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Word List
bid
coffee
duty
lock
rush
saddle
sandwich
slipper
slippery
tax
 


Definitions

  bid   (bihd) noun,verb   
1.  To make an offer of money to buy something.
2.  To give a command or to order someone to do something.
Rhymes:  did, hid, kid, lid, skid, squid, amid, forbid
Synonyms:  propose, ask, instruct, order, warn, tell, direct, command, offer, enjoin, charge, invite, proposal
Antonyms:  forbid, deter

  coffee   (kofee) noun    A popular bitter drink that has a lot of caffeine and adults like to drink in the morning.

  duty   (dootee) noun    Work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons.  
Synonyms:  burden, must, assignment, responsibility, job, task, charge, office, obligation
Antonyms:  freedom, exemption, immunity, license

  lock   (lok) noun,verb   
1.  A fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed.  
2.  To fasten something with a key.  
Rhymes:  block, caulk, chalk, clock, dock, mock, rock, shock, sock, stock, interlock
Synonyms:  padlock, latch, clasp, hook, catch, bolt
Antonyms:  free, release, disconnect

  rush   (ruhsh) noun,verb,adjective    To do something or to go somewhere at a quick rate; to hurry.
Rhymes:  blush, brush, crush, flush, lush
Synonyms:  dash, race, fleet, fly, hurry, bustle, plunge, run, shoot, hustle, hasten

  saddle   (saduhl) noun,verb   
1.  A seat for the rider of a horse.  
2.  A seat for the rider of a bicycle or motorcycle.  
Rhyme:  paddle
Synonyms:  perch, pad, weigh down, burden, load, seat
Antonyms:  free, relieve

  sandwich   (sandwihch) noun,verb   
1.  Two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them.  
2.  Insert or squeeze tightly between two people or objects.  

  slipper   (slihpur) noun    Soft footwear that is worn indoors.  
Rhymes:  skipper, zipper

  slippery   (slihpuree) adjective    Something that is very difficult to hold or to stand on without sliding and falling.
Synonyms:  inconstant, slick, unsteady, slipper
Antonyms:  coarse, dry, rough

  tax   (taks) noun,verb   
1.  Money that people and businesses must pay for the support of government.  
2.  To make heavy demands on or to use to the limit.  
Rhymes:  ax, facts, fax, lax, wax
Synonyms:  encumber, assessment, accuse, tariff, levy, saddle, charge, arraign, duty