Spelling words weeks 5 + 6

balance

to keep something steady so it does not fall.

fragile

used to describe something that is easily broken or damaged.

hostile

unfriendly and aggressive.

labour

very hard work, usually physical work.

poetry

a collection of verses.

quartz

a mineral in the form of a hard, shiny crystal.

searing

used to describe very intense pain or heat.

usage

the way in which words are actually used in particular contexts, especially with regard to their meanings.

whirl

to move or turn around very quickly.

bungalow

a house which has only one level and no stairs.

faulty

used to describe something that is not working properly.

jealous

used to describe feeling angry or bitter because you think that another person is trying to take a friend or a possession away from you.

narrate

to tell a story from your own point of view.

radical

used to describe changes that are very important and great in degree.

vinegar

a sharp-tasting liquid, usually made from sour wine or malt, which is used to make things such as salad dressing.

consultant

a person who gives expert advice to a person or organisation on a particular subject.

geology

the study of the Earth's structure, surface, and origins.

rapture

a feeling of extreme happiness or pleasure.

utility

a service provided to the public, such as water or electricity.

lemur

an animal that looks like a small monkey and has a long tail and a face similar to that of a fox.