Spelling and Vocabulary Words for 8/15-8/19

Spelling and Vocabulary List for 8/15-8/19
(Spelling and Vocabulary Words are tested on Friday.)

Spelling Words

1. sigh         11. slight

2. right       12. thigh

3. weigh     13. tight

4. eight       14. raisin

5. detail      15. trait

6. height     16. highway

7. spray      17. frighten

8. braid      18. dismay

9. bait         19. freight

10. grain    20. sleigh

Vocabulary Words (The vocabulary words are taken from this weeks reading selection entitled Hurry Freedom.

employment- Work; job.

assortment- A collection of various kinds.

hardware- Articles made from metal, such as locks, hinges, nails, and screws.

contractor- Someone who agrees to supply materials or to do work for a certain price.

accounts- Statements telling in detail about events or things; explanations.

distinction- Something that makes you especially worthy or well known; honor.

wages- The money paid for work done, especially work paid for by the hour.