150 Words Every 8th Grader Should Know How to Spell: List 2

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  1. amiss
    in an improper or mistaken manner
  2. appliance
    a small mechanical device or tool
  3. arrangement
    an orderly grouping considered as a unit
  4. capable
    having ability
  5. council
    a body serving in an administrative capacity
  6. criticism
    a serious examination and judgment of something
  7. deflect
    turn from a straight course or fixed direction
  8. formation
    the act of establishing or creating something
  9. glamorous
    having an air of allure, romance and excitement
  10. necessity
    the condition of being essential or indispensable
  11. obesity
    the condition of being excessively overweight
  12. persuade
    cause somebody to adopt a certain position or belief
  13. shudder
    tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
  14. snobbery
    arrogant or condescending behavior toward others
  15. vocalize
    utter speech sounds
Created on Wed Aug 30 15:00:34 EDT 2023 (updated Wed Aug 30 15:06:08 EDT 2023)

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