2011 school pronouncer guide - Home Dutton Elementary

172. marshmallow \ SmBrshTmelP \
[SmBrshTmalP]
173. graduate \ SgrajEwDt \
[no alternate pronunciation(s);
nonstandard pron: SgrajETwCt]
174. scentless \ SsentlDs \
[no alternate pronunciation(s)]
175. concentrate \ SkBn(t)sEnTtrCt \
[SkBnTsenTtrCt]
176. transitory \ StranzETtPrG \
[Stran(t)sETtPrG]
177. liberation \ TlibESrCshEn \
[no alternate pronunciation(s)]
178. sauna \ SsaUnE \
[no alternate pronunciation(s)]
[This word is originally English.]
a noun (Webster’s Third page 1385, column 3)
a confection made from corn syrup, sugar, albumen, and gelatin;
beaten to a light creamy consistency; and usually rolled in
powdered sugar when partly dry.
Burt toasted a marshmallow and put it between layers of
graham crackers and chocolate squares.
[This word is from Latin.]
an adjective (Webster’s Third page 985, column 2)
of, relating to, or engaged in studies that go beyond the first or
bachelor’s degree and which are usually specialized or
professional.
Although he is only a junior in college, Cecil is taking several
courses at the graduate level.
[The first part of this word is from an originally Latin word that
went through French before becoming English, and the second
part is an English combining form.]
an adjective (Webster’s Third page 2028, column 2)
emitting no odor.
Gerald prefers scentless soap.
[The first two parts of this word are originally Latin elements,
and the final part is a Latin-derived English combining form.]
a verb (Webster’s Third page 469, column 2)
bring all one’s powers, faculties, or activities to bear (as upon a
course of action, a thought, or an object).
When Dixie and Donna concentrate together, they can recite the
names of all 50 states.
[This word is from Latin.]
an adjective (Webster’s Third page 2428, column 3)
marked by the quality of passing away : evanescent.
Last week’s homily emphasized the transitory nature of material
wealth.
[This word is from Latin.]
a noun (Webster’s Third page 1303, column 2)
the act of freeing from control or domination by a foreign power
or the state of being freed from such power.
The liberation of the city from enemy control was an occasion of
great celebration.
[This word is from Finnish.]
a noun (Webster’s Third page 2019, column 1)
a Finnish bath in steam from water thrown on heated stones.
Ella always enjoys a sauna after a long bike ride.
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