Wednesday, 12 December 2012

Spellings

Plough- The plough is a tool used in farming for sowing a seed or planting.
The farmer needs to plough his field.

Envelope- A flat paper container with a sealable flap, used to enclose a letter or document.
I put my letter in an envelope.

Carriage- A four-wheeled vehicle pulled by two or more horses
I went on a carriage ride through the park.

Furnace- A machine in which material can be heated to very high temperatures. Eg, for melting
metals.
I used a furnace to melt some metal.

Rumour- a piece of gossip (usually false) passed around by word of mouth.
I heard a rumour about someone today.

Secretary- A person employed to take care of people's records and appointments.
I told my secretary that I was attending a meeting the next day.

Catalogue- a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or other systematic order.
I looked through a new catalogue.

Sufficient- enough/adequate.
I completed a sufficient amount of work.

Aerial- A type of movement in gymnastics, skiing, or surfing involving freestyle jumps or somersaults.
She performed an aerial movement in her routine.

Committee- A group of people appointed for a specific job, typically consisting of members of a larger group.
I was part of a committee.

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