Spelling List.Unit 12
Spelling List.Unit 12
1. Committee
Word Class: Noun
Definition: A group of people appointed for a specific function, typically consisting
of members of a larger group.
Example: The school committee met to discuss the new policy changes.
2. Communicate
Word Class: Verb
Definition: To share or exchange information, news, or ideas.
Example: It’s important to communicate effectively with your colleagues.
3. Correspondence
Word Class: Noun
Definition: Communication by exchanging letters or emails.
Example: The correspondence between the two authors revealed their differing
viewpoints.
4. Embarrass
Word Class: Verb
Definition: To cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.
Example: He didn’t mean to embarrass her during the presentation.
5. Guarantee
Word Class: Noun / Verb
Definition: (Noun) A formal promise or assurance; (Verb) to give a formal assurance
or promise.
Example: (Noun) The product comes with a one-year guarantee.
Example: (Verb) I guarantee that you will be satisfied with the service.
6. Harass
Word Class: Verb
Definition: To subject someone to aggressive pressure or intimidation.
Example: He felt that the constant emails were beginning to harass him.
7. Recommend
Word Class: Verb
Definition: To suggest that someone or something would be good or suitable for a
particular purpose.
Example: I recommend trying the new restaurant downtown.
8. Occupation
Word Class: Noun
Definition: A job or profession; the action of taking possession of a place.
Example: Her occupation is a teacher.
9. Occur
Word Class: Verb
Definition: To happen or take place.
Example: The meeting will occur at 10 AM tomorrow.
10. Programme
Word Class: Noun
Definition: A planned series of events or activities.
Example: The conference programme included several keynote speakers.
11. Suggestion
Word Class: Noun
Definition: An idea or plan put forward for consideration.
Example: She made a suggestion to improve the workflow.
12. Immediate
Word Class: Adjective
Definition: Happening or done without delay; instant.
Example: We need an immediate response to the situation.
13. Community
Word Class: Noun
Definition: A group of people living together in one place or having a particular
characteristic in common.
Example: The local community came together to support the charity event.
14. Rough
Word Class: Adjective
Definition: Having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth.
Example: The rough surface of the road made driving difficult.
15. Enough
Word Class: Adjective / Adverb
Definition: (Adjective) Sufficient; (Adverb) to a satisfactory degree.
Example: (Adjective) We have enough food for the party.
Example: (Adverb) She didn’t study enough for the exam.
16. Cough
Word Class: Verb / Noun
Definition: (Verb) To expel air from the lungs suddenly; (Noun) the act of coughing.
Example: (Verb) He had to cough to clear his throat.
Example: (Noun) She has a persistent cough that won’t go away.
17. Although
Word Class: Conjunction
Definition: Used to introduce a contrasting statement.
Example: Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.
18. Bought
Word Class: Verb (past tense of buy)
Definition: To have acquired something in exchange for payment.
Example: She bought a new dress for the party.
19. Brought
Word Class: Verb (past tense of bring)
Definition: To have carried or conveyed something to a place.
Example: He brought his favorite book to share with the class.
20. Thoughtful
Word Class: Adjective
Definition: Showing consideration for the needs of other people; reflective.
Example: It was thoughtful of her to remember my birthday.
21. Plough
Word Class: Noun / Verb
Definition: (Noun) A farm implement used for turning soil; (Verb) to turn over soil
with a plough.
Example: (Noun) The farmer used a plough to prepare the fields for planting.
Example: (Verb) They will plough the field before sowing the seeds.
Instructions: Match the word on the left with its correct definition on the right. Write the letter
of the correct definition next to the number.