Spelling Flashcards #1: Words with Short Vowel Sounds

breath

The air taken in or expelled from the lungs; a vital part of respiration. An image typically depicting a person exhaling or inhaling.

wobble

To move unsteadily from side to side; an action often depicted with a tilting or shaky image.

blister

A small bubble on the skin filled with serum, typically caused by friction. An image could show a blister on skin.

crush

To compress or squeeze forcefully to break into pieces, often depicted with an image of an object being smashed.

direct

To point toward or aim at something; it can also mean straightforward, shown with an arrow directing towards a target.

promise

A declaration or assurance that one will do something, represented with an image of a handshake or agreement.

grasp

To take hold of firmly; can be depicted by an image of a hand holding an object.

numb

Lacking physical sensation or feeling; often depicted with an image of someone touching something cold or unresponsive.

hymn

A religious song or poem of praise to God, often shown with an image of a church or congregation singing.

shovel

A tool for digging or moving materials, typically depicted with an image of a shovel in action.

gravity

The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, represented by an image of an object falling.

frantic

Feeling or showing a lot of wild and hurried activity; an image could depict a person in a chaotic situation.

swift

Moving very quickly; often shown with an image of a fast animal, like a cheetah.

feather

A light, flat structure that forms the outer covering of birds, depicted with an image of a feather.

comic

A medium used to tell a story through pictures and words, often shown with an image of a comic book.

bundle

A collection of things tied or wrapped together; typically depicted with an image of bundled items.

solid

A state of matter characterized by firm shape and volume, often shown with an image of a cube or solid object.

weather

The state of the atmosphere at a specific time, often depicted with images of sunny, rainy, or snowy conditions.

energy

The capacity to do work; often depicted with symbols such as lightning or a sun.

stingy

Unwilling to give or spend; represented with an image of a person hoarding money.

adjective

A word that describes a noun; often shown with an example of an adjective describing a noun.

shrugged

To raise one's shoulders briefly to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference; depicted with an image of a person shrugging.

suggest

To propose an idea or plan for consideration; an image could show a person pointing at an idea.

pessimist

A person who expects bad outcomes; often depicted with an image of a sad or concerned expression.