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 |