8th Grade Spelling List #13
Word |
Practice Sentence |
Type |
transfer |
I will transfer money into your account. |
Basic |
proximity |
The proximity to the subway made the hotel more popular. |
Basic |
pertinent |
This information is not pertinent to the trial. |
Basic |
heroism |
I was surprised at his act of heroism. |
Basic |
doctrine |
The doctrine was followed carefully by all. |
Basic |
really |
She really likes peanut butter. |
Basic |
supernatural |
The mist seemed almost super natural. |
Basic |
flaunt |
She shouldn't flaunt her gold as thieves might notice. |
Basic |
gaunt |
The gaunt old man told a strange and wonderful tale. |
Basic |
intelligence |
Her intelligence was matched by no one. |
Basic |
accountable |
We will hold you accountable for all of your actions. |
Basic |
mortgage |
The mortgage payment is due. |
Basic |
confirm |
I will confirm our reservations. |
Basic |
compassionate |
He is a compassionate soul who helps the poor. |
Basic |
neutral |
I consider myself neutral on this issue. |
Basic |
gaudy |
That blouse is terribly gaudy. |
Basic |
desolate |
The desert was hot and desolate. |
Challenge |
notorious |
He was a notorious gangster. |
Challenge |
ambidextrous |
My mom is ambidextrous. |
Challenge |
serene |
The mountains are serene in the early morning. |
Challenge |
mythical |
The mythical dragon would have to be slain. |
Challenge |
culpable |
The management is either incompetent or culpable. |
Challenge |