National Spelling Bee Study Words
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 stellar | pertaining to the stars; of a star performer; outstanding; Ex. stellar attraction of the entire performance |
| reckon | expect, believe, or suppose |
| axle | a shaft on which a wheel rotates |
| talons | a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey |
| heroic | showing extreme courage |
| stomach | the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis |
| patriot | one who loves and defends his or her country |
| episode | a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events |
| cabinet | a cupboard-like repository or piece of furniture with doors and shelves and drawers |
| murmur | a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone |
| uniform | clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification |
| racial | of or characteristic of race or races or arising from differences among groups |
| compass | navigational instrument for finding directions |
| prism | optical device having a triangular shape and made of glass or quartz |
| wriggle | the act of wiggling |
| journal | a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations |
| assign | select something or someone for a specific purpose |
| eyelet | fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines |
| tissue | a part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function |
| posture | position or arrangement of the body and its limbs |
| thermos | vacuum flask that preserves temperature of hot or cold drinks |
| fashion | the latest and most admired style in clothes and cosmetics and behavior |
| chorus | a group of people assembled to sing together |
| humane | pertaining to or concerned with the humanities; marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering |
| ugliness | qualities that do not give pleasure to the senses |
| ransom | payment for the release of someone |
| flannel | a soft light woolen fabric |
| fragrance | a distinctive odor that is pleasant |
| prevail | to win |
| sinus | any of various air-filled cavities especially in the bones of the skull |
| weasel | small carnivorous mammal with short legs and elongated body and neck |
| oasis | a spot of fertile land in a desert, fed by water from wells or underground springs |
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