Spelling Word List: LAURUS Year 8 - The Gothic 1

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Study the Word List: LAURUS Year 8 - The Gothic 1

	melancholy	Melancholy is a synonym for a deep, intense sadness. *
	bleak	Bleak is an adjective that describes somewhere or something that is depressing and cold. *
	dreary	If something is dreary, it is depressingly dull. *
	vacant	The adjective vacant means unoccupied or empty. It can also describe a blank facial expression. *
	oppressive	Oppressive can be used to describe leaders, societies and even the weather. It means cruel, unfair and hints at an abuse of power. *
	ghastly	If something is ghastly, it causes great horror or fear. *
	apprehension	Apprehension is worry or anxiety about something. E.g, he thought about the exam with apprehension. *
	vulgar	If something is described as vulgar, it is rude, ugly or offensive. *
	lustrous	If something is lustrous, it is shiny and polished. *
	dun	The adjective dun describes something that is dull and grey. *

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Spelling Practice: LAURUS Year 8 - The Gothic 1

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melancholy

bleak

dreary

vacant

oppressive

ghastly

apprehension

vulgar

lustrous

dun

Spelling Games: LAURUS Year 8 - The Gothic 1

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Take a Spelling Test: LAURUS Year 8 - The Gothic 1

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