Grade 5 - Spelling List #23

Gwen H. (United States of America)
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  1. salsa
    spicy sauce of tomatoes and onions and chili peppers to accompany Mexican foods
  2. mattress
    a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed
  3. tycoon
    a very wealthy or powerful businessperson
  4. bandanna
    large and brightly colored handkerchief
  5. tomato
    mildly acid red or yellow pulpy fruit eaten as a vegetable
  6. poncho
    a blanket-like cloak with a hole in the center for the head
  7. dungaree
    a coarse durable cotton fabric used to make jeans
  8. lasso
    a long noosed rope used to catch animals
  9. patio
    usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
  10. siesta
    a nap in the early afternoon
  11. cargo
    goods carried by a large vehicle
  12. vanilla
    any of numerous climbing plants having fleshy leaves
  13. tsunami
    a cataclysm resulting from a destructive sea wave
  14. iguana
    large tropical American arboreal lizard with a spiny crest
  15. plaza
    a public square with room for pedestrians
  16. caravan
    a procession traveling together in single file
  17. hammock
    a hanging bed of canvas or rope netting
  18. pajama
    loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging
  19. tortilla
    thin unleavened pancake made from cornmeal or wheat flour
Created on Thu Feb 18 14:06:07 EST 2010 (updated Thu Feb 18 14:09:00 EST 2010)

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