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Spelling Bee 2015
words for the Spelling Bee 2015
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| impulse | n., a sudden spontaneous desire to do something |
| festooned | v., suspended in a decorative chain hanging typically in a curve between two points |
| winsome | adj., causing joy or pleasure; agreeable, pleasant |
| guardian | n., a person who is legally appointed to take care of another person or another person's property |
| entertain | v., to cause the time to pass pleasantly; to amuse |
| boycott | v., combine against someone or something in a policy of absence of relations for economic or political reasons |
| decor | n., arrangement of accessories in interior ornamentation |
| jargon | n., the technical language of specialists or workers in a particular activity or area of study |
| epoxy | n., glue; any of various sticky, flexible resins that usually become rigid when heated, are resistant to chemicals, and are often used in coatings or adhesives |
| ottoman | n., an overstuffed footstool |
| genteel | adj., polite; not rude |
| banquet | n., an elaborate meal attended by many people usually to celebrate a special event |
| alternate | v., to take or do in turns |
| collude | v., to connive or conspire with another; to plot |
| mundane | adj., characterized by human affairs, concerns, and activities that are often practical, immediate, temporary, and ordinary; boring and repetitive everyday tasks |
| quagmire | n., a complex situation that is hard to get out of |
| revelation | n., something that is revealed; a disclosure |
| tonsils | n., a pair of masses of spongy tissue that lie one on each side of the throat |
| enunciate | v., to pronounce words or sounds correctly |
| anorak | n., a hooded jacket or pullover made of heavy windproof fabric |
| Scrooge | n., a person who hates to spend money |
| tapioca | n., a preparation of cassava starch processed and used as a thickening agent in liquid foods, such as puddings, soups, or pies |
| gratis | adv., without charge; free |
| billiards | n., any of several games played on a table by hitting pool balls into pockets using a long stick; the game of pool |
| melodramatic | adj., extremely or overly emotional |
| WYSIWYG | a display on a computer that shows the exact appearance of a printed document; What You See Is What You Get |
| cyclone | n., a storm with very high winds that rotate around a center of low atmospheric pressure |
| mogul | n., a dominant person in a particular business or field |
| cumulus | n., a cloud with a flat base and rounded outlines that often looks like a mountain |
| mosaic | adj., of or relating to a colored surface pattern or picture made of inlaid tile, marble, or glass |
| pomposity | n., a self-important demeanor, speech, or action; a snobby action |
| paragon | n., a model of excellence and perfection |
| escarpment | n., a long cliff or steep slope separating two flat or slightly sloped areas |
| casserole | n., a type of food cooked and served in a dish made of earthenware, glass, or metal usually having a cover |
| documentary | n., a film or television program that is factual |
| udon | n., a Japanese noodle made from wheat flour |
| platinum | adj., of, relating to, or made of a heavy expensive silver metallic element that is difficult to melt and is often used in electronic devices and jewelry |
| alpaca | n., a South American animal like a llama with fine long woolly hair |
| modular | adj., capable of being easily joined to or arranged with other parts or units |
| sympathy | n., the feeling of being sensitive to or affected by someone else's emotions, experiences or especially sorrows |
| marathon | n., a footrace that is usually 26.2 miles long |
| frequently | adv., at short intervals; often |
| montage | n., a quick sequence of images in a film or television program that develop a single theme, suggest a state of mind, or bridge a time lapse |
| vague | adj., not clearly expressed |
| personnel | n., individuals of a particular (as professional or occupational) group |
| chortle | n., a sound expressing pleasure or joy; a hearty laugh |
| zealous | adj., filled with passionate support for a person or a cause |
| yurt | n., a circular domed tent of skins or felt used by Mongol nomads of Siberia |
| polemic | adj., of, relating to or of the nature of a controversial discussion or argument |
| electrode | n., a conductor used to establish contact with a nonmetallic portion of a circuit |
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