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2011-2012 SpellCheck (3rd-4th Grade) Study Words (Scripps National Spelling Bee)

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hammer
n
a tool consisting of a solid head, usually of metal, set crosswise on a handle, used for beating metals, driving nails, etc.
stool
n
a single seat on legs or a pedestal and without arms or a back.
final
a
pertaining to or coming at the end; last in place, order, or time
begin
vw
to proceed to perform the first or earliest part of some action; commence; start
endless
a
having or seeming to have no end, limit, or conclusion; boundless; infinite; interminable; incessant
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gene
n
the basic physical unit of heredity; a linear sequence of nucleotides along a segment of DNA that provides the coded instructions for synthesis of RNA, which, when translated into protein, leads to the expression of hereditary character.
board
n
a piece of wood sawed thin, and of considerable length and breadth compared with the thickness.
pilot
n
a person duly qualified to steer ships into or out of a harbor or through certain difficult waters.
shift
vo
to put (something) aside and replace it by another or others; change or exchange
purse
n
a woman's handbag or pocketbook.
acid
n
a compound usually having a sour taste and capable of neutralizing alkalis and reddening blue litmus paper, containing hydrogen that can be replaced by a metal or an electropositive group to form a salt, or containing an atom that can accept a pair of electrons from a base. Acids are proton donors that yield hydronium ions in water solution, or electron-pair acceptors that combine with electron-pair donors or bases.
respell
vo
to spell again or anew.
lipstick
n
a crayonlike oil-based cosmetic used in coloring the lips usually in a tubular container.
oath
n
a solemn appeal to a deity, or to some revered person or thing, to witness one's determination to speak the truth, to keep a promise, etc.
pitch
vo
to erect or set up (a tent, camp, or the like).
sunny
a
abounding in sunshine
jumping
vw
the act of springing clear of the ground or other support by a sudden muscular effort; leap
empty
a
containing nothing; having none of the usual or appropriate contents
status
n
the position of an individual in relation to another or others, especially in regard to social or professional standing.
groom
vo
to tend carefully as to person and dress; make neat or tidy.
worry
vw
to torment oneself with or suffer from disturbing thoughts; fret.
jacket
n
the cover of a paperbound book, usually bearing an illustration.
solar
a
of or pertaining to the sun
bonus
n
something given or paid over and above what is due.
mighty
a
having, characterized by, or showing superior power or strength
heart
n
a hollow, pumplike organ for blood circulation located in the chest between the lungs and slightly to the left
poetic
a
possessing the qualities or charm of poetry
watch
vw
to be alertly on the lookout, look attentively, or observe, as to see what comes, is done, or happens
delay
vo
to put off to a later time; defer; postpone
soccer
n
a form of football played between two teams of 11 players, in which the ball may be advanced by kicking or by bouncing it off any part of the body but the arms and hands, except in the case of the goalkeepers, who may use their hands to catch, carry, throw, or stop the ball.
beeline
n
a direct route traveled quickly (usually in the phrase )
length
n
the longest extent of anything as measured from end to end
epic
a
heroic; majestic; impressively great
midway
adv.,a
in the middle of the way or distance; halfway.
former
a
preceding in time; prior or earlier
burning
vw
to undergo rapid combustion or consume fuel in such a way as to give off heat, gases, and, usually, light; be on fire
durable
a
able to resist wear, decay, etc., well; lasting; enduring.
tennis
n
a game played on a rectangular court by two players or two pairs of players equipped with rackets, in which a ball is driven back and forth over a low net that divides the court in half.
pocketbook
n
a woman's purse or handbag.
kettle
n
a metal container in which to boil liquids, cook foods, etc.; pot.
mellow
a
pleasantly agreeable; free from tension, discord, etc.
twilight
n
the soft, diffused light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon, either from daybreak to sunrise or, more commonly, from sunset to nightfall.
bubbly
a
full of, producing, or characterized by bubbles
almond
n
the nutlike kernel of the fruit of either of two trees, or which grow in warm temperate regions.
speech
n
the faculty or power of speaking oral communication; ability to express one's thoughts and emotions by speech sounds and gesture
wedge
n
a piece of hard material with two principal faces meeting in a sharply acute angle, for raising, holding, or splitting objects by applying a pounding or driving force, as from a hammer.
golden
a
bright, metallic, or lustrous like gold of the color of gold yellow
eyelid
n
the movable lid of skin that serves to cover and uncover the eyeball.
floral
a
pertaining to or consisting of flowers
worldwide
a
extending or spread throughout the world.
gentle
a
kindly; amiable
makeshift
n
a temporary expedient or substitute
wonder
vw
to think or speculate curiously
reject
vo
to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.
nudge
vo
to push slightly or gently, especially with the elbow, to get someone's attention, prod someone into action, etc.
keepsake
n
anything kept, or given to be kept, as a token of friendship or affection; remembrance.
beetle
n
any of numerous insects of the order Coleoptera, characterized by hard, horny forewings that cover and protect the membranous flight wings.
driven
a
being under compulsion, as to succeed or excel
ghost
n
the soul of a dead person, a disembodied spirit imagined, usually as a vague, shadowy or evanescent form, as wandering among or haunting living persons.
tickled
vo
to touch or stroke lightly with the fingers, a feather, etc., so as to excite a tingling or itching sensation in; titillate.
carton
n
a cardboard or plastic box used typically for storage or shipping.
opal
n
a mineral, an amorphous form of silica, SiO with some water of hydration, found in many varieties and colors, including a form that is milky white.
neon
n
a chemically inert gaseous element occurring in small amounts in the earth's atmosphere, used chiefly in a type of electrical lamp. Ne; 20.183; 10; 0.9002 g/l at 0
dwelling
vw
to live or stay as a permanent resident; reside.
suitcase
n
a usually rectangular piece of luggage especially for carrying clothes while traveling.
digit
n
a finger or toe / any of the symbols of other number systems
nozzle
n
a projecting spout, terminal discharging pipe, or the like, as of a hose or bellows.
civics
n
the study or science of the privileges and obligations of citizens.
dental
a
of or pertaining to the teeth.
griddle
n
a frying pan with a handle and a slightly raised edge, for cooking pancakes, bacon, etc., over direct heat.
ideal
n
a standard of perfection or excellence.
alien
n
a resident born in or belonging to another country who has not acquired citizenship by naturalization (citizen).
leapfrog
n
a game in which players take turns in leaping over another player bent over from the waist.
grinding
vo
the act of wearing, smoothing, or sharpening by abrasion or friction
ooze
vw
(of moisture, liquid, etc.) to flow, percolate, or exude slowly, as through holes or small openings.
hamburger
n
a sandwich consisting of a cooked patty of ground or chopped beef, usually in a roll or bun, variously garnished.
rotten
a
decomposing or decaying; putrid; tainted, foul, or bad-smelling.
organic
a
characteristic of, pertaining to, or derived from living organisms
wrong
a
not in accordance with what is morally right or good
feast
n
any rich or abundant meal
storage
n
the act of storing state or fact of being stored
youth
n
the condition of being young.
January
n
the first month of the year, containing 31 days. Jan.
expire
vw
to come to an end; terminate, as a contract, guarantee, or offer.
vision
n
the act or power of sensing with the eyes; sight.
worthy
a
having adequate or great merit, character, or value
background
n
the ground or parts, as of a scene, situated in the rear (foreground).
standard
n
something considered by an authority or by general consent as a basis of comparison; an approved model.
lantern
n
a transparent or translucent, usually portable, case for enclosing a light and protecting it from the wind, rain, etc.
rookie
n
an athlete playing his or her first season as a member of a professional sports team
service
n
an act of helpful activity; help; aid
cheerful
a
full of cheer in good spirits
poison
n
a substance with an inherent property that tends to destroy life or impair health.
mention
vo
to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of
volley
n
the simultaneous discharge of a number of missiles or firearms.
tasteless
a
having no taste or flavor; insipid.
favorite
n
a person or thing regarded with special favor or preference
reek
n
a strong, unpleasant smell.
dillydally
vw
to waste time, especially by indecision; vacillate; trifle; loiter.
invention
n
anything invented or devised.

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