2011 school pronouncer guide - Home Dutton Elementary

145. plaza \ SplBzE \
[SplazE]
146. baggage \ Sbagij \
[no alternate pronunciation(s)]
147. wizard \ SwizErd \
[no alternate pronunciation(s)]
148. reclining \ rDSklIniN \
[no alternate pronunciation(s)]
149. helmet \ ShelmDt \
[no alternate pronunciation(s)]
150. underneath \ TEndErSnGth \
[no alternate pronunciation(s)]
151. patio \ SpaZGTP \
[SpBZGTP]
[This word is from a word that went from Latin to Spanish.]
a noun (Webster’s Third page 1738, column 1)
a public square in a city or town.
The summer festival was held under the stars in the plaza.
[Originally from Old Norse, this word went through French
before becoming English.]
a noun (Webster’s Third page 162, column 2)
a group of traveling bags, trunks, or both especially when packed
and in transit : luggage.
From the airport window, Freya watched her baggage being
loaded onto the plane.
[This word is originally English.]
a noun (Webster’s Third page 2628, column 1)
a genius or prodigy especially in a particular field of endeavor.
Jack has the reputation of being the class’s math wizard.
[This word is from Latin.]
an adjective (Webster’s Third page 1896, column 2)
bending or curving gradually back from the perpendicular.
The reclining figure in the painting bore a resemblance to Elmer
Fudd.
[This word is from an originally Germanic word that became
French before becoming English.]
a noun (Webster’s Third page 1052, column 2)
any of various protective head coverings usually made of a hard
material (as metal, heavy leather, fiber) to resist impact.
Motorcyclists may ride without a helmet legally in some states
only if they can show proof that they are covered by a medical
insurance policy.
[This word is originally English.]
a preposition (Webster’s Third page 2489, column 3)
close under especially so as to be covered or hidden by.
Val found beetles, worms, and a cricket underneath the
flagstone.
[This word is from Spanish.]
a noun (Webster’s Third page 1655, column 3)
a recreation area adjoining a dwelling, often paved, and adapted
especially to outdoor dining.
Rachel’s birthday party was held on the sunny patio.
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