8th Grade Vocabulary Spelling

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Spell the Word: buccaneer

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A pirate, especially one who plundered Spanish ships along the Caribbean Sea in the 17th century.

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CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

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Spell the Word: charade

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A game in which players guess a word or phrase from the actions of another player, or a situation that is pretended to be real.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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Spell the Word: grudgingly

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In a reluctant or resentful manner; unwillingly.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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Spell the Word: visualize

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To form a mental image of something; to imagine.

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CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

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Spell the Word: upholstery

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The materials used to make a soft covering for furniture, such as fabric, padding, and springs.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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Spell the Word: accommodate

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To provide space or a place for someone or something; to adapt to someone's needs.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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Spell the Word: benevolent

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Well-meaning and kindly; showing goodwill.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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Spell the Word: conscientious

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Wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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Spell the Word: diligent

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Having or showing care and effort in one's work or duties.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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Spell the Word: enthusiastic

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Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4