UIL Grade 7 Spelling Bee Words

abeyance

a temporary halt, pause, or suspension of an activity, plan, or legal right

abhorrent

causing strong hatred, disgust, or deep moral disapproval

abstinence

the conscious choice to refrain from a pleasurable activity or habit

acceleration

the rate at which an object changes its speed over time

accompanist

a person who plays a musical instrument to support a singer or other musicians

achievement

the accomplishment of a goal or task, often demonstrating skill or effort

acknowledge

to recognize the existence or importance of something

acronym

a word formed from the first letters of other words, typically used as an abbreviation

acrylic

a type of synthetic resin or plastic often used in art or coatings

adjudicate

to make a formal judgment or decision about a dispute or issue

advancement

the process of promoting or moving forward in a particular field or career

aerospace

the branch of technology and industry concerned with aviation and space travel

affable

friendly, easy to talk to

agglutinate

to stick or clump together, like cells or particles in a liquid, or to combine word parts into a single word

agitated

feeling or appearing troubled or nervous

alabaster

a fine-grained white or lightly tinted stone used for carving and decorative purposes

allegorical

a type of meaning with a hidden or deeper message inside a story, picture, or piece of art where the characters and events stand for bigger ideas

altostratus

a type of cloud characterized by gray or blue-gray color, often covering the entire sky and indicating a chance of precipitation

alumni

graduates or former students of a specific school, college, or university

ambiguity

the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; it can create uncertainty in communication

ameliorate

to make something better or improve a situation

amicable

characterized by friendliness and absence of disagreement; often used to describe relationships or interactions

amorphous

having no definite shape or form; often refers to substances that lack a crystalline structure

amphitheater

a freestanding structure with seats arranged in a semi-circular or circular layout, typically used for performances or gatherings

anesthesia

a state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness induced for medical purposes, often during surgery

annihilate

to destroy completely or obliterate something, rendering it nonexistent

annoyance

a feeling of mild irritation or displeasure caused by something bothersome or disruptive

anorexia

an eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight, leading to severe restriction of food intake

anticipation

the act of expecting or looking forward to something, often with excitement or anxiety

antidote

a substance that counteracts a poison or disease, neutralizing its effects on the body

antihistamine

a medication used to relieve allergy symptoms by blocking the action of histamine in the body

aphorism

a pithy observation that contains a general truth or principle, often expressed in a concise and memorable way

appearance

the way that someone or something looks or seems to others

aquanaut

a person who works or spends time underwater, especially in relation to underwater exploration or research

archetype

a very typical example of a particular person or thing, often serving as a model or pattern

arguable

capable of being supported or defended with reasons; subject to debate

arpeggio

a type of musical performance in which the notes of a chord are played in succession rather than simultaneously

asbestos

a heat-resistant mineral used in insulation and fireproofing, associated with health risks

assertiveness

the quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive

asterisk

a typographical symbol (*) used to indicate a footnote or annotation, or to signify a wildcard in search queries

asylum

protection granted to individuals in a foreign country due to persecution or danger in their home country

attentive

the ability to be observant and considerate, paying close attention to details and the needs of others

audacity

the willingness to take bold risks or show daring, often in a rude or disrespectful manner

authenticate

to establish the genuineness or validity of something, often through verification or evidence

automatically

occurring as a result of a particular process, often without the need for manual intervention or control

awestruck

overwhelmed with amazement or admiration, often in response to something impressive or surprising

backgammon

a two-player board game involving strategy, where players move pieces according to the roll of dice, aiming to remove all their pieces from the board

bailiff

a court official responsible for maintaining order and assisting the judge during legal proceedings

Band-Aid

a brand of adhesive bandage used to protect minor cuts and abrasions

bandolier, bandoleer

a belt or strap worn across the shoulder and carrying ammunition or other items

bankruptcy

the legal status of a person or entity that cannot repay the debts it owes, often involving court proceedings to discharge debts

baroness

a title of nobility for a woman, often owning land or holding an important position in society

basalt

a dark, fine-grained volcanic rock formed from the rapid cooling of basaltic lava, commonly used in construction and landscaping

battalion

a military unit typically consisting of several hundred soldiers, usually commanded by a lieutenant colonel, and organized into companies

beautifully

in a manner that is attractive or pleasing to the senses

begrudgingly

in a manner that shows reluctance or resentment towards something or someone

behavior

the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others

beleaguer

to besiege or surround with troubles or difficulties

belligerent

hostile and aggressive in nature; eager to fight or engage in conflict

beneficent

generous or doing good; promoting the well-being of others

beseech

to urgently and fervently ask for something or request earnestly

bestride

to stand or sit with a leg on each side of something; to tower over or dominate

beveled, bevelled

having a sloped edge or surface, typically at an angle to reduce sharpness or create a decorative effect

bibliography

a list of books, articles, and other sources used or referenced in a piece of writing

bicuspid

a type of tooth with two cusps, commonly known as a premolar, used for grinding food

biologist

a scientist who studies living organisms and their interactions with the environment

birthright

a right or privilege that one is entitled to by birth, often including identity, culture, or social standing

bivouac

a temporary campsite often used by soldiers or hikers, providing shelter and protection from the elements

blind spot

a region in the visual field that cannot be seen due to obstruction or absence of photoreceptors in the retina

boisterous

noisy, energetic, and cheerful behavior; often lively or rowdy

borax

a white crystalline mineral commonly used as a cleaning agent, insecticide, and flux in metallurgy

bourgeoisie

the social class that owns the means of production and is associated with capitalist society, often contrasted with the working class

boutique

a small shop that sells fashionable clothing or accessories, often unique or specialized in style

bowie knife

a large, curved knife with a sharp blade, typically used for hunting or as a weapon

braggadocio

boastful or arrogant behavior, often exaggerated or ostentatious in nature

brainstorming

the process of generating a wide range of ideas or solutions through spontaneous and collaborative discussion

breadwinner

a person who earns income to support a family or household

briefly

in a concise or short manner, usually summarizing information succinctly

brilliancy

the state of being brilliant, characterized by exceptional talent, intelligence, or brightness

briny

having a salty taste or quality, often referring to water or a landscape near the sea

brogan

a type of heavy, sturdy shoe or boot, often worn by workers or laborers

brokerage

the business of buying and selling assets, such as stocks or real estate, on behalf of clients

brother-in-law

the brother of one's spouse or the husband of one's sibling

brusque

a manner that is abrupt or blunt in speech or action, often perceived as rude

bulletproof

designed to withstand the impact of bullets and prevent penetration

bullmastiff

a large breed of dog known for its strength and protective nature, typically a cross between a bulldog and a mastiff

bureaucracy

an administrative system governing any large institution, consisting of a hierarchy of officials and rules

burgeon

to grow or develop quickly, flourish

businesslike

characterized by efficiency and professionalism in conduct or manner, often in a formal or serious context

busybody

a person who meddles in the affairs of others, often by prying or being overly inquisitive

butterscotch

a type of confectionery made from brown sugar, butter, and often cream, known for its rich flavor

cacao

a tropical plant that produces the beans used to make chocolate and cocoa

calculus

a branch of mathematics that studies continuous change, focusing on derivatives and integrals

camaraderie

a spirit of friendship and community among a group of people

camouflage

the use of coloration or patterns to conceal or disguise someone or something in their environment

capacity

the maximum amount that something can contain or hold

carcinogen

a substance capable of causing cancer in living tissue

carotene

a pigment found in plants and fruits that give them a yellow, orange, or red color. It is a precursor to vitamin A

cataclysm

a sudden and violent event in the natural world, often resulting in significant change or destruction

Celsius

a scale used to measure temperature, where 0 degrees is the freezing point of water and 100 degrees is the boiling point