vowel + /r/ Sounds

1. flirt

1.1. to behave in a way that shows a sexual attraction for someone but is not meant to be taken seriously

2. hurdle

2.1. one of a series of barriers to be jumped over in a race

3. earnest

3.1. characterized by or proceeding from an intense and serious state of mind

3.1.1. <I'll accept only an earnest apology from you.>

4. urban

5. smirk

5.1. to smile in an unpleasant way because you are pleased with yourself, glad about someone else's trouble, etc.

6. rehearse

6.1. to prepare for a public performance of a play, a piece of music, etc., by practicing the performance

7. surface

7.1. an outside part or layer of something : the upper layer of an area of land or water : the flat, top part of something (such as a table or desk) that you can work on

8. yearn

8.1. to feel a strong desire or wish for something or to do something

9. source

9.1. someone or something that provides what is wanted or needed : the cause of something (such as a problem) : a person, book, etc., that gives information

10. scorn

10.1. a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval

11. afford

11.1. to be able to pay for (something) : to be able to do (something) without having problems or being seriously harmed : to supply or provide (something needed or wanted) to someone

12. mourn

12.1. to feel or show great sadness because someone has died

13. formula

14. parka

14.1. a hooded fur pullover garment for arctic wear

14.2. 2

14.3. : a usually lined fabric outerwear pullover or jacket

15. radar

15.1. a device that sends out radio waves for finding out the position and speed of a moving object (such as an airplane)

16. discard

16.1. to throw (something) away because it is useless or unwanted

17. parcel

17.1. : a section or area of land : a box or large envelope that is usually given, sent, or delivered to a person

18. starch

18.1. : a substance that is found in certain foods (such as bread, rice, and potatoes) : a powder or liquid that contains starch and is used to make clothing stiff

19. frontier

19.1. : a border between two countries : a distant area where few people live

20. fierce

20.1. very violent : eager to fight or kill