Lesson 9 Homophones

week n. a period of seven days, especially beginning with Sunday and ending on Saturday

weak adj. not strong; lacking the needed power or energy

steel n. a strong, hard metal that is a mixture of iron and carbon It is used to make cars, tools, and machines

steal v. to take something that belongs to another without permission

grown v. increased in size or age

groan v. to make a deep, sad sound when one is in pain, unhappy or upset

guest n. a person who visits another person’s home

guessed v. had an idea without being sure that it was right

creek n. a stream smaller than a river and larger than a brook

creak v. to make a sharp, squeaking sound

weather n. the condition of the outside air at a certain time and place

whether conj. If it is likely that Let me know whether or not the oranges are ripe so I can eat them.

sore adj. causing pain

soar v. to fly high with little effort

stake n. a stick with a pointed end that is stuck in the ground

steak n. a slice of meat or fish that is good for broiling, grilling, or frying