1. Spelling and Vocabulary
Lesson 1

2. Spelling Words-Short Vowels Say and Spell
hamper
impulsive
optimism
accomplice
dispense
mustache
literal
valid
criminal
enhance
anonymous
awed
humility
hysteria
lurch
perish
tranquility
valid
wholesome
woe

3. Synonyms- Vocabulary Words words with similar meanings example:
happy, glad, joyful

4. to hinder or prevent the progress of
hamper
to hinder or prevent the progress of
Example: Rain will hamper our plans to have a picnic.

5. given to acting without thinking first
impulsive
given to acting without thinking first
Example: The impulsive boy spoke without thinking.

6. belief that good things happen
optimism
belief that good things happen
Example: Optimism makes you believe you can do it.

7. one who helps or assists with something
accomplice
one who helps or assists with something
Example: I won’t help or be an accomplice to a crime.

8. to distribute something give out
dispense
to distribute something
give out
Example: Vending machines dispense candy when paid.

9. facial hair that is above the lip
mustache
facial hair that is above the lip
Example: The hair above his lip is called a mustache.

10. taken or mean word for word as is
literal
taken or mean word for word
as is
Example: My words are literal: I’m not exaggerating.

11. one who breaks the law criminal
Example: The criminal was caught with stolen merchandise in her pocket.

12. make better; intensify; or improve
enhance
make better; intensify; or improve
Example: Spices will enhance and improve the flavor of the beef.

13. anonymous- nameless or unnamed: having an unknown source
not known by name or author
Example:
The anonymous donor gave ten thousand dollars to the charity event.

14. hysteria-
uncontrollable excitement or emotion; a mental disorder in which physical symptoms as extreme as blindness or partial paralysis can occur without a physical cause
Example:
There was hysteria among the crowd.

15. the quality or condition of being serene or calm state of serenity
tranquility-
the quality or condition of being serene or calm
state of serenity
Example:
There was a feeling of tranquility near the goldfish pond.

16. being conducive to sound health or well-being; sound
wholesome-
being conducive to sound health or well-being; sound
healthy; promoting good habits
Example:
The family meal provided was wholesome and nourishing.

17. deep distress or misery, as from grief; a misfortune or difficulty
woe-
deep distress or misery, as from grief; a misfortune or difficulty
Example:
The victims of war suffer much woe even after they are safe.

18. well grounded; just; having legal force something true, legitimate
valid-
well grounded; just; having legal force
something true, legitimate
Example:
The report was valid and provided many details.

19. lurch-
to move suddenly and unsteadily; stagger; to roll or pitch suddenly or unsteadily
Example:
The wagon gave a sudden lurch forward when the horse was startled.

20. awed-
to fill with a feeling of wonder, fear, and respect inspired by something mighty or majestic
caused great amazement, respect, or dread
Example:
The crowd was awed by the meteor shower.

21. the quality or condition of being modest or humble meekness
humility-
the quality or condition of being modest or humble
meekness
Example:
He showed great humility as he received several awards.

22. to die be destroyed or ruined perish- Example:
If the plane should crash, all aboard will perish.