Vocabulary/Spelling Words 11/09/04
1. Diagram Draw a plan
I think you should make a diagram of your room.
2. Depot A storage place
The gasoline truck comes from the fuel depot.
3. Bureau An agency, a chest of drawers
He took a clean pair of sock from the bureau drawer.
4. Diameter Line across a circles center
We all know the diameter is twice the length of the radius.
5. Plateau High, flat area
The plateau was high and flat like a table.
6. Semester Half a school year
My first semester grades were excellent!
7. Duet Two people singing together
They sang the most beautiful duet.
8. Document A copy of something
You had better keep a copy of that important document.
9. Cassette A detachable storage device
Remove the memory cassette and take it home with you.
10. Accordion Held piano-like wind instrument
You may not play your accordion late at night!
11. Boomerang V shaped throwing weapon
The old man threw the boomerang with deadly accuracy.
12. Charity Kindness, gift
Their charity helped several families at Thanksgiving.
13. Physics Study of natural forces
I dont understand the physics of earthquakes.
14. Restaurant Place of food preparation and sales
We all want to try the food at that new restaurant.
15. Luau A Hawaiian outdoor feast
They put on a wonderful luau with many tasty Hawaiian foods.
16. Psychologist A person who studies the mind
My psychologist is trying to help me understand my fear of fire.
17. Candidacy Running for election to an office
His candidacy cost him almost all of his savings.
18. Bouquet A bunch of flowers, the smell of something
Where did you find such a nice bouquet?
19. Chemistry The study of elements and compounds
The professor said that chemistry experiments can be dangerous.
20. Chauffeur A hired driver
The chauffeur got out and opened the limousine door for us.