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Grade 5 Spelling Number 5

 



python

A large heavy-bodied nonvenomous snake occurring throughout the Old World tropics, killing prey by constriction and asphyxiation.

I tried to hold the python at the zoo.

 

career

An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress.

I want to be successful in my career.

 

because

For the reason that; since.

She cried because of him.

 

character

The mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.

My favourite fairy tale character is Rapunzel.

 

spaghetti

Pasta made in long, slender, solid strings.

I love spaghetti!

 

handkerchief

A square of cotton or other finely woven material, typically carried in one's pocket and intended for blowing or wiping one's nose.

She used the handkerchief to wipe her tears.

 

tangled

Twisted together untidily; matted.

My sister's hair is tangled.

 

pumpkin

A large rounded orange-yellow fruit with a thick rind, edible flesh, and many seeds.

We made a pumpkin pie.

 

seniority

The fact or state of being older or higher in position or status than someone else.

The position is based on seniority.

 

inquisitive

Unduly curious about the affairs of others; prying.

She has an inquisitive mind.

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 deduct

Subtract or take away (an amount or part) from a total.

The manager will deduct that from your salary.

 

pretend

Speak and act so as to make it appear that something is the case when in fact it is not.

He tried to pretend that he’s interested.

 

biochemistry

The branch of science concerned with the chemical and physicochemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms.

My brother is really good in biochemistry.

 

merely

Just; only.

It was merely a coincidence.

 

courtesy

The showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others.

She paid a courtesy visit to the family.

 

congenial

Pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one's own.

Katherine is a congenial person.

 

availability

The quality of being able to be used or obtained.

Can you check the availability of the product?

 

frightening

Making someone afraid or anxious; terrifying.

It was a frightening experience.

 

speech

The expression of or the ability to express thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds.

She left everyone astounded with her speech.

 

fidgeting

Make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience.

She keeps on fidgeting when I asked her about the truth.


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