8th Grade Spelling List #20
Word |
Practice Sentence |
Type |
justify |
I can't justify this expenditure. |
Basic |
calligraphy |
The calligraphy was very beautiful. |
Basic |
detain |
We will detain the prisoner. |
Basic |
minimize |
I need to minimize the damage done. |
Basic |
gigantic |
The gigantic whale splashed with his tail. |
Basic |
thoroughly |
We thoroughly loved the show. |
Basic |
transmit |
I will transmit the data in the morning. |
Basic |
resentment |
He is full of resentment over the lost opportunity. |
Basic |
intervene |
She will intervene on your behalf. |
Basic |
centimeters |
Can you measure this leaf in centimeters? |
Basic |
capture |
I will capture your king. |
Basic |
sentiment |
Everyone's sentiment was understood. |
Basic |
depress |
If you depress that button, we will be in big trouble. |
Basic |
ungainly |
The ungainly man was a sight to see. |
Basic |
vocation |
Studying a specific vocation can lead to a great career. |
Basic |
obstruction |
We will hold you on obstruction of justice. |
Basic |
junction |
The train junction was not taken care of well. |
Challenge |
indisputable |
These facts are indisputable. |
Challenge |
sanitary |
Is sharing cups really sanitary? |
Challenge |
encourage |
I encourage you all to study hard. |
Challenge |
synchronize |
Let's synchronize our watches now. |
Challenge |
possessive |
She is very possessive when it comes to her puppy. |
Challenge |