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Bee Hard List
List #: 13396
Keywords/tags: Spelling Bee, Elementary school
Created: 12/16/2012
Modified: 12/16/2012
List of Words:
Unit 1 (30 words)
drudgery Hard, boring work.
electrolysis
The process of decomposing a chemical compound by the
passage of a current.
brazen
v. - Face with defiance or impudence adj. - Made of or
resembling brass (as in color or hardness) adj. - Unrestrained by
convention or propriety.
transmogrify v. - Change completely the nature or appearance of.
tepid Lukewarm; neither hot nor cold.
halitosis n. - Offensive breath.
lousy Infested with a particular insect; Very bad; Vile.
oncologist n. - A specialist in the study of tumors.
enamel
n. - Any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze;
Hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth.
crocodilian n. - Extant archosaurian reptile.
solvent
Able to pay all debts. Also: A liquid able to cause other
substances to disintegrate.
effervesce To bubble up, as in a release of gas.
mobilize
To make ready for action. To encourage people to support
something in an active way.
hibiscus
n. - Any plant of a particular genus of herbs, shrubs, or small
trees of the mallow family with large showy flowers and usually
dentate leaves
paramount More important than anything else. Supreme in authority.
futilitarian Noun- One who engages in deadly pursuits.
consequence
Having important effects or influence; The outcome of an event
especially as relative to an individual; A phenomenon that
follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon.
irreconcilable Unable to come to agreement.
judicial Relating to courts or judges.
bradycardia n. - Abnormally slow heartbeat.
acquired adj. - Gotten through environmental forces.
extraneous
Not forming an essential part. Not belonging to or directly
related to a particular subject or problem.
metronome
An instrument that can be set to make a clicking sound at
different rates of speed used to set the tempo for playing a
musical piece.
marionette A puppet or small jointed doll moved by strings or wires.
perforate To make a hole or holes through.
salvageable adj. - Capable of being saved from ruin.
residential Used for homes, not businesses.
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2. attenuate To make thin or weaken.
scrutiny Examination, study.
legerity
n. - The gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and
nimble.
Unit 2 (30 words)
approachable Able to come close. Also: Easy to meet, converse with, or do business with.
brachiosaur n.- A large plant eating, dinosaur.
sporadic Done now and then.
rheumatism A painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues.
pizzeria n. - A shop where Italian meals of dough and cheese are made and sold.
fossorial adj. - (of limbs and feet) adapted for digging.
syndrome n. - A complex of concurrent things; A pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease.
dormition n. - Celebration in the Eastern Orthodox church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended.
glossary A list of words with their meanings, often printed at the end of a book.
thyroidectomy n. - Surgical removal of the gland at the base of the neck.
Sasquatch n. - Large hairy humanoid creature said to live in wilderness areas of the United States and Canada.
notabilia Noun- Things worthy of consideration.
gargoyle A decoration on a building in the form of a strange, imaginary creature.
niveous Adjective- Of or relating to snow.
terrarium n. - A vivarium in which selected living plants are kept and observed.
Iliad n. - A Greek epic poem (attributed to Homer) describing the siege of Troy.
warranty n. - A written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications.
celerity Rapidity of motion or action.
sustenance
n. - The act of maintaining life by food or providing a means of living; A source of materials to nourish the body; The financial means whereby
one lives.
usurious adj. - Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation. Unfairly high as in rate of interest.
turbulence A state of violent disorder.
metastasize v. - Spread throughout the body.
enforceable adj. - Qualified to be implemented.
nucleophilic Being an electron donor.
tendency Direction or inclination, as toward some object or end. Also: The fact of being likely or apt to move or act in a certain way.
thermotropism Oriented growth of an organism in response to heat.
advantageous Appropriate for achieving a particular end; helpful and likely to make you successful.
oscilloscope n. - Electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities.
competitor A rival or one who vies for an object.
angioplasty n. - An operation to repair a damaged blood vessel or unblock a coronary artery.
Unit 3 (29 words)
feudal
adj. - Of or relating to or characteristic of a political and economic system of Europe from the 9th to about the 15th century, based on the
holding of all land in fief or fee
subsultory Involving irregularity of movement or advance.
legible Clear enough to be read easily.
incorrigible Incapable of being reformed; delinquent.
resurgent Surging back or again. Growing and becoming more popular, after a period of quietness.
sinusitis n. - Inflammation of one of the paranasal cavities.
tentacle
n. - Any of various elongated flexible organs that occur on the head or near the mouth in many animals; Something that acts like a flexible
appendage in its ability to grasp and hold.
hallucination Something that is not real but of which someone is aware.
facilitate Make easier; Increase the likelihood of (a response); Be of use..
gelid Extremely cold or frozen.
bevy A large group.
tortellini n. - Small ring-shaped stuffed pasta.
mahogany The hard, reddish-brown wood of a tropical tree, used in making furniture.
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3. impeccable Blameless, faultless. Without any faults and impossible to criticize.
educe To draw forth or bring out; to arrive at through reasoning.
proscenium
n. - The wall that separates the stage from the auditorium in a modern theater; The part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the
orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain).
vocable n. - A word that is spoken aloud.
seismograph
n. - A measuring instrument for detecting and measuring the intensity and direction and duration of movements of the ground (as an
earthquake).
nonchalant Showing no concern.
wattled Made or strengthened with poles intertwined with twigs, reeds, or branches, used for walls, fences, and roofs.
dermatitis n. - Inflammation of the skin.
hokum n. - A message that seems to convey no meaning.
panacea A remedy or medicine proposed for or professing to cure all diseases.
cayenne
n. - A long and often twisted hot red pepper; Ground pods and seeds of pungent red peppers of the genus Capsicum; Plant bearing very hot and
finely tapering long peppers.
calliope n. - (Greek mythology) the Muse of epic poetry.
luscious Very pleasing to see, hear, or taste.
coolidgean adj- Of, relating to, or reminiscent of Calvin Coolidge or his times or policies.
electioneer v. - Work actively for a political candidate or a party.
stalactite A deposit of calcium carbonate similar to an icicle hanging from the roof of a cavern.
Unit 4 (30 words)
exfoliate
v. - Grow by producing or unfolding leaves; Come off in a very thin piece; Remove the surface, in scales or laminae; Cast off in scales, laminae,
or splinters; Spread by opening the leaves of.
epilation n. - The act of removing hair (as from an animal skin); Loss of hair.
keratin A fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair, feathers, nails, and hooves.
quintessence The most essential part of anything. Also: The most perfect type of something.
incarceration n. - The state of being imprisoned.
deluginous Like a downpour.
thoracic adj. - Of or relating to the part of the body of man and other mammals situated between the neck and the abdomen
fascistic adj. - Relating to or characteristic of a political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government
fibrillation n. - Muscular twitching involving individual muscle tissue acting without coordination.
helicoidal adj- Forming or arranged in a spiral. Also: Having the form of a flat coil or flattened spiral.
pirouette A whirling on the toes in dancing; twirl.
morsel n. - A small amount of solid food; A small quantity of anything.
tuberculosis n. - Infection manifested in fever and small lesions (usually in the lungs but in various other parts of the body in acute stages).
orphan A child with no parents.
Montessorian
adj.- Of, following, or relating to a system for training young children emphasizing free physical activity, informal and individual instruction,
early development of writing and reading, and extended sensory motor training.
caterpillar Larva of a butterfly or moth. Also: A large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts..
melamine n. - A white crystalline organic base.
oxidize To combine with oxygen.
geosynchronous adj. - Of or having an orbit with a fixed period of 24 hours (although the position in the orbit may not be fixed with respect to the earth).
levee
n. - An embankment that is built in order to prevent a river from overflowing; A pier that provides a landing place on a river; A formal reception
of visitors or guests (as at a royal court).
dicotyledon n. - Flowering plant with two cotyledons.
heckle To harass with questions, challenges or gibes.
grivation noun- The angle, at any point on the surface of the earth, between the magnetic and true meridians passing through that point; grid variation.
synoptophore Noun- An instrument for diagnosing imbalance of eye muscles and treating them by orthoptic methods.
heterostrophy noun- The condition of turning or winding in another direction.
percutaneous adj. - Through the unbroken skin.
janiform adj- Having a face on each of two sides.
wentletrap
Any of numerous graceful usually white spirally coiled and tapering gastropod mollusk shells that have longitudinal ridges surrounding the
whorls, are favorites with collectors, and include one form formerly commanding very high prices.
ichthyosaur n. - Any of several marine reptiles of the Mesozoic having a body like a porpoise with dorsal and tail fins and paddle-shaped limbs.
formaldehyde n. - A colorless poisonous gas.
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Unit 5 (30 words)
pantisocracy Noun- A utopian community in which all rule equally.
espagnole n. - A foundation sauce made of stock thickened with flour browned in fat with added seasonings to taste.
phlebitis n. - Inflammation of a vein (usually in the legs).
schlockmeister n. - (slang) a merchant who deals in shoddy or inferior merchandise.
bathymetry n. - Measuring the depths of the oceans..
Brahmsian Of or relating to a certain German composer.
marguerite
n. - Perennial subshrub of the Canary Islands having usually pale yellow daisylike flowers; Tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white
flowers.
obstreperous Loud and hard to control.
indefeasible adj. - Not liable to being annulled or voided or undone.
megatonnage noun- The destructive capability especially of a collection of nuclear weapons that is expressed in megatons.
philodendron n. - Often grown as a houseplant.
parliamentary adj. - Having the supreme legislative power resting with a body of cabinet ministers chosen from and responsible to the legislature;
beatitude n. - A state of supreme happiness. The quality or state of being blessed.
apotheosis The best and most perfect example of something. The best or highest point in someone's life or job.
galvanize v. - Stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock; Cover with zinc; To stimulate to action.
indefatigable Untiring.
baccalaureate
n. - An academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies; A farewell sermon to a graduating class
at their commencement ceremonies.
delicatessen n. - A shop selling ready-to-eat food products; Ready-to-eat food products.
equanimity Evenness of mind or temper. Calmness in the way that you react to things, which means that you do not become upset or annoyed.
breakfast The first meal of the day.
policy A plan, rule, or way of acting.
lettuce Leaves of a kind of plant often used in salads.
saucer A small dish that holds a cup.
poultry Fowl raised for food; chickens, turkeys, ducks, or geese.
language Any means of passing on ones thoughts or feelings to others. Also: The speech of a nation.
medicate v. - Treat with pharmaceuticals, impregnate with a substance.
knitwear Clothing made from fabric woven by means of looping yarn with needles.
revision n. - The act of altering (involving reconsideration and modification); Something that has been written again; The act of rewriting something.
galley A large, low ship of long ago, having both sails and many oars. Also: The kitchen of a ship.
simulate To copy, imitate, pretend to be someone or something else.
Unit 6 (8 words)
percussion
The sharp striking of one hard object against another, usually to produce sound. Also: The group of musical instruments, such as drums or
symbols.
replenish To fill again, as something that has been emptied.
hawkeye noun- A native or resident of Iowa -- used as a nickname.
panelist n. - A member of a group of experts on a particular subject.
withdrawal
Formal separation from an alliance or federation ; The act of taking out money or other capital ; A retraction of a previously held position ;
Avoiding emotional involvement.
miserable Very unhappy. Also: Poor in quality.
turban n. - A small round woman's hat; A traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head.
piecemeal adj. - One thing at a time adv. - A little bit at a time.
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