Spelling List | 8th List 17
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| Word | Practice Sentence |
|---|---|
| thermometer | The thermometer was broken. |
| retrieve | Will you be able to retrieve the passwords? |
| porous | This type of stone is porous. |
| chronic | She seems to have a chronic illness. |
| menial | Many consider this type of work menial. |
| rue | I rue the day I lost that job. |
| scribble | Let's not scribble on our desks. |
| subtraction | We need to learn subtraction before multiplication. |
| conference | The conference lasts all week. |
| trespass | If you trespass, you will be arrested. |
| residue | The residue was being analyzed at the lab. |
| composure | I need to regain my composure before speaking again. |
| allude | The writings allude to something no one remembers. |
| inference | If this inference is correct, then the research was worthwhile. |
| inspect | They will inspect the food before it is sold. |
| bias | My bias has held me back from being fair. |
| neglect | I don't want to neglect my duties. |
| epitaph | The epitaph was inspiring and sad at the same time. |
| scrupulous | The musician gave a scrupulous performance. |
| refrain | We will refrain from talking during the concert. |
| transit | The transit time will be measured by computer. |
| clandestine | The clandestine activities were recalled in the newspaper. |
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