Spelling Words and Definitions List 13
1. oxymoron – a figure of speech where the word contradicts its meaning-Noun- roots in Latin/Greek
2. broccoli – a green cruciferous vegetable- Noun- Latin
3. ambidextrous – being able to use both hands equally well- ADJ- Latin
4. principal – a school administrator, headmaster - Noun( commonly confused & misspelled), - Latin
also meaning capital sum of capital interest from an income $ - ADJ
5. principle – belief, moral, standard, theory- Noun- Latin
6. tenacious- stubborn and persistent- ADJ- Greek
7. itinerary – a list of things to do, an agenda – Noun- Latin
8. forfeit – to give up, sacrifice- Noun- Latin
9. callous- unfeeling – ADJ- Latin
10. psychology – the study of human mind- Noun- Latin
11. spectator – a witness, one who observes- Noun- Latin
12. fuchsia – a bright red-purplish color- Noun- Latin