Long And Short Vowels Flashcards
(21 cards)
Daze
She was in a daze after the birdhouse fell on her head.
To stupefy specially by a blow.
confused or unable to think clearly.
Haze
The bar was filled with a smoky haze.
She stumbled around in a drug-induced haze.
Dust, smoke, mist
State of confusion
Unclear
Mane
The girl loved to maintain her horse’s mane.
Long, thick, hair growing from the neck of a horse, or around the head of a lion
Long thick hair on a person
Gape
The surprise party made the boy’s mouth gape.
To open widely
To look at something with your mouth open
Ban
The new ban on smoking caused joy in many, and frustration in others.
To forbid
Vast
When the woman saw the ocean for the first time, she had trouble comprehending just how vast it was.
Very great in size, amount, or extent
Rap
The man would rap his knuckles against the door, but no one would answer.
Sharp knock or blow
Sharp criticism
Bad reputation
Gap
The little girl said “cheese!” and revealed the gap between her teeth.
Space between two things
Hole or space where something is missing
Wept
When the mother saw her son perform for the first time, she wept.
To cry
Vent
Whenever they had time alone, Jennifer would vent to her best friend about her jealous ex.
To allow air to go through an opening
To express emotion, usually in a loud or angry manner
Rind
Sometimes the old lady would chew on orange rinds.
Tough outer skin of some fruits, usually removed before eating
Arise
These problems arise when you forget to pay on time.
To get up
To originate, to come into being
Wick
The candle burned until only the wick was left.
String in a candle for burning
Inner
I said I was on the inner part of the store, not the outside!
Being near the center
Not on the outside
One’s spirit or mind
Jiggle
This move or cause to move with a quick, short movements up and down or side to side.
Jig
Any or several lively spring dances in trike rhythm.
Trick game. Used in the phrase “jig is up”
Stroll
To walk slowly in usually a pleasant and relaxed way.
Odds
Conditions that make it difficult for something no to happen.
Bonnet
A hat that ties under the chin.
Contest
To make the subject of an argument or a legal case.
To struggle or fight for or against something.
Mutt
A dog with parents of different breeds.
A stupid or insignificant person.
