150 Words Every 8th Grader Should Know How to Spell: List 5

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  1. acoustics
    the study of the physical properties of sound
  2. approximate
    not quite exact or correct
  3. balmy
    mild and pleasant
  4. besiege
    surround so as to force to give up
  5. cleave
    separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
  6. confiscate
    take temporary possession of a security by legal authority
  7. consequence
    a phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon
  8. dominance
    the power or right to give orders or make decisions
  9. excessive
    beyond normal limits
  10. hospitality
    kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
  11. misdemeanor
    a crime less serious than a felony
  12. obsolete
    no longer in use
  13. perceive
    become aware of through the senses
  14. prosperous
    in fortunate circumstances financially
  15. technically
    with regard to technique
Created on Wed Aug 30 15:02:23 EDT 2023 (updated Wed Aug 30 15:06:20 EDT 2023)

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