Grade 8 WL 67-100

2. The doctor shouted “Clear!” and applied the ____ to the patient experiencing cardiac arrest.
8. The lake was so still that it reflected the sky above with ____ clarity.
10. The use of ____ has been reduced to protect the ozone layer.
11. Mr. Franklin explained that reptiles are ____ compared to mammals with fur.
16. Susan studied the ____ to prepare for her church confirmation.
18. Geoffrey Chaucer’s most famous work is The ____ Tales.
19. The festival of ____ has ancient Celtic origins and is celebrated like Halloween.
21. Joaquin The ____ Valley is one of the most productive agricultural areas in the United States.
23. The chameleon ____ itself on the colorful flowers to hide from predators.
27. d’art Brian insisted that his collection of toys was not junk but ____.
28. During World War I, the ____ developed a secure code using their native language.
30. The main character used her power of ____ to learn the history of the artifacts she touched.
31. The region of ____ in France is famous for its vineyards and wine.
32. The ____ peoples of southern Alaska are known for their intricate totem poles.
33. The ____ rattlesnake has a powerful neurotoxic venom.

1. St. Teresa of Ávila is one of the most famous ____ saints.
3. The apothecary stored the ointment in a small ____.
4. Leslie pointed out the sleek ____ of the airplane on the tarmac.
5. The engineer used ____ to design the new amusement park rides.
6. d’or The ____ was a French gold coin minted before the French Revolution.
7. Lemurs are native to ____ and are not found in the wild anywhere else.
9. The Hagia Sophia is a stunning example of ____ architecture.
10. After the 1986 nuclear accident, ____ became a largely abandoned site.
12. (Pinyon) The chef loved blending chocolate with the nutty flavor of locally foraged ____.
13. Julius Caesar’s troops hailed him as ____ after their victory over the Gallaeci.
14. The students’ ____ complaints led to the reinstatement of Taco Tuesday.
15. The radar station’s ____ helped generate ultrahigh-frequency signals.
17. After his heroism in the battle, the young soldier was promoted to ____.
20. Mary Todd Lincoln held a ____ in the White House in order to communicate with her lost son.
22. Historically, ____ fabric was used as a cheaper alternative to wool or silk.
24. The movie’s cinematography was a(n) ____ triumph, but the plot was lackluster.
25. Ancient civilizations flourished along the ____ River in Mesopotamia.
26. The unpleasant smell of ____ in the chimney meant it needed cleaning.
29. The general store recently received a ____ of molasses from Barbados.