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Spelling bee 2026 2o
| Term | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| aboriginal | People or things that belong to the earliest known inhabitants of a place. | : Aboriginal art from Australia is very colorful. |
| accompany | To go somewhere with someone. | I will accompany you to the museum. |
| accounts | Records of money, events, or explanations. | She checked her bank accounts online. |
| accurate | Correct and without mistakes. | The information in the report is accurate. |
| achievement | Something important you succeed in doing. | Winning the contest was a big achievement |
| adolescent | A young person between childhood and adulthood. | Adolescents often experience many changes. |
| advantage Example: | Something that helps you or gives you a better position. | Speaking two languages is an advantage. |
| advertisement Example: | A message that tries to sell something. | The advertisement made the product look amazing. |
| ambassador | A representative of a country or organization. | She became an ambassador for peace. |
| antibiotic | Medicine that kills bacteria. | The doctor gave him an antibiotic for the infection. |
| appealing | Attractive or interesting. | The idea of traveling is very appealing. |
| appearance Example: | The way someone or something looks. | Her appearance changed after the makeover. |
| architecture Example: | The design and style of buildings. | The city is famous for its modern architecture. |
| attempt | To try to do something. | He made an attempt to solve the puzzle. |
| autumn | The season between summer and winter. | Leaves turn orange in Autumn. |
| aware Example: She was aware of the problem. | Knowing about something. | |
| bargain Example: | Something bought at a good price; a good deal. | This jacket was a bargain. |
| be in trouble Example: | To be in a difficult or problematic situation. | He is in trouble for breaking the rules. |
| bizarre | Very strange or unusual. | The movie had a bizarre ending. |
| blobfish | A deep-sea fish known for its soft, unusual appearance. | The blobfish is often called the world’s ugliest fish. |
| bravery | Courage; the quality of being brave. | The firefighter showed great bravery. |
| breathe | To take air into your lungs and let it out. | Relax and breathe slowly. |
| breed | To reproduce (animals) or a type of animal. | This breed of dog is very friendly. |
| brochure | A small booklet with information. | The travel brochure showed beautiful beaches. |
| burrow | A hole or tunnel animals dig to live in. | The rabbit hid in its burrow. |
| businesses | Companies or organizations that sell goods or services. | Many businesses closed early today. |
| canteen | A place where people eat at school or work. | We had lunch in the school canteen |
| canyon | A deep valley with steep sides. | The Grand Canyon is famous worldwide. |
| carving | A design cut into wood, stone, or another material. | The wooden carving was handmade. |
| charity | Helping people in need; an organization that does this. | They donated money to a charity |
| chemicals | Substances used in science or industry. | Some cleaning products contain strong chemicals. |
| chlorophyll | The green substance in plants that helps them make food. | Chlorophyll gives leaves their green color. |
| collapse | To fall down suddenly. | The bridge might collapse in the storm. |
| color-blind | Unable to see some colors normally. | He is color-blind and can’t see red clearly. |
| comfortable comdortable | Feeling relaxed and without discomfort. | This chair is very comfortable. |
| common | Happening often or shared by many. | It’s common to feel nervous before a test. |
| communicate | To share information or ideas. | They communicate by email. |
| composted | Turned into natural fertilizer by decomposition. | The food scraps were composted in the garden |
| conscience | The sense of right and wrong inside you. | Her conscience told her to tell the truth. |
| controversial | Causing disagreement or debate. | The new law is very controversial. |
| creature | Any living animal. | The forest is full of small creatures. |
| cyclone | A powerful storm with strong winds. | The cyclone caused heavy damage. |
| deal with | To manage or handle a situation. | She had to deal with a difficult problem. |
| death | The end of life. | The death of the character surprised everyone. |
| decipher | To figure out the meaning of something difficult to understand. | They tried to decipher the old message. |
| decoration | Something used to make a place look nice. | The Christmas decorations were beautiful. |
| harmless | Not able or likely to cause harm, injury, or damage. | The small garter snake in the garden is completely harmless. |
| heritage | The traditions, achievements, or beliefs that are part of the history of a group or nation. | The museum is dedicated to preserving the town's architectural heritage. |
| highlighted | To pick out and emphasize or make something stand out, often by using color or light. | The teacher highlighted the most important words in the text with a yellow marker. |
| hiker | A person who goes for long walks in the countryside or through mountains for pleasure or exercise. | The tired hiker finally reached the top of the mountain after four hours of climbing. |
| hoax | A humorous or malicious deception; a practical joke or a trick intended to make people believe something that is not true. | The story about a UFO landing in the park turned out to be a clever hoax. |
| illness | A condition of being unhealthy in your body or mind; a specific disease or sickness. | He had to stay home from school for a week due to a sudden illness. |
| immune system | The complex group of organs and cells in the body that protects it against infections and diseases. | Eating fruits and vegetables helps to strengthen your immune system. |
| increase | To become greater in size, amount, number, or degree. | The company expects sales to increase significantly during the holiday season. |
| interfere | To get involved in a situation where you are not wanted or to prevent something from continuing or being carried out properly. | Please do not interfere with my work while I am trying to concentrate. |
| invade | To enter a place (such as a country or a house) by force in order to take control of it or cause harm. | The enemy army planned to invade the neighboring territory at dawn. |
| involve | To include someone or something as a necessary part of an activity, event, or situation. | The new school project will involve students from all grade levels working together. |
| journey | The act of traveling from one place to another, especially in a vehicle or over a long distance. | Their journey across the country took three days by train. |
| judge | A person who has the power to make decisions in a court of law or someone who decides the winner of a competition. | The judge carefully listened to both sides before making a final decision. |
| juggle | To continuously toss and catch several objects in the air at the same time for entertainment. | The circus performer was able to juggle six brightly colored balls at once. |
| landfill | A large area of land where waste and garbage are buried under layers of earth. | We should try to recycle more so that less trash ends up in the local landfill. |
| leftover | An amount of something, especially food, that remains after the rest has been used or eaten. | We had leftover pizza for lunch the day after the party. |
| legalise | To make something official and allowed by law. | The government decided to legalise the new business regulations next year. |
| lively | Full of life, energy, and enthusiasm; active and outgoing. | The street was very lively during the festival, with music and dancing everywhere. |
| louse | A small, wingless insect that lives on the skin of humans and animals and feeds on their blood. | The school nurse checked the students' hair to make sure no one had a louse. |
| lumpy | Full of or covered with small, solid pieces or masses; not smooth. | The sauce was a bit lumpy because the flour wasn't stirred in properly. |
| magazine | A type of thin book with a paper cover that contains articles and photographs and is published regularly. | I bought a fashion magazine to read during my long flight. |
| majestic | Having or showing impressive beauty, dignity, or size. | The snow-capped mountains looked truly majestic against the blue sky. |
| malleable | Able to be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking. | Gold is a very malleable metal, which makes it easy to shape into jewelry. |
| dedicated | Committed to a task or purpose. | She is dedicated to helping others. |
| deforestation | Cutting down many trees in a forest. | Deforestation affects wildlife habitats. |
| departure | The act of leaving a place. | The train’s departure was delayed. |
| description | A statement that tells what something is like. | The description of the suspect was very clear. |
| destination | The place you are going to. | Paris was their final destination. |
| discovery | Finding something new. | The discovery of the fossil was exciting. |
| discrimination . | Unfair treatment of people based on differences. | Discrimination is illegal in many countries |
| drought | A long period with little or no rain. | The drought damaged the crops. |
| efficience | Doing something well without wasting time or resources. | The new machine improved efficiency. |
| debris | broken pieces of something | After the storm, there was debris on the street. |
| decrease | to become smaller | The temperature will decrease tonight. |
| depressed | very sad | She felt depressed after the bad news. |
| dialogue | a conversation between two people | The movie starts with a dialogue between friends. |
| digest | to break down food in the body | It takes time to digest a big meal. |
| disease | an illness | The disease spreads quickly. |
| disgusting | very unpleasant | The smell was disgusting. |
| earthquake | shaking of the ground | The earthquake damaged many buildings |
| edible | safe to eat | These flowers are edible. |
| effective | works well | This medicine is very effective. |
| emergency | a serious, urgent situation | Call 911 in an emergency. |
| endangered equipment — tools or machines for a task Example: The lab has new science equipment. | at risk of disappearing | Tigers are endangered animals. |
| eventually | in the end | He studied a lot and eventually passed. |
| expedition . | a journey for exploration | They went on an expedition to the Arctic |
| experience | something you live or go through | Traveling was a great experience. |
| express oneself | to share thoughts or feelings | Art helps people express themselves. |
| extremophiles places. | organisms that live in extreme conditions | Extremophiles can survive in very hot |
| fascinating | very interesting | Space is fascinating. |
| feedback | comments to help improve | The teacher gave helpful feedback. |
| flame | the fire part that burns | The candle’s flame was small. |
| footage footage — recorded video Example: The news showed footage of the event. | recorded video | The news showed footage of the event. |
| forward | toward the front | She took one step forward. |
| frightening | scary | The loud noise was frightening. |
| furniture | things like chairs, tables, beds | The room has new furniture. |
| government | the group that leads a country | The government makes laws. |
| graffiti | drawings or writing on walls | The wall was covered in graffiti. |
| hammerhead | a shark with a hammer-shaped head | A hammerhead shark swam near the boat. |
| handle | to manage or deal with something | She can handle the problem. |
| accessible | easy to reach or use | The museum is accessible to everyone. |
| archaeology | the study of ancient objects | Archaeology teaches us about old civilizations. |
| atmosphere | the air around Earth | The atmosphere protects us from the sun. |
| behaviour | the way someone acts | His behaviour was very polite. |
| biodiversity | variety of living things | The rainforest has high biodiversity. |
| carbon footprint | the amount of CO₂ a person produces | Walking reduces your carbon footprint. |
| citizenship | being a member of a country | Good citizenship means helping your community. |
| collaboration | working together | The project needed collaboration. |
| colourful | full of bright colors | The mural is very colourful. |
| community | a group of people living together | The community organized a clean-up. |
| conservation | protecting nature | Conservation helps save animals. |
| curiosity | wanting to learn or know | Her curiosity led her to ask questions. |
| cyberbullying | bullying online | Cyberbullying can hurt people emotionally. |
| diversity | variety of people or things | The school celebrates cultural diversity. |
| ecosystem | living things and their environment | A pond is an ecosystem. |
| empowerment | giving people confidence or power | Education brings empowerment. |
| equality | treating everyone the same | Equality is important in society. |
| favourite | the one you like the most | Pizza is my favourite food. |
| flourish | to grow well | Plants flourish with sunlight. |
| fossil fuel | energy from ancient plants/animals (oil, gas, coal) | Cars use fossil fuels. |
| gathering | a meeting of people | We had a family gathering. |
| . genetically | related to genes or DNA | The plants were genetically modified. |
| global warming | Earth getting hotter | Global warming affects the climate. |
| greenhouse | a glass building for growing plants | The tomatoes grow in a greenhouse. |
| monsoons groundwater — water under the ground Example: Many towns use groundwater for drinking. | Seasonal winds that bring heavy rains. | The monsoons caused major flooding in Southeast Asia. |
| neighbourhood | A district or community within a town or city. | We live in a very quiet and friendly neighbourhood. |
| owner | A person who possesses something. | The owner of the blue car left the lights on. |
| parasite | An organism that lives on or in a host and gets its food from it. | A tick is a common parasite found on dogs. |
| pleasure | A feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment. | It was a real pleasure to meet your family. |
| plesiosaur | A large marine reptile from the time of the dinosaurs. | The plesiosaur had a very long neck and four flippers. |
| pollution | The presence of harmful substances in the environment. | Air pollution is a serious problem in big cities. |
| poverty | The state of being extremely poor. | Many organizations work to reduce global poverty. |
| preamble | An introductory statement in a document or speech. | The preamble of the constitution explains its purpose. |
| pressure | Continuous physical force exerted on an object. | You need to apply pressure to stop the bleeding. |
| quintessential | Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality. | A white picket fence is the quintessential American symbol. |
| rely on | To depend on someone or something with trust. | You can always rely on your best friend for help. |
| remains | The parts left over after something has been destroyed or used. | Scientists found the remains of an ancient temple. |
| remarkable | Worthy of attention; striking or extraordinary. | The young pianist gave a remarkable performance. |
| researcher | A person who carries out academic or scientific study. | The researcher is looking for a cure for the disease. |
| resources | A stock or supply of money, materials, or staff. | We must protect our natural resources, like water and oil. |
| retinal | Relating to the retina of the eye. | A retinal scan can be used for security identification. |
| ripple | A small wave or series of waves on the surface of water. | Throwing a stone in the pond created a tiny ripple. |
| rotten | Decayed and no longer able to be used or eaten. | The smell of rotten eggs filled the kitchen. |
| royalty | People of royal blood or status, such as kings and queens. | The wedding was attended by European royalty. |
| run into | To meet someone by chance. | I didn't expect to run into my teacher at the mall. |
| scratches | Small cuts or marks on a surface. | My cat left deep scratches on the wooden door. |
| scream | To give a long, loud, piercing cry. | The horror movie made everyone scream in fear. |
| sea-snail | A marine gastropod mollusk with a shell. | We found a beautiful sea-snail shell on the beach. |
| sustainable | Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level. | Solar energy is a sustainable source of power. |
| technology | The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes. | Modern technology has changed the way we communicate. |
| tolerance | The ability to accept opinions or behavior that you dislike. | Schools encourage tolerance and respect for all cultures. |
| tradition | A custom or belief passed down through generations. | It is a family tradition to eat turkey on Thanksgiving. |
| transformation | A thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance. | The caterpillar underwent a complete transformation. |
| travelled | Having gone on a journey or journeys. | She has travelled to over twenty different countries. |
| underestimate | To estimate something to be smaller or less important than it is. | Never underestimate the power of a kind word. |
| unforgettable | So good or beautiful that it cannot be forgotten. | Seeing the Grand Canyon was an unforgettable experience. |
| unique | Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else. | Each person’s fingerprints are completely unique. |
| universe | All existing matter and space considered as a whole. | Astronomers study the stars to understand the universe. |
| vulnerable | Susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm. | Baby birds are very vulnerable before they learn to fly. |
| serious | Demanding careful consideration or action; not joking. | Global warming is a very serious problem for our planet. |
| set off | To begin a journey or to cause something to explode. | We need to set off early to avoid the traffic. |
| shake | To move or cause to move up and down or from side to side with short, quick movements. | You should shake the juice bottle before opening it. |
| shipwreck | The destruction of a ship at sea by sinking or breaking up. | Divers found gold coins inside the ancient shipwreck |
| shocking | Causing a feeling of surprise and dismay. | The news about the accident was truly shocking. |
| sketch out | To make a rough drawing or a brief outline of something. | The architect began to sketch out the plans for the new house. |
| soliloquy | An act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself, especially in a play. | Hamlet's most famous soliloquy begins with "To be, or not to be." |
| springboard | A flexible board from which a diver or gymnast jumps. | Winning the local contest was a springboard for her career. |
| stem | The main body or stalk of a plant or shrub. | The flower has a long, green stem. |
| stepson | A son of one's husband or wife by a previous marriage. | He treats his stepson as if he were his own child. |
| strike | To hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon. | A massive earthquake is expected to strike the coast. |
| structure | The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex. | The structure of the building is made of steel and glass. |
| succeed | To achieve the desired aim or result. | If you work hard, you will eventually succeed. |
| supply | To provide something that is needed or wanted. | The school will supply all the books for the students. |
| surround | To be all around someone or something. | Tall mountains surround the small village. |
| survival | The state or fact of continuing to live or exist. | Water is essential for the survival of all living things. |
| survivor | A person who remains alive after an event in which others have died. | The survivor of the plane crash was rescued after two days. |
| symptom | A physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease. | A high fever is a common symptom of the flu. |
| take down | To write down spoken words or to dismantle a structure. | Please take down the notes from the whiteboard. |
| tardigrade | A microscopic eight-legged animal capable of surviving extreme conditions. | The tardigrade, also known as a water bear, can survive in space. |
| telepresence | Technology that allows a person to feel as if they were present at a remote location. | The doctor used telepresence to perform a consultation from another city. |
| temporary | Lasting for only a limited period of time. | This is just a temporary solution to the problem. |
| terrible | Extremely bad or serious. | I have a terrible headache today. |
| terrified | Feeling extreme fear. | The little boy was terrified of the dark. |
| theft | The action or crime of stealing. | The police are investigating the theft of the jewelry. |
| theory | A system of ideas intended to explain something. | Einstein developed the theory of relativity. |
| thrive | To grow or develop well or vigorously. | Plants thrive when they get enough sunlight and water. |
| throw away | To get rid of something that is no longer wanted. | Please don't throw away those old magazines. |
| tolerate | To allow the existence or occurrence of something without interference. | I cannot tolerate loud noise when I am studying. |
| tongue | The fleshy muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting. | Be careful not to burn your tongue on the hot soup. |
| treat | To behave toward or deal with someone in a certain way. | You should always treat others with kindness. |
| trust | Firm belief in the reliability or truth of someone. | Honesty is the foundation of trust. |
| typhoon | A tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans. | The typhoon brought strong winds to the coast of Japan. |
| unexpected | Not expected or regarded as likely to happen. | We received an unexpected visit from our cousins. |
| unwanted | Not desired or wished for. | I am trying to delete all unwanted emails. |
| unravel | To undo or investigate something complicated. | Detectives are trying to unravel the mystery. |
| vaccination | Treatment with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease. | The vaccination program helped eliminate polio. |
| variety | The quality or state of being different or diverse. | The shop sells a wide variety of fresh fruits. |
| vehicle | A thing used for transporting people or goods. | An airplane is a very fast vehicle. |
| view | The ability to see something or a particular sight. | Our hotel room has a beautiful view of the ocean. |
| virtual | Existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact. | We attended a virtual meeting using our computers. |
| virus | An infective agent that typically consists of a nucleic acid molecule. | I stayed home because I caught a stomach virus. |
| volunteer | A person who freely offers to take part in a task. | She works as a volunteer at the local animal shelter. |
| warn | To inform someone in advance of a possible danger. | The sirens warn people of an approaching storm. |
| warthog | A wild African pig with large tusks. | We saw a warthog running through the tall grass. |
| waste | Use or expend carelessly or to no purpose. | Don't waste your time on things that don't matter. |
| wearable | A device or item of clothing that can be worn. | A smartwatch is a popular type of wearable technology. |
| wedding | A marriage ceremony and the celebrations that accompany it. | They invited two hundred guests to their wedding. |
| wildfire | A large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodland. | The wildfire destroyed thousands of acres of forest. |
| wellbeing | The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy. | Exercise is very important for your physical wellbeing. |
| wilderness | An uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region. | They went camping in the Alaskan wilderness. |
| wildlife | Wild animals collectively. | We took many photos of the wildlife in the national park. |
| witness | A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident. | The witness described the thief to the police. |
| worthwhile | Worth the time, money, or effort spent. | Learning a second language is a worthwhile challenge. |
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