Vocabulary # 1 Short Vowels

When one-syllable words have a vowel in the middle, the vowel usually has a short sound.

flat (noun)

without air

cash (noun)

money

band (noun):

a group of musicians who play music together

bell (noun)

an object that makes a ringing sound

left (adj):

opposite of right; pertaining to the side of the human body where the heart is located

shelf (noun):

a thin, flat piece of wood, metal, or other material that is attached to a wall or set into a piece of furniture- Shelves are used to hold books, dishes, and other things.

wealth (noun):

a large amount of money or valuable possessions that someone has

grim (adj):

worried and serious or sad

hint (noun):

sign, clue, or suggestion that is not said in a direct way

mill (noun):

a place where raw grains are crushed and ground to make flour

plot (noun):

order of events in a book, play, or movie

dock (noun):

a platform built over water where passengers can get on or off a boat

blot (verb):

to dry a wet surface

odd (adj):

different from what is expected or usual; strange

sum (noun):

the number or amount that comes from adding two or more numbers

plum (noun):

a type of fruit

bluff (verb):

to try to trick someone into believing something

crunch (verb):

to crush hard food loudly between the teeth

build (verb):

construct; to make something by joining different parts

gym (noun):

a place or club where you can go to exercise using machines, weights, and other equipment