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SPELLING BEE 25-26
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| abandoning | give up, stop doing something "he had clearly abandoned all pretense of trying to succeed" |
| abseiling | the sport or activity of descending a rock face or other near-vertical surface by using a doubled rope coiled round the body and fixed at a higher point. "there are facilities for abseiling and rock climbing" |
| absolutely | with no qualification, restriction, or limitation; totally. "she trusted him absolutely" |
| accomplish | achieve or complete successfully. "the planes accomplished their mission" |
| accomplished | highly trained or skilled. "an accomplished pianist" |
| accomplishments | something that has been achieved successfully. "the reduction of inflation was a remarkable accomplishment" |
| according to | n a manner conforming with. "the product was disposed of in accordance with federal regulations" |
| accounts | a report or description of an event or experience. "a detailed account of what has been achieved" |
| accused | a person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime. "the accused was ordered to stand trial on a number of charges" |
| acupuncture | form of complementary medicine he was willing to try anything for relief, including physical therapy and acupuncture" |
| advice | guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action. "she visited the island on her doctor's advice" |
| advisable | (of a course of action) to be recommended; sensible. "it is advisable to carry one of the major credit cards" |
| affectionate | readily feeling or showing fondness or tenderness. "a happy and affectionate family" |
| annoying | causing irritation or annoyance. "he used to have annoying habits such as not taking a shower" |
| apparently | as far as one knows or can see. "the child nodded, apparently content with the promise" |
| appearance | as far as one knows or can see. "the child nodded, apparently content with the promise" field of computer science dedicated to creating systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. People use AI |
| artificial intelligence | field of computer science dedicated to creating systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. |
| attitude | a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior. "she took a tough attitude toward other people's indulgences" |
| auxiliary verb | a verb used in forming the tenses, moods, and voices of other verbs. The verb to be used as an auxiliary in present continuous |
| background | he area or scenery behind the main object of contemplation, especially when perceived as a framework for it. "the house stands against a background of sheltering trees" |
| backpacking | travel or hike carrying one's belongings in a backpack. "he has backpacked around the world" |
| battlefield | the piece of ground on which a battle is or was fought. "death on the battlefield" |
| beginnings | the point in time or space at which something starts. "he left at the beginning of February" |
| belief | . an acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists. "his belief in the value of hard work" |
| beneficial | favorable or advantageous; resulting in good. "the beneficial effect on the economy" |
| bilingual | adjective (of a person) speaking two languages fluently. "a bilingual secretary" |
| bizarre | very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement. "her bizarre dresses and outrageous hairdos" |
| block of flats | a large building that is divided into apartments picture of block of flats buzbuzzer/iStock/Getty Images Plus/GettyImages SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Houses & homes A-frameADUaffordable housingalmshouseapartmentdormdormitorydosshous |
| blogger | someone who writes a blog I'm new as a food blogger. |
| bossaball | a team sport played on an inflatable court (= one filled with air) with trampolines. It is similar to volleyball with some features of soccer, gymnastics, and capoeira. He is a bossaball player |
| bounce | to (cause to) move up or away after hitting a surface: bounce off The ball bounced off the goalpost and into the net. |
| brackets | either of two symbols put around a word, phrase, or sentence in a piece of writing to show that what is between them should be considered as separate from the main part: Biographical information is included in brackets. |
| breathtaking | extremely exciting, beautiful, or surprising: The view from the top of the mountain is breathtaking. |
| briefly | for a short time We chatted briefly about the weather. |
| brilliant | extremely intelligent or skilled Her mother was a brilliant scientist. |
| British | relating to Great Britain or the United Kingdom, or to its people or language. "the British government" |
| buffaloes | a heavily built wild ox with backswept horns, found mainly in the Old World tropics. She didn´t like |
| catch on | to understand, especially after a long time: He doesn't take hints very easily, but he'll catch on (to what you're saying) eventually |
| challenging | testing one's abilities; demanding. "challenging and rewarding employment" |
| championship | a contest for the position of champion in a sport, often involving a series of games or matches. "the final round of the championship will be in Japan" |
| chemicals | a compound or substance that has been purified or prepared, especially artificially. "never mix disinfectant with other chemicals" |
| choice | an act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities. "the choice between good and evil" |
| cleverness | the quality of being clever; ingenuity or shrewdness. "people marveled at his cleverness" |
| collocation | Linguistics the habitual juxtaposition of a particular word with another word or words with a frequency greater than chance. "the words have a similar range of collocation" |
| competitiveness | possession of a strong desire to be more successful than others. "a lot of people get wrapped up in competitiveness and jealousy" |
| comprehensive school | a state-funded secondary school that accepts students of all academic abilities and backgrounds, usually within a local area, without entrance exams. I his was after she'd been to comprehensive school for five years. |
| computer games | an electronic, interactive game played on a personal computer (PC) or similar device, where a user manipulates input devices (like a mouse, keyboard, or joystick) to control visual feedback on a screen. I'm a big fan of computer games. |
| computer programming | the process of designing, writing, testing, and maintaining step-by-step instructions (code) that enable a computer to perform specific tasks or solve problems "The school offers a new course in computer programming for beginners" |
| confetti | small pieces of colored paper thrown during a celebration such as a wedding. "people in the stands throw confetti and glitter as everyone dances along" |
| containing | have or hold (someone or something) within. "coffee cans that once contained a full pound of coffee" |
| continuously | without interruption or gaps. "these images loop continuously" |
| criticism | the expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes. "he received a lot of criticism" |
| decision | a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration. "I'll make the decision on my own" |
| derivatives | something that is based on another source. "a derivative of the system was chosen for the Marine Corps’ V-22 tilt rotor aircraft" |
| digital game | an interactive, electronic form of entertainment played on devices like computers, consoles, or smartphones He downloaded a new digital game onto her tablet. |
| digital practice | the routine, skilled use of digital technologies, platforms, and tools to perform tasks, solve problems, and communicate in professional and personal contexts. Digital practice is neccesary in the teaching field |
| disadvantages | an unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness. "a major disadvantage is the limited nature of the data" |
| disagreeing | have or express a different opinion. "no one was willing to disagree with him" |
| downloading | copy (data) from one computer system to another, typically over the internet. "it would be wise to download your program to another computer before testing it" |
| dramatically | in a way that relates to drama or the performance of drama. "they displayed their talents both musically and dramatically" |
| dropping | let or make (something) fall vertically. "the fire was caused by someone dropping a lighted cigarette |
| endangered | (of a species) seriously at risk of extinction. "legislation to protect endangered species" |
| engaged | busy; occupied. "I told him I was otherwise engaged" |
| engaging | charming and attractive. "Sophie had a sunny personality that was very engaging" |
| enrolled | officially register as a member of an institution or a student on a course. "he enrolled in drama school" |
| entirely | completely (often used for emphasis). "we have an entirely different outlook" |
| equate | consider (one thing) to be the same as or equivalent to another. "customers equate their name with quality" |
| Euro | he single European currency, which replaced the national currencies of France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Luxembourg, Austria, Finland, the Republic of Ireland, Belgium, etc. in 2002. Twenty member states of the European Union now use the euro. |
| eventually | n the end, especially after a long delay, dispute, or series of problems. "eventually, after midnight, I arrived at the hotel |
| fascinated | strongly attracted and interested. "There was a crowd of fascinated onlookers" |
| fascinating | extremely interesting. "During the class, we read fascinating facts about Teotihuacan" |
| fashionable | characteristic of, influenced by, or representing a current popular trend or style. "She´s wearing fashionable clothes" |
| fighting off | to successfully defend against, repel, or resist someone or something, such as an attacker, illness, or temptation he is drinking tea and taking medicine to fight off a cold |
| financial model | a numerical representation of a company’s operations, designed to forecast future financial performance and support strategic decision-making. Financial models in excel are common nowadays |
| fortunate | favored by or involving good luck or fortune; lucky. "she'd been fortunate to escape more serious injury" |
| frustrated | eeling or expressing distress and annoyance, especially because of inability to change or achieve something. "young people get frustrated with the system" |
| full-time | using the whole of the usual working day or week. "He has a full-time job" |
| fundraising | he seeking of financial support for a charity, cause, or other enterprise. "a new development director in charge of fundraising" |
| furniture | arge movable equipment, such as tables and chairs, used to make a house, office, or other space suitable for living or working. The old furniture was changed |
| genres | a category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter. Rock is a good music genre |
| geography | the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these the nature and relative arrangement of places and physical features. |
| giraffe | large African mammal with a very long neck and forelegs, having a coat patterned with brown patches separated by lighter lines. Giraffes are the tallest animals in the world |
| give the sack | to fire or dismiss someone from their job, usually due to poor performance or misconduct. He was given the sack last Saturday and now he feels bad |
| gossip | asual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true. "he became the subject of much local gossip" |
| grammar | he whole system and structure of a language or of languages in general, Studying English grammar is difficult at some point |
| hanging out with | Hang out with" is an informal phrasal verb meaning to spend time with someone in a relaxed, casual manner. They usually hang out with friends |
| happening | an event or occurrence. "altogether it was an eerie happening" |
| harnesses | a set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other draft animal is fastened to a cart, plow, etc. and is controlled by its driver. "how to groom a horse and harness it" |
| headed for | To move towards a specific destination or direction, or to be destined for a particular outcome My friend has headed for her English certification |
| height | he measurement from base to top or (of a standing person) from head to foot. "columns rising to 65 feet in height" |
| highlights | an outstanding part of an event or period of time. "he views that season as the highlight of his career" |
| highlighted | pick out and emphasize. "the issues highlighted by the report" |
| hypocrisy | the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense. "his target was the hypocrisy of suburban life" |
| hypothetical | an imagined, assumed, or "what if" scenario rather than a real or proven situation. This is "hypothetical question" |
| hypothetically | in a way that is imagined or suggested but not necessarily real or true: Any electronic voting system is hypothetically hackable. |
| identifiable | able o be recognized or named: In her bright yellow coat, she was easily identifiable in the crowd. |
| illustrator | a person who draws pictures, especially for books The illustrator of the book became very famous |
| immediately | now or without waiting or thinking: We really ought to leave immediately. |
| importantly | used for saying that a fact you are talking about is important: more importantly If we served more soft drinks, there would be fewer hangovers and, more importantly, fewer drink-driving incidents. |
| improvement | an occasion when something gets better or when you make it better: improvement in We expect to see some improvement in the economy. |
| improving | make better Luna has been improving her writing recently |
| infamous | well known for some bad quality or deed. "an infamous war criminal" |
| inflatable | capable of being filled with air. "an inflatable mattress" |
| influencers | a person or thing that influences another. "he was a champion of the arts and a huge influencer of taste" |
| in spite of | without being affected by the particular factor mentioned. "he was suddenly cold in spite of the sun" |
| irresponsibility | lack of a proper sense of responsibility. "they thought that having children was an act of irresponsibility" |
| job-hunting | seek employment. "he was given advice on job-hunting" |
| judgement | show or prove to be right or reasonable. "the person appointed has fully justified our confidence" |
| justifying | show or prove to be right or reasonable. "the person appointed has fully justified our confidence |
| grossing | produce or earn (an amount of money) as gross profit or income. "the film went on to gross $8 million in the U.S" |
| leisure | free time. There are people with lots of leisure time |
| light hearted | amusing and entertaining. "a lighthearted speech" |
| likeable | the process of maintaining or preserving someone or something, or the state of being maintained. "we support local initiatives that ensure the maintenance of community spirit" |
| maintenance | the process of maintaining or preserving someone or something, or the state of being maintained. "we support local initiatives that ensure the maintenance of community spirit" |
| make progress | o advance, improve, or move closer to a goal, typically regarding skills, projects, or personal development. He is making progress in his subjects, therefore, he feels happy |
| martial arts | various sports or skills, mainly of Japanese origin, that originated as forms of self-defense or attack, such as judo, karate, and kendo. "taekwondo is a martial art" |
| mental health | a state of emotional, psychological, and social well-being that influences how individuals think, feel, and act. Mental health is a very important aspect in human life |
| modelling | fashion or shape (a three-dimensional figure or object) in a malleable material such as clay or wax. "use the icing to model a house" |
| monthly | done, produced, or occurring once a month. "the Council held monthly meetings" |
| music journalist | a media professional who reports on, analyzes, and critiques the music industry, artists, and culture across various platforms Magazines usualy hire music journalists to complete their workers |
| online application | a digital form or software program accessed via the internet through a web browser, allowing users to submit information, apply for jobs, or use services directly online I had to fill in an online application before starting my new job |
| online crazes | are rapidly spreading trends on social media where users, often children and teens, are encouraged to imitate, record, and share specific actions, dances, or dares. Teenagers make use of online crazes all time |
| opposing | in conflict or competition with a specified or implied subject. "the opposing team" |
| optimists | a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future or the success of something. "only an eternal optimist could expect success" |
| optimistically | n a way that shows hope and confidence about the future. "the bank optimistically predicts an economic growth rate of 5 percent" |
| outweigh | be heavier than. "Bob outweighed him by more than twenty-five pounds" |
| overbearing | unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering. "he can't wait to get away from his overbearing parents" |
| overnight | for the duration of a night. "they refused to stay overnight" |
| paragraph | a distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line, indentation, or numbering. "the concluding paragraph" |
| paraphernalia | miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment needed for a particular activity. "drills, saws, and other paraphernalia necessary for home improvements" |
| paraphrasing | express the meaning of (the writer or speaker or something written or spoken) using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity. "you can either quote or paraphrase literary texts" |
| partner | either of a pair of people engaged together in the same activity. "arrange the children in pairs so that each person has a partner" |
| pedestrian | a person walking along a road or in a developed area. "the road is so dangerous pedestrians avoid it" |
| performance | an act of staging or presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment. "Don Giovanni had its first performance in 1787" |
| permissible | permitted; allowed. "it is permissible to edit and rephrase the statement" |
| personal assistance | specialized support provided to an individual to help manage daily tasks, improve quality of life, and maximize independence The hotel provides full personal assistance to ensure a pleasant stay |
| photography | the art or practice of taking and processing photographs. Photography has become a wonderful hobby |
| phrasal verbs | an idiomatic phrase consisting of a verb and another element, typically either an adverb, as in break down, or a preposition, for example see to, or a combination of both, such as look down on. Using phrasal verbs while speaking gives you more fluency |
| physically | in a manner relating to the body as opposed to the mind. "physically demanding work" |
| pickleball | a sport resembling tennis in which players use paddles to hit a perforated plastic ball over a net. "residents can play tennis, pickleball, handball, and bocce" |
| planning | he process of making plans for something. "mass production methods call for detailed planning" |
| possibility | a thing that may happen or be the case. "there was always the possibility that he might be turned down" |
| presence | the state or fact of existing, occurring, or being present in a place or thing. "the presence of chlorine in the atmosphere" |
| problem-solving | the process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues. "an expert at creative problem-solving |
| proofreading | read (written or printed material) and mark any errors. "they must revise and proofread their work" |
| quality time | time spent in giving another person one's undivided attention in order to strengthen a relationship, especially with reference to working parents and their child or children. "the most important thing is to spend quality time talking to their children" |
| queue | a line of people, usually standing or in cars, waiting for something, or a lot of people who want something: Are you in the queue for tickets? |
| reasonable | (of a person) having sound judgment; fair and sensible. "no reasonable person could have objected" |
| recommendations | a suggestion that something is good or suitable for a particular purpose or job: I bought this computer on John's recommendation (= because John told me that it was good). |
| redundancy | the state of being not or no longer needed or useful. "the redundancy of 19th-century heavy plant machinery" |
| redundant | not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous. "many of the old skills had become redundant" |
| relationship | the way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected. "the study will assess the relationship between unemployment and political attitudes" |
| scuba diving | the sport or activity of swimming underwater using scuba gear. "scuba-diving is available locally" |
| secretiveness | the quality or fact of hiding your feelings, thoughts, intentions, and actions from other people: I don't see the need for all this secretiveness. |
| self-expression | expression of your personality, emotions, or ideas, especially through art, music, or acting: He regarded poetry as sentimental self-expression. |
| Serengeti | Serengeti" originates from the Maasai language word siringet or seringit, which translates to "endless plains" or "the place where the land runs on forever". "We watched the breathtaking Great Migration across the Serengeti plains at sunrise". |
| skyscrapers | a very tall modern building, usually in a city "New York has plenty of skyscrapers" |
| similarities | the fact that people or things look or are the same: I can see the similarities between you and your mother. |
| social media | websites nd computer programs that allow people to communicate and share information, opinions, pictures, videos, etc. on the internet, especially social networking websites: on social media Young people spend a lot of their time on social media. |
| sore throat | a condition in which your throat is red and feels painful, especially when you swallow : She has a sore throat and a fever. |
| speakers | a person who gives a speech at a public event: public speaker He is a clever man, and an entertaining and engaging public speaker |
| speculating | o guess possible answers to a question when you do not have enough information to be certain: I don't know why she did it - I'm just speculating. |
| spraining | to cause an injury to a joint (= a place where two bones are connected) by a sudden movement: She sprained her ankle playing squash |
| statements | something that someone says or writes officially, or an action done to express an opinion: The government is expected to issue a statement about the investigation to the press. |
| sticking to | |
| stimulus | something that causes growth or activity: Foreign investment has been a stimulus to the industry. |
| stitches | a piece of thread sewn in cloth, or the single movement of a needle and thread into and out of the cloth that produces this: Secure the two pieces together with a couple of stitches. |
| streaming | the process of sending or receiving sound or video directly over the internet as a continuous flow: There are numerous applications that support the streaming of audio and video data across the network as it is being played. |
| strength | the ability to do things that need a lot of physical or mental effort: She had the strength and stamina to take the lead and win the gold medal. |
| subscribe | to pay money to an organization in order to receive a product, use a service regularly, or support the organization: 2.3 million people subscribe to this online music service. |
| substance | material with particular physical characteristics: What sort of substance could withstand those temperatures? |
| success | the achieving of the results wanted or hoped for: The success of almost any project depends largely on its manager. |
| successful | achieving the results wanted or hoped for: a successful operation My second attempt at making bread was a little more successful. |
| successfully | in a way that achieves the results wanted or hoped for: A number of patients have been successfully treated with the new drug. |
| suggested | to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider: I suggested an Italian restaurant near the station for the party. |
| summarize | to express the most important facts or ideas about something or someone in a short and clear form: I'll just summarize the main points of the argument in a few words. |
| summit | an important formal meeting between leaders of governments from two or more countries: a summit meeting World leaders will meet next week for their annual economic summit. |
| superpowers | a country that has very great political and military power: Since the disintegration of the USSR, there has been only one superpower - the US |
| switch off | to stop giving your attention to someone or something: If he gets bored, he just switches off and looks out the window. |
| sympathetic | used to describe someone who shows, especially by what they say, that they understand and care about someone else's suffering: sympathetic about He suffers from back trouble too, so he was very sympathetic about my problem. |
| symptoms | any feeling of illness or physical or mental change that is caused by a particular disease: He's complaining of all the usual flu |
| talent show | a competition to find the best singer, dancer, or other entertainer that is performed as a show on a stage: At 15, he won a school talent show. |
| tastes | the things a person likes: have expensive tastes I have expensive tastes (= I like expensive things) so I need to have a well-paid job. |
| teenage girl | A teenage girl is a female between the ages of 13 and 19. It is almost impossible for a teenage girl to obtain leave from school to see the doctor without her parents and schoolmates knowing why she is not at her studies. |
| temperature | the degree of internal heat of a person's body. "I'll take her temperature" |
| through | moving in one side and out of the other side of (an opening, channel, or location). "she walked through the doorway into the living room" |
| throughout | in every part of (a place or object). "the event had repercussions throughout Europe" |
| transitive | (of a verb or a sense or use of a verb) able to take a direct object (expressed or implied), e.g. saw in he saw the donkey. |
| tutorial | a period of instruction given by a university or college tutor to an individual or very small group. "a tutorial on English poetry" |
| types | a category of people or things having common characteristics. "this type of heather grows better in a drier habitat" |
| uncertainty | the state of being uncertain. "times of uncertainty and danger" |
| uncomfortable | n·com·fort·a·ble /ˌənˈkəmfərdəb(ə)l,ˌənˈkəmftərb(ə)l/ adjective causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort. "athlete's foot is a painful and uncomfortable condition" |
| uncountable | too many to be counted (usually in hyperbolic use). "she'd spent uncountable nights in this very bed" |
| understandable | able to be understood. "though his accent was strange, the words were perfectly understandable" |
| understanding | The ability to understand something; comprehension. "foreign visitors with little understanding of English" |
| underwater | under the surface of the water, especially under the surface of the sea an underwater camera (= a camera that you can use underwater) |
| unfinished | a matter, especially a disagreement, that is not yet decided or agreed That was an unfinshed task, therefore, I didn´t pass |
| unforgettable | An unforgettable experience has such a strong effect or influence on you that you cannot forget it. That love of mine was unforgettable |
| unforgivable | too bad to forgive The way he spoke to his brother was unforgivable. |
| unprecedented | a level of hopefulness and positive expectation that has never been seen, known, or experienced before. "The team has enjoyed unprecedented success this year", |
| unpredictable | something or someone that changes frequently, unexpectedly, or behaves erratically, making it impossible to know what will happen next. The accident was unpredictable |
| viewer´s comments | iewers' comments are user-generated feedback, opinions, or questions left by an audience on content, such as videos or posts, primarily on platforms like The viewer´s comment are being harsh |
| vlog | a personal website or social media account where a person regularly posts short videos. "you can add travel vlogs to the growing list of travel-related material popping up on the Web" |
| volunteering | freely offer to do something. "he volunteered for the job" |
| wages | a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a daily or weekly basis, made by an employer to an employee, especially to a manual or unskilled worker. "we were struggling to get better wages" |
| well-being | he state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy. "an improvement in the patient's well-being" |
| well-prepared | Well-prepared" means being thoroughly ready, equipped, or organized in advance for a specific task, situation, or challenge. This presentation was very well-prepared |
| whether | expressing a doubt or choice between alternatives. "he seemed undecided whether to go or stay" |
| width | he measurement or extent of something from side to side. "the yard was about seven feet in width" |
| wildebeest | a large dark African antelope with a long head, a beard and mane, and a sloping back. You can find wildbeest around Africa |
| wildlife | wild animals collectively; the native fauna (and sometimes flora) of a region. "you can watch the wildlife" |
| withdrawal | the action of withdrawing something. "the withdrawal of legal aid" |
| word-formation | he action of forming or process of being formed. "the formation of the Great Rift Valley" |
| word patterns | a model or design used as a guide in needlework and other crafts. "make a pattern for the zigzag edge" |
| yawning | the reflex action of opening the mouth wide and inhaling deeply due to tiredness or boredom. "yawning is so contagious that we only need to read about it to want to yawn ourselves" |
| youth | he period between childhood and adult age. "he had been a keen sportsman in his youth" |
| youthfulness | he fact of being young. "his relative youthfulness counted against him in business circles" |
| Yukigassen | competitive, structured snowball fight sport originating from Japan. It translates directly to "snow battle" or "snow war". They were involved in a Yukigassen |
| ziggurat | a rectangular stepped tower Ziggurats are first attested in the late 3rd millennium BC and probably inspired the biblical story of the Tower of Babel |
| zoochemical | Zoochemicals are health-promoting, physiologically active compounds found in animal-based foods Zoochemicals are important in nutrition |