Russell Middle School Spelling Bee

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  1. stellar
    being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars
  2. reckon
    expect, believe, or suppose
  3. axle
    a shaft on which a wheel rotates
  4. talon
    a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey
  5. heroic
    having qualities appropriate for brave figures
  6. stomach
    enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal
  7. patriot
    one who loves and defends his or her country
  8. episode
    a happening that is distinctive in a series of events
  9. cabinet
    a storage compartment for clothes and valuables
  10. murmur
    a low continuous indistinct sound
  11. uniform
    clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a group
  12. racial
    of or related to groups of people sharing distinctive traits
  13. compass
    navigational instrument for finding directions
  14. prism
    a polyhedron with two congruent and parallel faces
  15. wriggle
    move in a twisting or contorted motion
  16. journal
    a daily written record of experiences and observations
  17. assign
    select something or someone for a specific purpose
  18. eyelet
    small hole in cloth or leather for passage of a cord or hook
  19. tissue
    part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells
  20. posture
    the arrangement of the body and its limbs
  21. thermos
    container that maintains the temperature of hot or cold food
  22. fashion
    the latest and most admired style in clothes or behavior
  23. chorus
    actors who comment on the action in a classical Greek play
  24. humane
    marked by concern with the alleviation of suffering
  25. ugliness
    qualities of appearance that do not give pleasure to the senses
  26. ransom
    the act of freeing from captivity or punishment
  27. flannel
    a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
  28. fragrance
    a pleasingly sweet olfactory property
  29. prevail
    be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
  30. sinus
    an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface
  31. weasel
    small carnivorous mammal with short legs and elongated body
  32. oasis
    a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
  33. quarrel
    an angry dispute
  34. lightning
    flash of light from an electric discharge in the atmosphere
  35. foreground
    the part of a scene that is near the viewer
  36. veil
    a garment that covers the head and face
  37. midriff
    the central area of the human torso (usually in front)
  38. kindergarten
    a preschool for children to prepare them for primary school
  39. marshmallow
    spongy confection made of gelatin and sugar
  40. question
    a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
  41. bristle
    a stiff hair
  42. eclipse
    the phenomenon when one celestial body obscures another
  43. unreadable
    not easily deciphered
  44. defiantly
    in a rebellious manner
  45. acrobat
    an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility
  46. clarinet
    a single-reed instrument with a straight tube
  47. plague
    any large-scale calamity
  48. tourism
    the business of providing services to travelers for pleasure
  49. waiver
    a formal written statement of relinquishment
  50. imitate
    reproduce someone's behavior or looks
  51. larceny
    the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
  52. altogether
    to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent
  53. toilsome
    characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
  54. perturb
    disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried
  55. delve
    turn up, loosen, or remove earth
  56. cleave
    separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
  57. mischief
    reckless or malicious behavior causing annoyance in others
  58. interpret
    make sense of; assign a meaning to
  59. exotic
    characteristic of another place or part of the world
  60. laborious
    characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
  61. defunct
    no longer in force or use; inactive
  62. audience
    a gathering of spectators or listeners at a performance
  63. thermostat
    a regulator for automatically regulating temperature
  64. pyramid
    a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides
  65. carnival
    a traveling show featuring rides and games
  66. evidence
    knowledge on which to base belief
  67. microphone
    a device for changing sound waves into electrical energy
  68. sequel
    something that follows something else
  69. carpenter
    a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
  70. replete
    filled to satisfaction with food or drink
  71. pungent
    strong and sharp to the sense of taste or smell
  72. jealousy
    a feeling of envy, especially of a rival
  73. trespass
    enter unlawfully on someone's property
  74. hurriedly
    in a hurried or hasty manner
  75. muscular
    having a robust body-build
  76. envoy
    a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
  77. vegetarian
    someone who eats no meat or fish
  78. delighted
    greatly pleased
  79. echo
    the repetition of a sound from reflection of the sound waves
  80. therapy
    the act of providing treatment for an illness or disorder
  81. mortar
    a vessel in which substances can be ground with a pestle
  82. intruder
    someone who enters a place or situation without permission
  83. terrific
    extraordinarily good or great
  84. curtain
    hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
  85. calculator
    a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations
  86. blizzard
    a weather event with widespread snowfall and strong winds
  87. virtue
    the quality of doing what is right
  88. antelope
    a graceful deer-like animal with long legs and horns
  89. blatant
    without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
  90. confection
    a food rich in sugar
  91. realty
    property consisting of houses and land
  92. ingredient
    a component of a mixture or compound
  93. widget
    something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known
  94. recruit
    cause to assemble or enlist in the military
  95. airborne
    moved or conveyed by or through air
  96. peruse
    examine or consider with attention and in detail
  97. genius
    unusual mental ability
Created on Mon Jan 28 15:24:03 EST 2013 (updated Mon Jan 28 15:39:24 EST 2013)

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