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Word Play, Puns, and Oxymorons
Puns are humorous phrases formed by homonyms. (Example: What is the purpose of reindeer? It makes the grass grow, sweetie.) Oxymorons are a figure of speech formed by contradictory words. (Example: jumbo shrimp, a deafening silence.) Have fun with puns and oxymorons in this word play category.
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- transatlantic
- transcontinental
- transfixed
- transform
- transformation
- transgenic
- transgress
- transgression
- transgress
- transmute
- transpire
- transcribe
- translate
- translocate
- transfuse
- transcript
- transition
- transceiver
- transaction
- transparent
- transpose
- transient
- transect
- transverse
- transponder
- transposition
- transmit
- transmitter
- transcend
- transcendence
- transport
The generation following Generation Z is currently referred to as Generation Alpha. This generation includes individuals born from 2010 onwards and is expected to be the most technologically immersed and globally connected generation yet.
He is often called father time?
"Father Time" is a personification of time representing the passage of time and the aging process. The phrase is often used to symbolize the concept of time as an eternal force that affects all aspects of life.
How many countries start with the letter a and end with the letter n?
There are two countries that start with the letter "A" and end with the letter "N": Azerbaijan and Afghanistan.
What words are related to sound?
- auditory nerve
- decibels
- frequency
- intensity
- pitch
- (sound) waves
- vibrations
- volume
Hearing .
What words sound like remember?
* September * December * pretender * contender * November
* new member * big spender * pipe bender * and tender * road mender * hot ember * rear fender * the sender * the vendor * the lender
* and slender * good render * sad ender
How many countries start with the letter a but do not end with a?
There are two countries that start with the letter "A" but do not end with it: Afghanistan and Azerbaijan.
Silent consonants are also common, such as the "b" in "bomb", the "w" in "wright", the "k" in "knitting", the "n" in "damn", the "p" in "psychology", the "g" in "gnaw", and the "c" in "arctic" (sometimes).
What is a 13 letter word that starts with s and ends with s?
A 13-letter word that starts with "s" and ends with "s" is "schoolteachers."
definitely... it is always spelt wrong
I taught Eighth Grade English for three years of five teaching. I learned early that spelling tests are a drudge for students. It is difficult to get their cooperation. So, I came up with a plan for getting their cooperation. I issued a list of commonly misspelled words at the beginning of every year (one can be found here, http:/www.yourdictionary.com/library/misspelled.html). It was the only list of words I issued. Every Monday first thing, I gave a spelling test using ten of the words from that list. This was the pretest. Those who scored 100% on the pretest were done for the week; that was their weekly spelling test grade. I gave a follow up test on Wednesdays. Those who scored above 75% could choose to take that grade or retake the test on Friday; however, those who chose to retake the test would be required to copy the words by hand fifteen times each and hand that in when they entered class on Friday. By the beginning of the second trimester, 90% of the students were scoring 100% on Monday pretests. by the beginning of the third trimester, that jumped to 95%. It varied each year slightly, but the results were similar.To follow up:
- Monday, pretest - those to score 100% were done for the week.
- Wednesday, follow-up test - those who scored better than 75% could choose to take that grade, or retake the test Friday.
- Friday, list of misspelled words copied 15 times each, and final follow-up test.
Additionally, the Freshman English teachers at the High School were so pleased with the results, they started following the same plan. Sophomore and higher level English teachers stopped giving spelling tests and were ecstatic that they were able to concentrate on vocabulary. The school district still uses this plan, as it was written into their curriculum.
Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!
- anniversary
- aviary
- binary
- canary
- celery
- cheery
- creamery
- dairy
- diary
- elementary
- feathery
- glossary
- hosiery
- imaginary
- leery
- legendary
- misery
- primary
- scary
- summary
- thievery
- treachery
recovery
military
What words end with the suffix eze?
antifreeze. breeze. deepfreeze. feeze. freeze. frieze. heeze. meze. postfreeze. prefreeze. refreeze. sneeze. squeeze. trapeze. tweeze. unfreeze. wheeze.
Reasons for being late beginning with S?
- Traffic congestion.
- Snoozing the alarm multiple times.
- Stuck in a sudden storm.
- Sickness or feeling unwell.
What is the meaning of the root in covert?
The root "cov-" in covert comes from the Latin word "cooperire" which means "to cover." This root gives covert the meaning of something hidden or concealed.
What words can be made from the letters h s n r b e a and L?
heal seal real bra bran she he ran barn sea he be lab
ear near erase bean bash shale ale sale slab base hen
snarl earn earns hens heals barns labs ears
What words have ui in them which is pronounced like the ou in the word you?
Some words with 'ui' pronounced like 'ou' in 'you' are: fruit, juice, cruise, and cuirass.
9 letter words beginning with s?
Here are a few, saccharin, sagacious, sacrilege, sapodilla, saxophone, scallywag, secateurs.
What does the D of the 7 V mean?
The "D" in the "7 V" acronym typically stands for "debt." The phrase "7 V" refers to the seven key factors that lenders consider when evaluating a loan application: debt, income, assets, credit score, employment history, loan-to-value ratio, and housing expenses.
Whispering, rustling leaves, gentle raindrops, and a calm breeze are all examples of soft sounds. These sounds are usually quiet, soothing, and have a gentle quality to them.
Some words that rhyme with Thursday are first day, worst day, and burst day.
