150 Words Every 8th Grader Should Know How to Spell: List 9

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  1. anonymous
    having no known name or identity or known source
  2. chandelier
    an ornate branched lighting fixture
  3. conscious
    having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts
  4. erroneous
    containing or characterized by mistakes
  5. extricate
    release from entanglement or difficulty
  6. fiery
    like or suggestive of a flame
  7. grotesque
    distorted and unnatural in shape or size
  8. inherent
    existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
  9. luncheon
    a midday meal
  10. obstinate
    refusing to change one's mind or ways; difficult to convince
  11. pageant
    an elaborate exhibition or procession
  12. propensity
    a natural inclination
  13. qualitative
    involving distinguishing attributes
  14. rejuvenate
    make younger or more youthful
  15. undernourished
    not getting adequate food
Created on Wed Aug 30 15:04:48 EDT 2023 (updated Wed Aug 30 15:06:38 EDT 2023)

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