GRADE SIX SPELLING #3
distraught
Deeply upset and agitated.
He seems so distraught lately.
staggered
Past tense, walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.
He staggered about looking for somewhere to sit.
perseverance
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
Her perseverance gives us hope.
courage
The ability to do something that frightens one.
His courage to do the right thing was admirable.
artichoke
A European plant resembling a thistle, cultivated for its large flower heads.
How should I prepare this artichoke?
anxious
Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
I can't help but be anxious about the big test.
lobster
A large marine crustacean with a cylindrical body, stalked eyes, and the first of its five pairs of limbs modified as pincers.
I chose to have a lobster for dinner.
doubt
A feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction.
I doubt anyone will ask questions.
paperweight
A small, heavy object for keeping loose papers in place.
I found the strangest paperweight at that store.
allowance
Give (someone) a sum of money regularly as an allowance.
I get an allowance for cleaning my room.
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