Twins 5/3-7/21 Spelling Test

assignment or nomination (a)

(a)  

Answer explanation

Kamala Harris has a new appointment as Vice President of the United States.

little, smidgen, minimum (m)

(a)  

Answer explanation

A modicum of success can be all you need to want more.

shorten (a)

(a)  

Answer explanation

I abbreviate my name by using FePh, instead of Felicia Phelps.

math or calculation (a)

(a)  

Answer explanation

When I was in grade school, math was called arithmetic.

connecting (c)

(a)  

Answer explanation

Parts of Georgia are contiguous with Tennessee, North Carolina, Alabama, and Florida

biting or aggravating (g)

(a)  

Answer explanation

Something about the situation was gnawing at me. OR Xan, please stop gnawing at your nails.

overbearing or bossy (o)

(a)  

Answer explanation

Sometimes parents can be very officious.

porous or spongy (a)

(a)  

Answer explanation

Bounty paper towels are more absorbent than Sparkle.

physical (c)

(a)  

Answer explanation

Some schools still believe in corporal punishment.

lovely or stunning (g)

(a)  

Answer explanation

The blue diamond was absolutely gorgeous!