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8th Grade Spelling Vocabulary Word Search

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This 20-word spelling word search reinforces vocabulary for 8th grade, focusing on multisyllabic adjectives and nouns with common suffixes. Hidden words include courageous, miscellaneous, acknowledgement, and encouragement, featuring -ous, -ment, and -ness endings. Use it as a vocabulary warm-up, a spelling-list activity, or a sub-plan review for students working on grade-level word patterns.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Spelling
Grade Level:
8th Grade
Updated April 2026

Word List

  • COURAGEOUS
  • HAZARDOUS
  • MISCELLANEOUS
  • OUTRAGEOUS
  • RIDICULOUS
  • SUSPICIOUS
  • ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
  • ARGUMENT
  • ARRANGEMENT
  • ENGAGEMENT
  • EXCITEMENT
  • IMPROVEMENT
  • JUDGEMENT
  • ENCOURAGEMENT
  • CLEANLINESS
  • EVENNESS
  • GENTLENESS
  • OPENNESS
  • SLEEPINESS
  • STUBBORNNESS

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