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The document provides definitions for 12 words: hypnotize, dovetail, gape, outfox, afloat, carp, endorse, remainder, amble, enroll, wary, and qualm. Each definition is accompanied by a short phrase using homophones to illustrate the word's pronunciation. Some key details are that hypnotize means to put into a sleep-like state, dovetail means to unite harmoniously, enroll means to sign up for something, and qualm means a disturbing feeling.

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Lesson 5

The document provides definitions for 12 words: hypnotize, dovetail, gape, outfox, afloat, carp, endorse, remainder, amble, enroll, wary, and qualm. Each definition is accompanied by a short phrase using homophones to illustrate the word's pronunciation. Some key details are that hypnotize means to put into a sleep-like state, dovetail means to unite harmoniously, enroll means to sign up for something, and qualm means a disturbing feeling.

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HYPNOTIZE

(HIP no tize) v.
to put into a sleep-like state
Sounds like: HIPPO EYES

“HIPPO EYES are famous for HYPNOTIZING.”

 The patient was HYPNOTIZED and experienced no pain


during the operation.

 The exciting performance of the trapeze artists


HYPNOTIZED the audience.

 Sue went to a HYPNOTIST and requested that he


HYPNOTIZE her to stop smoking.

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DOVETAIL
(DUV tail) v.
to combine or unite into a unified whole;
fit together harmoniously
Sounds like: DOVE TAILS

“DOVE TAILS that DOVETAIL”

 The carpenter cut the boards so they DOVETAILED


perfectly.

 The engineers had the idea to DOVETAIL the two bridges


so that they would come together as one.

 The strikers DOVETAILED their arms and marched down


the street in protest.

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GAPE
(gape) v.
to become widely open, separated;
to stare in amazement
Sounds like: APE

“The GAPING mouth of an APE


devoured the grapes.”

 The deep pit GAPED before him; if he stumbled and fell


there would be no rescue.

 There were GAPING differences between what each


witness told the police.

 When he won the lottery, he shook his head and GAPED


in amazement.

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OUTFOX
(out fox) v.
to outwit; to overcome by
cunning or cleverness
Sounds like: FOX

“It’s hard to OUTFOX a FOX.”

 The burglar OUTFOXED the police by escaping up the


chimney.

 Our teacher was hard to OUTFOX. She had already heard


every possible excuse for skipping school.

 Many times mothers will pretend to let their children


OUTFOX them.

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AFLOAT
(uh FLOAT) adj.
a floating condition;
circulating about
Sounds like: GOAT

“A GOAT AFLOAT”

 The canoe was AFLOAT in the stream.

 During the flood, our living room was AFLOAT half way to
the ceiling.

 Rumors were AFLOAT that the principal was going to be


transferred to another school.

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CARP
(CARP) v.
to complain
Sounds like: CARP (fish)

“CARPING CARPS”

 It was tiresome listening to Molly CARPING about her


sore foot.

 CARPING about the weather does not good because you


can’t do anything about it.

 Sometimes a little CARPING in a restaurant when you are


getting bad service gets results.

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ENDORSE
(en DORSE) v.
to give approval or support
Sounds like: HORSE

“A Kentucky Derby winning HORSE


ENDORSES his ointment.”

 Many teachers ENDORSE the idea of free lunches for


themselves.

 Famous athletes make a lot of money ENDORSING


sports products.

 Banks require customers to ENDORSE their checks


before they will pay them.

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REMAINDER
(ree MAIN dur) n.
what is left when a part is taken away;
those left behind
Sounds like: REINDEER

“Because Santa couldn’t take all the REINDEER,


Comet became the REMAINDER.”

 The REMAINDER of the pie was put away where dad


couldn’t find it.

 For the REMAINDER of the year we had to take a cut in


pay.

 When all the beds were filled, the REMAINDER of the


team slept on the floor.

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AMBLE
(AM ble) v.
to walk slowly; walk
with a leisurely gate
Sounds like: CAMEL

“Caravan CAMELS on long journeys


rarely run; they AMBLE.”

 After school, Alexander and Tom AMBLED down the road


to the fishing hole to catch their dinner.

 “AMBLE on out here,” the dance instructor said to the


new student. “Let’s see some of your moves.”

 Jack walked with an AMBLING quality, as if he hadn’t a


care in the world.

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ENROLL
(in ROHL) v.
to make or become a member;
to sign up for something
Sounds like: MOLE

“A MOLE waiting to ENROLL.”

 His dad took Jack to school to ENROLL him in the first


grade.

 In order to vote in an election you must ENROLL.

 Leslie wanted to ENROLL in the history class, but the


ENROLLMENT was already filled.

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Name: __________________________________________ Date: ________________________

Vocabulary Cartoon Review # 5.1


Match the word with its definition.

1. ___ hypnotize - (hippo eyes) A) to float

2. ___ dovetail - (dove tails) B) what is left over

3. ___ gape - (ape) C) wide open

4. ___ outfox - (fox) D) give approval

5. ___ afloat - (goat) E) to complain

6. ___ carp - (carp) F) to sign up

7. ___ endorse - (horse) G) a sleep-like state

8. ___ remainder - (reindeer) H) to walk slowly

9. ___ amble - (camel) I) unite harmoniously

10. ___ enroll - (mole) J) to outwit


Name: __________________________________________ Date: ________________________

Vocabulary Cartoon Review # 5.2

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word.

A) hypnotized F) carping
B) dovetail G) endorse
C) gaped H) remainder
D) outfox I) ambled
E) afloat J) enroll

1. The patient was ____________ so she wouldn’t experience any


pain.

2. Banks require customers to ____________ their checks.

3. For the ____________ of the year we saved our money.

4. Soldiers are always ____________ about something.

5. The canoe was ____________ in the stream.

6. Our teacher was hard to ____________.

7. The father took his children to ____________ in school.

8. After school Tom ____________ down to his favorite fishing hole.

9. The carpenter cut the boards so they would ____________.

10. Pete ____________ in amazement when he won the lottery.


Name: __________________________________________ Date: ________________________

Vocabulary Cartoon Review # 5.3


Multiple Choice: Circle the appropriate word for the provided definition.

1. of poor quality or make 6. to make or become a member; to


a.) hoax sign up for something
b.) aghast a.) enroll
c.) carp b.) magnate
d.) shoddy c.) transpire
d.) remainder
2. to outwit; to overcome by cun-
ning or cleverness 7. shocked; frightened; terrified
a.) endorse a.) hoax
b.) outfox b.) wary
c.) aghast c.) aghast
d.) hypnotize d.) harsh
3. to give approval or support 8. alert, cautious; on guard, watchful
a.) endorse a.) hoax
b.) enroll b.) wary
c.) magnate c.) aghast
d.) transpire d.) harsh
4. adjoining, next to; near or close 9. to put into a sleep-like state
a.) dovetail a.) transpire
b.) amble b.) wary
c.) adjacent c.) aghast
d.) gape d.) hypnotize
5. to walk slowly; to walk with a 10. a feeling of illness; a disturbing
leisurely gate feeling
a.) carp a.) qualm
b.) amble b.) smitten
c.) enroll c.) hoax
d.) aghast d.) carp
VOCABULARY CARTOONS: Review Answers

Review #5

Review #5.1 Review #5.2 Review #5.3


Matching: Fill in the Blank: Multiple Choice:
1-g 1-hypnotized 1. d.) shoddy
2-i 2-endorse 2. b.) outfox
3-c 3-remainder 3. a.) endorse
4-j 4-carping 4. c.) adjacent
5-a 5-afloat 5. b.) amble
6-e 6-outfox 6. a.) enroll
7-d 7-enroll 7. c.) aghast
8-b 8-ambled 8. b.) wary
9-h 9-dovetail 9. d.) hypnotize
10-f 10-gaped 10. a.) qualm

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