Set 4: Fli-Hem for Spelling Bee Level 1

Noun; Old English

/flaɪt/

Definition: The action or process of flying through the air.

Sample Sentence: The bird took /flaɪt/ at dawn.

flight

Sample Sentence: The bird took flight at dawn.

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Adverb; Latin

/ˈflɒrɪdli/

Definition: In an elaborate or excessively intricate manner.

Sample Sentence: He spoke /ˈflɒrɪdli/ about his adventures.

floridly

Sample Sentence: He spoke floridly about his adventures.

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Noun; Old English

/ˈflaʊərz/

Definition: The reproductive structure found in flowering plants.

Sample Sentence: She arranged the /ˈflaʊərz/ in a vase.

flowers

Sample Sentence: She arranged the flowers in a vase.

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Noun; Latin

/ˈfluː.ɪd/

Definition: A substance that has no fixed shape and yields easily to external pressure.

Sample Sentence: Water is a common /ˈfluː.ɪd/ essential for life.

fluid

Sample Sentence: Water is a common fluid essential for life.

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Noun; Old English

/fəʊm/

Definition: A mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid, typically by agitation or fermentation.

Sample Sentence: The coffee had a rich layer of /fəʊm/ on top.

foam

Sample Sentence: The coffee had a rich layer of foam on top.

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Noun; Latin

/ˈfoʊleɪt/

Definition: A form of the water-soluble B vitamin folate, essential for cell growth and reproduction.

Sample Sentence: Leafy greens are a good source of /ˈfoʊleɪt/.

folate

Sample Sentence: Leafy greens are a good source of folate.

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Noun; French

/ˈfɒli/

Definition: Lack of good sense; foolishness.

Sample Sentence: It was sheer /ˈfɒli/ to invest all his money in one venture.

folly

Sample Sentence: It was sheer folly to invest all his money in one venture.

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Noun; Latin

/ˌfoʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/

Definition: The act of instigating or stirring up undesirable or violent sentiments or actions.

Sample Sentence: The /ˌfoʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/ of unrest was evident in the speeches.

fomentation

Sample Sentence: The fomentation of unrest was evident in the speeches.

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Noun; English

/fuːd/

Definition: Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink in order to maintain life and growth.

Sample Sentence: The restaurant served delicious /fuːd/.

food

Sample Sentence: The restaurant served delicious food.

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Noun; English

/ˈfuzbɔl/

Definition: A tabletop game based on soccer, with model players attached to rotating rods.

Sample Sentence: We played /ˈfuzbɔl/ at the party for hours.

foosball

Sample Sentence: We played foosball at the party for hours.

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Verb; English

/ˈfuː.zəl/

Definition: To bungle or mishandle.

Sample Sentence: I managed to /ˈfuː.zəl/ the presentation despite my preparation.

foozle

Sample Sentence: I managed to foozle the presentation despite my preparation.

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Noun; English

/ˈfɒpəri/

Definition: Affected and excessive concern with one’s clothes and appearance.

Sample Sentence: His /ˈfɒpəri/ was evident in his elaborate wardrobe.

foppery

Sample Sentence: His foppery was evident in his elaborate wardrobe.

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Noun; Latin

/fəˈrɛnsɪks/

Definition: Scientific tests or techniques used in connection with the detection of crime.

Sample Sentence: The detective relied on /fəˈrɛnsɪks/ to solve the case.

forensics

Sample Sentence: The detective relied on forensics to solve the case.

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Verb; Middle English

/fɔːˈfɛnd/

Definition: To ward off or prevent something undesirable.

Sample Sentence: They prayed to /fɔːˈfɛnd/ any disasters.

forfend

Sample Sentence: They prayed to forfend any disasters.

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Adjective; English

/ˈfɔːrdʒəbl/

Definition: Capable of being forged or shaped, especially by heating and hammering.

Sample Sentence: The metal was /ˈfɔːrdʒəbl/ into a beautiful sculpture.

forgeable

Sample Sentence: The metal was forgeable into a beautiful sculpture.

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Noun; Latin

/ˈfɔrtʃən/

Definition: A large amount of wealth or the happening of events by chance.

Sample Sentence: He amassed a great /ˈfɔrtʃən/ through his business ventures.

fortune

Sample Sentence: He amassed a great fortune through his business ventures.

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Number; Old English

/fɔːr/

Definition: The number equivalent to the product of two and two; one more than three.

Sample Sentence: They arrived at /fɔːr/ o’clock.

four

Sample Sentence: They arrived at four o’clock.

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Noun; Old English

/fɒksɪz/

Definition: The plural of fox, a small carnivorous mammal.

Sample Sentence: The /fɒksɪz/ were seen playing in the field.

foxes

Sample Sentence: The foxes were seen playing in the field.

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Adjective; Latin

/ˈfrædʒaɪl/

Definition: Easily broken or damaged.

Sample Sentence: The vase was labeled /ˈfrædʒaɪl/ and handled with care.

fragile

Sample Sentence: The vase was labeled fragile and handled with care.

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Adverb; Middle English

/ˈfræŋkli/

Definition: In an open, honest, and direct manner.

Sample Sentence: He spoke /ˈfræŋkli/ about the challenges they faced.

frankly

Sample Sentence: He spoke frankly about the challenges they faced.

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Adjective; Latin

/fræntɪk/

Definition: Wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion.

Sample Sentence: She made a /fræntɪk/ search for her lost keys.

frantic

Sample Sentence: She made a frantic search for her lost keys.

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Adjective; Middle English

/frɔːt/

Definition: Filled with or destined to result in something undesirable.

Sample Sentence: The journey was /frɔːt/ with danger.

fraught

Sample Sentence: The journey was fraught with danger.

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Noun; Old English

/ˈfridəm/

Definition: The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.

Sample Sentence: They fought for their /ˈfridəm/ against the oppressors.

freedom

Sample Sentence: They fought for their freedom against the oppressors.

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Noun; Middle English

/freɪt/

Definition: Goods transported in bulk by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.

Sample Sentence: The /freɪt/ was loaded onto the cargo ship.

freight

Sample Sentence: The freight was loaded onto the cargo ship.

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# Adjective; Proto-Germanic /frɛʃ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Recently made or obtained; not canned, frozen, or otherwise preserved. **Sample Sentence:** *The market sells /frɛʃ/ produce daily.*

fresh ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The market sells *fresh* produce daily.

# Adjective; Latin /ˈfrɪv.əl.əs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Not having any serious purpose or value. **Sample Sentence:** *He dismissed the comment as a /ˈfrɪv.əl.əs/ remark.*

frivolous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He dismissed the comment as a *frivolous* remark.

# Noun; Old French /frʌnt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The forward part or surface of something. **Sample Sentence:** *The /frʌnt/ of the building was impressive.*

front ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *front* of the building was impressive.

# Adjective; Old English /ˈfrɒsti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Very cold with frost forming on surfaces. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈfrɒsti/ morning made everything sparkle.*

frosty ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *frosty* morning made everything sparkle.

# Adjective; American English /ˈfʌŋki/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having a strong rhythm or beat; modern and stylish in a way that is unconventional. **Sample Sentence:** *She loved the /ˈfʌŋki/ beat of the new song.*

funky ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She loved the *funky* beat of the new song.

# Verb; Middle English /ɡæb/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To talk at length, typically about trivial matters. **Sample Sentence:** *They sat and /ɡæb/ for hours.*

gab ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They sat and *gabbed* for hours.

# Noun; Middle English /ˈɡæɡəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A flock of geese; often used informally to refer to a disorderly or noisy group of people. **Sample Sentence:** *A /ˈɡæɡəl/ of teenagers gathered at the mall.*

gaggle ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** A *gaggle* of teenagers gathered at the mall.

# Noun; Old French /ˈɡæli/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A low, flat ship with sails and oars, used in the Mediterranean Sea. **Sample Sentence:** *The ancient /ˈɡæli/ sailed across the sea.*

galley ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The ancient *galley* sailed across the sea.

# Adjective; English /ˌɡɑrdəˈnɛsk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Resembling or characteristic of a garden. **Sample Sentence:** *The landscape architect designed a /ˌɡɑrdəˈnɛsk/ area for the park.*

gardenesque ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The landscape architect designed a *gardenesque* area for the park.

# Adjective; Latin /ɡɑrˈɡæntʃuən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Enormous in size, volume, or degree. **Sample Sentence:** *The meal was absolutely /ɡɑrˈɡæntʃuən/, enough to feed an army.*

gargantuan ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The meal was absolutely *gargantuan*, enough to feed an army.

# Noun; Old English /ˈɡɑːrlɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A pungent bulb used as a seasoning in cooking. **Sample Sentence:** *He added a clove of /ˈɡɑːrlɪk/ to the sauce for extra flavor.*

garlic ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He added a clove of *garlic* to the sauce for extra flavor.

# Noun; Old French /ˈɡɑrmənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An item of clothing. **Sample Sentence:** *The designer created a new /ˈɡɑrmənt/ for the fashion show.*

garment ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The designer created a new *garment* for the fashion show.

# Noun; French /ɡəˈzɛt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A journal or newspaper, especially one that publishes official notices. **Sample Sentence:** *The town's /ɡəˈzɛt/ reported on the local election results.*

gazette ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The town's *gazette* reported on the local election results.

# Noun; Italian /dʒəˈlɑː.toʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Italian-style ice cream made with milk and sugar, typically flavored with fruit or nuts. **Sample Sentence:** *After dinner, they enjoyed some /dʒəˈlɑː.toʊ/ at the local cafe.*

gelato ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** After dinner, they enjoyed some *gelato* at the local cafe.

# Noun; Latin /ˌdʒɛnərəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A general statement or concept obtained by inference from specific cases. **Sample Sentence:** *His /ˌdʒɛnərəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ about the topic was widely accepted.*

generalization ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *generalization* about the topic was widely accepted.

# Noun; Latin /ˌdʒɛnəˈrɒsəti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The quality of being kind and generous. **Sample Sentence:** *Her /ˌdʒɛnəˈrɒsəti/ towards the less fortunate was well-known.*

generosity ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her *generosity* towards the less fortunate was well-known.

# Adjective; Greek /dʒəˈnɛtɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to genes or heredity. **Sample Sentence:** *The disease was found to be /dʒəˈnɛtɪk/ in nature.*

genetic ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The disease was found to be *genetic* in nature.

# Adverb; Middle English /ˈdʒentli/ ## Footnote **Definition:** In a mild, kind, or tender manner. **Sample Sentence:** *She /ˈdʒentli/ rocked the baby to sleep.*

gently ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She *gently* rocked the baby to sleep.

# Adjective; English /ˈɡɑːstli/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Causing great horror or fear. **Sample Sentence:** *The movie's /ˈɡɑːstli/ scenes were too much for some viewers.*

ghastly ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The movie's *ghastly* scenes were too much for some viewers.

# Noun; Old Norse /ɡɪft/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present. **Sample Sentence:** *She received a beautiful /ɡɪft/ on her birthday.*

gift ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She received a beautiful *gift* on her birthday.

# Verb; Middle English /ˈɡɪɡ.əl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To laugh lightly and repeatedly in a silly way. **Sample Sentence:** *The children began to /ˈɡɪɡ.əl/ during the funny movie.*

giggle ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The children began to *giggle* during the funny movie.

# Noun; American English /ˈɡɪmɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or trade. **Sample Sentence:** *The advertisement was just a /ˈɡɪmɪk/ to attract customers.*

gimmick ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The advertisement was just a *gimmick* to attract customers.

# Verb; Old English /ɡɪv/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To freely transfer the possession of (something) to someone. **Sample Sentence:** *He decided to /ɡɪv/ her a gift.*

give ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He decided to *give* her a gift.

# Noun; French /ˈɡleɪʃər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains or near the poles. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈɡleɪʃər/ moved slowly down the valley.*

glacier ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *glacier* moved slowly down the valley.

# Noun; Old English /ˈɡlæsɪz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, used to correct or assist defective eyesight. **Sample Sentence:** *He wore /ˈɡlæsɪz/ to read the fine print.*

glasses ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He wore *glasses* to read the fine print.

# Verb; Old English /ɡloʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To emit a steady light. **Sample Sentence:** *The candle continued to /ɡloʊ/ softly.*

glow ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The candle continued to *glow* softly.

# Noun; Old English /ɡluː/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An adhesive substance used for sticking objects or materials together. **Sample Sentence:** *The pieces were held together with /ɡluː/.*

glue ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The pieces were held together with *glue*.

# Noun; Old English /ɡəʊlz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result. **Sample Sentence:** *He set several /ɡəʊlz/ for the upcoming year.*

goals ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He set several *goals* for the upcoming year.

# Verb; English /ɡɔn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Past participle of 'go'. **Sample Sentence:** *By the time we arrived, she had already /ɡɔn/.*

gone ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** By the time we arrived, she had already *gone*.

# Noun; Old English /ɡʊdz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Merchandise or possessions. **Sample Sentence:** *The store offers a variety of household /ɡʊdz/.*

goods ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The store offers a variety of household *goods*.

# Adjective; English /ˈɡuːɡli/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A cricket term for a ball bowled with apparent leg spin that bounces and turns the opposite way. **Sample Sentence:** *He bowled a perfect /ˈɡuːɡli/ that confused the batsman.*

googly ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He bowled a perfect *googly* that confused the batsman.

# Noun; Unknown /ɡɔːrp/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A snack mix typically consisting of nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and sometimes chocolate. **Sample Sentence:** *They packed /ɡɔːrp/ for the hike.*

gorp ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They packed *gorp* for the hike.

# Noun; Old English /ˈɡɒs.ɪp/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as true. **Sample Sentence:** *The office was buzzing with /ˈɡɒs.ɪp/ about the new manager.*

gossip ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The office was buzzing with *gossip* about the new manager.

# Interjection; American English /ˈɡɒtʃə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Slang for "I got you," indicating understanding or catching someone in a situation. **Sample Sentence:** *When she finally caught the ball, she yelled, "/ˈɡɒtʃə/!"*

gotcha ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** When she finally caught the ball, she yelled, "*gotcha*!"

# Verb; Old French /ɡaʊdʒ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To make a groove, hole, or indentation with a sharp tool. **Sample Sentence:** *He used a chisel to /ɡaʊdʒ/ the wood.*

gouge ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He used a chisel to *gouge* the wood.

# Verb; Old English /ɡræb/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To grasp or seize suddenly and roughly. **Sample Sentence:** *Make sure to /ɡræb/ your coat before leaving.*

grab ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Make sure to *grab* your coat before leaving.

# Adjective; Latin /ˈɡrædʒuəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees. **Sample Sentence:** *The company planned a /ˈɡrædʒuəl/ increase in production over the next year.*

gradual ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The company planned a *gradual* increase in production over the next year.

# Noun; Middle English /ˈɡreɪ.əm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A type of whole wheat flour. **Sample Sentence:** *The recipe called for /ˈɡreɪ.əm/ flour.*

graham ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The recipe called for *graham* flour.

# Adjective; Old French /ɡrænd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Impressive and large or important. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ɡrænd/ hall was filled with people.*

grand ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *grand* hall was filled with people.

# Noun; French /ˈɡrændjʊr/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Splendor and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style. **Sample Sentence:** *The palace was known for its /ˈɡrændjʊr/.*

grandeur ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The palace was known for its *grandeur*.

# Verb; Old English /ˈɡræpəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle. **Sample Sentence:** *They began to /ˈɡræpəl/ with the difficult problem.*

grapple ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They began to *grapple* with the difficult problem.

# Noun; Old English /ɡræs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A common green plant found in fields and gardens. **Sample Sentence:** *The children played on the /ɡræs/ in the park.*

grass ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The children played on the *grass* in the park.

# Noun; French /ˈɡreɪvi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A sauce made by adding stock, flour, and other ingredients to the fat and juices from cooked meat. **Sample Sentence:** *The roasted turkey was served with /ˈɡreɪvi/.*

gravy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The roasted turkey was served with *gravy*.

# Adjective; English /ˈɡriːsi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Covered with or resembling an oily substance. **Sample Sentence:** *His hands were /ˈɡriːsi/ after fixing the car.*

greasy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His hands were *greasy* after fixing the car.

# Adjective; Old English /ɡreɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the normal or average. **Sample Sentence:** *He achieved /ɡreɪt/ success with his book.*

great ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He achieved *great* success with his book.

# Adjective; Proto-Germanic /ɡriːn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Of the color between blue and yellow in the spectrum; colored like grass. **Sample Sentence:** *The leaves turned a vibrant /ɡriːn/ in spring.*

green ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The leaves turned a vibrant *green* in spring.

# Noun; Old English /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A polite word or sign of welcome or recognition. **Sample Sentence:** *She offered a warm /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/ to the new neighbors.*

greeting ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She offered a warm *greeting* to the new neighbors.

# Noun; Old English /ɡrɪd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A network of lines that cross each other to form a series of squares or rectangles. **Sample Sentence:** *The city streets are laid out in a /ɡrɪd/ pattern.*

grid ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The city streets are laid out in a *grid* pattern.

# Adjective; English /ˈɡriːffʊl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Full of grief; sorrowful. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈɡriːffʊl/ widow mourned her loss.*

griefful ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *griefful* widow mourned her loss.

# Noun; Old English /ɡroʊts/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Hulled or crushed grain, especially oats. **Sample Sentence:** *For breakfast, she made a warm bowl of /ɡroʊts/.*

groats ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** For breakfast, she made a warm bowl of *groats*.

# Adjective; Middle English /ɡroʊs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Very unpleasant or repulsive. **Sample Sentence:** *The smell was /ɡroʊs/.*

gross ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The smell was *gross*.

# Noun; Old English /ɡraʊnd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The solid surface of the earth. **Sample Sentence:** *The picnic was set up on the /ɡraʊnd/ under the big oak tree.*

ground ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The picnic was set up on the *ground* under the big oak tree.

# Noun; Latin /ɡruːp/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together. **Sample Sentence:** *A /ɡruːp/ of students gathered in the library.*

group ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** A *group* of students gathered in the library.

# Noun; Modern English /ˈɡrəʊn ʌps/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Adults, as opposed to children. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈɡrəʊn ʌps/ sat at a separate table from the kids.*

grown-ups ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *grown-ups* sat at a separate table from the kids.

# Verb; Middle English /ˈɡrʌmblɪŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To complain or protest about something in a bad-tempered but typically muted way. **Sample Sentence:** *She was /ˈɡrʌmblɪŋ/ about the long wait.*

grumbling ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She was *grumbling* about the long wait.

# Noun; French /ˈɡɑːrdiən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person who protects or defends something. **Sample Sentence:** *She acted as the child's /ˈɡɑːrdiən/.*

guardian ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She acted as the child's *guardian*.

# Verb; Middle English /ɡʌʃt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To flow out in a rapid and plentiful stream. **Sample Sentence:** *Water /ɡʌʃt/ from the broken pipe.*

gushed ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Water *gushed* from the broken pipe.

# Adjective; Latin /həˈbɪtʃuəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Done or doing constantly as a habit. **Sample Sentence:** *He was a /həˈbɪtʃuəl/ latecomer.*

habitual ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He was a *habitual* latecomer.

# Noun; Old English /her/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The fine threadlike strands growing from the skin of humans, mammals, and some other animals. **Sample Sentence:** *She brushed her /her/ before going to bed.*

hair ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She brushed her *hair* before going to bed.

# Verb; Old English /ˈhændl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To manage or deal with. **Sample Sentence:** *She knew how to /ˈhændl/ stressful situations.*

handle ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She knew how to *handle* stressful situations.

# Noun; English /ˈhændimæn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person skilled at a wide range of repairs, typically around the home. **Sample Sentence:** *We hired a /ˈhændimæn/ to fix the leaking roof and broken door.*

handyman ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** We hired a *handyman* to fix the leaking roof and broken door.

# Noun; French /ˈhæŋɡər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A large building for housing aircraft. **Sample Sentence:** *The plane was stored in the /ˈhæŋɡər/ overnight.*

hangar ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The plane was stored in the *hangar* overnight.

# Adjective; English /hæpˈhæzərd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random. **Sample Sentence:** *The books were stacked in a /hæpˈhæzərd/ manner on the shelves.*

haphazard ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The books were stacked in a *haphazard* manner on the shelves.

# Adjective; Old Norse /ˈhæpi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment. **Sample Sentence:** *She was /ˈhæpi/ to see her old friend.*

happy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She was *happy* to see her old friend.

# Adjective; Old English /hɑːrd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Solid, firm, and resistant to pressure. **Sample Sentence:** *The ground was /hɑːrd/ after the frost.*

hard ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The ground was *hard* after the frost.

# Noun; English /ˈhɑːrd.tæk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A hard, dry biscuit or bread made from flour, water, and sometimes salt, used in the past as a long-lasting food source for sailors and soldiers. **Sample Sentence:** *The sailors ate /ˈhɑːrd.tæk/ during their long voyage.*

hardtack ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The sailors ate *hardtack* during their long voyage.

# Adjective; Greek /hɑːrˈmoʊniəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Forming a pleasing or consistent whole, free from disagreement. **Sample Sentence:** *The choir sang in a /hɑːrˈmoʊniəs/ manner, captivating the audience.*

harmonious ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The choir sang in a *harmonious* manner, captivating the audience.

# Adjective; Middle English /ˈhær.əʊ.ɪŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Extremely distressing or terrifying. **Sample Sentence:** *The movie portrayed a /ˈhær.əʊ.ɪŋ/ tale of survival.*

harrowing ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The movie portrayed a *harrowing* tale of survival.

# Adjective; Old English /hɑːrʃ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses. **Sample Sentence:** *The /hɑːrʃ/ wind made it difficult to walk outside.*

harsh ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *harsh* wind made it difficult to walk outside.

# Noun; Old English /hæt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A shaped covering for the head worn for warmth, as a fashion item, or as part of a uniform. **Sample Sentence:** *She wore a red /hæt/ to the party.*

hat ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She wore a red *hat* to the party.

# Noun; Old French /ˈhætʃɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small axe with a short handle. **Sample Sentence:** *He used a /ˈhætʃɪt/ to chop wood.*

hatchet ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He used a *hatchet* to chop wood.

# Noun; German /ˈheɪzlnʌt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The nut of the hazel tree, used in cooking and confectionery. **Sample Sentence:** *She added chopped /ˈheɪzlnʌt/s to the cookie dough.*

hazelnut ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She added chopped *hazelnuts* to the cookie dough.

# Noun; English /ˈhɛdˌdrɛs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An ornamental covering or band for the head. **Sample Sentence:** *The dancer wore a colorful /ˈhɛdˌdrɛs/ during the performance.*

headdress ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The dancer wore a colorful *headdress* during the performance.

# Noun; Old English /hɛlθ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The state of being free from illness or injury. **Sample Sentence:** *She was in good /hɛlθ/ and full of energy.*

health ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She was in good *health* and full of energy.

# Noun; Old English /hiːp/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An untidy collection of things piled up haphazardly. **Sample Sentence:** *There was a /hiːp/ of clothes on the floor.*

heap ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** There was a *heap* of clothes on the floor.

# Noun; Old English /hɛm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The edge of a piece of cloth or clothing, which has been turned under and sewn. **Sample Sentence:** *She stitched the /hɛm/ of the dress.*

hem ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She stitched the *hem* of the dress.

Set 4: Fli-Hem Flashcards

Refine your spelling with words from Fli to Hem, each with pronunciations, definitions, and sample sentences to ensure mastery of every word. (100 cards)