1. When a base word ends with a consonant, double that letter before adding a suffix that starts with a vowel.

2. Definition 1: a method of acting, doing, or developing arrangements for the future 2: to draw or make a diagram Examples: (v) write it out (v) draw it out (v) plan an event What is it like? - layout -agenda -suggestion The scout leaders had a planning meeting to discuss our activities for the year.

3. Definition 1: to go quickly by moving the legs 2: to elapse or go by Examples: (n) run to get exercise (v) run fast What is it like? -rove -ramble -roll -migrate The runner tried his best to win.

4. Definition 1: having little flesh 2: not abundant 3: having relatively little extent from one side to the opposite Examples: (adj) a thin wafer (adj) thin slice What is it like? -scant -lacking fullness My aunt could cut the thinnest slices of cake you could ever imagine!

5. Definition 1: slender 2: small Examples: (adj) very thin computer (adj) slim lady What is it like? - meager -slight My dad is much slimmer than his brother.

6. Definition 1: brown color 2: to convert a hide into leather 3: the brown color imparted to the skin by exposure to the sun Examples: (v) tan in the sun (adj) tan fabric (adj) tan Leather shoes What is it like? - topaz - bronze - tawny During the summer, every life guard wants to be the tannest person on the beach.

7. Definition 1: horizontally level 2: a type of woman’s shoe 3: not clear, sharp or ringing as a voice Examples: (adj) flat style of shoe flat screen computer (adj) flat bread (adj) flat tire What is it like? - deflated tire - lifeless - dull Jane can make her pie crust much flatter than mine.

8. Definition 1: in a liquid form 2: characterized by the presence or use of water Examples: (adj) wet hair (adj) soaked dog (v) wet and wash your hands What is it like? -saturate -slippery -splash -soaked Sam wanted his hair to have the wettest look possible.

9. Definition 1: enraged, irritated 2: foolish or unwise 3: mentally disturbed Examples: (v) “I am mad you did it wrong!” (v) “I think I am going mad!” What is it like? -angry -confused -furious The harder John tried to finish the puzzle, the madder he got.

10. Definition 1: having or giving off heat 2: creating a burning sensation 3: sharply peppery or pungent Examples: (adj) you need a hot fire to cook (adj) hot chili peppers (adj) hot sun (adj) hot head What is it like? - s weltering - excited - intense feeling This is the hottest summer I can ever remember.

11. Definition 1: to move in a light springy manner 2: to jump lightly over 3: to bounce along a surface 4: to miss or omit Examples: (v) skip rope (v) skip down the steps (v) skip stones What is it like? - flee - not attend - pass over without reading The students in high school are always skipping classes.

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