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WordMasters Contest #3, Grade 4 and 5

Please study all the words and also all their meanings. Please also review the words from the first ahd the second contests. The final contest will be the week of April 16 at Northview and the week of April 23 at the Middle School on whatever day you have R/L.

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meleea noisy riotous fight
writheto move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
flusteredthrown into a state of agitated confusion;
amalgama combination or blend of diverse things
winnowtreat by exposure to a current of air so that waste matter is eliminated
serenecompletely clear and fine
hybridan organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock;
seeppass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings
haywirenot functioning properly
remnanta small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
coaxinfluence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
torridburning hot; extremely and unpleasantly hot
furora sudden outburst (as of protest)
bludgeonovercome or coerce as if by using a heavy club
rankrelative status
tracean indication that something has been present
waxincrease in phase
tempestuous(of the elements) as if showing violent anger
frilla strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
dilateadd details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
agitatedtroubled emotionally and usually deeply
lairthe habitation of wild animals
wanea gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
aromatichaving a strong distinctive fragrance
squallmake high-pitched, whiney noises
rankvery offensive in smell or taste
amalgaman alloy of mercury with another metal (usually silver) used by dentists to fill cavities in teeth;
winnowblow on
serenecharacterized by absence of emotional agitation
hybrida word that is composed of parts from different languages
haywirewire for tying up bales of hay
remnanta piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold
coaxa transmission line for high-frequency signals
torridemotionally charged and vigorously energetic
furoran interest followed with exaggerated zeal
bludgeona club used as a weapon
rankthe body of members of an organization or group
tracepursue or chase relentlessly
waxgo up or advance
dilatebecome wider
agitatedthrown from side to side
wanebecome smaller
squallsudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation
winnowthe act of separating grain from chaff
hybrida composite of mixed origin
torridcharacterized by intense emotion
bludgeonstrike with a club
rankgrowing profusely
tracea just detectable amount
waxany of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water
agitatedphysically disturbed or set in motion
squallutter a sudden loud cry
traceto go back over again
rankconspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
traceread with difficulty
garnishany decoration added as a trimming or adornment
garnishsomething (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration
garnishtake a debtor's wages on legal orders, such as for child support


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