Hard Words to Spell: Study Tools

n. conformity to one's own sense of right conduct, motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

v. be or do something to a greater degree, be superior or better than some standard

n. a government that is administered primarily by bureaus that are staffed with nonelective officials

v. be similar in sound, especially with respect to the last syllable

v. determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation, measure precisely and against a standard

v. cause to feel awkward or ashamed; hamper or impede

a. full of or characterized by humor, causing lighthearted laughter and amusement

n. the act of taking revenge, especially in the next life

a. deliberately causing harm or damage, naughtily or annoyingly playful

v. determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation, measure precisely and against a standard

a. showing inventiveness and skill, cleverly and originally devised and well suited to its purpose

v. take the place or move into the position of

a. feeling or showing gratitude, affording comfort or pleasure

a. showing inventiveness and skill, cleverly and originally devised and well suited to its purpose

v. fill with sublime emotion, make (someone) feel very happy

v. determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation, measure precisely and against a standard

a. conforming to the standards and conventions of the middle class, belonging to the middle class

n. a space entirely devoid of matter

n. a neutral or uncommitted person, especially in politics

ad. without intention; in an unintentional manner, of a minor or subordinate nature

n. a strip of wood, metal, or stone forming the bottom of a doorway and crossed in entering a house or room

v. to agree or express agreement

ad. by the public or the people generally, in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly

a. showing inventiveness and skill, cleverly and originally devised and well suited to its purpose

a. deliberately causing harm or damage, naughtily or annoyingly playful

ad. now and then or here and there

n. an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems

v. to agree or express agreement

v. cause to feel awkward or ashamed; hamper or impede

a. having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue

n. the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence, court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another after they are separated

n. a remark that calls attention to something or someone

n. a form containing a set of questions; submitted to people to gain statistical information

v. perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense, act in order to achieve a certain goal

n. a depository built to contain books and other materials for reading and study, a collection of literary documents or records kept for reference or borrowing

n. close observation of a person or group, usually by the police

a. capable or worthy of being perceived, undesirably noticeable

ad. without intention; in an unintentional manner, of a minor or subordinate nature

a. having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue

ad. by the public or the people generally, in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly