Challenging words for persuasive writing
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tantamount |
It is tantamount to cheating to have the dictionary out while doing the spelling test.
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vital |
Agriculture is vital in providing food for the world.
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detrimental |
The consequences of this action is not only detrimental to health and also may be detrimental to family relationships.
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obscure |
The object of covering a gift in paper is to obscure it from the receiver's view.
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abhor |
I abhor violence - I am a very peaceful person.
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relentless |
Relentless means steady and persistent.
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beguiling |
Beguiling means to deceive or delude (using guile) to charm, delight or captivate.
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undoubtedly |
He is undoubtedly the best player in the team.
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unquestionably |
Unquestionably means without question and beyond doubt.
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pertinent |
Pertinent means important with regard to a particular subject or matter.
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indescribable |
The view was indescribable.
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fortunate |
I was fortunate to win the prize.
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untrustworthy |
Untrustworthy means not deserving of trust; unreliable.
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unreliable |
Unreliable means unable to count on someone to do as they promised.
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wretched |
Sometimes he was a wretched pest!
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delightful |
The day at the beach was delightful.
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Spelling Games: Persuasive vocabulary (copy)Play interactive games to practice these words in a fun way.
Autumn Anagram
A spelling game for Autumn!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Spooky spelling
A spelling game for Halloween!
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Take a Spelling Test: Persuasive vocabulary (copy)Challenge yourself with a spelling test for these words.
Printable Activities: Persuasive vocabulary (copy)Use printable worksheets to reinforce spelling skills.
Handwriting Practice: Persuasive vocabulary (copy)Improve your spelling by writing these words.
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