vowel + /r/ Sounds

1. hurdle

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

2. afford

2.1. 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

3. formula

4. parka

4.1. a hooded fur pullover garment for arctic wear

4.2. 2

4.3. : a usually lined fabric outerwear pullover or jacket

5. radar

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

6. discard

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

7. parcel

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

8. starch

8.1. : 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

9. frontier

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

10. fierce

10.1. very violent : eager to fight or kill

11. flirt

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

12. earnest

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

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

13. urban

14. smirk

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

15. rehearse

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

16. surface

16.1. 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

17. yearn

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

18. source

18.1. 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

19. scorn

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

20. mourn

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