Words with Silent or Unusual Letters
Academic Words (Thinking & Speaking)
Being (Verbs)
Action Words (Things We Do)
Challenging Words (Bonus)
100

This word has a silent "gh" and means to measure mass.

weigh

100

This word means to briefly retell something.

summarize

100

The first-person singular form of "be."

am

100

A loud vocal sound, often out of fear.

scream

100

symbolizes a severe test or trial that purifies and strengthens a person's faith

crucible

200

This word has a silent "t" and is a sound made with your lips.

 whistle

200

This word means to give details about something.

describe

200

The plural form of "is."

 are

200

A bodily reflex that happens when you're sick with mucous. 

cough

200

symbolize the sacred center of a home or community, often representing warmth, protection, and spiritual life.

hearth

300

This word has a silent "gh" and happens when you’re sick.

cough

300

This word means to talk about a topic in depth.

discuss

300

The past tense of "be."

were

300

A word that means to predict what will happen.  

predict

300

This word is often confused with "pity" but means sorrowful.

piteous

400

This word has "ear" but sounds like "ar."

hearth

400

This word means to make something clear or understandable.

explain

400

The verb that means "to exist" in present continuous form.

being

400

A word that means to put on a show or do something.  

perform

400

it can describe someone or something deserving of compassion, mercy, or pity

Piteous

500

This word has a silent "gh" and means to make something tighter.

tighten

500

This word means to store information, like in writing or video.

record

500

The past participle of "be."

been

500

A word that means to make something tighter.

tighten

500

refers to deep reverence, devotion, and respect for God

piety