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600 Spelling Bee Words & Sentences for Grades 6-8

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600 Spelling Bee Words & Sentences
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for Grades 6-8
Contents
Directions page 3
600 words and sentences page 5
Alphabetical list of 600 words page 33
Recorder’s chart page 40
Directions
Spelling Bee Words and Sentences
Our list of 600 words was gleaned from a variety of grade-level resources. In general,
our words appear from easiest to most difficult. However, this will not always be true for
every speller. Students may find certain words easier or more difficult than others based
on their own experiences and vocabularies.
I’ve purposely started with simple words so that many sixth graders can successfully
make it through at least the first round of a spelling bee. Words gradually increase in
difficulty. The final 50 words or so are at the 9th grade level and above to challenge your
best students.
For a few of the words near the end of the list, I’ve included pronunciations to aid the
pronouncer.
Pronunciations
We’ve included the most popular pronunciations. Additional pronunciations may exist for
some words. We’ve chosen to use very few special symbols and markings.
Pronunciation Guide:
(a) - as in sad, tap, latch (i) - as in lip, fish
(ā) - as in a in pay, late, cape (ī) - as in tide, white, ripe
(ä) - as in father, hot (ō) - as in cone, rope, snow
(e) - as in led, set, deck (u) - as in sun, umbrella
(ē) - as in feel, deal, easy (oo) - as in poodle
(ə) - as in about, confuse (yoo) - as in bugle, uniform

Before the Bee
Be sure to read through the words in advance of any spelling bee to rearrange, add and
omit words as you see fit. We’ve used American English spellings, so depending on
your location, you may need to change the spellings of a few words to match your own
usage.
Also read the sentences carefully. Sentences are purposely brief. Many give clues to
the words’ meanings to aid the speller. Feel free to substitute your own sentences for
any of the ones here that you feel are not meaningful for your students. You don’t need
to use every word on the list. Skip over any words that you think might cause problems.
Refer to http://www.spelling-words-well.com/spelling-bee-rules.html for a sample of

easy spelling bee rules you may wish to use.
During the Bee

You may start with any word on the list, depending on the level of your students. Here
are some general guidelines:
Grade 6 – Start at the beginning
Grade 7 – Start around #150
Grade 8 – Start around #250
During the bee, you may choose to skip large sections of the list in order to get to
harder words more quickly, especially when only a few spellers remain.
Use the Recorder’s Chart on page 40 to keep track of students’ misspelled words and
eliminations.
Alphabetical Listing of 600 Spelling Bee Words
This quick reference tool will allow you to compare our word list to your own spelling
curriculum and other resources. You may wish to use a sampling of them for spelling
activities prior to your competition.
If You Need More Resources…
For a complete set of spelling bee resources, including a

different set of 620 words and sentences, rules,
organizational charts, spelling bee award certificates,
worksheets and much more, please refer to our Spelling Bee
Toolbox eBooks at:
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for Grades 6-8
1. drawn – My brother has drawn many excellent sketches of our horse.
2. bakery – The bakery sells whole-wheat pita bread and muffins.
3. actually – I have actually never met my cousin who lives 500 miles away.
4. flurry – There is a big flurry of activity just before the holidays.
5. fasten – Use this paper clip to fasten your papers together.
6. glimpse – I caught a glimpse of the President as his motorcade passed by.
7. export – Our country will export more cars next year than we did last year.
8. grudge – When someone is unkind to you, it’s hard not to hold a grudge.
9. dazzle – The acrobats promise to dazzle the crowds with their costumes and tricks.
10. dough – I like to knead bread dough with my hands.
11. lonesome – Our puppy looked lonesome when his mother went to the vet.
12. mansion – The vine-covered mansion was old but impressive.
13. outfield – The batter hit the ball past the outfield for a home run.
14. baggage – My family’s baggage was lost at the airport.
15. mattress – My great-grandmother used to hide cash under her mattress.
16. nephew – When my older sister has a son, he will be my nephew.
17. movable – Luckily everything on my cluttered desk is movable!
18. dribble – Some basketball players can dribble very fast.
19. eastern – You can watch the sun rise in the eastern sky.
20. ninetieth – Mr. Smith will celebrate his ninetieth birthday on Sunday.

21. officer – The police officer warned the driver to drive more slowly and carefully.
22. notify – Please notify the teacher if you must leave class early.
23. pigeons – Some people love to sit on the park benches and feed the pigeons.
24. accord – Sue’s ideas are in accord with mine.
25. balcony – Bryce is growing a small orange tree on his balcony.
26. reindeer – According to legend, Santa’s sleigh is pulled by reindeer.
27. shady – The large trees provide a nice shady place to rest.
28. battery – Because I didn’t charge the battery in my phone, I can’t call anyone.
29. shipwreck – The violent storm was responsible for a terrible shipwreck.
30. totally – I was totally surprised when I was invited to the palace!
31. barracks – Over 300 soldiers live in those barracks.
32. thereby – The man resigned from his job thereby avoiding getting fired.
33. skyscraper – Our city’s new skyscraper will have at least 40 floors.
34. flimsy – The plastic bucket was too flimsy to hold much sand.
35. eighteenth – Anna’s parents took her to Brazil for her eighteenth birthday.
36. activity – You may choose the writing activity that you like best.
37. sliver – After I walked along the wooden railing, I found a sliver in my hand.
38. jagged – Ed cut his hand on a jagged piece of broken glass.
39. drowsy – I always feel drowsy after lunch.
40. ideal – You would be an ideal candidate for mayor.
41. honeycomb – The colony of bees worked to build a large honeycomb.
42. beard – My dad’s beard is starting to turn gray.

43. historic – Sam collects mementos from wars, elections and other historic events.
44. rumor – I heard a rumor that we may be going home early today.
45. smudge – The mechanic’s oily hands made a dirty smudge on the car door.
46. static – You can rub a balloon in your hair to create static electricity.
47. stifle – Sometimes it’s very hard to stifle a sneeze.
48. senator – Our senator is running for reelection.
49. miracle – It was a miracle that no one was hurt in the house fire.
50. safeguard – We safeguard our family heirlooms by putting them in a vault.
51. shortage – When there is a shortage of gas, the price always goes up.
52. settlement – The pioneers travelled for months before building a settlement.
53. gradual – The patient saw a gradual improvement in her strength.
54. coastal – Coastal scenery is some of the most beautiful of all.
55. farewell – We bid farewell to our visiting relatives as they pulled out of the drive.
56. blueberry – Blueberry pie is one of my favorites.
57. eldest – My dad was the eldest of five children in his family.
58. element – Nitrogen is the most common element in the atmosphere.
59. editor – The editor of the newspaper always writes interesting opinion pieces.
60. crocodile – Some tourists were hoping to see a crocodile in the river.
61. feeble – He made only a feeble attempt to study for the test, so he didn’t do well.
62. federal – The federal government is in charge of printing our money.
63. greasy – Eating greasy foods can cause indigestion.
64. ceiling – We need to replace the light bulbs in our ceiling fan.

65. bicycle – I love to ride my bicycle all over the neighborhood.
66. chorus – Jan sings in the community women’s chorus.
67. jaywalk – It’s not very smart to jaywalk when you could cross at a corner instead.
68. forbidden – Talking is forbidden during the examination.
69. icing – Betsy does not like icing made from marshmallows.
70. hundredth – The hundredth visitor to the store will win a free gift.
71. leather – Her shoes and purse were both made of real leather.
72. knapsack – Tim always takes a large knapsack when he hikes.
73. basis – The basis of his complaint was the restaurant’s slow service.
74. behalf – I’d like to speak on behalf of my two-year-old sister.
75. whisper – Sometimes we whisper to each other in the library.
76. leapt – The kangaroo leapt into action when she was startled by the truck.
77. bamboo – Koalas eat a lot of bamboo.
78. llama – A llama may be raised for its wool.
79. thieves – Thieves broke into the store and stole several television sets.
80. spicy – My brother loves really spicy chili.
81. hockey – You have to skate well to play hockey.
82. hammock – It’s very relaxing to lay in a hammock on a beautiful summer day.
83. journal – I write about both important and trivial things in my journal.
84. forceful – His argument for going into battle was very forceful.
85. latitude – Our latitude is about the same as Spain’s latitude.
86. glossary – You’ll find the meanings of the vocabulary words in the glossary.

87. handily – Our team won handily because we had more players than the other team.
88. identity – Be sure to protect your personal information to help prevent identity theft.
89. fixtures – When Sal remodeled his bathroom, he installed all new fixtures.
90. janitor – Our school’s janitor works hard at cleaning the floors.
91. ballad – Jill’s favorite song is an old, romantic ballad.
92. lodging – It was hard to find overnight lodging for the holiday weekend.
93. nomad – The man lived as a nomad in the desert for his entire life.
94. campus – The college campus is very busy at homecoming time.
95. mission – The crew’s mission was to safely deliver important documents.
96. eavesdrop – It’s hard not to eavesdrop when people are talking loudly
97. galleries – New York has many fine art galleries.
98. niece – Ann’s niece likes to visit her every summer.
99. tourists – The Eiffel Tower is a popular destination for many tourists.
100. trolley – We rode a trolley through the streets of San Francisco.
101. career – I hope to follow a career in computer programming.
102. grayish – The swimmers were not eager to dive into the pool’s grayish water.
103. necklace – Amy often wears a pearl necklace that belonged to her grandmother.
104. earthquake – The strong earthquake destroyed buildings, bridges and roads.
105. denial – The man’s denial of the crime was not believed by the jury.
106. elementary – Our neighborhood’s elementary school is the best in the state.
107. aboveboard – The salesman’s business transactions are always aboveboard.
108. flexible – I like using a flexible straw when drinking from a juice box.

109. imperfect – Because the painting was imperfect, it was proven to be a fake.
110. removal – We called the trash pick-up service for removal of our broken furniture.
111. robbery – The convenience store robbery was featured on the evening news.
112. factual – Many factual stories are the inspiration for fictional novels.
113. seriously – The doctor took the patient’s complaints of pain very seriously.
114. canal – Many colorful house boats were parked along the canal.
115. declaration – The governor made a declaration that Monday will be a holiday.
116. granite – Many sculptures and monuments are made from granite.
117. challenge – My biggest challenge is believing I can succeed.
118. shivering – It’s so cold in here that I cannot stop shivering.
119. altar – The altar inside the church was decorated with candles and flowers.
120. situation – This situation calls for calm minds and serious thinking.
121. skillful – The violinist’s playing of the difficult music was very skillful.
122. proceeds – The proceeds from the spaghetti dinner will benefit a needy family.
123. heavily – Our city is the most heavily populated in the state.
124. flavor – I like to flavor my applesauce with cinnamon.
125. homestead – My great-great-grandfather settled on this homestead in the 1800s.
126. mammoth – Cleaning up after the big riot was a mammoth job.
127. sluggish – I always feel sluggish after eating a big meal.
128. deduce – The police deduced what happened after examining the crime scene.
129. territory – This region was a U.S. territory until it became a state.
130. urgently – He urgently needed money for food and gas.

131. heighten – The news story served to heighten our interest in the hurricane damage.
132. baboon – The baboon is a large African monkey with a long face.
133. pillar – Each pillar is over 20 feet tall.
134. pitiful – The starving, neglected horse was a very pitiful sight.
135. ballet – My sister takes ballet lessons and practices her dance moves at home.
136. dramatic – We saw a dramatic increase in gas prices after three refineries closed.
137. experimental – The cancer patient was eager to try a new experimental treatment.
138. operator – Each forklift operator undergoes safety training every month.
139. messaging – Many of us enjoy using instant messaging on the computer.
140. sloppiest – All the rain resulted in one of the sloppiest outdoor races ever!
141. medicine – There are many kinds of over-the-counter medicines for headaches.
142. tolerable – Temperatures became more tolerable when the sun went down.
143. midday – We take a midday break for lunch.
144. ivory – The key tops on the old piano were made from real ivory.
145. permanent – The two countries looked for a permanent solution for peace.
146. magician – The amazing magician made himself disappear!
147. ration – We’ll have to ration our water because of the drought.
148. fabulous – Mom created a fabulous new recipe for chocolate cookies.
149. improvement – When Mel began practicing daily, he saw improvement in his game.
150. remedy – The doctor knew of a reliable remedy for Jeff’s stubborn cough.
151. lapel – The groom wore a carnation on his lapel for the wedding.
152. notable – Mark Twain was a notable author of American humor.

153. leopard – The leopard hid in the jungle, then pounced on his prey.
154. preface – The preface of the book explained why the author wrote it.
155. migration – Scientists follow the migration of geese and other birds.
156. realm – Your theory is within the realm of possibility.
157. passageway – A secret passageway behind the bookcase led to the attic.
158. nylon – The parachute was made from brightly-colored nylon.
159. possession – Nelly’s most valuable possession was her mother’s diary.
160. volunteering – I enjoy volunteering at the community garden.
161. grammar – Using correct grammar makes you sound very smart.
162. purchase – We hope to purchase a new camper next summer.
163. lentils – Aunt Beth makes a delicious dish from lentils and rice.
164. orchestra – Emilie plays violin in the city orchestra.
165. humorous – Dad does humorous imitations of several famous actors.
166. preparation – The preparations for our camping trip took longer than the trip.
167. sponsor – The sponsor for our softball team is the All-City Bank.
168. lecture – Gary hopes to attend the lecture on growing organic grains.
169. vinyl – Sue chose new vinyl flooring for her kitchen.
170. random – When you roll the die, you’ll get a random number between 1 and 6.
171. mysterious – My sister gave me several mysterious clues about my birthday gift.
172. renewal – We can go online for the renewal of our library books.
173. particular – I’m looking for a particular kind of shirt.
174. narrate – Mrs. Smith was asked to narrate the high school play.

175. wilderness – Our group hiked for three days in the wilderness.
176. terminal – The airport terminal was so large that we had to take a shuttle to cross it.
177. famine – The shortage of rain led to a widespread famine.
178. wholesale – Our family buys many of our groceries at the wholesale store.
179. fatal – Texting while driving can be a fatal mistake.
180. geometry – I like geometry because I enjoying using logic to solve problems.
181. splendor – The peacock opened its feathers to display its natural splendor.
182. hyena – The hyena lives in Asia or Africa and looks like a large dog.
183. jersey – He wears number 67 on his football jersey.
184. lawsuit – The company filed a lawsuit against its competitor for patent infringement.
185. locale – This locale is known for the production of high-quality fresh fruit.
186. maroon – I would rather wear my maroon sweater than my bright red one.
187. legislature – Our state legislature voted to require schools to be open for 185 days.
188. minority – Since she voted in the minority, her views were not enacted.
189. hydrant – In our neighborhood, each fire hydrant is painted bright green.
190. oxygen – Since Max is on oxygen, he must take the tank with him at all times.
191. pantomime – We’re going to do a pantomime of the Three Little Pigs.
192. jackknife – Grandpa uses his jackknife to whittle small objects from wood.
193. molar – The dentist found that a molar was responsible for Jim’s mouth pain.
194. quota – If the group doesn’t have a quota in attendance, it cannot make decisions.
195. reasonable – Mr. Moe says we will have a reasonable amount of time for the test.
196. security – Many families have home security systems.

197. millimeter – One millimeter is about the same thickness as a dime.
198. lagoon – The lagoon was surrounded by tall reeds and cattails.
199. vinegar – We used white vinegar to clean the coffee pot.
200. youngster – Even when I’m an adult, Dad will always think of me as a youngster.
201. stingy – The stingy woman would not share a loaf of bread with the hungry girl.
202. palette – The artist filled his palette with all the colors he planned to use.
203. minimum – Signs say the minimum speed on this highway is 55 miles per hour.
204. panicked – She began to feel panicked when she could not see find her child.
205. overheard – I overheard my parents talking about our next vacation.
206. abacus – Children sometimes learn to count using an abacus.
207. original – Please sign the original document and then photocopy it.
208. clearance – We bought summer clothes on a clearance sale.
209. ache – My feet ache because I walked on the beach all day.
210. feud – The feud between the two families has gone on for generations.
211. boomerang – No matter how far you throw a boomerang, it will always come back.
212. pliers – You’ll need to use pliers to loosen the bolt.
213. tortoise – The tortoise at the zoo was over 50 years old.
214. horizontal – The horizontal size of the image is 400 pixels.
215. imitation – The imitation leather used to make the jacket looked genuine.
216. priority – Kevin’s first priority is to get good grades so he can attend a good college.
217. bodyguard – The celebrity hired a bodyguard after receiving a threatening letter.
218. civilized – Throughout history, civilized nations have tried to expand their borders.

219. calories – There are about 40 calories in a medium-sized apple.
220. calculator – It’s fun to use mental math to find answers without using a calculator.
221. scheme – The man’s scheme to get his boss fired did not succeed.
222. privacy – We put up a privacy fence around our backyard.
223. fluids – The mechanic checked all of the fluids in the car.
224. citizen – Mona was thrilled to finally become a citizen of her new country.
225. probability – The probability of rolling all ones on five dice is very low.
226. genius – Thomas Edison was an inventive genius.
227. dealt – Edna dealt bravely with many hardships during her long illness.
228. magnifying – I will use a magnifying glass to examine the insect.
229. theory – The detective’s theory about the crime was difficult to prove.
230. chemistry – Our chemistry book contains information on all the elements.
231. blizzard – A sudden blizzard left many motorists stranded on the roads.
232. nectar – Bees use nectar from fruit blossoms to make honey.
233. bathe – Sally will bathe her newborn gently in a small tub of warm water.
234. eclipse – It is not safe to view a solar eclipse without eye protection.
235. bony – His frail hand was pale and bony.
236. brilliant – Bob’s new car has a brilliant shine.
237. fertilize – We fertilize our lawn every spring and every fall.
238. ceremony – The outdoor wedding ceremony was very beautiful.
239. glacier – Long ago, a glacier passed through the valley and created this lake.
240. blemish – The only blemish on the senator’s record was a speeding ticket.

241. tier – The couple ordered a five-tier chocolate cake for their wedding.
242. generator –Dad hooked up the generator after a storm took out our electricity.
243. scurrying – The squirrels were scurrying around, collecting nuts for winter.
244. carnivore – A lion is a carnivore because it eats meat.
245. scepter – The king held out his scepter, granting permission for the queen to enter.
246. certificate – I was awarded a certificate for perfect attendance last year.
247. raspberry – We wore long sleeves because of the prickly raspberry bushes.
248. omnivore – An omnivores, such as a bear, eats both plants and meat.
249. margarine – The cookie recipe calls for one cup of margarine.
250. accomplish – It’s amazing what you can accomplish when you work hard.
251. reluctant – Sarah was reluctant to tell her friend the bad news.
252. novelist – The famous novelist is signing her books today at the mall.
253. artifact – It is every archeologist’s dream to uncover a rare artifact.
254. ravel – When I caught my sweater on a nail, it began to ravel.
255. favorable – Today’s weather looks favorable for a picnic.
256. engineer – Seth will study math and physics to become a mechanical engineer.
257. delicate – The flower has lovely, delicate petals.
258. positively – The purse was positively identified as belonging to the missing woman.
259. portrait – The president sat while a famous artist painted his portrait.
260. folklore – Our family folklore says we’ll have good luck this year.
261. cinema – We love to go to the cinema to watch old movies on Saturday afternoons.
262. practically – You have to think practically about which solutions are possible.

263. eligible – Jay is eligible to receive a new phone in six months.
264. guidance – Rose talked to the guidance counselor about her best career options.
265. precious – Uncle Ned has many precious memories of Aunt Zoe.
266. beverage – Lemonade is my favorite summertime beverage.
267. uncomfortable – We all became uncomfortable in the stifling heat.
268. northeastern – The northeastern part of the country is beautiful in the fall.
269. refusal – I don’t understand your refusal to answer my question.
270. rigidly – The bird sat rigidly on the windowsill, as if it was frozen.
271. dungeon – The prisoner was thrown into the castle’s dungeon.
272. circular – Our pilot flew in a circular pattern around the airport before landing.
273. petroleum – Gasoline is made from refined petroleum.
274. quadruple – The diver performed a quadruple somersault.
275. gnu – The South African gnu is a protected animal.
276. similarity – We could see a similarity between Keith and his father.
277. realign – Ken underwent surgery to realign his broken arm.
278. haughty – The well-known woman appeared haughty whenever she was in public.
279. refinery – A sugar refinery converts sugar cane and sugar beets into sugar crystals.
280. enclosure – We built an enclosure around our backyard patio.
281. receipt – You’ll need your receipt if you want to return your purchases.
282. chieftain – The tribal chieftain kept order in the village.
283. designation – Her designation as treasurer of the club was confirmed by a vote.
284. courtesy – We expect you to show common courtesy to everyone here.

285. harmonize – Our high school choir can harmonize better than most.
286. longitude – Longitude measures the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
287. publicity – Walking the elephants through town was good publicity for the circus.
288. recognize – I’m sure I recognize you, but I can’t remember your name.
289. bachelor – Mr. Simmons never married; he’s always been a bachelor.
290. inflation – When there is high inflation, the prices of food and gas usually go up.
291. pheasant – A wild pheasant ran across the cornfield.
292. specialize – Rob is studying medicine and wants to specialize in cardiac care.
293. nutritious – Eating a nutritious breakfast will help you focus in school.
294. perpendicular – If two lines are perpendicular, they will form 90 degree angles.
295. hearth – There were extra logs sitting in a box near the hearth.
296. emperor – The emperor reigned for over forty years.
297. triangular – Bowling pins are set in a triangular arrangement.
298. mortar – Bricklayers use mortar to hold the bricks together.
299. bacteria – Some bacteria cause the common cold.
300. mispronounce – Shelly dislikes it when people mispronounce her last name.
301. forfeit – If there aren’t enough players on our team, we will have to forfeit the game.
302. refugee – Her mother came as a refugee to this country from Iraq.
303. amplify – The band used more than a dozen speakers to amplify their music.
304. molecules – Each pair of DNA molecules contain important hereditary information.
305. cartilage – The football player tore the cartilage in his knee.
306. bewilder – Your changing opinions bewilder me.

307. crucial – The driver made a crucial decision to swerve and avoid the truck.
308. nasal – There are many over-the-counter medicines for nasal congestion.
309. frequency – We have increased the frequency of our visits to my aunt’s house.
310. cultural – Cultural differences can be overcome with patience and understanding.
311. gait – The horse’s unusual gait warned its trainer that something was wrong.
312. rupture – If your water pipes freeze and rupture, water could spray everywhere!
313. gullible – Jake is so gullible that he takes all of Mike’s jokes seriously.
314. snorkel – I’d love to snorkel near a coral reef.
315. jovial – Everyone feels more jovial around the holidays.
316. valiant – The warrior put up a valiant effort before he was finally captured.
317. puncture – Reta drove over a nail which caused a puncture in her tire.
318. mosaic – An ancient mosaic was built into the floor of the building.
319. extravagant – The extravagant meal included ten entrees, five desserts and caviar.
320. pursuit – The Constitution gives Americans the right to the pursuit of happiness.
321. refereeing – Mark spends most Friday evenings refereeing basketball games.
322. illegible – Because her writing was illegible, she received an F on the essay.
323. scandal – The bank scandal occurred because an employee embezzled money.
324. humiliate – Please don’t humiliate me by telling everyone the stupid thing I did.
325. grimace – You could see the boy grimace in pain when he fell to the floor.
326. tendency – Karen has a tendency to exaggerate the truth.
327. juicy – The fresh orange was ripe, juicy and delicious.
328. license – In many states you can get a driver’s license when you turn 16 years old.

329. elaborate – Over 1,000 guests were invited to Mrs. Winthrop’s elaborate party.
330. geyser – I’ve heard you should not stand too close to spewing geyser.
331. loiter – The security staff at the mall does not allow people to loiter outside.
332. divisibility – We learned divisibility rules when using 3 and 5 as divisors.
333. irritation – The irritation on her skin became worse in the sun.
334. hoist – The crane will hoist the concrete bridge into place.
335. sanitary – Restaurant workers must learn sanitary food procedures.
336. abrupt – The abrupt change in weather caught the fishermen off guard.
337. satellite – When the communications satellite stopped working, so did our TV.
338. bazaar – You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables at the downtown bazaar.
339. coordinates – The captain of the ship plotted the coordinates of his destination.
340. currency – We had to exchange our currency when we entered a new country.
341. judicial – The judge has worked within the judicial system for many years.
342. gooey – The hot tar was smelly, sticky and gooey.
343. gaudy – Her dress was so gaudy that she won a prize for the worst costume.
344. ridiculous – Her suggestion that we walk 65 miles to the beach was ridiculous.
345. flammable – Flammable liquids should not be stored in the house.
346. traditional – Our traditional Thanksgiving dinner includes turkey, dressing and pie.
347. illustration – The speaker used the perfect illustration to make his point.
348. efficient – She’s so efficient at her job that she finishes an hour early every day.
349. feign – The boy planned to feign sickness to avoid the exam at school.
350. transmission – The transmission of the program was interrupted by static.

351. regrettable – It was regrettable that we never saw Gretta again before she moved.
352. technique – The stylist has a new technique for coloring hair.
353. embassy – Top embassy officials requested more security due to nearby violence.
354. generosity – The millionaire liked to be discreet about his generosity.
355. citadel – The once-strong citadel was now nothing but a crumbling pile of rock.
356. deceit – She won her promotion through trickery and deceit.
357. debatable – The final outcome of the soccer game was debatable.
358. accountant – My accountant gave me good advice on keeping financial records.
359. khaki – Tracy decided to wear her khaki jeans to work.
360. manuscript – She proofread her manuscript before sending it to the publisher.
361. realistic – It’s not very realistic to think you will never make a mistake.
362. accusation – Tom’s accusation was never proven in court.
363. suspenseful – The suspenseful movie was not suitable for young children.
364. academy – Several famous scholars studied at this academy.
365. superior – Nancy’s work is always of superior quality.
366. secrecy – The President’s trip to the war zone was planned with much secrecy.
367. implement – The CEO’s job was to implement the company’s production goals.
368. acquire – Frank wants to acquire three rental homes before he retires.
369. society – Our society places great value on hard work and honesty.
370. calamity – The train derailment was the worst calamity our city has ever seen.
371. sculptor – Her work as a sculptor of clay dinosaurs is known around the world.
372. literally – If you interpret this poem literally, you miss its symbolic message.

373. versus – This week’s football game is the Browns versus the Bengals.
374. mantelpiece – The marble mantelpiece was just one impressive part of the room.
375. intelligence – The child prodigy scored very well on her intelligence test.
376. barbecue – We’ll serve grilled chicken and vegetables at our barbecue.
377. elegance – The princess embodied elegance by her dress and her demeanor.
378. deliberate – The witness told a deliberate lie before the judge and jury.
379. spectacular – This year’s fireworks display was truly spectacular!
380. defiance – In an act of defiance, the toddler screamed and ran from his mother.
381. agreeable – Susie is always agreeable, even when she has differences with you.
382. zoology – Kalley is studying zoology because of her love for animals.
383. accuracy – Your keyboarding test will be judged on both speed and accuracy.
384. tariff – Some governments impose tariffs on imports of luxury goods.
385. admiration – I’ve always held a deep admiration for my hard-working grandfather.
386. advancement – Tina is taking college courses in hopes of a job advancement.
387. majority – A majority of City Council voted to spend money on street repairs.
388. genetic – Some diseases are caused by genetic factors.
389. census – In the U.S., a census is taken every ten years.
390. legendary – Harold’s remarkable athletic successes became legendary.
391. adventurous – The adventurous young woman traveled to three continents.
392. debtor – The debtor worked frantically to repay his lender on time.
393. abolish – A group of representatives worked to abolish unfair labor laws.
394. humane – Pet owners organized to promote the humane treatment of animals.

395. nautical – The international nautical mile is used to measure distances on the sea.
396. immeasurable – Bill’s presence on the campaign trail was of immeasurable help.
397. triumph – It was amazing to see Sophie triumph over the long, serious illness.
398. barricade – The police put up a barricade before the parade began.
399. species – Several species of animals are on the endangered animals list.
400. likable – Mr. Wayne is one of the most likable teachers in our school.
401. merchandise – You are not allowed to take merchandise into the fitting room.
402. immigrant - My ancestor was an Irish immigrant in the 1800s.
403. rectangular – Please divide your paper into four rectangular sections.
404. ignorance – Ignorance of a law is not usually an acceptable excuse for breaking it.
405. kindergarten – Mrs. Carey has been a kindergarten teacher for nearly 30 years.
406. shrewd – The shrew businessman was able to make a profit on nearly every deal.
407. bibliography - Please note the sources you used in a bibliography.
408. lounge – On Sunday afternoons, I like to lounge on the couch.
409. accessory – A large leather purse is this year’s hottest fashion accessory.
410. thoroughly – We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to the coast.
411. acreage – Dave wants to buy more acreage to increase his farm’s total yield.
412. substantial – Cathy’s family suffered substantial loss in the recent tornado.
413. luminous – It was hard to miss the museum’s mural because of its luminous colors.
414. shrivel – The skin on my fingers began to shrivel as I washed dishes.
415. manipulate – It has been said that one can manipulate statistics to prove anything.
416. compliant – The task force will be sure the company is compliant with current laws.
417. shrubbery – The shrubbery around the neglected property was overgrown.
418. admittance – This ticket is good for one person’s admittance to the theater.
419. nourish – Fresh fruits and vegetables will nourish your body.
420. adjustable – The tall man moved the adjustable seat to gain more leg room.
421. microscopic – A microscopic germ was strong enough to sicken dozens of people.
422. symptom – Fatigue is one symptom of the flu.
423. specifically – The teacher asked us to research one insect specifically.
424. quadrant – Crime was worst in the northeastern quadrant of the city.
425. extinction – The leatherback sea turtle is threatened with extinction.
426. herbivore – The zebra is a herbivore because it only eats plants.
427. obscure – The trivia quiz featured so many obscure facts that no one did well on it.
428. vendor – The candy vendor refilled the machine with fresh treats.
429. mosque – Many people gathered at the mosque for Friday prayers.
430. glucose – Diabetics must watch the glucose levels in the foods they eat.
431. sesame – We like to eat breads and snacks that contain sesame seeds.
432. gouge – The intense storm caused tree limbs to gouge holes in our roof.
433. tranquil – The night was refreshingly tranquil when the baby finally fell asleep.
434. negotiations – Union leaders are in negotiations with the owners on a new contract.
435. hiccup – Every time I try to swallow, I’m interrupted by a hiccup.
436. utility – The utility company announced it would soon be raising electrical rates.
437. tapestry – A beautiful hand-woven tapestry hung in the entryway of the museum.
438. kumquat – The kumquat is a Chinese fruit, but it is enjoyed by people everywhere.
439. yew – The wood from yew trees is sometimes used to make archery bows.

440. audit – The company will ask an independent firm to audit its financial records.
441. nominee – Judy is the first female nominee for the office of president of the club.
442. unreliable – Because Reta seldom helps out, she is an unreliable volunteer.
443. wrung – We wrung out the wet beach towels before putting them in the car.
444. upholstery – Tina shampooed the upholstery in her car after the dog’s accident.
445. salmon – Valerie loves to eat fresh salmon at the seafood restaurant.
446. examining – When you’re done examining my toe, please tell me why it hurts.
447. precinct – Each voter must use the correct ballot for his precinct.
448. malice – It’s hard not to act with malice toward the man who has been so mean.
449. reinforcement – The reading teacher uses lots of reinforcement activities.
450. testimonial – The TV sales pitch uses a powerful testimonial from a popular actor.
451. technology – It’s sometimes hard to keep up with the latest computer technology.
452. chaos – When a fire alarm sounded in the middle of the huge party, chaos resulted.
453. ultimately – You are ultimately responsible for your own success.
454. plasma – Cindy donates her plasma to the medical lab.
455. windshield – A stone flew off the highway and cracked our windshield.
456. sergeant – The army private was ordered to report to his sergeant.
457. reckless – The reckless driver first hit the curb, then drove into a storefront.
458. tactful – Jim found a tactful way to excuse himself from the party.
459. seizure – The seizure of illegal drugs was the biggest ever in the country.
460. equilateral – An equilateral triangle has three sides of equal length.

461. acceptable – Choose from this list of acceptable topics for your science report.
462. radiator – Dad added water to the radiator so it would not overheat.
463. vertebra – One of the vertebra in Derek’s back was fractured when he fell.
464. employee – Megan is an employee of the public school system.
465. observatory – We love to go to the observatory to see the constellations.
466. physician – Don’s physician ordered an x-ray of his broken finger.
467. agriculture - Agriculture is a mainstay of the American economy.
468. reimburse – When you submit a list of your expenses, we will reimburse you.
469. signature – Because his signature was missing on the will, it was not valid.
470. notorious – The notorious criminal was finally captured and given a long sentence.
471. veterinarian – Tje veterinarian suggested a new treatment for our cat’s fleas.
472. temporarily – Our cell phone service was temporarily out of order.
473. kiosk – My friend works at a kiosk at the mall that sells sunglasses.
474. hysterical – Little Alicia became hysterical when her teddy bear fell out of her bed.
475. generalize – If you generalize too much, you can jump to the wrong conclusions.
476. radioactive – Uranium and plutonium are radioactive elements.
477. withdrawal – Since I need some cash, I’ll go to the bank and make a withdrawal.
478. saunter – The script directed the confident cowboy to saunter over to his horse.
479. trespass – The rancher posted signs warning folks not to trespass on his land.
480. registrar – Students must report to the registrar to pay their tuition and fees.
481. sociable – Julie did not feel very sociable at the party, so she sat in the corner.
482. gruesome – The large truck rolled over the squirrel, leaving a gruesome sight.

483. navigator – We need the best navigator among us to read the map and direct us.
484. retaliate – When he was punched in the face, he vowed he would retaliate.
485. quadrilateral – A square is an example of a quadrilateral.
486. vegetarian – Because Ray is a vegetarian, he won’t order steak at the restaurant.
487. tyranny – The people protested tyranny and longed for democracy.
488. orchid – The fragile white orchid made a beautiful corsage.
489. necessarily – We won’t necessarily finish this game before dinner.
490. preservatives – Without preservatives, this cereal would be spoiled.
491. inaccurately – The reporter wrote inaccurately about the senator’s speech.
492. circumference – The circumference of the tree trunk was over 12 feet.
493. heiress – The young heiress knew that one day the castle would be hers.
494. berth – Food and water were stored in the berth of the ship.
495. synonym – Big is a synonym for huge.
496. inefficiency – Inefficiency in Ben’s office resulted in thousands of wasted dollars.
497. redundant – It is redundant to say, Quickly he ran fast.
498. quizzical – The quizzical look on her face meant she did not understand his words.
499. nucleus – The nucleus of an atom is made of protons and neutrons.
500. occurrence – The appearance of Halley’s Comet is a rare occurrence.
501. hereditary – Baldness is an hereditary trait.
502. irrational – He made the irrational decision to quit school just before graduation.
503. hypothesis – The students devised an experiment to test their hypothesis.
504. matinee – We watched an animated movie at the Saturday matinee.

505. hostility – The hostility in the border area of the warring countries was evident.
506. neurology – The neurology department treats stroke and Alzheimer’s patients.
507. nocturnal – Raccoons and other nocturnal animals are usually most active at night.
508. docile (dos- əl)

Sally was surprised at how docile her dog was around strangers.
509. headdress – The actress adjusted her hair to fit inside the large headdress.
510. plague – The deadly plague spread quickly through the impoverished country.
511. celebratory – Everyone was in a celebratory mood after the big victory.
512. marsupial – The marsupial exhibit included information on kangaroos and koalas.
513. plateau (pla-tō)

Henry’s recovery was moving rapidly but now has reached a plateau.
514. regime (rə-zhēm)

The longstanding regime was threatened by calls for elections.
515. philosophy – Dad’s philosophy says I should work hard now to get a good job later.
516. mathematician – She wants to be a mathematician because she love numbers.
517. separation – The child was dismayed at his parents’ separation.
518. pollutant – Great efforts were made to remove the pollutant from the water.
519. abdicate – Don’t abdicate your responsibility for your part of the group project.
520. pedestal – I’ve always put Aunt Molly on a pedestal because of her many talents.
521. erratic – The rabbit cut an erratic path through the freshly fallen snow.
522. populous – The most populous regions of the world are often the poorest.
523. strategic – The fleet made strategic movements around unsafe areas of the sea.
524. demeanor – The jury could tell by the witness’s demeanor she was telling the truth.
525. relinquish – The out-going queen was relieved to relinquish her crown.

526. debris (də-brē, dā-brē)
It took many months to clean up the debris caused by the tornado.
527. aqueduct – The aqueduct carried water for 10 miles, down into the valley.
528. coincidental – It was purely coincidental that Jack and Jay were on the same flight.
529. lyrical – Her rich voice and quaint accent made her statements almost lyrical.
530. magnificence – It’s hard to describe the magnificence of the Grand Canyon.
531. repellent – We should stock up on insect repellent before we hike in the woods.
532. hideous – The motorcycle accident left a hideous scar across his entire face.
533. acquisition – The firm’s latest acquisition is a new helicopter.
534. apparatus – The aspiring gymnast wanted to master every apparatus possible.
535. bayou (bī-yoo, bī-oo)

It’s not unusual to see alligators in the bayou.
536. crochet (krō-shā)

I learned how to crochet well enough to make a sweater.
537. mustache – Gramps trims his bushy mustache about once a week.
538. aghast – Mrs. Prim was aghast to see a mouse running across her kitchen floor.
539. eloquent – The guest speaker was both eloquent and informative.
540. antennae (an-ten-ē)

Lobsters and other crustaceans have two pairs of antennae.
541. austerity – The city had to go on an austerity budget because of reduced income.
542. foliage – We took a driving tour to see the colorful fall foliage.
543. eccentric (ek-sen-trik)

My great-aunt is known for her eccentric wardrobe.
544. tambourine – The percussion player switched between a drum and a tambourine.
545. adage (ad-ij)

An old adage says, you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.
546. queue (kyoo)
The queue of folks waiting for the concert wound around the block.
547. encore (än-kor)

Because the applause was so enthusiastic, the band played an encore.
548. equivocate – Candidates sometimes equivocate when answering tricky questions.
549. translucent – The light covering of frost made the window translucent.
550. sovereign (sov-rin)

The sovereign leader of the country taxed his people mercilessly.
551. trachea (trā-kē-ə)

A tube was placed down the patient’s trachea, allowing him to breathe.
552. opaque – The opaque office door allowed interviews to proceed in privacy.
553. piranha (pi-rä-nə)

If you reach down into these waters, you could be bitten by a piranha.
554. threshold – With fresh training, Jess was on the threshold of a new career.
555. licorice (lik-er-ish, lik-rish)

Ellen prefers the taste of black licorice over red licorice.
556. hippopotamus – The hippopotamus was much large than we had imagined.
557. simultaneous – The synchronized swimmers made simultaneous movements.
558. solitaire (sol-i-tair)

She was a solitaire figure on the park bench, but she didn’t feel alone.
559. crustaceans – Some people are allergic not only to shrimp, but to all crustaceans.
560. rhubarb – Because rhubarb is very tart, most rhubarb recipes call for a lot of sugar.
561. aluminum – We always cover the cooking rack of the grill with aluminum foil.
562. marionette – The puppeteer was concealed, so all we saw was the marionette.
563. wholly – Our staff is wholly committed to providing the best health care possible.
564. suede (swād)

My suede shoes looked spotted after I walked in a heavy rainstorm.
565. allegiance – Loyalty to one’s country or beliefs is known as allegiance.
566. pasteurize – Most farmers do not pasteurize their own milk.
567. fungi (fun-jī , fun-gī)

Three unusual fungi were found growing in the laboratory specimen.
568. superstitious – Because Millie is superstitious, she is frightened of black cats.
569. embroidery – Her long skirt was decorated with colorful embroidery.
570. descendant – Ned is a descendent of a U.S. president.
571. chlorophyll (klor ə fil)

Chlorophyll, the green substance in plants, traps energy from the sun.
572. sassafras –Lisa vows that drinking sassafras tea will cure any sickness.
573. aerosol – The room deodorizer is sold only in an aerosol can.
574. abyss (ə-bis)

The superhero knew he’d have to grow wings to fly out of the great abyss.
575. masquerade – Wayne wore a suit of armor to the masquerade party.
576. seismograph – (sīs-mə-graf)

The earthquake’s strength was measured with a seismograph.
577. vaccination – (vak-sə-nā-shun)

There is not a vaccination for every dangerous disease.
578. cholera – (kol-er-ə)

The cholera outbreak was caused by contaminated water.
579. lacrosse – The lacrosse player propelled the ball into his opponent’s goal.
580. defunct – The now defunct company is still paying its creditors.
581. papyrus – Many ancient manuscripts were written on papyrus.
582. photosynthesis – Plants make food from sunlight during photosynthesis.
583. algebraic – Write an algebraic equation to solve this word problem.

584. silhouette (sil-oo-et)
We could see the slim silhouette of the statue in the fading sunlight.
585. larynx (lar-inks)

An irritation in her larynx prevented Kim from singing.
586. vicious (vish-us)

The press mounted a vicious attack against the innocent man.
587. rhapsody – The composer was most famous for his intriguing rhapsody.
588. abscess – He went to the dentist because of a painful abscess in his tooth.
589. choreography – The choreography in the high school musical was very well done.
590. ambiguous – We were confused by his ambiguous answer to our question.
591. treacherous – The icy roads made for a treacherous drive across the city.
592. aeronautics – The plane was designed using the latest advances in aeronautics.
593. tertiary – (tur-shē-er-ē, tur-shə-rē)

The primary and secondary engines failed, so the tertiary one took over.
594. renege – (ri-nig, -neg, -neeg)

If you renege on your promises, soon no one will believe you.
595. rendezvous (rän-di-voo, rän-dā-voo)

We’ll rendezvous at the ice cream shop when we’re done shopping.
596. delicatessen – This delicatessen makes excellent chicken salad sandwiches.
597. quiescent – (kwē-es-ənt, kwī-es-ənt)

In spite of her hectic day, Lori was able to enjoy a quiescent evening.
598. rhododendron (rō-də-den-drun)

The rhododendron bush flourished in the acidic soil.
599. isthmus (is-mus)

The isthmus was just wide enough to accommodate the narrow road.
600. reconnaissance (ri-kon-ə-səns)

The pilots were sent out on a reconnaissance mission.

Alphabetical List of 600 Words Used in this Supplement
1. abacus 44. austerity
2. abdicate 45. baboon
3. abolish 46. bachelor
4. aboveboard 47. bacteria
5. abrupt 48. baggage
6. abscess 49. bakery
7. abyss 50. balcony
8. academy 51. ballad
9. acceptable 52. ballet
10. accessory 53. bamboo
11. accomplish 54. barbecue
12. accord 55. barracks
13. accountant 56. barricade
14. accuracy 57. basis
15. accusation 58. bathe
16. ache 59. battery
17. acquire 60. bayou
18. acquisition 61. bazaar
19. acreage 62. beard
20. activity 63. behalf
21. actually 64. berth
22. adage 65. beverage
23. adjustable 66. bewilder
24. admiration 67. bibliography
25. admittance 68. bicycle
26. advancement 69. blemish
27. adventurous 70. blizzard
28. aeronautics 71. blueberry
29. aerosol 72. bodyguard
30. aghast 73. bony
31. agreeable 74. boomerang
32. agriculture 75. brilliant
33. algebraic 76. calamity
34. allegiance 77. calculator
35. altar 78. calories
36. aluminum 79. campus
37. ambiguous 80. canal
38. amplify 81. career
39. antennae 82. carnivore
40. aqueduct 83. cartilage
41. apparatus 84. ceiling
42. artifact 85. celebratory
43. audit 86. census
87. ceremony 132. divisibility
88. certificate 133. docile
89. challenge 134. dough
90. chaos 135. dramatic
91. chemistry 136. drawn
92. chieftain 137. dribble
93. chlorophyll 138. drowsy
94. cholera 139. dungeon
95. choreography 140. earthquake
96. chorus 141. eastern
97. cinema 142. eavesdrop
98. circular 143. eccentric
99. circumference 144. eclipse
100. citadel 145. editor
101. citizen 146. efficient
102. civilized 147. eighteenth
103. clearance 148. elaborate
104. coastal 149. eldest
105. coincidental 150. elegance
106. compliant 151. element
107. coordinates 152. elementary
108. courtesy 153. eligible
109. crochet 154. eloquent
110. crocodile 155. embassy
111. crucial 156. embroidery
112. crustacean 157. emperor
113. cultural 158. employee
114. currency 159. enclosure
115. dazzle 160. encore
116. dealt 161. engineer
117. debatable 162. equilateral
118. debris 163. equivocate
119. debtor 164. erratic
120. deceit 165. examining
121. declaration 166. experimental
122. deduce 167. export
123. defiance 168. extinction
124. defunct 169. extravagant
125. deliberate 170. fabulous
126. delicate 171. factual
127. delicatessen 172. famine
128. demeanor 173. farewell
129. denial 174. fasten
130. descendant 175. fatal
131. designation 176. favorable
177. federal 222. gullible
178. feeble 223. hammock
179. feign 224. handily
180. fertilize 225. harmonize
181. feud 226. haughty
182. fixtures 227. headdress
183. flammable 228. hearth
184. flavor 229. heavily
185. flexible 230. heighten
186. flimsy 231. heiress
187. fluids 232. herbivore
188. flurry 233. hereditary
189. foliage 234. hiccup
190. folklore 235. hideous
191. forbidden 236. hippopotamus
192. forceful 237. historic
193. forfeit 238. hockey
194. frequency 239. hoist
195. fungi 240. homestead
196. gait 241. honeycomb
197. galleries 242. horizontal
198. gaudy 243. hostility
199. generalize 244. humane
200. generator 245. humiliate
201. generosity 246. humorous
202. genetic 247. hundredth
203. genius 248. hydrant
204. geometry 249. hyena
205. geyser 250. hypothesis
206. glacier 251. hysterical
207. glimpse 252. icing
208. glossary 253. ideal
209. glucose 254. identity
210. gnu 255. ignorance
211. gooey 256. illegible
212. gouge 257. illustration
213. gradual 258. imitation
214. grammar 259. immeasurable
215. granite 260. immigrant
216. grayish 261. imperfect
217. greasy 262. implement
218. grimace 263. improvement
219. grudge 264. inaccurately
220. gruesome 265. inefficiency
221. guidance 266. inflation
267. intelligence 312. magician
268. irrational 313. magnificence
269. irritation 314. magnifying
270. isthmus 315. majority
271. ivory 316. malice
272. jackknife 317. mammoth
273. jagged 318. manipulate
274. janitor 319. mansion
275. jaywalk 320. mantelpiece
276. jersey 321. manuscript
277. journal 322. margarine
278. jovial 323. marionette
279. judicial 324. maroon
280. juicy 325. marsupial
281. khaki 326. masquerade
282. kindergarten 327. mathematician
283. kiosk 328. matinee
284. knapsack 329. mattress
285. kumquat 330. medicine
286. lacrosse 331. merchandise
287. lagoon 332. messaging
288. lapel 333. microscopic
289. larynx 334. midday
290. latitude 335. migration
291. lawsuit 336. millimeter
292. leapt 337. minimum
293. leather 338. minority
294. lecture 339. miracle
295. legendary 340. mispronounce
296. legislature 341. mission
297. lentils 342. molar
298. leopard 343. molecule
299. license 344. mortar
300. licorice 345. mosaic
301. likable 346. mosque
302. literally 347. movable
303. llama 348. mustache
304. locale 349. mysterious
305. lodging 350. narrate
306. loiter 351. nasal
307. lonesome 352. nautical
308. longitude 353. navigator
309. lounge 354. necessarily
310. luminous 355. necklace
311. lyrical 356. nectar
357. negotiation 402. pigeons
358. nephew 403. pillar
359. neurology 404. piranha
360. niece 405. pitiful
361. ninetieth 406. plague
362. nocturnal 407. plasma
363. nomad 408. plateau
364. nominee 409. pliers
365. northeastern 410. pollutant
366. notable 411. populous
367. notify 412. portrait
368. notorious 413. positively
369. nourish 414. possession
370. novelist 415. practically
371. nucleus 416. precinct
372. nutritious 417. precious
373. nylon 418. preface
374. obscure 419. preparation
375. observatory 420. preservative
376. occurrence 421. priority
377. officer 422. privacy
378. omnivore 423. probability
379. opaque 424. proceeds
380. operator 425. publicity
381. orchestra 426. puncture
382. orchid 427. purchase
383. original 428. pursuit
384. outfield 429. quadrant
385. overheard 430. quadrilateral
386. oxygen 431. quadruple
387. palette 432. queue
388. panicked 433. quiescent
389. pantomime 434. quizzical
390. papyrus 435. quota
391. particular 436. radiator
392. passageway 437. radioactive
393. pasteurize 438. random
394. pedestal 439. raspberry
395. permanent 440. ration
396. perpendicular 441. ravel
397. petroleum 442. realign
398. pheasant 443. realistic
399. philosophy 444. realm
400. photosynthesis 445. reasonable
401. physician 446. receipt
447. reckless 492. seismograph
448. recognize 493. seizure
449. reconnaissance 494. senator
450. rectangular 495. separation
451. redundant 496. sergeant
452. refereeing 497. seriously
453. refinery 498. sesame
454. refugee 499. settlement
455. refusal 500. shady
456. regime 501. shipwreck
457. registrar 502. shivering
458. regrettable 503. shortage
459. reimburse 504. shrewd
460. reindeer 505. shrivel
461. reinforcement 506. shrubbery
462. relinquish 507. signature
463. reluctant 508. silhouette
464. remedy 509. similarity
465. removal 510. simultaneous
466. rendezvous 511. situation
467. renege 512. skillful
468. renewal 513. skyscraper
469. repellent 514. sliver
470. retaliate 515. sloppiest
471. rhapsody 516. sluggish
472. rhododendron 517. smudge
473. rhubarb 518. snorkel
474. ridiculous 519. sociable
475. rigidly 520. society
476. robbery 521. solitaire
477. rumor 522. sovereign
478. rupture 523. specialize
479. safeguard 524. species
480. salmon 525. specifically
481. sanitary 526. spectacular
482. sassafras 527. spicy
483. satellite 528. splendor
484. saunter 529. sponsor
485. scandal 530. static
486. scepter 531. stifle
487. scheme 532. stingy
488. sculptor 533. strategic
489. scurrying 534. substantial
490. secrecy 535. suede
491. security 536. superior
537. superstitious 569. trespass
538. suspenseful 570. triangular
539. symptom 571. triumph
540. synonym 572. trolley
541. tactful 573. tyranny
542. tambourine 574. ultimately
543. tapestry 575. uncomfortable
544. tariff 576. unreliable
545. technique 577. upholstery
546. technology 578. urgently
547. temporarily 579. utility
548. tendency 580. vaccination
549. terminal 581. valiant
550. territory 582. vegetarian
551. tertiary 583. vendor
552. testimonial 584. versus
553. theory 585. vertebra
554. thereby 586. veterinarian
555. thieves 587. vicious
556. thoroughly 588. vinegar
557. threshold 589. vinyl
558. tier 590. volunteering
559. tolerable 591. whisper
560. tortoise 592. wholesale
561. totally 593. wholly
562. tourists 594. wilderness
563. trachea 595. windshield
564. traditional 596. withdrawal
565. tranquil 597. wrung
566. translucent 598. yew
567. transmission 599. youngster
568. treacherous 600. zoology

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600 Spelling Bee Words & Sentences for Grades 6-8

by Ann Richmond Fisher

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600 Spelling Bee Words & Sentences for Grades 6-8

Spelling Bee Words and Sentences

600 Spelling Bee Words & Sentences for Grades 6-8

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Alphabetical Listing of 600 Spelling Bee Words

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600 Spelling Bee Words & Sentences for Grades 6-8

1. drawn – My brother has drawn many excellent sketches of our horse.

2. bakery – The bakery sells whole-wheat pita bread and muffins.

4. flurry – There is a big flurry of activity just before the holidays.

5. fasten – Use this paper clip to fasten your papers together.

6. glimpse – I caught a glimpse of the President as his motorcade passed by.

10. dough – I like to knead bread dough with my hands.

12. mansion – The vine-covered mansion was old but impressive.

14. baggage – My family’s baggage was lost at the airport.

15. mattress – My great-grandmother used to hide cash under her mattress.

16. nephew – When my older sister has a son, he will be my nephew.

17. movable – Luckily everything on my cluttered desk is movable!

18. dribble – Some basketball players can dribble very fast.

600 Spelling Bee Words & Sentences for Grades 6-8

24. accord – Sue’s ideas are in accord with mine.

25. balcony – Bryce is growing a small orange tree on his balcony.

26. reindeer – According to legend, Santa’s sleigh is pulled by reindeer.

31. barracks – Over 300 soldiers live in those barracks.

38. jagged – Ed cut his hand on a jagged piece of broken glass.

39. drowsy – I always feel drowsy after lunch.

40. ideal – You would be an ideal candidate for mayor.

41. honeycomb – The colony of bees worked to build a large honeycomb.

42. beard – My dad’s beard is starting to turn gray.

600 Spelling Bee Words & Sentences for Grades 6-8

47. stifle – Sometimes it’s very hard to stifle a sneeze.

48. senator – Our senator is running for reelection.

50. safeguard – We safeguard our family heirlooms by putting them in a vault.

53. gradual – The patient saw a gradual improvement in her strength.

54. coastal – Coastal scenery is some of the most beautiful of all.

56. blueberry – Blueberry pie is one of my favorites.

58. element – Nitrogen is the most common element in the atmosphere.

62. federal – The federal government is in charge of printing our money.

63. greasy – Eating greasy foods can cause indigestion.

600 Spelling Bee Words & Sentences for Grades 6-8

66. chorus – Jan sings in the community women’s chorus.

68. forbidden – Talking is forbidden during the examination.

72. knapsack – Tim always takes a large knapsack when he hikes.

74. behalf – I’d like to speak on behalf of my two-year-old sister.

75. whisper – Sometimes we whisper to each other in the library.

77. bamboo – Koalas eat a lot of bamboo.

78. llama – A llama may be raised for its wool.

80. spicy – My brother loves really spicy chili.

81. hockey – You have to skate well to play hockey.

85. latitude – Our latitude is about the same as Spain’s latitude.

600 Spelling Bee Words & Sentences for Grades 6-8

91. ballad – Jill’s favorite song is an old, romantic ballad.

94. campus – The college campus is very busy at homecoming time.

97. galleries – New York has many fine art galleries.

98. niece – Ann’s niece likes to visit her every summer.