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Unit 8
Spelling Connections
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| mischief | a)Conduct or actions that could cause harm, injury or damage b)Harmless teasing or pranks |
| siege | The surrounding of a place for a long time in order to capture it. |
| seize | To take hold of suddenly, to grab |
| sleigh | A carriage mounted on runners, used for for traveling on ice or snow |
| reign | The time during which a leader rules |
| receipt | A written statement showing that money or goods have been received. |
| niece | The daughter of one's brother or sister or sister of one's spouse's brother or sister |
| leisure | Not busy, free to do do what you wish |
| achieve | to reach for a goal, to accomplish |
| yield | To surrender, to give up |
| conceit | An exaggerated opinion of one's worth, to speak speak too highly of one's self |
| grief | Great sorrow or sadness |
| shriek | A loud, sharp high pitched sound |