Let’s go through the spelling worksheet step by step.
We are given a list of 10 words and 10 definitions. Our job is to match each definition with the correct word from the box.
Here’s the word list again for reference:
- innuendoes
- kitschy
- interlocutor
- aphorism
- pernicious
- lyceum
- choleric
- epitome
- kinesiology
- mandibular
Now let’s go one by one:
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1. considered to be in poor taste
→ This describes something tacky or overly sentimental — that’s
kitschy.
2. suggestive or disparaging remarks
→ These are indirect hints, often negative — that’s
innuendoes.
3. a person who takes part in a conversation
→ That’s someone you talk with — an
interlocutor.
4. relating to the lower jaw
→ The medical term for lower jaw is “mandible” — so
mandibular.
5. bad-tempered or irritable
→ Someone easily angered — that’s
choleric (from old personality types).
6. having a gradual harmful effect
→ Something that slowly causes damage —
pernicious.
7. the study of the mechanics of body movements
→ That’s
kinesiology — think “kinesis” = movement.
8. a pithy observation that contains a general truth
→ Short wise saying — that’s an
aphorism.
9. a hall for public lectures or discussions
→ Historical term for lecture hall —
lyceum.
10. a perfect example of a particular quality or type
→ The ultimate model —
epitome.
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All matches checked and verified.
Final Answer:
1. kitschy
2. innuendoes
3. interlocutor
4. mandibular
5. choleric
6. pernicious
7. kinesiology
8. aphorism
9. lyceum
10. epitome
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of spelling worksheet for middle school.