Year 8 commonly misspelled words
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eccentric |
Our next door neightbour is an eccentric old man.
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anarchy |
Anarchy can mean: a situation in which there is a total lack of organisation or control.
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plausible |
His excuse didn't sound plausible.
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fastidious |
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benign |
A malign tumour is malignant; a benign one is not malignant.
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contentious |
The referee's decision was contentious.
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surpass |
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languish |
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desist |
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trepidation |
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definitely |
That cat is definitely sick.
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conscientious |
The doctor was conscientious in his work.
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recognise
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I didn't recognise you with you hair cut.
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suggestion |
My suggestion was disregarded by the teacher.
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necessary |
Is it necessary to learn to spell properly?
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deceit |
The criminal was a master of deceit.
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character |
I like a person with a friendly character.
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credible |
His plan to evade capture seemed credible.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Spelling Practice: Year 8 challenging vocabulary 1Develop better spelling habits with customized practice tools.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling Games: Year 8 challenging vocabulary 1Make learning enjoyable with engaging spelling games.
Autumn Anagram
A spelling game for Autumn!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Take a Spelling Test: Year 8 challenging vocabulary 1Challenge yourself with a spelling test for these words.
Printable Activities: Year 8 challenging vocabulary 1Take your spelling practice offline with printable activities.
Handwriting Practice: Year 8 challenging vocabulary 1Strengthen spelling retention through writing practice.
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