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3 Word Lists for May
For this month’s word lists, we looked at synonyms of funny, exceptions to the ‘i before e except after c’ spelling rule, and colours. There are lots of different ways you can use a Spellzone word list to help you practise your spelling – learn more about them here.
10 Words for…Fast
In our 10 Words blog post. we shared alternatives for the word for fast. From breakneck, to hasty, to swift – we’ve got the word for you!
American English vs. British English: The School Edition
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breakneck – at very high speed, dangerously fast
The plane flew at breakneck speed.
We ran at breakneck speed to try and make it to the bus stop on time.
brisk – quick and energetic
We went on a brisk morning walk.
They travelled against at a brisk pace.
expeditious – marked by speed and efficiency
The investigation was completed in an expeditious manner.
We would like an expeditious resolution to this problem.
hasty – excessively quick
We made a hasty getaway.
‘Don’t you think it was a bit of a hasty decision?’ his mother asked.
nimble – quick...
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