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Spelling list for 8th graders. Words starting with p and q.
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pageant |
The week of celebrations ended with a pageant of music and dancing.
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parachute |
The skydiver released her parachute.
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paralysis |
My older brother suffers from sleep paralysis.
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parliament |
The members of parliament met in secret.
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penitentiary |
The penitentiary was under scrutiny for cruelty to prisoners.
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perceived |
He gasped as he perceived the truth.
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permeate |
A horrible stench began to permeate through the rooms.
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perseverance |
Anything is possible with hard work and perseverance.
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personality |
Beth has a very dynamic personality.
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personification |
She wrote an essay on the author's use of personification in the novel.
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persuade |
Can I persuade you to have another slice of this cake?
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phenomenon |
It was a strange phenomenon.
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plaintiff |
The plaintiff sued the defendant.
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pneumonia |
He was worried his chest infection would develop into severe pneumonia.
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politician |
The politician was corrupt.
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potential |
Daily spelling practice will help you achieve your potential.
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precipice |
They were warned to stay away from the precipice.
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precocious |
She was a precocious child who spoke three different languages.
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predecessor |
He was concerned that he would be overshadowed by his predecessor.
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preferably |
She was looking for somewhere to stay, preferably somewhere close to the station.
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