Nonsense Words
Sheila never liked JAHS. Yeah they were cute and furry and purred like crazy, but she just didn't like them.
What are JAHS?
cats
Henry was INTRIGUED with his new science experiment results. He told his teacher he was curious to learn more.
What does INTRIGUED mean?
curious
Grandpa was in a JOVIAL mood. He was joking and laughing at everything, but grandma was not as happy.
JOVIAL means?
Happy
Carl peeled and cut up two GRIBS to put in his cereal. The sweet taste mixed with the oats was delicious. His brother teased him, saying he was going to turn into a monkey one day!
GRIBS are?
Bananas
Billy FEGS were brand new. He didn't want anyone to step on them. He cleaned them every night to help them stay white.
sneakers / shoes
The BOLKO was beginning to smell really bad, but with the garbage men on strike there was nothing anyone could do.
What is BOLKO?
garbage
Abby was FLABBERGASTED when she saw all of the birds circling around in the sky like a big dark cloud. It was truly amazing!
What does FLABBERGASTED mean?
Amazed
Jim LOATHED dogs because when he was little he was bitten by one, but his sister loved dogs. She wanted one of her own!
LOATHED means?
Hated / Did not like
After the war, the soldiers LIBERATED all the prisoners and they were free to go home to their families.
LIBERATED means?
Freed
Freddy was upset and he wanted more BLOTTO since his melted and fell off the cone it was on.
BLOTTO is?
Ice Cream
Grace loved to COZ. Every summer she got a new bathing suit and goggles so she would be prepared when the pool opened.
What is COZ?
Swim
Nora's history report was very SUCCINCT and the teacher told she needed to write some more because it was too short.
short
The BOISTEROUS children were running around the room screaming like wild animals, but Casey sat quietly at his desk waiting for the teacher.
BOISTEROUS means?
Very Noisy / Rowdy
Samir couldn't wait for summer to visit the HABBAS. He was so excited to ride the roller coaster and the Ferris wheel and bump his brother when they rode the bumper cars!
HABBAS is?
Amusement park
Helena tripped over a BAZIG and fell. Her little sister had a bunch of books in it and she left it right by the door after school.
BAZIG is?
Bookbag / Knap Sack
WOBOS are the largest land animals. They grab plants and fruits with their trunks to feed themselves.
What are WOBOS?
Elephants
Bats that eat fruit and nectar spread seeds and help flowers grow. Without bats, many important plants and flowers would not THRIVE.
What does THRIVE mean?
Grow / flourish
Kelvin did not ANTICIPATE the rain, so he didn't bring an umbrella. Luckily, his friend Sam saw the clouds and expected rain. He had a big umbrella to share with Kelvin.
ANTICIPATE means?
Expect / think something is going to happen
QUIGS are some of the most graceful animals with their long necks and legs. They seem to float when they walk or run.
QUIGS are?
Giraffes
Maria needed a WHATZITS so she could keep the pages of her book together. She found one in her desk drawer but it didn't have any staples.
WHATZITS is?
Stapler
Jersey is a HAZ. She likes to pick on the little kids to make them cry.
What is HAZ?
Bully
Mom and dad placed cups on the table and gave each of us thirsty kids a choice of which BEVERAGE we wanted to drink.
BEVERAGE means?
Something to drink / water, juice, soda, milk
Some people thing the desert is BARREN that there is nothing around, but there are different types of animals and plants that can be found in a desert.
BARREN means?
empty / nothing around
Sky diving, mountain climbing, and deep-sea diving can be TREACHEROUS sports, but some people love doing dangerous things. They say they feel more alive doing them.
TREACHEROUS means?
Dangerous
The ONOPT rang and rang early in the morning, but Tonya kept hitting snooze because she was too tired to get up.
ONOPT is?
Alarm clock