Y7-8 Spelling List

generally approved or compelling recognition

any specific behavior

of unlike parts or organs; growing closely attached

the part of the day between noon and evening

at or in the front

point or cause to go towards

a vehicle that can fly

an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo

possessing life

isolated from others

the state of being very annoyed

in any way whatsoever

at or in or to any place

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

a tree widely cultivated for its firm rounded edible fruits

the month following March and preceding May

United States historian and political philosopher

person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

the month following July and preceding September

a parent's sister; the wife of a parent's sibling

a motor vehicle with four wheels

exceptionally bad or displeasing

the act of providing approval and support

to a severe or serious degree

a small thin inflatable rubber bag

lacking its natural or customary covering

a ball game between two teams of nine players

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

a leguminous plant grown for its edible seeds and pods

the way a person behaves toward other people

form a curve

farther along in space or time or degree

one thousand million items or units in the United States

the time when something begins (especially life)

the fluid that is pumped through the body by the heart

an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions

rigid tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates

footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

brought into existence

a person who exercises control and makes decisions

a vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids

the lower side of anything

a round vessel that is open at the top

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

the first meal of the day (usually in the morning)

either of two soft fleshy milk-secreting glandular organs on the chest of a woman

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

structure allowing passage across a river or other obstacle

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

a grouping of a number of similar things

the body of individuals who manage businesses

actively or fully engaged or occupied

a solid yellow food made from cream

a farewell remark

not agitated; without losing self-possession

a malignant growth caused by uncontrolled cell division

the leader of a group of people

money in the form of bills or coins

a large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack

take hold of so as to seize or stop the motion of

a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament

a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk

the state of a child between infancy and adolescence

a food made from roasted ground cacao beans

pick out from a number of alternatives

a religious person who believes Jesus is the savior

a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Christ

a place for public (especially Christian) worship

crash together with violent impact

free from dirt or impurities

go up or advance

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

a visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude

a vehicle carrying many passengers

fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

1 conto equals 1,000 escudos in Portugal

a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing

determine the number or amount of

rural regions

the largest administrative district within a state

a narrow opening

affected with madness or insanity

the part of milk containing the butterfat

an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty

shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

of or belonging to or occurring every day

the specified day of the month

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

a beloved person

the permanent end of all life functions in an organism

the last (12th) month of the year

the act of shielding someone or something against attack

an advocate of rule by and for the people

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

contemptuous disregard

the usual food and drink consumed by an organism

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

a person who holds Ph.D. degree from an academic institution

consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

pull, as against a resistance

put on clothes

a musical percussion instrument

that which is deserved or owed

a piece of land where waste materials are dumped

more early than; most early

with ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily')

lying toward or situated in the east

coming next after the seventeenth in position

position eight in a countable series of things

the ordinal number of eighty in counting order

position 11 in a countable series of things

to come or go into

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

the 2nd smallest continent

the latter part of the day

prevent from being included or considered or accepted

more than is needed, desired, or required

an act of gracious kindness

something regarded with special favor or liking

the month following January and preceding March

a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services

provide as food

a physical sensation that you experience

of the sex that produces eggs from which offspring develop

position 15 in a countable series of things

coming next after the fourth and just before the sixth in position

the ordinal number of fifty in counting order

someone who fights (or is fighting)

record in a public office or in a court of law

free from impurities

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

an instance of traveling by air

the inside lower horizontal surface

a team sport played with an oval or round ball

the ordinal number of forty in counting order

coming next after the thirteenth in position

following the third position

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

characteristic of or befitting an ally

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

cook on a hot surface using fat

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely;

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

an account of an amusing incident

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

any creature of exceptional size

something acquired without compensation

any supernatural being worshipped as controlling the world

a soft yellow malleable ductile metallic element

a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes

large and impressive in physical size or extent

narrow-leaved green herbage: grown as lawns

changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

expect, believe, or suppose

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

cause to be hanging or suspended

almost not

heart and liver and other edible viscera especially of hogs

get very angry and fly into a rage

the upper part of the human body or the body in animals

the upper part of the human body or the body in animals

decumbent blue-flowered European perennial thought to possess healing properties; naturalized throughout North America

the ability to hear; the auditory faculty

any place of pain and turmoil

an expression of greeting

to a great degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

an opening into or through something

a loud laugh that sounds like a horse neighing

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

structures collectively in which people are housed

unusually great in amount or degree or extent or scope

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

be the source of pain

water frozen in the solid state

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

advancing in amount or intensity

in truth (often tends to intensify)

in place of, or as an alternative to

ask someone in a friendly way to do something

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

the first month of the year

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

the emotion of great happiness

the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking

the month following June and preceding August

move forward by leaps and bounds

the month following May and preceding July

including or intended for youthful persons

metal device that allows a lock's mechanism to be rotated

a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters

a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters

a room equipped for preparing meals

a boy or man

a polite name for any woman

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

mainly or chiefly

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way

be prostrate; be in a horizontal position

raise from a lower to a higher position

a titled peer of the realm

the act of losing someone or something

characterized by sound of great volume or intensity

lovable especially in a childlike or naive way

move something or somebody to a lower position

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

a midday meal

any art that invokes supernatural powers

for the most part

being the sex that performs the fertilizing function

the month following February and preceding April

become someone's spouse

a person's partner in marriage

the month following April and preceding June

by chance

how a result is obtained or an end is achieved

at the same time but in another place

the flesh of animals used as food

a state of confusion and disorderliness

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

humble in spirit or manner

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

the ordinal number of one million in counting order

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

a form of address for an unmarried woman

not able to be found

mix together different elements

the present or recent times

the second day of the week; the first working day

of or occurring or payable every month

in large part; mainly or chiefly

the opening through which food is taken in

a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

one who loves and defends his or her country

not far away in relative terms

slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

clean or organized

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

a person who lives (or is located) near another

used to indicate something also does not apply

an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

position 19 in a countable series of things

position 90 in a countable series of things

position nine in a countable series of things

no person or no one

lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation

sound of any kind

not at all or in no way

not at all or in no way

to, toward, or in the northeast

to, toward, or in the northwest

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract

the month following October and preceding December

not anywhere; in or at or to no place

according to the clock

the month following September and preceding November

not divisible by two

a member of a police force

good or acceptable

an ordered manner

arrange by systematic planning and united effort

in another and different manner

improperly forward or bold

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

a person who owns something

a convenient package or parcel (as of cigarettes or film)

a wrapped container

a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area

an established line of travel or access

a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit

electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear

a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet

a hollow cylindrical shape

give enjoyment to

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

a member of a police force

a unit with political responsibilities

the counting of votes (as in an election)

having little money or few possessions

to a degree possible of achievement or by possible means

cause to run

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign

a female member of a royal family other than the queen

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

a series of goals to be accomplished

deliver a quick blow to

move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner"

a female sovereign ruler

characterized by an absence of agitation or activity

any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

the sport of engaging in contests of speed

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation

be fully aware or cognizant of

the side of an object that is opposite its front

in the recent past

perceive to be the same

conforming to a standard or pattern

react verbally

the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television

a building where people go to eat

annual or perennial rhizomatous marsh grasses

possessing material wealth

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

a toroidal shape

an object propelled by blasting gas from an engine carrying its own air

move by turning over or rotating

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

someone who travels on foot by running

the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace

act or move at high speed

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

free from danger or the risk of harm

being certain that adverse effects will not be caused

white crystalline form of especially sodium chloride used to season and preserve food

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

the seventh and last day of the week

a branch of study or knowledge involving the observation, investigation, and discovery of general laws or truths that can be tested systematically

partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space

any support where you can sit

not openly made known

your consciousness of your own identity

the month following August and preceding October

position 17 in a countable series of things

position seven in a countable series of things

the ordinal number of seventy in counting order

move or cause to move back and forth

(used especially of fur or wool) shaped or finished by cutting or trimming to a uniform length

large scissors with strong blades

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

an unpleasant or disappointing surprise

footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material

searching for or buying goods or services

in the near future

a ball-and-socket joint between the head of the humerus and a cavity of the scapula

having shoulders or shoulders as specified

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice

marked by absence of sound

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment

a person who sings

position six in a countable series of things

position 60 in a countable series of things

narrow wood or metal or plastic runners used in pairs for gliding over snow

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

a natural and periodic state of rest

move smoothly along a surface

to a small degree or extent

move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents

a facial expression with the corners of the mouth turned up

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

a football game in which two teams of 11 players try to kick or head a ball into the opponents' goal

a human being

in some unspecified way or manner

a human being

to a small degree or extent

in or at or to some place

feeling or expressing regret

to, toward, or in the southeast

to, toward, or in the southwest

situated in or oriented toward the south

a male spokesperson

active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

move forward by leaps and bounds

walk heavily

water at boiling temperature diffused in the atmosphere

a long thin implement resembling a length of wood

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning

a lightweight cord

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

the tangible substance that goes into a physical object

lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity

a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener

first day of the week

filled or abounding with clouds

clean by using a broom or as if with a broom

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

change direction with a swinging motion; turn

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening

the faculty or act of tasting

the name of tea in various languages

impart skills or knowledge to

separate or cause to separate abruptly

an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen

a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court

position ten in a countable series of things

exceptionally bad or displeasing

a hill in Washington, D.C., where the Capitol Building sits and Congress meets

a building where performances can be presented

the normal brainwave in the encephalogram of a person who is awake but relaxed and drowsy; occurs with low frequency and low amplitude

not thin

position 13 in a countable series of things

position 30 in a countable series of things

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

the day after today

a United States unit of weight equivalent to 2000 pounds

during the night of the present day

hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates

substantially made or constructed

an industrial city in western France on the Loire River

a person who changes location

a person who changes location

in accordance with fact or reality

a factual statement

the third day of the week; the second working day

position 12 in a countable series of things

position 20 in a countable series of things

either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy

long iron with a nearly vertical face

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

lacking necessary physical or mental ability

the brother of your father or mother

beneath the surface of the earth

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

not known

not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred

not common or ordinary

higher in place or position

having a helpful function

any of various herbaceous plants cultivated for an edible part such as the fruit or the root of the beet or the leaf of spinach or the seeds of bean plants or the flower buds of broccoli or cauliflower

broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects

someone who visits

a citizen who has a legal right to vote

clean with some chemical process

an area of open or forested country

put clothing on one's body

the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony

the fourth day of the week; the third working day

a time period usually extending from Friday night through Sunday; more loosely defined as any period of successive days including one and only one Sunday

a periodical that is published every week

the state of being received with pleasure

in a good or satisfactory manner or to a high standard

one or some or every or all without specification

something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known

where in the world

a period of indeterminate length marked by some action

hit with the hand

the noise produced by the sudden rush of a fluid

a small gate or door, often part of a larger door

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

a person with a record of successes

succeeding with great difficulty

rub with a circular motion

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

symbols imprinted on a surface to represent sounds or words

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

a person who is not yet old