"-oy" with the first letter being a consonant
being a trustworthy, dependable, and faithful friend or family member
loyalty
not a part of something but a ______ thing
whole
is a small amount of liquid, usually water, that makes things slightly wet or damp. It is the word that women don't like
moisture
means feeling extremely worried, suspicious, or fearful that others are trying to harm you, even when there is no real proof
paranoid
is a long, narrow strip of very soft and lean meat taken from the lower back of an animal, usually a cow (beef) or a pig (pork). Because it is one of the most tender and least chewy cuts, it is highly prized and easy for kids to eat
tenderloin
a soft, warm, and highly durable fabric with raised, vertical lines called "wales" that run down its length.
corduroy
is a piece of very soft, easy-to-chew meat from the back of an animal, usually a cow or a pig. Because this muscle doesn't do any heavy lifting, it is the most tender and leanest cut on the entire animal.
tenderloin
means to feel and show extreme happiness. Come and _____ the Lord has risen
rejoice
means to lie right next to something or to share a boundary so that the two things touch. If two things are _______, there is no empty space between them—they are physically connected or butted up against each other
adjoining
is a fascinating sea animal with a soft body that lives inside a rough, hard shell. Because its shell has two halves, it is called a "bivalve". They are famous for cleaning the ocean, living together in large groups, and sometimes making shiny pearls
oysters
when a group of people collectively agree to stop buying or using something—like a product, store, or service—to peacefully protest an unfair rule or policy
boycott
is a durable textile characterized by its distinct, raised vertical ridges known as wales. Commonly made from cotton or cotton blends, it features a velvety texture created by tufted yarns that run parallel to one another, making it a popular, sturdy choice for autumn and winter apparel
corduroy
is a beautiful, bright color that is a mix of blue and green, just like a tropical ocean
turquoise
means when someone or something bothers you, interrupts what you are doing, or just won't stop doing something you dislike
annoying
is the ancient textile craft of decorating fabric or other materials using a needle to apply thread, yarn, or other embellishments like beads and sequins. While basic sewing joins fabric together, embroidery is purely ornamental, used to add texture, color, and intricate designs to garments and home goods. Mommy does this.
embroidery
a small, oval-shaped seed that grows in fuzzy pods on a leafy green plant. We planted these in our garden
soybean
is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral and gemstone. Chemically, it is a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminum. Its name derives from the French word for "Turkish," because the stone was first brought to Europe via trade routes through the Ottoman Empire
turquoise
is a person who is hired by a business or another person to do a specific job.
employee
means to let someone down. It is the sad or frustrated feeling you get when something you were really hoping for or expecting does not happen, or when it turns out not as good as you thought it would be
disappoint
means more than usual, or singled out for a specific reason. It is used to highlight something or show that you like one thing more than others.
especially
to put people, equipment, or skills into position for a specific job or mission
deployed
is a fun craft where children use a needle and thread to draw or color on fabric. It helps them turn plain materials into colorful pictures, and they can even add fun textures by sewing on beads, sequins, or yarn
embroidery
means all of something—the complete, entire amount with nothing missing or broken into smaller pieces. Not a part but a _____
whole
means to stay away from someone, something, or a bad situation. It means you choose to steer clear of something to keep yourself safe or to stop a problem from happening.
avoided
is an empty space, cavity, or opening in or through something. It can be a gap that goes all the way through an object (like a ______in your sock) or a hollow scooped-out dip in a solid surface (like a ____you dig in the dirt)
hole