8th Grade Spelling List #1
Word |
Practice Sentence |
Type |
identify |
It's easy for me to identify with him. |
Basic |
admiral |
The admiral barked out orders. |
Basic |
advantage |
We clearly have the advantage today. |
Basic |
beginning |
The beginning of the book was unusual. |
Basic |
usually |
I usually have an egg for breakfast. |
Basic |
sweet |
This smoothie is too sweet. |
Basic |
arctic |
The arctic air was colder than expected. |
Basic |
accuracy |
The accuracy of this brand of darts is well known. |
Basic |
sleepiness |
I can't seem to shake this sleepiness. |
Basic |
expire |
My license will expire soon. |
Basic |
outrageous |
The accusations were outrageous. |
Basic |
access |
How will I access my bank account from overseas? |
Basic |
judicious |
Building a track was a judicious use of school funds. |
Basic |
persuasive |
The politician was very persuasive. |
Basic |
adhesive |
The adhesive left a gummy residue. |
Basic |
conventional |
The conventional wisdom was no longer accepted. |
Basic |
arranged |
We've arranged to pick you up at the airport. |
Challenge |
respiration |
The doctors will measure your respiration rate. |
Challenge |
surveillance |
Those criminals are under surveillance. |
Challenge |
inaudible |
The sound is completely inaudible. |
Challenge |
sarcastic |
She should stop being sarcastic and start being helpful. |
Challenge |
ominous |
The dark clouds looked ominous. |
Challenge |