Week 8 Spelling Words

2. A supernatural being associated with evil; also used metaphorically to describe a wicked person.
4. The preserved remains or impression of an ancient organism, typically found in rocks.
8. A tag or marker used to identify something, or a category/descriptor.
11. A vehicle used for transporting goods or animals, or a short promotional video for a film.
12. A building where people pay to stay temporarily, usually offering accommodations and services.
14. To set in motion or start, like a spacecraft or a project.
15. To damage or ruin something; to pamper or indulge someone excessively.
16. A representation or example, often used for imitation, or a person who displays clothing or products.
18. Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value.

1. To gently rub or push with the nose, often as a sign of affection.
3. Small in size, amount, or degree.
5. To increase in size or volume, or to rise in intensity.
6. A traditional story often regarded as historical but unauthenticated; a person famous for doing something exceptional.
7. To let liquid fall slowly in drops, or to move a ball skillfully by bouncing it repeatedly.
8. Electromagnetic radiation that makes things visible; can also mean something with little weight or intensity.
9. To accept something as true or real, often without direct evidence.
10. A flat or even surface; a stage or rank in progression or achievement.
13. A yellow, sour citrus fruit; can also refer to something defective or unsatisfactory.
15. The absence of sound or speech; quietness.
17. A tool or machine used for making holes, or a repetitive exercise to practice a skill.