Saint George School Spellathon 2013

6th Prep Spelling Words 1. Devastating Definition: causing damage or destruction. Sentence: I was exhausted after working for many consecutive hours. 4. Ponder Definition: thinking deeply. Sentence: please take time to ponder our request carefully. 2. Anonymous Definition: nameless; done by an unidentified person. Sentence: if you wrote a bestselling novel, would you want to be anonymous? 5. Nurturing Definition: promoting the growth of. Sentence: as a mother, we all want to be nurturing to our children. 8. Resilient Definition: springy; quick to recover. Sentence: the vegetation was resilient beneath their feet. 11. Forsaken Definition: abandoned, deserted. Sentence: he has forsaken his country. 14. Grating Definition: irritating; annoying. Sentence: the visitors found Mayas manner grating. 17. Precision Definition: exactness; accuracy. Sentence: bailey moved with grace and precision. 3. Tolerant Definition: patient, showing acceptance of others. Sentence: I like it when people are tolerant of my mistakes. 6. Slackening Definition: lessening; slowing down. Sentence: the rain had fallen in huge, heavy drops for hours, but now it was slackening. 9. Savored Definition: delighted in. Sentence: the pale children savored the warm sunshine. 12. Interned Definition: detained or confined. Sentence: they were interned in a camp. 15. Lauded Definition: praised highly. Sentence: they lauded bailey for his looks. 18. Artifact Definition: any object made by human beings, especially with a view to subsequent use.

7. Surged Definition: moved in a wave. Sentence: the children surged toward Margot. 10. Aliens Definition: foreigners. Sentence: I like movies about space aliens. 13. Evacuated Definition: removed from an area. Sentence: we evacuated everyone because of the approaching storm. 16. Aghast Definition: shocked; horrified. Sentence: momma was aghast at our behavior

Sentence: scientist found many artifacts in Egypt.

19. Missionaries Definition: one who is sent on a mission, especially one sent to do religious or charitable work in a territory or foreign country. Sentence: there are many missionaries working in different parts of the world. 22. Cuneiform Definition: being a character or characters formed by the arrangement of small wedgeshaped elements and used in ancient Sumerian, Acadian, Assyrian, Babylonian, and Persian writing. Sentence: Sumerians used cuneiform writing. 25. Architecture Definition: a style of construction Sentence: we had plenty of time to admire the architecture. 28. Shrewdest Definition: characterized by keen awareness, sharp intelligence, and often a sense of the practical. Sentence: Pablo is one of the shrewdest persons I know. 31. Temperature Definition: a measure of the quantity of heat in an object, usually as measured on a thermometer. Sentence: the change in temperature is common during winter.

20. Irrigation Definition: to supply (dry land) with water by means of ditches, pipes, or streams; water artificially. Sentence: irrigation was needed to grow crops. 23. Cataracts Definition: a large or high waterfall. Sentence: the Nile river has many cataracts.

21. Polytheism Definition: the worship of or belief in more than one god. Sentence: polytheism was practiced in many early societies. 24. Pharaoh Definition: a king of ancient Egypt. Sentence: the Egyptian pharaoh made many cataracts.

26. Loftiest Definition: noblest, highest Sentence: the loftiest ladies of the city visit our restaurant.

27. Gorging Definition: to stuff with food; glut Sentence: she spent the whole night gorging fruits and desserts. 29. Heedful 30. Perplexity Definition: paying close Definition: the state of attention; mindful. being perplexed or Sentence: they were heedful of puzzled. the way they were doing the Sentence: martin spent project. the rest of the evening in much perplexity on the subject. 32. Disengage 33. Overestimate Definition: to release from Definition: to esteem too something that holds fast, greatly. connects, or entangles. Sentence: do not Sentence: I need to disengage overestimate your from the influence of his love. abilities.

34. Mechanical Definition: performed or performing in an impersonal or machinelike manner; automatic. Sentence: it turned out to be a mechanical process.

35. Acceleration Definition: an increase in rate of change Aentence: acceleration is key to achieve change quickly.

36. Weight Definition: a measure of the heaviness of an object. Sentence: his opinion had great weight.

37. Paradoxical Definition: a seemingly contradictory statement that may nonetheless be true: Sentence: the paradox that standing is more tiring than walking.

38. Equator Definition: a circle that divides a sphere or other surface into congruent parts. Sentence: the equator is the boundary between the northern and southern hemispheres. 41. Immovable Definition: impossible to move. Sentence: his voice was drowned, but he stood immovable with arms folded until there was silence again 44. Disapprove Definition: to refuse to approve; reject. Sentence: his parents disapprove junk food. 47. Monotonous Definition: tediously repetitious or lacking in variety Sentence: I turned out to be a monotonous concert.

40. Camouflage Definition: concealment by disguise or protective coloring. Sentence: many animals employ camouflage to hide from predators. 43. Contemporary Definition: belonging to the same period of time. Sentence: I found a fact documented by two contemporary sources. 46. Limestone Definition: a common sedimentary rock consisting mostly of calcium carbonate Sentence: limestone can occur in many colors but is usually white, gray, or black 49. Government Definition: the office, function, or authority of a governing individual or body. Sentence: they went to a government agency to get the papers they needed.

50. Escapade Definition: an adventurous, unconventional act or undertaking. Sentence: have you heard about his latest escapade?

39. Latitude Definition: a region of the earth considered in relation to its distance from the equator. Sentence: latitude and longitude are the coordinates that together identify all positions on the earth's surface 42. Voluntary Definition: acting or done willingly and without constraint or expectation of reward Sentence: they did voluntary work during the summer. 45. Crystallize Definition: to cause to form crystals or assume a crystalline structure. Sentence: they crystallize fruit to preserve them. 48. Manufacturer Definition: a person, an enterprise, or an entity that manufactures something. Sentence: the manufacturer gave a 5 year guarantee. 51. Fundamental Definition: forming or serving as an essential component of a system or structure; central Sentence: he defended a fundamental argument.

52. Poultry Definition: domestic fowls, such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, or geese, raised for meat or eggs. Sentence: you can find poultry in the supermarket. 55. Literal Definition: following the words of the original very closely and exactly. Sentence: The literal translation didnt make any sense. 58. Because Definition: for the reason that; due to the fact that. Sentence: I know you are my friend because you care about me. 61. Immediately: Definition: without delay; instantly; at once. Sentence: I want to leave immediately.

53. Illustration Definition: visual matter used to clarify or decorate a text. Sentence: illustration help visualize the concepts.

54. Imbalance Definition: a lack of balance, as in distribution or functioning. Sentence: imbalance of humors was thought to be the direct cause of all diseases. 57. Sandwich Definition: two or more slices of bread or the like with a layer of meat, fish, cheese between each pair. Sentence: The meatball sandwich looked delicious 60. Examine Definition: to inspect carefully Sentence: We will examine the evidence before we proceed. 63. Financial Definition: pertaining to monetary receipts and expenditures; pertaining or relating to money matters. Sentence: Ella is a financial planner. 66. Theory Definition: a proposed explanation whose status is still conjectural and subject to experimentation. Sentence: Our theory will have to be tested. 69. Literature Definition: the entire body

56. Perform Definition: to act, as on the stage, in movies, or on television. Sentence: Alex will perform at the high school tonight. 59. Effective Definition: adequate to accomplish a purpose. Sentence: The new medicine was very effective. 62. Basis Definition: anything upon which something is based; fundamental principle. Sentence: what is the basis of your argument? 65. Administration Definition: the management of any office, business, or organization; direction. Sentence: The school administration planned on more fundraising events. 68. Skateboard Definition: a device for riding

64. Tomatoes Definition: a red fruit eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable. Sentence: The tomatoes are nearly ripe. 67. Raccoon Definition: mammal that lives

in forest of North and Central American. Sentence: Did you see that raccoon digging in the trash?

70. Letters Definition: a written or printed communication addressed to a person or organization and usually transmitted by mail. Sentence: there was a stack of unopened letters on the table.

upon, usually while standing, consisting of a short, oblong piece of wood mounted on large roller-skate wheels. Sentence: My skateboard is black with yellow flames. 71. Desserts Definition: cake, pie, fruit, pudding, served as the final course of a meal. Sentence: We think these desserts are too sweet.

of writings of a specific language, period, people Sentence: I want to study ancient literature in college. 72. Teammate Definition: a fellow member of a team. Sentence: Cole passed the basketball to his teammate.

73. Everything Definition: thing or particular of an aggregate total; all. Sentence: We will bring everything with us.

74. Garage Definition: a building or indoor area for parking or storing motor vehicles. Sentence: My garage is full of junk.

75. Quizzes Definition: informal test or examination of a student or class. Sentence : We have reading quizzes every week. 78. Another Definition: being one more or more of the same; further, additional: another piece of cake. Sentence: we bought another loaf of bread.

76. Young: Definition: being in the first or early stage of life or growth. Sentence: She is too young to go to the movies by herself. 79. Volleyball definition: a game for two teams in which the object is

77. Perseverance Definition: steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement. Sentence: Her perseverance gives us hope.

80. Progress: Definition: a movement toward a goal or to a further or higher

81. Generally Definition: usually; commonly; ordinarily.

to keep a large ball in motion, stage. from side to side over a high Sentence: Your progress this net, by striking it with the year has been amazing. hands before it touches the ground. Sentence: Our volleyball team has won almost every game. 83. Community Definition: a social group of any size whose members 82. Chorus reside in a specific locality, Definition: a group of share government, and often persons singing in unison. have a common cultural and Sentence: The third grade historical heritage. class waited to hear the Sentence: Our community chorus anxiously. garden has many vegetables in it. 86. Catsup Definition: any of various piquant sauces containing 85. Journey vinegar. Definition: a traveling from Sentence: Would you pass me one place to another, usually the catsup? taking a rather long time. Sentence: The journey was memorable. 89. Liberate Definition: to set free, as from imprisonment or bondage. 88. Doubt Sentence We must liberate Definition: to be uncertain ourselves. about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe. Sentence: I doubt anyone will ask questions. 91. Unbelievable 92. Intimidate Definition: so remarkable as Definition: to make timid; fill to strain credulity; with fear. extraordinary. Sentence: I think the boss will Sentence: The ending of that try to intimidate you.

Sentence: we generally dont make exceptions.

84. Spring Definition: season of the year when the flowers bloom. Sentence: I cant wait to see the tulips bloom this spring.

87. Harmony Definition: agreement; accord; harmonious relations. Sentence: He sang the harmony part of the song.

90. Tongue Definition: the usually movable organ in he floor of the mouth in humans and most vertebrates. Sentence: My tongue hurt after eating that hot chili pepper. 93. Collection Definition: a group of objects or an amount of material accumulated in one location.

movie was simply unbelievable. 95. Saying Definition: something said, especially a proverb or apothegm. Sentence: Are you saying we won? 94. Truth Definition: the true or actual state of a matter. Sentence: I want the entire truth. 98. Warehouse Definition: a building, or part of one, for the storage of goods, merchandise, etc. Sentence: That warehouse is full of shoes. 97. Principle Definition: a fundamental, primary, or general law or truth from which others are derived. Sentence: The principles of modern physics are interesting. 101. Manner Definition: a way of doing, being, done, or happening, mode of action. Sentence: The manner in which she spoke was graceful. 100. Crocodile Definition: animal that lives in sluggish waters and swamps of the tropics. Sentence: Did you see that crocodile?

Sentence: I have a doll collection. 96. Addition Definition: the process of uniting two or more numbers into one sum. Sentence: I am very quick at addition.

99. Sparkling Definition: to shine or glisten with litter gleams of light, as a brilliant gem; glitter; coruscate. Sentence: The diamonds were sparkling under the light.

102. Recycle Definition: to treat or process (used or waste materials) so as to make suitable for reuse. Sentence: Please recycle the plastic bottle.