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Digraphs #3
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Below is a list of word meanings. The answers to these word meanings have been omitted except for the two-lettered consonants that appear in each word, namely: 'SH'. The word meanings are not in order, so it is your job to try and associate the meanings with the correct word by filling in the missing letters.
1. Someone who collects garbage for removal.
2. Any fairly large instrument with a broad blade or scoop for taking up or removing loose matter.
3. An educational institute where Jewish students study sacred texts.
4. The characteristic of one who is not modest.
5. Someone who supports the separation of church and state.
Words:
1. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ s h _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
2. s h _ _ _ _
3. _ _ _ s h _ _ _
4. _ _ _ _ _ s h _ _
5. _ _ s h _ _ _ _
1. Someone who collects garbage for removal.
2. Any fairly large instrument with a broad blade or scoop for taking up or removing loose matter.
3. An educational institute where Jewish students study sacred texts.
4. The characteristic of one who is not modest.
5. Someone who supports the separation of church and state.
Words:
1. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ s h _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
2. s h _ _ _ _
3. _ _ _ s h _ _ _
4. _ _ _ _ _ s h _ _
5. _ _ s h _ _ _ _
Answer
1. Someone who collects garbage for removal. -- 3. trashman2. Any fairly large instrument with a broad blade or scoop for taking up or removing loose matter. -- 2. shovel
3. An educational institute where Jewish students study sacred texts. -- 5. yeshivah
4. The characteristic of one who is not modest. -- 4. unabashed
5. Someone who supports the separation of church and state. -- 1. disestablishmentarian
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