
Spelling list for 8th graders. Words starting with s.
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sacrifice |
Although he had to sacrifice some of his independence, he enjoyed being part of the team.
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sacrificial |
Sacrificial offerings were placed on the alter.
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sanctuary |
They adopted a puppy from the sanctuary.
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scandalized
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The public were scandalized by his behaviour.
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schedule |
My mom has a busy work schedule.
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scheme |
They were part of a car pooling scheme.
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schism |
A schism was beginning to form between the two groups.
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scholar |
She was a scholar at Oxford.
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semester |
The next semester will begin in January.
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serviceable |
His shoes were serviceable if not fashionable.
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shrine |
We left offerings at the shrine.
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shuddering |
He was shuddering at the thought of having to wake up early.
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sieve |
We need a sieve to strain the soup.
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snobbery |
The film critic was famous for his snobbery.
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solitary |
He was a solitary person and liked to be on his own.
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sophomore |
She'll be entering her sophomore year.
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studious |
He was a quiet and studious person.
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subtlety |
The critic said the film lacked subtlety.
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suburban |
They were considering moving to a suburban area.
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surmise |
She thought she could surmise her friend's reaction from the look on her face.
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