.) wastefully |
strike | 1. to deal a blow or stroke to (a person or thing), as with the fist, a weapon, or a hammer; hit --- 2. to cause (a match) to ignite by friction |
street | a roadway; can be paved or laid with dirt or rocks |
strength | the quality or state of being strong; bodily or muscular power as well as mental and emotional power |
strawberry | 1. a sweet fleshy red fruit --- 2. a soft red birthmark |
instrument | 1. a device for playing or producing music --- 2. a mechanical or electronic measuring device |
strategy | a plan, method, or series of maneuvers (actions or movements)for obtaining a specific goal or result; a careful plan of action |
throw | to propel or cast in any way, especially to project or propel from the hand by a sudden forward motion or straightening of the arm and wrist |
three | a cardinal number, sum of one and one and one |
throat | 1. the passage from the mouth to the stomach or to the lungs --- 2. the front of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone |
thrill | 1. verb- to affect with a sudden wave of keen emotion or excitement, as to produce a tremor or tingling sensation through the body --- 2. noun- something that produces or is capable of producing such a sensation |
throne | a royal chair or seat of dignity occupied by a person in power, such as a ruler, king, prince, bishop, etc. |
arthritis | inflammation of one or more joints, usually accompanied by pain, stiffness, and swelling. Inflammation is the reaction of a part of the body to injury or infection, and is characterized by swelling, heat, redness, and pain. |
squeeze | 1. to press hard on or press together --- 2. to press gently, as in affection --- 3. to force one's way |