Core Spelling Words of the Week em·ploy·ee also em·ploy·e (ĕm-ploi'ē, ĭm-, ĕm'ploi-ē') n. A person who works for another in return for financial or other compensation. ac·tu·al·ly (ăk'chū-ə-lē) adv. - In fact; in reality: That tree is actually a fir, not a pine.
- Used to express wonder, surprise, or incredulity: I actually won the lottery!
news·pa·per (nūz'pā'pər, nyūz'-) n.- A publication, usually issued daily or weekly, containing current news, editorials, feature articles, and usually advertising.
av·e·nue (ăv'ə-nū', -nyū') n.- (Abbr. Ave. or Av.) A wide street or thoroughfare.
- A broad roadway lined with trees.
- Chiefly British. The drive leading from the main road up to a country house.
- A means of access or approach: new avenues of trade.
in·stance (ĭn'stəns) n.- An example that is cited to prove or invalidate a contention or illustrate a point. See synonyms at example.
- A case or an occurrence: In all such instances, let conscience be your guide.
- Law. A legal proceeding or process; a suit.
- A step in a process or series of events: You should apply in the first instance to the personnel manager.
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