Explore this spelling list: 8th grade words: a - part 2. These words are tailored to support your spelling journey. Have you tried our spelling games and printable spelling lists yet?
Spelling list for 8th graders. Words starting with a.
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anonymous |
I wonder who sent this anonymous letter.
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antecedent |
Her research traced each antecedent to the movement.
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antidote |
There was no antidote to the poison.
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antiseptic |
Mom washed his cut knee with antiseptic.
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anxious |
He was anxious about his interview.
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apology |
I accept your apology.
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apostrophe |
You can use an apostrophe to show that something belongs to someone.
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appendixes |
The original sources used for this report can be found in the appendixes.
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applicant |
The strongest applicant was given the job.
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approximate |
The coordinator required an approximate guest list a month before the event.
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archeology
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She's considered an expert in the field of archeology.
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architect |
The new building was to be designed by a famous architect.
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arrangement |
The secretaries had a meeting to discuss holiday arrangements.
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asphalt |
The black asphalt glistened in the morning sunlight.
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asterisk |
She marked the annotation with an asterisk.
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asthma |
The boy with asthma sometimes struggled to breath.
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awkward |
His body was bent at an awkward angle.
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