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5th Spelling Unit 23
RISD 5th Spelling Unit 23
| spelling word | Definition |
|---|---|
| villain | the "bad" guy |
| pasture | where horses and cows graze |
| curtain | a "dressing" for windows |
| surgeon | a doctor who cuts |
| future | opposite of the past |
| captain | the head person on a ship or airplane |
| mountain | an outcropping of land higher than the surrounding area |
| architecture | the character or style of a building |
| leisure | freedom from work |
| departure | exit |
| texture | the quality of a surface |
| mixture | any combination or blend of different elements, kinds, qualities, etc. |
| treasure | wealth, rich materials, or valuable things |
| culture | the behaviors and beliefs characteristic of a particular social, ethnic, or age group |
| fountain | a device for drinking water |
| creature | an animal, esp. a nonhuman |
| luncheon | a formal lunch |
| pleasure | enjoyment or satisfaction |
| furniture | chairs, sofas, tables, and the like |
| feature | something offered as a special attraction |
| adventure | an exciting or very unusual experience |
| moisture | a small quantity of liquid |
| lecture | a speech read or delivered before an audience or class, esp. for instruction or to set forth some subject |
| measure | to determine the quantity or dimensions of |
| fixture | something securely, and usually permanently, attached or appended, as to a house, apartment building, etc. |