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 |