8th Grade Spelling List #17
| Word |
Practice Sentence |
Type |
| thermometer |
The thermometer was broken. |
Basic |
| retrieve |
Will you be able to retrieve the passwords? |
Basic |
| porous |
This type of stone is porous. |
Basic |
| chronic |
She seems to have a chronic illness. |
Basic |
| menial |
Many consider this type of work menial. |
Basic |
| rue |
I rue the day I lost that job. |
Basic |
| scribble |
Let's not scribble on our desks. |
Basic |
| subtraction |
We need to learn subtraction before multiplication. |
Basic |
| conference |
The conference lasts all week. |
Basic |
| trespass |
If you trespass, you will be arrested. |
Basic |
| residue |
The residue was being analyzed at the lab. |
Basic |
| composure |
I need to regain my composure before speaking again. |
Basic |
| allude |
The writings allude to something no one remembers. |
Basic |
| inference |
If this inference is correct, then the research was worthwhile. |
Basic |
| inspect |
They will inspect the food before it is sold. |
Basic |
| bias |
My bias has held me back from being fair. |
Basic |
| neglect |
I don't want to neglect my duties. |
Challenge |
| epitaph |
The epitaph was inspiring and sad at the same time. |
Challenge |
| scrupulous |
The musician gave a scrupulous performance. |
Challenge |
| refrain |
We will refrain from talking during the concert. |
Challenge |
| transit |
The transit time will be measured by computer. |
Challenge |
| clandestine |
The clandestine activities were recalled in the newspaper. |
Challenge |
Play Crossword
Play Chirpster
Play Racing Stars
Play Sky Spelling
Play Crazy Fish
Play Memory Game
Play King Cactus
Play Spelling Hopper
Play Spelling Golf
Play Mouse Maze
Play Word Scramble
Play Word Chopper
Play Word Search
Play Jump Jump
Play Fill in the Blank
Play Spelling Soup
Play Bink Bonk