1. 1. "-OUS (h-o)" Hazardous- risky; dangerous Hideous- ugly or disgusting to look at Hilarious- extremely amusing Horrendous- extremely unpleasant, horrifying, or terrible Infectious- contagious, likely to spread infection Jealous- feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages Luxurious- extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, especially in a way that involves great expense Marvelous- causing great wonder; extraordinary Miscellaneous- of various types or from different sources Mischievous- causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way Nauseous- offensive to the taste or smell, inclined to vomit Nervous- easily agitated or alarmed; tending to be anxious; highly strung Nutritious- healthy, good for you, full of nutrients, sustaining Oblivious- not aware of or not concerned about what is happening Obnoxious- annoying or objectionable due to being a showoff or attracting undue attention to oneself "-OUS (a-g)" Ambitious- having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed Anonymous- not identified by name; of unknown name Carnivorous- meat eater Chivalrous- gentlemanly, courteous and gallant, especially toward women Curvaceous- (especially of a woman or a woman's figure) having an attractively curved shape Delicious- highly pleasant to the taste, yummy Delirious- in an acutely disturbed state of mind resulting from illness or intoxication and characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and speech, incoherent Fabulous- extraordinary, especially extraordinarily large, amazingly good, wonderful OR mythical, ____ creatures Famous- well known, known about by many people Fibrous- consisting of or characterized by fibers Fictitious- not real or true, being imaginary or having been fabricated Frivolous- not having any serious purpose or value, carefree, not serious Furious- extremely angry Glamorous- charmingly or fascinatingly attractive, especially in a mysterious or magical way Gorgeous- beautiful; very attractive "-ND" Almond- the oval nutlike seed (kernel) of the almond tree, growing in a woody shell, widely used as food Band- a flat, thin strip or loop of material put around something, typically to hold it together or to decorate it Around- located or situated on every side Blend- mix (a substance) with another substance so that they combine together as a mass Command- give an authoritative order End- a final part of something, especially a period of time, an activity, or a story
2. 2. Expand- become or make larger or more extensive Land- the part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water, as opposed to the sea or the air Wind- the perceptible natural movement of the air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction Round- shaped like or approximately like a circle, cylinder, or sphere Find- recognize or discover (something) to be present Mend- repair (something that is broken or damaged) Pond- a small body of still water formed naturally or by hollowing or embanking Hand- the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb. "-MP" Camp- a place with temporary accommodations of huts, tents, or other structures, typically used by soldiers, refugees, prisoners, or travelers Clump- a compacted mass or lump of something Damp- slightly wet Jump- push oneself off a surface and into the air by using the muscles in one's legs and feet Ramp- a slope or inclined plane for joining two different levels, as at the entrance or between floors of a building Pump- fill (something such as a tire or balloon) with liquid or gas Plump- having a full rounded shape Skimp- expend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary in an attempt to economize Stump- the bottom part of a tree left projecting from the ground after most of the trunk has fallen or been cut down Stomp- tread heavily and noisily, typically in order to show anger Temp- a temporary employee, typically an office worker who finds employment through an agency Swamp- an area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh Wimp- a weak and cowardly or unadventurous person Lamp- a device for giving light, either one consisting of an electric bulb together with its holder and shade or cover, or one burning gas or a liquid fuel and consisting of a wick or mantle and a glass shade Shrimp- a small free-swimming crustacean with an elongated body, typically marine and frequently harvested for food "SM-" Smack- strike (someone or something), typically with the palm of the hand and as a punishment Small- of a size that is less than normal or usual Smart- having or showing a quick-witted intelligence Smear- coat or mark (something) messily or carelessly with a greasy or sticky substance Smell- the faculty or power of perceiving odors or scents by means of the organs in the nose, sense of _____ Smile- a pleased, kind, or amused facial expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up and the front teeth exposed Smirk- a smug, conceited, or silly smile Smock- a loose dress or blouse, with the upper part closely gathered in smocking Smog- fog or haze combined with smoke and other atmospheric pollutants
3. 3. Smoke- a visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance Smooth- having an even and regular surface or consistency; free from perceptible projections, bumps, or indentations Smash- violently break (something) into pieces Smooch- kiss and cuddle amorously Smidgen- a small amount of something Smithereens- small pieces "PLA-" Place- a particular position or point in space Plague- a contagious bacterial disease characterized by fever and delirium, bubonic/ black _____ Plaque- an ornamental tablet, typically of metal, porcelain, or wood, that is fixed to a wall or other surface in commemoration of a person or event Plain- not decorated or elaborate; simple or ordinary in character Plan- a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something Plane- a flat surface on which a straight line joining any two points on it would wholly lie Planet- a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star, Earth, Mars, Murcury, etc. Plank- a long, thin, flat piece of timber, used especially in building and flooring Plant- a living organism of the kind exemplified by trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses, ferns, and mosses, typically growing in a permanent site, absorbing water and inorganic substances through its roots, and synthesizing nutrients in its leaves by photosynthesis using the green pigment chlorophyll Plasma- the colorless fluid part of blood, lymph, or milk, in which corpuscles or fat globules are suspended Plaster- a soft mixture of lime with sand or cement and water for spreading on walls, ceilings, or other structures to form a smooth hard surface when dried Plastic- a synthetic material made from a wide range of organic polymers such as polyethylene, PVC, nylon, etc., that can be molded into shape while soft and then set into a rigid or slightly elastic form Plate- a flat dish, typically circular and made of china, from which food is eaten or served Platypus- a semiaquatic egg-laying mammal that frequents lakes and streams in eastern Australia. It has a sensitive pliable bill shaped like that of a duck, webbed feet with venomous spurs, and dense fur. Platoon- a subdivision of a company of soldiers, usually forming a tactical unit that is commanded by a lieutenant and divided into several sections "DRA-"-"DRO-" Drab- lacking brightness or interest; drearily dull Draft- a preliminary version of a piece of writing, OR a slight breeze, often through a crack or small opening (such as in a window) Drag- pull (someone or something) along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty Dragon- a mythical monster like a giant reptile, sometimes breathing fire or hoarding gold Drain- cause the water or other liquid in (something) to run out, leaving it empty, dry, or drier Drama- an exciting, emotional, or unexpected series of events or set of circumstances Drink- take (a liquid) into the mouth and swallow Drape- arrange (cloth or clothing) loosely or casually on or around something Drought- a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water resulting from this
4. 4. Draw- produce (a picture or diagram) by making lines and marks, especially with a pen or pencil, on paper Dream- a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep Dreary- dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing Drip- a small drop of a liquid Drizzle- light rain falling in very fine drops Droop- bend or hang downward limply "STA-" Stab- (of a person) thrust a knife or other pointed weapon into (someone) so as to wound or kil Staff- all the people employed by a particular organization Stag- a male deer Stage- a raised floor or platform, typically in a theater, on which actors, entertainers, or speakers perform Stain- mark (something) with colored patches or dirty marks that are not easily removed Stair- a set of steps leading from one floor of a building to another, typically inside the building Stake- a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground to support a tree, form part of a fence, act as a boundary mark, etc Stale- no longer fresh and pleasant to eat; hard, musty, or dry Stalk- the main stem of a herbaceous plant, corn_____ Stare- look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something with one's eyes wide open Stamp- a small adhesive piece of paper stuck to something to show that an amount of money has been paid, in particular a postage _____ Stand- have or maintain an upright position, supported by one's feet Staple- a piece of bent metal or wire pushed through something or clipped over it as a fastening, in particular Star- a fixed luminous point in the night sky that is a large, remote incandescent body like the sun Start- to begin