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Global Village Academy- 2017
chef –the head cook at a restaurant lily – a large showy flower shaped like a trumpetaxle – a bar on which a wheel turnscricket – an insect that hopsdoze – to sleep lightlyfeeble – lacking in strengthgleeful – merry, exultantmidday – the middle of the day; noonveil – a piece of fine material worn by women to protect or conceal the facewhisk – to move with a rapid, sweeping strokeerror – a mistakehollow – having an empty space; not solidgiggly – to be laughing in a silly, undignified waywatt – a measure of the amount of power in a circuitmimic – to imitate or copyfoul – offensive to the senses, disgustingpedal – a foot-operated lever used to control a machine, such as a bikecoma – a state of prolonged unconsciousness, including a lack of physical and mental responsepastel – pale and light in colortacos – sandwiches made of a tortilla rolled up or folded over with fillingolive – green or black fruit of the olive tree that yields oilpout – to purse one’s lips in a sad wayeel – a snakelike fish with smooth and slimy skin, often without scalesodor – a scent, typically a foul or offensive smellrodeo – an event in which people compete at riding horses and bulls, catching animals with ropes, etcvoid – having no legal force or effect; useless; emptyrustic – of or relating to the countrysideflaming – having a bright or glowing red or orange colormedal – a reward in honor of a special event, a person, or an achievementwrapper – a thin piece of paper, plastic, etc., that covers or surrounds something to protect itrecess – a short period of time during the school day when children playpoll – the process of voting in an electionduty – something that one is expected or required to do; an obligationearring – a piece of jewelry worn in the ear
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obey – comply with the command, direction, or request of a person or lawangle – the geometric term for the space between two lines connected at a pointunite – to bring togetherrespect – showing honor, or treating someone with consideration uniform – always the sameexist – to have meaning, to be realacre – a unit of land areaoily – greasy or covered in oilcelery – stalks eaten as a vegetablevary – to change or alter in form, appearance, character, or substancemedia –radio, tv, newspapers, and magazines that influence people widelyvein – one of the system of branchlike vessels conveying bloodbagel – a doughnut shaped rollchoir – a group of singersbeliefs – truths or realitiesfuel – material to produce burningtutor – a person instructing another in learningrotten – decomposing or decaying; morally offensiveflour – a finely ground powder of grain or wheat used in baking and cookingladder – structure for climbing with parallel sidepieces joined by a series of crosspiecesshout – to speak in a loud voicegrim – of a sinister character; harsh, savage, or cruelicon – a graphic symbol on a computer display screenacorn – nut of the oak tree surrounded by a hard, woody, cup-shaped structureuseful – helping to do or achieve somethingbarefoot – without shoescouch – a long piece of furniture on which a person can sit or lie downdetail – a small part of somethingpeach – a round, sweet fruit with yellow flesh, soft pinkish skin, and a large hard seed in the centerscorn – a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approvalorgan – a part of the body that has a particular functionstain – to leave a mark on somethingcloth – material that is made by weaving together threads of cotton, wool, nylon, etc.shard – a sharp piece or fragment of a brittle substance
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beads – small, round objects of glass, wood, or stone with a hole through, often strung together flute – a musical wind instrument made of a tube with a series of finger holessteep – having an almost vertical slope or pitchcloudy – overcast, covered with cloudswasp – an insect with a long body, narrow waist, and a stinger, if femalespoil – to go bad, such as with food; to damage or harmace – a playing card marked with a single spotstorage – a space for keeping objectsvolcano – a vent in the earth’s crust through which lava is expelledcringe – to shrink or crouch in fearfurther – extending beyondfortune – a chance happening, luck, or fategranola – a breakfast food consisting of rolled oats, brown sugar, fruit, etc., usually served with milkpiece – a portion or part of somethingcalm – still; quiet; free from disturbancechoose – to select; to decidebare – lacking a natural or appropriate coverquiet – free of noise or soundnovel – a fictitious narrative of length portraying characters, plot, and settingtheme – a unifying or dominant idea in a work of literature or artbicycle – a vehicle with two wheels, a frame, handles, and pedalsforehead – the part of the face above the eyesmeant – the past tense of mean; to intendsandwich – slices of bread with layers of meat and cheeseroommate – a person sharing a room or living spacemeanwhile – occurring at the same time but in another placereplied – responded with words, writing, or an actionaverage – typicalbalance – equilibrium between contrasting or interacting elementscatalog – a list of names, titles, or articles arranged with a systemflexible – capable of being bent or changedadvise – to recommendhabitat – natural environment of an organismmanual – operated by hand using skill or physical power
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victim – a person who suffers from a destructive or injurious actionsimilar – having a likeness or resemblance; having the same qualitiescasual – informal, nonchalant; occurring by chancegrief – deep sorrowusually – ordinarily; customarily; typicallypuny – weak, unimportant, or minorinstead – a substitute or replacementfinally – coming after all otherssheriff – law enforcement officeremerge – to come into viewathlete – a person possessing a skill in sportscarnival – a fair or festival that has games and ridesdryness –free from water kidneys – either of a pair of bean shaped organslullaby – a cradlesong; any lulling songrugged – roughly broken, rocky, hillyugliness – qualities of appearance that do not give pleasure to the senseswizardry – the art or practice of magicgalaxy – a large system of stars held together by mutual gravitationdual – consisting of two people, items, parts, etc; doublecollege – an institution of higher learning beyond high schoollegacy – something coming from the pastglittery – shiny, sparkly, or decorated with glitterbeginning – the first part; the starting pointforty – ten more than thirtyratio – the proportional relation between two numberssword – a weapon with a long, straight blade, pointed, and with sharp edgesrumor – gossip; a story passed around without certainty as to factstomorrow – the day following todaydessert – sweet food served after a mealoctopus – creature having a soft, oval body with eight sucker-bearing armsmuscle – tissue composed of cells or fibers that produce movement in the bodybusiness – a commercial activity created to generate moneycelebrity – someone famous
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simile – a comparison of two unlike things using the words “like” or “as”weather – the state of the atmospheredebt – something owedheight – extent or distance upwardsurprise – a sudden or unexpected actwander – to go aimlessly without purpose or objective; to roamcinema – a movie theaterentrance – a place for entering, such as a door or gateyeast – fungi that reproduce to cause fermentation, often used in bread makingtissue – soft, gauzy papertaught – past tense of teach; showed howgangster – a member of a gangminority – the smaller part forming less than half of the wholeinfancy – the first year of lifeactress – a female theatrical performerbattery – a device that is placed inside a machine to supply it with electricitynephew – a son of one’s brother or sisterstretch – to make something wider or longer by pulling ittriangle – a closed plane having three sides and three anglesvisitor – one who visits; a guestunruly – not following the ruleshangar – a building where aircraft are keptpoetry – the writing of a poet: poemsnervous – having feelings of being worried and afraidconflict – a problem; a serious disagreement or argumentcurious – having a desire to learn or know more serious – characterized by deep thought or grave mannerkettle – a pot for boiling liquidssystem - an ordered method or plan for procedurechannel - a frequency used for transmission on television or radioenvy - jealousy toward another’s success, possessions, or advantagesdiscuss - to confer or carry a conversation with another personbreath - the exhaling of carbon dioxide as a result of respiration fossil - the remains or traces of a living thing from a former geologic age
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meadow - a grassy area of land often used as pastureruin - to destroystitch - a fabric that has been looped through a material or skin using a needleanswer - a reply to a request, question, or letternickel - a hard, silver, metallic elementbelieve - to have faithdrown - to flood with too much water or other liquiddoubt - to be uncertain or distrustingache - a discomfort due to paindesert - an area of dry, arid land covered with sandengine - a machine to produce force and motioncancel - to announce that a planned event will not take placeminute - a period of sixty secondsdamage - any injury or harm that reduces the value or usefulness action – something done or performedbaggage – suitcasepiano – a musical instrument operated from a keyboardsketch – a rough design, plan, or paintingidle – not working; stillrobot – a machine that can do some of the things that humans can dogarnish – to decorategasp – sudden short breathhandcuffs – ring shaped shackles for the wristshiny – bright or glossy; reflecting light, typically because very clean or polishedvital – absolutely necessary or important; essentialusher – a person who shows people to their seats, especially in a theater or at a weddingweird – involving the supernatural, unearthly, or bizarre echoes – the repetition of sounds produced by the reflection from a surfacetruly – honestly or truthfullylightning – a flash of light in the atmospherepastime – amusement or recreation used to pass the timemisspell – to incorrectly spell a wordnoticeable – attracting attention definitely – certainly or without a doubt
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imitate – to mock, copy, or impersonate a behavior or personlikable – capable of being liked or pleasingapparent – easily visible or obviousforesee – to know in advance, to see beforehand grammar – the study of the construction of sentencesnoisily – making much noiseoccur – to take place or to happencommitment – pledging or engaging oneself to a particular causeburglar – a person who breaks into a house with the intention to stealbasically – essentially; fundamentallyjealous – to feel resentment toward someone because of their possession or successmerrily – in a happy and cheerful waycaption – a sentence or group of words that explains a picturecanteen – a small container used for carrying water or other liquidsenormous – extremely largedemerit – a mark against a person for misconduct admirer – someone who has a particular regard for someone or somethingquirky – having an unusual habit or way of behavingcurtain – a piece of cloth or other material that is hung to protect or hide somethinganother – additional; one more shrimp – small crustacean with a slender body and long legschimney – a vertical structure of a building that carries smoke or fumesproperty – a piece of real estate that is ownedlumberjack – a person in the business of logging yonder – at a distancethaw – to make unfrozen or warmhermit – someone secluded or extremely privateseek – to search for or look forarrow – a weapon shot from a bow with a straight shaft, pointed head, and feathered endpublic – open to all persons in a communitydivine – supremely good or admirablechalk – prepared white limestone used for writing or drawing barge – a flat-bottomed boat used to transport goodspouch – a sack for storing or transporting goods
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loaf – shaped or molded mass of breadsoggy – saturated or heavy with water; soakedpupil – one who is taught by an instructor royalty – related to a king, queen, or other sovereign urban – characteristic of a cityslumber – a period of sleep, particularly light sleepsalute – to pay respect by a formal act, such as raising the right hand to the headconcern – an expression of trouble or worrybacteria – harmful organismsemotion – strong feelingnegative – lacking positive attributes; expressing refusal or denialcrisis – a time of worry or dangersponge – a porous substance used for washing or cleaningsatisfy – to fulfill the desires or needs of a person or the mindluggage – suitcases, trunks, or baggageexercise – physical activityheadache – pain in the headcoupon – a certificate that entitles a discount or giftknitting – to form yarn with needlescapable – having ability or skilloriginal – new; inventive; freshencounter – to meet unexpectedlyculprit – a person guilty of a crimecaution – care to avoid injurypolicy – a course of action adopted and pursued by a ruling person or partyshorten – to make shorter or reduce in lengthstrive – to struggle vigorouslygradual – happening slowlysentence – a group of words that expresses a thoughtsmudge – to make something unclear or blurry by touching or rubbing itbleach – to make whiter or lighter in color by exposure to sunlight or a chemical agentgarage – a building or shed for housing a motor vehicleconcrete – a stone like material made from mixing cement; existing in a material or physical formcollar – a band of material around the neck of a shirt, dress, coat or jacket
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pajamas – a suit of loose pants and shirt for sleeping innozzle – a projecting spoutquilted – covered with layers of cloth held in place by stitched designspronoun – a word such as I, he, she, you, it, we, or they that is used in place of a noun or noun phrasewhimper – to make a low, whining soundswagger –an air of arrogance or self-confidence enable – to make ableminnow – a small fish, such as a goldfishfolklore – the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community passed through the generationshandsome – good-looking, attractive, strikingmarshmallow – sweet, soft, and spongy confection made from gelatin and sugarisland – land completely surrounded by watercapital – the city or town in a state which holds the seat of governmentdepth – distance to the bottom or backheroes – people admired for bravery or acts of courageshelves – the plural form of a surface used for storing contentstomatoes – plural form of a mildly acidic, pulpy, red fruittraveled – having visited distant placesforgiveness – the act of taking away blamewrinkle – a crease in the skinaccept – to take something offeredemptiness – lacking what is usually insidegossiping – chatty talking; spreading rumorshappiness – a state of contentmentmurmur – a low, continuous sound, usually of indistinct voicespanicked – suddenly overwhelmed with fearprincipal – the chief or head person of a school; highest in rankscenery – the general appearance of a placevacuum – a space devoid of matter; a machine for sweepingrelieve – to ease or alleviate; to free from anxiety or worrypumpkins – large, edible, orange fruit from a vine in the gourd familyvertical – upright; perpendicular to the plane of the horizonabsolutely – completely; positivelydeodorant – substance used to cover up an odor
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engineer – a person who runs a machinefierce – wild, hostile, violent in forcemourn – to feel sorrow or grief, especially for the deadpenguin – a flightless, aquatic bird with webbed feet and wings reduced to flippersresign – to give up a position, such as a job or a leadership roleparalyze – to bring to a condition of inactivity or inability to actinvisible – incapable of being seenincredible – too extraordinary; hard to believeirate – angrygenerally – usuallystamina – physical strength to endure fatigueunbelievable – too remarkable to be believedmention – to refer briefly to; to speak ofsquawk – a loud, harsh cry, usually from a birdphantom – an apparition or illusionquotation – a passage from a book or speech that has been quotedrecipe – a set of instructions for preparing a food dishmammal – vertebrate having a body covered with hair and giving birth to live youngspecific – some particular quality or characteristicnarrator – a person who tells a storyquantity – an amountloneliness – state of being alone or without companyinteresting – engaging or exciting; holding attention or curiositycarriage – a horse-drawn vehicle for private transportationmisery – state of great unhappiness and emotional distresscursive – in writing, flowing with strokes of letters joined at rounded anglesbridge – a structure spanning and providing passage over a river, road, or other obstaclecactus – plant with fleshy stems, braches and spinessilliness – foolishness or playfulnessbudget – the amount of money that is available for, required for, or assigned to a particular purposelibrary – a place where books, magazines, and other materials are available for people to use or borrowniece – a daughter of one’s brother or sistertailor – a person who makes, mends, or alters clothescheddar – a hard, smooth-textured cheese made from whole milk
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grocery – food or other commodities sold by a grocerbadge – a distinctive mark, token, or device worn as a sign of membership or authorityfreight – something loaded for transportation; cargocircus – a traveling company of acrobats, trained animals, and clowns that give performancesblonde – having fair hair, light in color spiral – winding in a continuous and gradually twisting curvecoffee – a beverage made from roasting or crushing the seeds of the coffee beanviolin – a bowed, stringed musical instrument having four strings, a shallow body, and a curved bridgekitchen – a room where cooking is doneclever – mentally bright, having sharp or quick intelligenceguitar – a stringed instrument played by plucking or strumming with the fingers ledge – a narrow shelf projecting from the side of a wallreveal – to make known to othersvenom – a poisonous fluid secreted by biting or stinging hiccup – a quick , involuntary inhalation that follows a spasm of the diaphragm; a temporary setbackairborne – transported by airmosquito – a small flying insect that bites the skin and sucks bloodglossary – a list that provides definitions for the difficult or unusual words found in a bookassignment – something that is given to someone to docompass – an object that shows directionhumane – characterized by tenderness and compassion for the suffering or distressedinterracial – existing between races or members of difference racesunique – single; unusual; having no equaltalons – claws, especially one belonging to a bird of preymattress – a fabric case filled with deformable or resilient material, used for sleeping onstampede – a sudden, frenzied rush of a herd of frightened animalssymptom – a sign or indication of somethingfeud – a bitter quarrel or fightsignature – the act of signing a document, such as with a person’s namepivot – to turn on a pointrecital – a musical program or performancepiracy – robberyafterward – at a later time; after something has happenedballet – dancing in which conventional poses and steps are combined with light flowing figures
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boycott – to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way of protesting nuclear –producing or using energy that is created using the nucleus of an atomhomonym – a word pronounced the same as another but differing in meaningembargo – a government order that limits trade in some waytattoo – a mark made on the body using needles and inkomitted – taken out; left out; not included or mentionedaffix – stick, attach, or fasten to somethingprotein – a substance found in foods such as meat and eggs that is an essential part of a human dietferocious – extremely fierce or intensehydrant – an upright pipe with a spout used for dispersing water from the street during a fireacrobatic –skilled at performing stuntsplaid – a patter woven with different colored yarnanvil – a heavy iron block on which metal is shapedexotic – foreign; strange; unusualhostile – unfriendly; opposed in feeling; antagonistictaboo – something that is thought of as improper or unacceptableturmoil – a confused, agitated, or tumultuous state or conditionanxiety – a fear or nervousness about what might happenshamrock – a low–growing, clover like plant with three–lobed leavesicicle – the frozen form of dripping waterserial – pertaining to or occurring in a seriescrevice – a crack forming an openingdismal – causing gloom or sadnessoutrageous – unbelievable poultry – domesticated fowl especially those valued for their meat and eggs, as chickens or turkeysagitate – to disturb or irritateghastly – shockingly frightfulreferee – a judge in a game or sport; umpirecornea –the clear outer covering of the front of the eyeball meteor – a small body of matter from outer space that enters the Earth’s atmosphereflux – continuous change justice – fair or right treatment or actionmonitor – the screen that a computer uses to display wordsallergy – a condition that causes a person to have an unpleasant reaction
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crutch – a support that helps a person walkdelve – to dig more deeply; to do additional researchfreckle – mark with small spotsginger – a pungent spiceapron – a garment worn to protect clothing shawl – a piece of fabric worn by women over the shoulders or headenemy – a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or somethinglunar – relating to the moonstencil – a device for applying a pattern, design, or words to a surfaceinsight – clear and immediate understandingknock – to strike the surface with a sharp or heavy blow to gain admittance injury – harm or damage that is suffered selfish – concerned with one’s own well-being without regard for othersivory – of a creamy, white colorankle – the joint where the foot meets the legninth – next after eighth; being one of nine equal partspretzel – a crisp, dry biscuit or soft chewy bread dough, usually in the form of a knot or sticksolar – of or relating to the sunwhose – the possessive case of who, used to show belonging to a personfuture – coming after the present timewreck – something that has been badly damaged or destroyedwomen – adult female human beingscamera – a devise used for taking picturesslippery – difficult to stand on, move on, or hold because of being smooth, wet, icy, etc.flannel – a soft cloth made of wool or cottontotally – completely or entirelypredict – to declare in advanceblizzard – a heavy snowstormcabinet – a piece of furniture that has shelves or drawerspatriot – a person who loves his countryrascal – a dishonest persontourism – the commercial organization and operation of vacations and visits to places of interesttribute – something that you say, give, or do to show respect or affection for someonebalcony – a raised platform projecting from the wall of a building
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journey – the act of traveling from one place to anotherbrief – a short durationdestroy – to cause something to end or no longer existcollage – a work of art created by pasting clippings or photographs onto a single surfacedegree – the amount, level, or extent to which something happens fashionable – the current custom or styleglimpse – a momentary sight or viewpyramid – a massive structure built of stone with a square base and sloping sidesscented – having a scent or smellgorgeous – beautiful; very attractivecushion – a pillow or pad stuffed with soft material used for sitting or leaning onsemester – a half–year term in school or collegedomestic – of or pertaining to the home; devoted to home lifecomedian – a professional entertainer who amuses by telling jokesalphabet – a series of letters used to form wordsclarinet – a musical instrumentforbidden – not allowed; prohibited launch – to initiate or introduce; put into operationeternal – without beginning or end; lasting forevertreatment – the application of medicines or surgery when one is ill historical – reflecting past eventspurify – to remove dirty or harmful substances from somethingdurable – staying strong and in good condition over a long period of timekangaroo – an Australian animal that moves by hopping on its powerful rear legsthroughout – in every part; from the beginning to the endattention – care or consideration that is paid to a person or objectmaterial – the substance from which something is made or composedornament – an accessory or detail used to beautify somethingguidance – the act of directing or leading anothersession – a single continuous sitting or period of timestationary – standing still, not movingstrategy – a plan, method, or maneuver for obtaining a goaledition – form in which a book is publishedfamiliar – well-known
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vegetable – any plant whose parts are used for foodmuseum – a building where words of art are displayedleague – a group of people with a common goalconfetti – small pieces of paper thrown at an eventcompliment – an expression of praise or admirationsubstitute – a person or thing acting in place of anothergenius – someone with extraordinary intellectpersistent – enduring in spite of oppositiondestination – the place to which a person is travelingdenominator – the number which another number is divided in a fractionlawyer – a person who represents clients in a court of lawadjustable – capable of being changedcooperation – working together for a common purposetemperature – measure of warmth or coldnessvehicle – a means by which something is carried or transportedequator – an imaginary line between the north and south polesintelligent – having a sharp mindillustration – picture or diagramphysical – relating to the bodyorganization – structure or composition; the state of being organizedtwelfth – next after eleventhignorance – state of lacking knowledge, learning, or informationpresence – attendance; being with others in a particular placefragrance – a sweet or pleasing scent; perfumeconfection – sweet things to eat, such as candyinsulate – to cover or surround with non-conducting materialretirement – the period of life after a person has finished workingattractive – having a pleasing appearance; having a feature or quality that people likeexclude – to shut or keep outparasite – an animal or plant which lives on or in an organism of another speciesparody – a humorous imitation of a serious piece of literature or writingamusement – condition of being happycreative – having or showing originalitycapacity – the maximum amount or number that can be contained
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authority – the right to commandinvitation – a formal requestobstacle – something in the way; an obstruction or hindranceestablish – to set up permanentlyaudience – a group of watchersshepherd – a person who guards sheeppassenger – a person traveling in an automobile who is not the drivercarpentry – work that was builtlanguage – a body of words or symbols used to communicateexcellent – remarkably goodskillful – showing or exercising skill or talentunderneath – below the surface or level ofvoyage – a course of travel or passagemisbehaved – to have behaved badly or improperlytelevision – the broadcasting of a still or moving image via radio wavesinherit – receive from a former ownersailor – a person who sails or navigates; a marinerthousand – a cardinal number, ten times one hundredtongue – movable organ in the floor of the mouth of humans and vertebratescleanse – to make purehorrify – to provoke a strong fearanalyze – to examinecategory – a division or classearlier – happening beforeobvious – evident; easily seen or recognizedinfamous – having an evil reputationmedicine – a substance used in treating disease or illnessthicken – to make or become thickerabandon – to give up wholly; forfeitbeautifully – wonderfully; pleasinglyreenact – to act out a past eventsauna – a small room used as a hot–air or steam bath for cleaning and refreshing the bodyconcoct – to make by combing various ingredientsjubilant – rejoicing
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quarrel – a dispute, fight, or complaintacceptable – generally approved or accepted as normal or rightperceive – to become aware ofchangeable – the ability to change or be changedneighbor – someone living next doorexistence – the state of being, the continuance of liferelevant – connected with the matter at hand or related to the current topichideous – horrible or frightfulsensible – having good judgment especially – particularly or drawing special attention toharass – to disturb persistentlycollectible – an object capable of being collected or gathered as a hobby or displaymanageable – being able to be managed, handled, or directedschedule – a plan usually organized by timeforeign – belonging to another country or nation; not nativefluent – spoken or written with ease or a flowing, graceful motioneligible – meeting the requirements to participate, compete, or qualifyacquire – to gain ownership or possession of somethingrappel – to descend a cliff by means of a ropemartial – suitable for war; fit for a warriorgauze – a very thin clothemployer – someone who gives work to a personhonorable – having the sense of right and wrongstrain – to exert oneself completely; to stretch beyond the limitpressure – the exertion of force upon a surfaceweapon – an instrument used to attack or defendexcitement – stirring up feelingsmusician – a person who makes music as a professionpenalty – a punishment imposed for a violation or the law or rulerecently – lately happening; not long pastcivilize – to bring from a primitive way of life to a more refined state of livingpotatoes – the edible tubers of a cultivated plant of the nightshade familyboundary – a mark that shows an outer limithesitate – pause briefly
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forgetting – unable to rememberknowledge – the state of having informationepisode – an incident or event that stands out in a seriesroutine – a customary or regular procedurepurchase – to acquire by payment of moneycreature - a living being, especially an animalnatural - produced by natureappoint - to select for a purposeceiling - the highest surface, particularly of a roomfamous - being well knownenough - having what you need or meeting your requirementsinstructor - someone who teachesregard - to look upon someone or something with importancedeceive - to mislead by a false appearance or statementhealth - the general condition of the mind or bodyspecial - distinct, unique, or set aside for a particular purposevillage - a small community in a rural areaballoon - a bag made of rubber inflated with airpicture - a visual representation of an object, person, or ideahospital - a facility to treat illness or emergencymachine - an apparatus consisting of parts that serve a specific functiondisease - an abnormal condition that interferes with vital processes receive - to accept or take inclumsy - awkward or without skill or gracevanilla - a flower that yields fruit containing an extract used in food flavoring and perfumerescue - the act of saving from destruction or harmessay - a short literary writing based on a theme or subjectsalary - the amount of money paid in return for workphrase - a sequence of words that come together but do not form a complete sentenceterrify - to fill with terror or alarmdigest - the body’s ability to convert food into an absorbable formcentury - a period of one hundred yearspurpose - the reason for which something is donenurture – to feed and protect; support and encourage
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resources – supplies that can be used when neededsituation – the current circumstances or conditionviolence – swift and intense forceerosion – a gradual wearing awaypacify – to quiet or calmthermos – a container that keeps a drink or other fluid hot or cold forcibly – using force or violenceobtain – to get; to acquire; to come into possession ofwheeze – to breathe with difficulty and with a whistling soundrealize – to understand clearlydecision – making up one’s mindinhabit – live or dwell inraspberry – a small, juicy, red or black fruitsmudge – a dirty mark or smearpolitely – showing good manners toward otherstelephone – an electric device for the transmission of speechdreadful – something terribleincrease – to make or become greatermileage – length, extent, or distance in milesoasis – a small fertile or green area in a desert regionradius – a straight line extending from the center of a circle to the circumferenceabsurd – ridiculously unreasonableinquire – to investigate; to askrural – characteristic of the country; rusticinformant – one who gives information about someonevault – a chamber reserved for the storage of valuablesvaluable – having considerable monetary worthenvelope – a flat container made of paperconductor – a person who leads or guidesfabricate – to make and manufacturetherefore – as a result; consequentlywealthy – rich; affluentmarriage - the lawful union of two peoplesenior - a student in the fourth year of schooling in high school or college
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magazine - a publication containing articles and photographsdangerous - risky or unsafesupervisor - someone who oversees the work of anotherelevator - a car to carry goods or people in a vertical directionpositive - definite or certaindiameter - a straight line passing through the center of a circleformula - a conventional method for doing somethingachieve - to succeed or meet requirementsyield - to give up or surrenderblister - a swelling from a burn or other injurycrystal - a clear, transparent mineral or glasstragedy - a dreadful or fatal eventpatient - a person under medical care or the state of remaining calm and without complaintvinegar - a sour liquid from the fermentation of winealgae - a chlorophyll containing aquatic organismtrophy - an object given to reward a victory straight - without curves, bends, or anglesaddress - a location, usually described with numbers and street namesargument - a dispute between two or more peopledilute - to make thinner with wateralley - a narrow gap between buildingsjewelry - any decoration worn on the bodyfright - the sudden, intense feeling of fearordinary - common or usualcitizen - a member of a state or other political communityelementary - simple or the level of schooling below secondarycaterpillar - the larva of a butterfly or motheager - having an intense interest or desireoften - frequently or regularlycashier - an employee who handles moneysympathy - feeling sorry for someone or somethingaccuse - to blamehesitant - being slow to act because of fear or confusionchampion - a winner
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tension - stress, either physical or emotionalfountain - a spraying of watercourage - the ability to face fearsleigh - a vehicle used in snowlovable - the capability to be lovedpersuade - to convince copyright - a protection against unlawful use of materialbrilliant - bright or extremely intelligentjaguar - the largest cat in the western hemisphereloosen - to make less tightappear - to become visible finance - relating to moneycertain - to be surenonsense - something that lacks any intelligent meaningmantel - a construction framing the opening of a fireplacemerciless - showing no mercy or pity; acting cruellicense - a certificate indicating the ability to drive, sell, or ownrecruit - to make someone a new member, especially of the armed forcescounselor - someone who gives adviceflourish - to thrive or prosper, to growdeductible - capable of being deducted or taken awayleopard - a large, spotted, Asian or African carnivorecartridge - a case for powder, liquid, or gaslengthen - to make longerseparate - to pull apartappreciate – to enjoy the value of somethingbulletin – short account of the latest newsambulance – vehicle for carrying the sickalternate – to take turnsselection – a number of items displayed for choicereplacement – a person or thing that is assigned to take over for anotherpreferable – more desirable or wantedwilderness – a wild and uncultivated region inhabited by wild animalsgraduation – ceremony of completion
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resident – a person who lives in that particular placeinvolvement – being occupied completely; being includedreasonable – agreeable to logical judgmentsurrounded – enclosed on all sidesexpensive – high in pricecontrolling – to have power or authorityofficial – a person appointed to an office or position of authorityreferred – directed to a source for consideration or informationstudios – workrooms of an artist, painter, or sculptorabsorb – to take it and holdsecuring – obtaining a possession; attaching firmlypollution – harmful substances that have been released into the environmentelectrify – to charge with electricitydepartment – a separate part or divisioncombination – the act of joining things togetherextremely – the highest degreeinfluence – to affect or alterencouragement – the act of inspiringdescent - the act of going downwardcorridor - a long hallway or passagewaysuccess - an achievement of an objectiveelephant - a five-toed pachyderm with a large trunk, enormous flapping ears, and tusksantique - belonging to the pastwhistle - a musical sound made with the mouthstomach - the part of the body that assists in the digestion of foodmorale – emotional or mental condition of a person or group of peopleevident – easily seen or understoodcompressor – a machine that puts things togetherillegal – against the rulesabundant – existing in plentiful amountsstrengthen – to make strongerrehearse – to practice in private prior to a public presentationwhiplash – an injury to the neck that is caused by a sudden backward movement of the headsyrup – a sweet, thick liquid made of sugar and water with flavoring or medicine added to it
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savory – having a pleasant taste or smellstride – to walk with very long stepstornado – a destructive and violent windstorm occurring over land, having a long, funnel-shaped cloudmetallic – consisting of metalextraordinary – beyond usualintermission – a break between periods of activity or artistic performancesperformance – entertainment presented before an audienceconversation – an exchange of informal talkexecutive – a person who makes up a branch of governmentnationality – belonging to a particular nationrequirement – something demanded or necessarystruggling – contending with an adversary or opposing forcevariety – a number of different types of thingstransferred – conveyed or moved from one place to anotherattendance – number of people presenttransmitted – sent forward; passed or spreadnonfiction – writing that is about facts or real eventseducation – the act of acquiring knowledge and preparing oneself intellectually for mature lifecriminal – guilty of crimeapplicant – a person who applies for or requests somethingminimal – very small or slight in size or amountcontainer – an object such as a box or can that can hold somethingexpression – the look on someone's face that shows emotion and feelingparagraph – a part of writing that usually deals with one subject or idearubbish – things that are no longer needed and have been thrown outcostume – clothes worn by someone to look like a different person or thinghonestly – without cheating or lyingcultural – of or relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a societypresume – to take for granted, assume or supposedeposit – to place for safekeeping, especially in a bank accountclimate – weather conditions of a region averaged over a series of yearscucumber – a long, green-skinned fruit with watery flesh, usually eaten raw in salads or pickledharness – a set of straps or bands that hold a person or animal into placepleasant – giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment
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warranty – a promise given to a purchaser that guarantees repair or replacement of a productslander – the action or crime of making a false statement that is damaging to a person’s reputationrectangular – having one or more right anglescalculator - a device used for the manipulation of numberssurvival – to live or exist especially in spite of difficult conditionsvessel – a ship or a large boatobsession – the domination of one’s thoughts or feelings by an idea, image, desire, or persontrembling – shaking involuntarily with short, quick movementssculpture – a piece of artwork, typically made by carving or weldingannoyance – a nuisance; something that aggravates or irritates mallet – a hammering toolvilla – a country estaterefusal – the act of declining to accept something that has been offeredsociety – people living together in organized communities with shared laws, traditions, and valuesabstain – to choose not to do somethingreign – the period of time during which a king or queen is ruler of a countryconjure – to create or bring aboutelegant – rich and fine in qualityincident – an occurrence or eventintrusion – wrongful entrymural – a large paintingpodium – a raised platform or pedestaldeputy – second in command who takes charge in a superior’s absence posture – the position of the body and limbs as a wholeprism – a transparent, solid body with triangular sides used for dispersing or reflecting lightpursuit – a quest; the effort to secure or attainaccordion - a musical instrumenterrand - an everyday task run outside of the housedefendant - a person against whom a charge is brought against in courtirritable - easily irritated or annoyedmonument - a dedication to someone or something importantbiscuit - a doughy food often eaten at breakfastmalice - the desire to inflict harm on someonecinnamon - a spice
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scissors - instruments used for cuttingmechanical - having to do with machinerybouquet - a bunch of flowersspiritual - having a belief in a higher powerpermanent - lasting or remaining without changingunbelievable - not capable of being believed or understoodmanacle - a shackle for the hand; handcuffscrochet - needlework with a needle having a hook at one enddebris - the remains of things broken down or destroyedreceipt - a written acknowledgment of having received somethingbursar - a treasurer or business officercolumn - an organization of data running from top to bottomdetached - not attached or separatedbough - a branch of a treegrateful - thankful, showing appreciationvolunteer - someone who gives his time without paymentminiature - smaller than usualconceit - an excessively favorable opinion of oneselffatigue - weariness from exertiondrought - a period of dry weatherknead - to work dough into a uniform mixtureastronaut - someone who travels into spacedandelion - a flowerbassoon - a large woodwind instrumentsquirrel - a medium sized bushy tailed rodentenforcement – the act of making something happen; the requirement of obediencestereotype – to believe unfairly that all people or things with a particular characteristic are the samepropeller – a device with a revolving hub and radiating blades for moving an airplane or shipscandal – an action or offense that is shocking, upsetting, or unacceptablesuitable – having the qualities that are right, needed, or appropriate for somethingdefault – failure to fulfill an obligation contrary – opposite in nature, direction, or meaninghuddled – crowded together, nestled closelycaravan – a group of travelers journeying together
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dispute – to argue about somethingrenewal – the act of restoring or revivinggraphite – a common mineral used for pencil leads scholar –an intelligent and well-educated person who knows a particular subject very welldenial – the act of declaring something to be untruepillar – a tall vertical structure of stone, wood or metal used as a support for a buildingfantastic – extremely goodexplanation – a statement that makes something clearvantage – superiority in a contestcameo – an appearance by a famous performer in a single scene of a movie or television showsatire – humor that shows bad qualities of a person, government, society, etc.humility – the lack of pride or arroganceexterior – the outer surfacedeparture – the act of going away; leavingexhibit – to put on displaythreatening – causing alarm or menacetyrant – a ruler who uses power unjustly or oppressivelydemocracy – a government in which people ruledilemma – a situation in which a difficult choice needs to be madeaccompany – to go along withoperational – functional; able to be usedhavoc – great confusionliquidation – elimination or destruction; terminating the affairs of a businesscandidate – a person who seeks an officejuvenile – relating to a young personidentical – being the samescarcely – barely; hardly; not quitepotassium – a metallic chemical elementcommotion – a noisy disturbance; a violent motionuniversity – an institution of higher learningemphasize – to give special importance to somethingeruption – a violent outburst or explosionappearance – the outward look of a personsupposedly – assumed to be true; hypothetical
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unfortunately – suffering from bad luckdemonstrate – to show clearly how to do somethingcomfortable – free from physical painwrestle – grapple; to contend for masterydismissal – a notification of dischargeendurance – the ability or strength to continuecommunity – a social group whose members share a common interestimprovement – an increase in valuediscourage – to cause a loss of confidencetolerate – to allow; to put up withyacht – a private cruising vesselaccurate – making no errorassistance – to help; aidvisualize – to recall or form a mental image or picturedisagreement – a difference in viewsimagination – the mind’s ability to form a mental imagemargarine – a butter-like product made from vegetable oilseconomics – the science that deals with financial aspectsfundamental – serving as a source; useful; basicindependence – freedom from the control or influence of anotherculminate – to reach the highest pointexperience – something a person has taken part incourageous – having the ability to face dangerextinct – no longer in existencegenuine – to be realsought – the past tense of seek; to search forcompanion – a person who associates with another; a mateversion – a particular account of a matter; a translationremarkable – extraordinary; worthy of notice or attentionimpossibility – not capable of being or occurringdistributed –divided or dealt outinterruption – a pause or break in the middle of somethingprocedure – a course of action; proceeding in a processnumerator – the term of a fraction written above the line of division
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scientific – relating to the sciencesdescription – an account given in wordstraitor – a person who betrays anotheratmosphere – the air surrounding the earthspacious – occupying a large area or spacerapture – ecstatic joy or delightbenefited – having made a profit or an improvementadmittance – the right or permission to enterconstitution – the fundamental lawsreimburse – to pay backresidue – that which remains after a part is takenmutual – held in common by two or more parties obesity – the condition of being grossly overweightcertificate – a document serving as evidence of status, qualifications, or privilegeseventually – at the end; finallyspeedometer – an instrument in a vehicle for indicating the rate of travel in miles or kilometers per hourbotanical – pertaining to or made from plantsjanitorial – describing a person employed to take care of minor repairscomparison – the act of comparing; looking at similarities and differenceshandicapped – physically disabledabdominal – related to the abdomen or bellyvelocity – the rate of speed at which something is movingsyllable – a segment of a word separated by the fluency of its soundcaffeine – a white, crystalline, bitter alkaloid derived from coffee or teajoust – to fight on horseback as a knightantelope – a swift animal that has long hornsdiagonal – having a slanthyperbole – exaggeration; language that describes something as more than it really isexhausted – extremely tiredphotogenic – pleasing to the eye when photographed bountiful – plentiful; abundant; having more than enoughhumorous – funny or comical, characterized by humorsecretary – someone who handles correspondences and routine work for an officeaggressive – boldly assertive, vigorously energetic, or competitive
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accidentally – unintentionally or done without purposeirresistible – lovable, enticing, or tempting playwright – a writer of playsrestaurant – a location that serves meals to paying customersbarbecue – a meal involving the cooking of beef, fowl, or fish over an open fireexaggerate – to magnify beyond the limits of truth, overstate, or enlargemillionaire – someone whose wealth exceeds a million units of currency, such as dollars resemblance – a similarity or likeness in appearanceaggravate – to make worse or more severe, to intensifyhypothesis – an assumption or guess mauve – a pale bluish purpleoverreaction – to respond more strongly than is necessary or appropriatedisassemble – to take apartlivelihood – the means of supporting one’s life, especially financiallyabscess – a localized collection of pus in tissues of the bodyluminous – radiating or reflecting lightvigorous – strong or powerfulorchestra – a group of performers on various musical instrumentsoblivious – unaware ofrecommend – to present as worthy of confidence or acceptanceembarrass – to cause confusion and shame toinevitable – something that can't be avoidedassassin – a murderer, especially in politicscrescent – resembles a segment of a ring tapering to points at the endsconference – a meeting for discussioncemetery – a place set apart for graves or tombsenzyme – one of various proteinsperturb – to disturb in mind; agitatevillain – a cruelly malicious personbarrette – a clasp used to hold a girl's hair in placeimmediate – right away, nowparallel – extending in the same direction, but never converginggullible – believing anything that one hears to be trueprecede – to go before
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pension – a fixed amount other than a salary paid to a personfeasible – capable of being donevicious – being mean–spirited, cruel or violentignition – a device that will start somethingabsence – not being presentposterior – situated behind or at the rear ofinnocence – without sin, the state of being innocentedible – able to be eatenacquaint – to become familiar withprecious – being highly cherished or valuablecanvass – to solicit votesinsinuate – to hint or implymystical – spiritually symbolic; mysteriousinvincible – incapable of being conquered or defeatedbutterscotch – a flavor made by combining brown sugar, vanilla extract, and butterrecoup – to get back; to regain a loss or expense anticipate – to expect or look forward togenetic – pertaining to genes, or the basic physical unit of heredityailment – a sickness, disorder, or diseaseutterly – completely and totallyoccupying – taking up a place in spaceastonish – to surprise greatly; amazefollicle – a small cavity or gland, such as a hair follicle cohesive – fitting together naturallypremium – of exceptional quality; superiordominant – controlling; having the most influence abrupt – very sudden and not expectedeliminate – to remove something that is not wanted or needed; to get rid ofcourtesy – polite behavior that shows respect for other peoplesacrifice – an offering of some possession to a god as a sign of devotioninterior – located on the inside barometer – an instrument that measures atmospheric pressureopossum – a somewhat small white or gray animal that is usually active at night fresco – a painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster
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zenith – the highest point; the culminationshriek – to cry out in a high-pitched voicecaramel – a chewy candy made from sugar, butter, and milkexorcism – the act of driving away evil spirits forgery – the crime of falsely signing another person’s name; producing false work as if it were genuinevertigo – a feeling of dizziness, especially when in a very high placemalignant – very serious and dangerousescalator – a moving set of stairs that carries people up or downsanitary – free from dirt, infection, diseasepredicament – a difficult or unpleasant situationobligation – an act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally boundsymbolism – the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualitiesdistinguish – to notice or recognize a difference between people or thingsinclusion – the act of being included within a group or structurestarvation – the act or state of starvingantisocial – unwilling or unable to associate in a friendly way with other people scorpion – an arachnid with a long body, segmented tail, and venomous stingerfamished – starved; extremely hungryincentive – something used for motivation, usually as a rewardavenge – to take vengeance for; to get back atpermission – formal consent; authorization attitude – a person’s feeling or mannerconfession – admittance of something private or hiddeninflation – a continual increase in the price of goods and servicesstagnant – not flowing or running; stale or foul from standing, as in a pool of waterhazardous – risky, dangerousreligion – the belief in a god or in a group of godsslight – very small in degree or amountobscure – not clear or plain; vague or uncertaintactic – a plan or procedurepotential – possibilitycontroversy – a dispute; a discussion of opposing viewsequipment – items or implements used for an activitykindergarten – school for young children
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soldier – a person serving in the armyadversary – an opponent, enemy, or foecongratulations – the act of expressing good fortuneapprehensive – uneasy or fearful about what might happenancient – existing in times from long pastemergency – situation requiring immediate actionserene – calm, peaceful, tranquilmeander – to wander aimlessly; ramblebarricade – a barrier or obstruction used to block or stopdefiance – disregard or resistance to authorityregardless – without concern for advice or warning; anywaytheory – a body of principles used for explanation; an idea or hypothesisgymnasium – a room for indoor sports activitiesdiscipline – punishment; a system of rules governing conductpamphlet – a publication stapled together on a subject of interestexceed – to go beyond the limitdesperately – recklessly or dangerously done from lack of hopegrievance – a cause of distressindividual – singlecancellation – the act of calling something offimmobilize – to prevent movementreprimand – a severe punishment in a formal way by a person in authoritylaboratory – a building equipped to conduct scientific experimentsmysterious – characterized by mystery; puzzlingskeptical – having doubt; questionabledisastrous – causing great damageassociation – the act of making a connectionregistration – the act of entering or being recorded on an official list or directoryhorizontal – positioned from side to side rather than up and downisolation – the state of being in a place that is separate from othersentangled – caused to become twisted together elaborate – made or done with great carecolossal – extraordinarily great in sizeemulate – to imitate with effort; to equal or surpass
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malnourish – to be without food or without any healthy foodspeculative – theoretical, rather than practical thinkingsyndrome – a group of symptoms that consistently occur together tomahawk – a light axe used by the Native North Americanspartial – in part; not in total; incompletedescendant – the child of an ancestorunmistakable – clear; obviousancestor – person from who one is descendednestle – to lie close and snugaccomplishment – something done or completedcompetition – a contestunnecessary – not essential; needlessmahogany – a tree or a reddish-brown colortoboggan – a long, narrow, flat-bottomed sledenvironment – all surroundings affecting livingcommercial – an advertisementrecyclable – able to be used again for a new purposeconcentration – the act of focusing one’s attentionflagrant – noticeableprecinct – a district set aside for governmental purposesmortgage – money borrowed with interest for owning propertyqualified – having the accomplishments that fit a person for some function or positionsuggestion – a piece of advicestatistics – numerical facts or data used in mathematical theoriesconsequently – as a result oflegibly – written or printed clearly; capable of being readplaque – a plate of metal used as an ornamentingredient – substance that makes up a mixturesuede – a leather finished with a soft, nappy surfacelesion – an injury, hurt, or woundsubscription – the right to receive a periodical for a paid sumadequate – equal to what is neededfascinating – attractive and holding close interestanniversary – a yearly commemoration of a past event on a particular date
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frequently – happening oftenasphalt – a substance like tararithmetic – a branch of mathematicscaricature – a picture where certain features are exaggeratedconvenience – anything that saves or simplifies workrecognition – identification of something that has previously been seen or knownsecrecy – the condition of being hidden or concealedserviceable – useful; durable; capable of being used easilytangerine – a small, sweet fruit that is like an orange with loose skin that is easy to removegeologist – a person who studies rockssurmise – to think or infer without certain evidence; to guessvaporize – to change into a vaporscheme – a plan, design, or program of action to be followedvicinity – the area near or surrounding a particular placerecreation –something people do to relax or have fun; activities done for enjoyment bazooka – a shoulder weapon used to launch rocketsgluttony – greed or excessive indulgence or desireintrinsic – belonging naturallytapestry – a cloth that has designs and pictures woven into iteclipse – a darkening or hiding of the sunemigrate – to leave one country or region to settle in another; migratevoucher – a form authorizing the payment of cash against a purchase or expense tremendous – extraordinarily great in size, amount, or intensityimmense – very great in sizechastise – to criticize harshlyplausible – believable; appearing to be trueopulent –very wealthy or very expensiveprognosis – in medicine, the probable outcome of a disease, including the chances of recoverystimulus – something that causes a change or reactionhaughty – overly proud, snobbish, or arrogantmatriculate – to be admitted into or enrolled, especially into a college or university substantial – of a considerable amount, quality, or sizecerebellum – the back part of the brain that controls balance and the use of musclescumulus – a type of fluffy cloud with a flat base; a heap or pile
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destruction – the act or process of damaging something so badly that it no longer existstreasurer – a person in charge of treasure or a treasurydeafening – loud enough to make someone deaf, especially momentarily suspension – the act of hanging by attachment to something aboveintimidate – to make someone afraidexception – a case where a rule does not applyassertive – confident in behavior or styleconversion – a change in character, form, or functionauditorium – a large group or building where people gatherconsistency – maintaining unity or adhering to the same principals or formequivalent – equal in force, amount, or valuecarbohydrates – compounds made from green plantscondiment – something used to give food a better tasteinnovator – a person who introduces something newcomplexity – the quality or state of not being simpleinterpretation – an explanation punctuation – the practice of inserting marks in writing in order to make the meaning clearinstitution – an established organization or corporation, such as a bank or university manipulate – to manage or influence skillfully, especially in an unfair mannerprecipitation – rain, snow, sleet, hail, or dew formed by condensation of watersusceptible – capable of being affected emotionally or physicallydeterrent – something that prevents or hindersbanquet – a formal dinner for many people usually to celebrate a special eventgaseous – not solid or liquid; having the qualities of a gasaffluent – rich or wealthybizarre – markedly unusualincognito – to have one's identity concealedpronunciation – the act of producing the accepted standard of the sounds of speechoccasionally – now and then or from time to timemagnificent – making a splendid appearance or showextinguish – to put out, particularly a fire or lightintrigue – to excite the curiosity or interest of
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eloquent – clearly showing feeling or meaningsolitaire – a card game played by one personaviation – the flying or operating of aircraftnautical – of or pertaining to sailors, ships or navigationvaccination – the act of vaccinating or protecting from diseasesophomore – the name given to a student in the second year of high school or collegelucrative – profitable; moneymakingabyss – a deep, immeasurable spaceimpede – to retard in movement by means of obstaclesfinesse – extreme delicacy or skill in performancebonsai – a tree that has been dwarfed, as by pruningfiery – containing fire gauge – to determine the capacity of or to measuregraffiti – markings on wallsillegible – hard to read or decipher because of poor handwritingjostle – to brush against, to push or shoveaccessible – easy to approachbankruptcy – the state of being without moneygovernor – the chief executive of a stategruesome – causing great horrordiocese – a district under the jurisdiction of a bishopinclement – severe, rough, or harsh, especially when describing weatherdeclarative – making known or explainingcalendar – a table of days and weeks in a yearcymbal – a concave plate that produces a sharp, ringing sound when struck, played in pairsgelatinous – resembling jellyconsensus – a majority of opinionintercede – to act on behalf of someone in difficultybachelor – a man who is singletangible – able to be touchedgerund – a verb functioning as a nounpretentious – acting extremely importantdelinquent – overdue in paymentnuisance – a pest or irritation
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monarch – a hereditary sovereign or rulerdistraught – deeply agitatedsincerely – the closing greeting of a letter; genuinely beguile – to trick or deceiveadjourn – to postpone to a later timefoliage – leaves of a tree or plantvague – unclearauctioneer – someone who arranges the selling of goods at auctiondespicable – not nice or very meanchaos – a state of confusion or disorderbesiege – to crowd around or surroundaerial – in the airmemoir – a record written by a person based on personal observationfacade – the front of a buildingcliché – a trite, stereotyped expressioninertia – lack of motion, sluggishnessmassacre – the unnecessary killing of human beings, as in a wareulogy – a speech in praise of a dead personmilitia – a body of citizens enrolled for military service, and called out periodically for drillfinicky – difficult to pleaseleisure – freedom from the demands of workpedestrian – a person who goes on footnocturnal – of or pertaining to the nightjudgmental – involving the use of judgmentrambunctious – disorderly and unable to controlilliteracy – a lack of ability to read and writeassimilation – the process of taking something in and incorporating it spontaneous – happening suddenly or without planningaccommodate – to do a kindness or a favor to; obligetreacherous – dangerous or hazardousconscious – being aware of one's own existencehypocrite – pretending to believe something that one doesn't believejudicious – discreet or prudentnutritious – providing nourishment, especially to a high degree
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horrendous – shockingly dreadfulspaghetti – a white, starchy pasta of Italian originrepercussion – the effect or resultenthusiasm – an excitementtournament – a competition involving skillrefrigerator – a container in which items are kept cool or coldmachete – a large, heavy knife used to cut underbrush or sugar canesuccessor – a person or thing that succeeds or followsrhythm – movement with uniform recurrence of a beat or accentitalicize – to print in Italic typescheme – an underhand plot, intriguehygiene – the science that deals with preservation of healthcampaign – a military operation for a specific objectivegesture – movement that expresses idea or feelingartificial – not naturalabbreviation – a shortened form of a wordnegotiate – to deal or bargain with anotherplumber – a person who installs and repairs appliances in connection with waterautumn – the season between summer and winterhyphen – punctuation mark that dividesneutral – not belonging to either side; in the middlegovernment – the system of rule within a statecrypt – an underground vault or dangerillumination – the act of being lit upunsuccessful – not achieving successforfeit – to lose the right by errorawkward – not gracefulobedient – complying with authority; willing to obeylasagna – baked dish made of layered pasta, cheese, and saucefeminine – of characteristics belonging to a womansynthesis – the combining of elements to form a wholetechnique – methods or procedures used for performing a skillsincerity – earnestness; honestycommittee – a group of people chosen to do something
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ghetto – a part of a city where a minority livessynonym – a word having the same meaning as anothercounterfeit – imitation; not genuine; forgedbrochure – a pamphlet or bookletfaucet – device that controls waterunanimous – in complete agreementinterrogative – forming a questionsolemn – grave, serious, or formalgenre – a type or category; a kind; a sortafghan – a wool blanketpenicillin – any of several antibiotics of low toxicity produced naturally by moldssabotage – interference or undermining of a causevulnerable – capable of being wounded or hurttranslucent – clear, transparent; allowing light to pass throughchaperone – someone who accompanies a groupeavesdrop – to listen secretly to a private conversationalliteration – two or more words beginning with the same soundzoology – the science of biology dealing with animalsapproximately – nearly; close; not perfectlyjudicial – pertaining to courts of law or judgeslegislature – the body of people who are elected to make lawsexquisite – extraordinarily beautiful; of rare excellenceinconceivable – unbelievablehumongous – extraordinarily largeantiperspirant – a substance applied to prevent perspiration or sweatinginflammable – capable of being set on firelegitimate – according to law; lawfulmathematics – mathematical procedures, operations, or properties circulation – the continuous movement, flow, or transmission of anything from place to place panoramic – an unobstructed and wide view of an extensive area in all directionsplacebo – a harmless pillpermeate – to pass through every part of; to penetrate or saturateflamboyant – having a very noticeable quality that attracts attentionaccumulation – the acquisition or gradual gathering of something
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hurriedly – quicklymigraine – a terrible headache confined to one side of the headloathe – to feel hatred sequel – a published broadcast that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier onecoyote – a wolf-like wild dog native to North Americawondrous – wonderful, remarkableluncheon – lunch held in connection with a meeting or other special occasionanecdote – a short account of a particular incident or event, especially of an interesting natureserenade – a piece of music sung or played in the open airorigami – the art of paper foldingtarantula – a large, hairy spiderinsecticide – a substance used for killing insectspicnicking – having or taking part in a picnicchromosome – DNA containing structures that contain genes pessimism – the tendency to see only the negative side of a situationsinusitis – inflammation of a nasal sinusmezzanine – the lowest balcony in a theaterfrivolous – lacking seriousnesscartilage – elastic tissue that composes most of the skeletonsynchronize – cause to occur or operate at the same timeluxurious – elaborate, showing richness or wealthindivisible – impossible to divide or separateconsignment – goods that are sent to a person or place to be soldaerodynamic – designed to reduce drag caused by air as it moves around an objectembroidery – the art or pastime of decorating cloth by sewing patterns on it with threadcolleague – a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or businessmetamorphosis – a major change in the appearance of someone or somethinganimatronic – the technology of using electronics to animate puppets or figurines voluminous – occupying or containing much spacemonochromatic – having a single coloravalanche – a large mass of snow or ice detached from a mountain slopequadrilateral – having four sidescircumstantial – incidental; related to the circumstances
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evaluation – to determine the value of somethinginfringe – to violate or trespass equinox – when day and night are of equal length manufacture – to produce, usually in large quantitiesaccelerate – to cause to move faster; to speed upharmonious – agreeable in attitude; pleasant to the earcholesterol – a protective agent in the bodyconqueror – someone who claims victory deteriorate – to fall apart or become oldexasperating – extremely annoyinginadvertently – unintentionally preposterous – absurd or senselessobituary – the notice of the death of a personpersonnel – a body of persons employed in an organization or place of workmolasses – a thick syrup produced during the refining of sugarpancreas – a gland in the body that secretes digestive fluidmartyr – a person who suffers death rather than giving up religioncaribou – a large, North American deerbenign – having a kindly dispositionmorgue – a place where dead bodies are keptsaunter – to leisurely walk or strollgherkin – the immature fruit of a cucumber, used in picklingparliament – the legislature of Great Britainpredecessor – one who comes beforesuperintendent – a person who oversees or directs some workfeign – to represent fictitiouslylyricist – a person who writes the lyrics for a songludicrous – causing laugher because of something ridiculousrotisserie – a small broiler with a motor-driven spit for barbecuing meatcharisma – a personal quality that gives one power over a group of peoplekerosene – a mixture of hydrocarbons used as fuel, or cleaning materiallinoleum – a hard, washable floor coveringpageant – an elaborate public spectaclegeyser – a hot spring that sends up jets of water and steam
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nausea – sickness at the stomach, especially when loathing foodchameleon – a lizard that can, as protection, change coloradjacent – next toplague – an epidemic disease that causes high mortalitysouvenir – a usually inexpensive reminder of a place visitedrapport – relation or connectionplateau – a land area having a relatively level surface raised above adjoining landmayonnaise – a thick dressing of different ingredientsgourmet – a connoisseur of fine food and drinkecstasy – rapturous delightdystopia – a society characterized by human sufferingmyriad – a very great or indefinitely great numbernaive – unsophisticated anonymous – to be unknownamphibian – an animal such as a frog or toad that can live both on land and in waterdiagnosis – the act of identifying a disease, illness, or problem through an examinationliterature – written works, such as poems, plays, and novelsobnoxious – unpleasant in a way that makes others feel offended, annoyed, or disgusted suspicion – a feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or trueresponsibility – reliability or dependability; the state of being accountablemagnitude – the size, extent, or importance of somethingcylinder – a three dimensional geometric shape with two flat circular ends and one curved sideglamorous – charmingly attractive; full of excitement and adventureoptimistic – having a favorable and positive view of events; expecting the best outcomemanuscript – handwritten as opposed to typed, typically the handwritten work of an author technologically – the state of being related to science and industryominous – threatening; suggesting evil or harmvigilant – alert; watchful to detect dangerreliable – able to be trusted to do or provide what is neededvivacious – lively; full of lifemeticulous – very careful about doing something in an extremely accurate waypersonification – the representation of human qualities given to inanimate objects in literature or artindulgence – something that is done or enjoyed as a special pleasureprocrastinate – to be slow or late when doing something that should be done
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mythological – pertaining to mythology; imaginary, fictitious prosperous – having success or economic well-beingassumption – a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happenparticularly – more than usuallyvirtually – nearly, almostprominence – the state of being importantexterminate – to destroy or killlongitude – imaginary lines that circle the earthintegrity – the quality of being honest and fairplanetarium – a room in which images of stars and planets are shown on a high, curved ceilingrelentlessly – continuing without becoming weakerintricate – having many partspreposition – a part of speech that shows location, direction, or timereceptacle – a container that is used to hold somethingmelodious – having or making a pleasant musical soundrecipient – a person who receives somethingadvocate – a person who supports or defends another person or a cause compendium – a brief summary of a larger workobliterate – to destroy completelyambitious – having a desire to be successfulincoherent – not able to express yourself or talk in a clear way that can easily be understoodcongressional – relating to congress, the supreme legislative branch of a nationarbitrary – done without concern for what is fair or rightflirtatious –showing an attraction for someone that is not usually meant to be taken seriouslyimplicit – understood though not clearly or directly statedforensics – the art or study of argumentation; used in courts of lawsubsequently – occurring or coming later or afterdiscrepancy – lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more factsdivergent – tending to be differentmercenary – a professional hired to serve in a foreign army, usually working for moneybenevolent – kind and generousmitigation – the act of making a condition or consequence less severechronicle – a description of events in the order that they happenedcontinuity – the unbroken consistent existence or operation of something over a period of time
plaintiff – a person who files a lawsuit in a courtwildebeest – an African antelope with a large head, short mane, flowing tail, and hornschronological – arranged in the order that things happened or came to bepyrotechnics – a display of fireworksrejuvenate – to bring renewed life tooptometrist – a person whose job is to examine people’s eyes to find out if they need glassesepilepsy – a disorder of the brain that can cause convulsionshydraulic – operated by, moved by, or employing water or other liquids in motionnegligence – failure to take proper care in doing somethingmesmerize – hold the attention of someone to the exclusion of all elsepalate – the roof of your mouthchoreography – the art of composing or arranging dancesmalevolent – wishing harm upon anotherasylum – an institution for the mentally illboisterous – extremely loud or rowdyaudacious – very confident and daringefficiency – ability to do something or produce something without wasting materials, time, or energymosaic – a picture or decoration made of small, usually colored pieces of inlaid stone or glasstorque – the movement of a force that causes rotationsyringe – a tube with a nozzle and piston or bulb for sucking in and ejecting liquid in a thin streamfibrous – containing, consisting of, or resembling fibersamnesty – pardon for offenses, especially political offenses against a government enunciation – pronunciation or articulation when speakingpsychology – the science of the mind or mental statesadolescence – period when a person grows from a child to adultvoracious – craving or consuming large quantities of foodsurgeon – a physician who specializes in surgeryexhilarate – to make cheerful; to fill with a lively sense of well-beingmonotonous – having a single sound; lacking varietyconspicuous – easily seen or noticedrescind – to take back; to make voidcontagious – easily spreadacknowledgement – recognition; acceptancepheasant – a large, long-tailed bird
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handkerchief – a small piece of cloth used for wiping the nosefiasco – complete failuresignificance – importance; meaningendeavor – to accomplish somethingpediatrician – a physician who specializes in treating childrenquotient – the result of divisionboulevard – a broad streetquarantine – to exclude a person or object to prevent the spread of diseasepharaoh – an ancient Egyptian kingincontrovertible – indisputable; not open to questionomnipotent – having complete or unlimited powerchancellor – a chief minister of a state, similar to a prime ministerposthumous – occurring after the death of the originatoradvantageous – helpful or favorableextraterrestrial – of or from outside the earth or its atmosphereinauguration – the beginning or introduction of a system, policy, or periodsimultaneously – existing or operating at the same timeincandescent – white or glowing because of great heatdecipher – to convert a text written in code into normal languageturquoise – a greenish blue colorcritique – a detailed analysis and assessment prairie – a treeless area of land with highly fertile soil and covered with coarse grassesdeficiency – incompleteness; lacking in amount annihilate – to destroy totallycorduroy – fabric with vertical ribbing, usually made of cottonherbaceous – relating to herbsprivilege - a special right or benefit granted to someone under certain conditionsbureau - a chest of drawers or a division of a government department encyclopedia - a set of books containing information on various topicsmillennium - a period of one thousand yearsguarantee - a promise of satisfactory performance, quality, content, or benefit sergeant - an army officer above the rank of a corporal hierarchy - the ranking within a system of people or thingsthesaurus - a dictionary of synonyms and antonyms
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maneuver - a planned and regulated movement or acttambourine - a small drum with metal jingles attached to a circular frame covered in skinconscience - the inner sense of what is right and wrongbouillon - a clear usually seasoned brothbronchitis - inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubescircumference - the distance around a circlediscernible - capable of being distinguishedabominable - hateful or extremely unpleasantcolonel - an officer in the Army or Air Forceepitaph - the writing on a gravestone fugue - a composition in musicamateur - a beginner who has not mastered a skill or positionmediocre - of only ordinary or moderate qualitynonchalantly - unexcited or casuallyreservoir - a place where water is collected or storedparfait - a dessert of ice cream and fruit, or ice cream and syrupmalleable - capable of being shaped by hammering or pressureperseverance - commitment or persistence limousine - a large, luxurious car, especially one driven by a chauffeurmaintenance - the act of keeping things in good orderhippopotamus - called the river horse, from Africamischievous - maliciously or playfully annoyinglieutenant - a military rankorangutan – a large ape that has very long arms and reddish-brown hairsufficiently – having or providing as much as is neededclaustrophobia – a fear of being in enclosed or narrow placesarchitecture – the character or style of buildingventriloquist – a person who speaks with little or no lip movement, usually through a dummyintuitive – having the ability to know or understandmonologue – a long speech made by one person that prevents anyone else from talkingpicturesque – very pretty or charmingpalindrome – a word that is spelled the same forward as it is backwardmetronome – an instrument that makes repeated clicking sounds used for marking rhythm belligerent – aggressively hostile; having a warlike character
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covetous – having or showing a great desire to possess somethingacoustics – the qualities of a room or auditorium that determine how well sounds can be heardostracize – to exclude, either from society, friendship, conversation, privileges, etcjeopardize – to put something or someone in dangerexcruciating – extremely painfullongevity – length of lifeembryo – an animal or plant that is just starting to growpiranha – a fish that eats other fish and can also attack humanssapphire – a precious, transparent, blue stone of great valuecappuccino – coffee with steamed milkeuphoria – a state of intense happinesscomplacency – a feeling of satisfaction, often while unaware of potential danger or defect prestigious – having a high reputation; honoredleniency – tolerance; mild or soft treatment provincial – characteristic of a place that is far away from large cities; rusticpistachio – the nut of a tree of the cashew family, containing an edible, greenish kerneltransient – staying somewhere a short timenostalgia – pleasure and sadness that is caused by remembering something from the pastreminiscent – awakening memories of something similar collegiate – related to college or university studentscordial – warm and friendlycavalier – arrogant; showing a lack of proper concerngenealogy – a line of descent traced continuously from an ancestorporpoise – a small toothed marine mammal with a low triangular dorsal fin and a blunt rounded snoutlinguistically –belonging to language or the science of languagearchaeology – the study of human history through excavation of sites and analysis of human remainschrysanthemum – a plant that has brightly colored flowersnotoriety – the state of being famous or well known for some bad quality or deedsmithereens - bits or fragments; tiny piecescoalescence – the act of coming together to form one groupscintillating – witty; brilliantly cleverqueue – a line, especially of people waiting their turnfaux – imitation, artificial, or fakesuccumb – to give in; to die
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raucous – harsh, disorderlycamouflage – a disguise that hides or protectshieroglyphics – ancient Egyptian writing using symbols and picturesfacetious – joking or jesting often inappropriately; meant to be humorous or funnyacquaintance – someone known, but not a close friendsubtlety – delicacy of character or meaningmonastery – a living space for monks or others of a religious communityacquittal – setting free from a crimeprecipice – a cliff with a steep face; a perilous situationblasphemy – words or actions showing lack of respectchlorophyll – the green matter of leaves and plantsconscientious – wishing to do what is rightpterodactyl – a flying reptile from the Jurassic periodstreptococcus – several spherical or oval bacteria, also known as strepsuccotash – a dish of corn and lima beans cooked togetherfluorescent - strikingly bright or glowingprecocious – unusually advanced or mature in development or maturityaneurysm – an enlargement of an artery caused by the weakening of the artery wallidiosyncrasy – a peculiar behavior or habit indictment – formal accusation in a criminal caseportmanteau – a word derived from the blending of two or more words, such as smog delicatessen – a store selling cold cuts, cheeses, salads, etc.plagiarism – imitating or copying another’s work without permissionconnoisseur – a person who is especially competent to pass critical judgments pandemonium – wild uproarmelancholy - a gloomy state of mindincorrigible - unruly or uncontrollable exacerbate - to make something worseetiquette - conventional requirements to social behaviorgrotesque - odd or unnatural in appearance or shapequestionnaire - a survey consisting of questions assessing a specific topicmiscellaneous - of mixed characterentourage - a group of attendants or associatescataclysm - any violent upheaval
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pseudonym - a fictitious name used to conceal an identitypenitentiary - a prison or a place for reform, discipline, and punishmentonomatopoeia - the use of words representing sounds in writingphenomenon - an extraordinary or impressive occurrencemedieval - the style of the Middle Ageslarynx - a structure of the human body where the vocal cords are locatedsurveillance - to keep watch over a personchandelier - a decorative light suspended from a ceilingrenaissance - a rebirth; a period of great revival in art, literature, and learningrepertoire - a stock of skills, techniques, or devices used in a particular field kaleidoscope - an optical instrument in which bits of glass create patterns of colorlacquer - a protective coatingpneumonia - inflammation of the lungsliaison - the contact maintained between groups to insure concerted action or cooperationchauffeur - a person employed to drive an automobilecamaraderie - good fellowshiphallucinogen - a substance that produces hallucinationsdiphtheria - an infectious diseasesilhouette – a shadow or outlinecatastrophe – a sudden and widespread disasterinvertebrate – a creature without a backbonecolloquialism – a word of phrase that is not formal or literary inauspiciously – not promising success; unfavorably auxiliary – additional; helpfulclique – group of members that stick togetherlabyrinth – an intricate combination of pathways; a mazepotpourri – dried petals of flowers with spicescroquet – a game played by knocking balls with a malletpoignant – affecting the emotions; movingmacabre – gruesome or horrifyingsoliloquy – the act of talking to yourself as if you were alonexylophone – a musical instrument with wooden bars struck with wooden hammersmnemonic – assisting memoryjuxtapose – to place side by side
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taciturn – reluctant to join in conversationcourier – a messenger; one who delivers goodsacrylic – paint made of a glasslike thermoplastic ensemble – a group making up a complete unitnuance – a subtle difference in expression, meaning, color, or tonearchaic – old and no longer usedcalisthenics – gymnastic exercises to achieve bodily fitness and grace of movementliaison – a person who initiates and maintains contact between others to ensure cooperationconsommé – a clear souparraign – to bring before a court; to accuse or chargepirouette – the act of spinning on one foot as in ballet dancingphlegm – the thick substance secreted by the mucous membranes of the respiratory passagesoufflé – a light baked dish made fluffy with beaten egg whitesentrepreneur - a person who organizes or manages an enterprisebaccalaureate – a bachelor’s degree
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Spelling Bee Guidelines (Third-Eighth Grade)
Students will not be permitted to bring any word lists, practice sheets, or reference materials to the Spelling Bee. During competition, teachers are to read the words starting from the top of the list and working downward. Words have been arranged
according to their difficulty level. The Spelling Bee is for students in third, fourth, fifth, and Middle School. When a student is ready to answer, please follow the traditional format of having the student speak the word once, spell the word, and
then repeat the word once more. For example, “heart h-e-a-r-t heart”. Students will be permitted to ask for clarification regarding a word. Students may ask to have the word repeated and/or to have a
definition repeated aloud. Students will be given one opportunity to correctly spell the word in play. Students may pause momentarily to gather their thoughts, but
once a letter has been spoken aloud, students cannot “take back” their spelling or ask to “redo” their spelling if they feel that they have made an error. Once a letter has been spoken out loud, it counts toward the final answer. No “re-do’s”. Students are encouraged to think before they speak to avoid accidentally misspelling a word.
If a student misspells the word in play, that word will be discarded from the competition, and the next word on the list will be used for the following student. That student is then disqualified from the competition for misspelling.
If during any given round, all spellers misspell, all students from that round will remain in the competition, and a new round will begin.If during any given round, only one speller has correctly spelled, the single correct speller will then be given a new word. If that student
correctly spells the new word, (s)he will be declared the winner of the Spelling Bee. If that student misspells the new word, all students from the previous round will remain in the competition and a new round will begin.
There will be 2 final winners.
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