Syllables
dinner
Two
to suggest an idea
propose
to take attention away from
distract
what do we call a lazy vowel
schwa
What is the shortest day of the year called?
Winter Solstice
Mississippi
Four
to put an end to a practice
abolish
to throw something away
discard
What THREE sounds does 'ea' make?
long e, short e, long a
How fast (mph) does the average snowflake fall?
3 mph
unconstitutionally
Seven
full of energy, excitement, or cheerfulness
exuberant
to keep that person or thing from leaving or spreading beyond the place
confine
What two sounds does 'oo' make?
Good, moon
What is the name of the famous ballet performed during the winter holiday season?
The Nutcracker
concentration
Four
to keep on trying even if it is difficult
persevere
to need that thing or person in order to succeed or survive
dependent
What other letter combination sounds the same as 'oi'?
oy
True or False: You can get sunburn from snow.
True
deactivation
Five
gracious
a large amount of something
substantial
What other letter combination sounds like 'ou'?
ow
How many sides does a snowflake have?
Six