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Spelling List 5-36

5-36 Spelling Tip
Hyphens
A hyphen is a punctuation mark which looks like this (-).
A hyphen is often used between the parts of a compound word or a name.
A hyphen is in the compound words cross-eyed and barn-raising.
A hyphen is in a name in you-you and cross-eyed.

 

Words Definitions
1. public-spirited having or showing an unselfish desire for the public good.
2. ice-skate skate on ice.
3. spoon-feed feed with or as if with a spoon; coddle; pamper.
4. out-and-out thorough; complete:  an out-and-out defeat.
5. tailor-made made by a tailor.
6. yo-yo a small toy consisting of a deeply grooved disk which is spun out and reeled in by means of an attached string.
7. hide-and-seek a children's game in which one player tries to find the players who have hidden.
8. white-collar clerical, professional, or business work or workers.
9. first-aid of or for first aid:  a first-aid kit.
10. good-looking having a pleasant appearance; handsome or pretty.