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Spelling List 5-12

5-12 Spelling Tip

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The 2_dot_u.gif (866 bytes) sound is spelled ui in fruit and suit.
The 2_dot_u.gif (866 bytes) sound is spelled u + consonant + e in rule.
The 2_dot_u.gif (866 bytes) sound is spelled o + consonant + e in move.

 

Words Definitions
1. fruit 1.  part of a tree, bush, or vine that is good to eat.  Apples, oranges, and bananas are fruits.  2.  the part of the plant that seeds are in.  Acorns and tomatoes are also fruits.
2. suitable right for occasion; fitting; proper:  Plain clothes are suitable for school wear.
3. glue 1.  something used to stick or hold things together: We fixed the broken chair with glue.  2.  stick together with glue: We glued the parts of the model plane together.
4. secure 1.  make safe; protect:  We must secure against the dangers of the coming storm.  2.  sure; certain; that can be counted on: We knew in advance that our victory is secure.  3.  firmly fastened; not liable to give way:  a secure lock.
5. altitude 1.  height above the earth's surface:  What altitude did the plane reach?  2. height above sea level.  3.  a high place.
6. choose take one instead of any other from a group:  Choose the candy you like best.
7. clues things that help solve a mystery.
8. ruler 1. a king, queen, or anyone who controls a government.  2.  a straight strip of wood, metal or plastic used to measure.
9. remove 1. move from a place or position; take off; take away.  2.  get rid of; put an end to.  3. go away; move away.
10. molecule the smallest particle into which an element or compound can be divided without changing its chemical and physical properties.