Three Bee Spelling Words

Samhain

An ancient Celtic festival celebrating the end of harvest season, similar to modern Halloween.

Crystalline

Having a clear, ordered structure like a crystal; very clear or transparent.

Sentient

Able to feel, think, and be aware of things around you.

Technicalities

Small, specific details or rules, especially ones that might seem unnecessarily complicated.

Crannies

Small cracks or holes, especially in walls or rocks.

Incorporeal

Having no physical body; existing as a spirit or ghost.

Tlingit

A Native American people from the Pacific Northwest coast of North America.

Detainees

People who are being held in custody, usually by police or officials.

Delinquent

Someone (usually a young person) who breaks rules or laws; also means overdue or late.

Grudgingly

Doing something unwillingly or with reluctance.

Smoldering

Burning slowly without flame, often producing smoke.

Karma

The idea that your actions determine what happens to you in the future.

Cyclops

A one-eyed giant from Greek mythology.

Translucent

Allowing light to pass through partially, but not completely clear.

Glabrous

Smooth and hairless, usually describing plants or skin.

Gondolas

Long, narrow boats used in Venice's canals; also small enclosed cars on ski lifts.

Pentameter

A line of poetry with five beats or stressed syllables.

Chlorofluorocarbon

A chemical once used in aerosol sprays that damages the ozone layer.

Impeccable

Perfect, without any flaws.

Inimitable

So special or unique it can't be copied.

Euphoria

An intense feeling of happiness and excitement.

Euphrates

A major river in the Middle East, flowing through Turkey, Syria, and Iraq.

Artificial

Made by humans rather than occurring naturally.

Villainous

Evil or wicked, like a bad guy in a story.

Ruffian

A violent, rough person who breaks rules and causes trouble.

Buccaneer

A pirate, especially one from the Caribbean in the 1600s and 1700s.

Lubbers

Clumsy or inexperienced sailors.

Louis d'or

A gold coin used in France before the French Revolution.

Recoil

To suddenly jump or move backward, like a gun after it's fired.

Upholstery

The fabric and padding used to cover furniture.

Effectual

Successful in producing the desired result.

Acquaintance

Someone you know but aren't close friends with.

Fandango

A lively Spanish dance with castanets.

Ambiguity

Uncertainty or unclear meaning.

Cache

A hidden storage place or supply.

Madagascar

A large island country off the southeast coast of Africa.

Catechism

A summary of religious teachings in question-and-answer form.

Lieutenant

A military officer rank above second lieutenant and below captain.

Cavalier

Showing little concern for important matters; also a supporter of King Charles I in English history.

Circumspectly

Carefully considering all circumstances and possible consequences.

Chernobyl

Site of a major nuclear power plant disaster in Ukraine in 1986.

Algebraic

Related to algebra, using letters and symbols to represent numbers.

Hydraulics

The study of how liquids behave and move under pressure.

Klystron

A special tube that amplifies radio waves.

Fuselage

The main body of an airplane.

Grosgrain

A sturdy ribbon with horizontal ridges.

Byzantine

Relating to the Eastern Roman Empire; also means extremely complex.

Objet d'art

A small, decorative artwork.

Séance

A meeting where people try to communicate with spirits.

Reticule

A small purse or bag, usually used by women.

Defibrillator

A device that uses electricity to restart a heart.

Rookery

A place where birds nest in groups.

Vociferous

Making a loud outcry; being very noisy.

Carmelite

A member of a Catholic religious order.

Cascabel

The rattle at the end of a rattlesnake's tail.

San Joaquin

A valley and river in California.

Cabeza

The Spanish word for 'head'.

Imperator

A Roman military commander or emperor.

Physician

A medical doctor.

Symbolize

To represent or stand for something else.

Camouflaged

Disguised to blend in with surroundings.

Puncheon

A large wooden barrel or the wood used to make it.

Operant

Working or in effect.

Infrastructure

Basic systems and structures needed for a country or organization to function.

Alighted

Got off or stepped down from something.

Canterbury

A historic city in England known for its cathedral.

Barista

Someone who makes and serves coffee drinks.

Pinyon

A type of small pine tree found in the southwestern United States.

Dysfunctional

Not working normally or properly.

Creosote

A dark brown oil used to preserve wood.

Gravelly

Containing or sounding like gravel.

Keening

A loud, wailing cry of grief.

Probation

A period of testing or trial.

Aesthetic

Related to beauty or art.

Suffocate

To die or kill by preventing breathing.

Endowed

Provided with a quality, ability, or asset.

Violence

Physical force intended to hurt or damage.

Immunization

Protection against disease, usually through vaccines.

Assizes

Historical courts held periodically in English counties.

Stockade

A defensive barrier made of wooden posts.

Gallipot

A small ceramic pot used by pharmacists.

Olympics

International sports competition held every four years.

Miscreant

A person who behaves badly or breaks laws.

Aquitaine

A region in southwestern France.

Muttonchops

Facial hair grown down the sides of the face.

Charade

An act or pretense; also a game of acting out words.

Relegated

Moved to a lower position or rank.

Conspiratorial

Related to a secret plan, especially to do something harmful.

Puppeteer

Someone who operates puppets.

Gullet

The throat or food passage.

Rancid

Having an unpleasant, stale smell or taste.

Consensus

General agreement among a group.

Accommodations

Places to stay; also arrangements made to help someone.

Emblem

A symbol or design representing something.

Choctaws

A Native American tribe originally from the southeastern United States.

Prosecutor

A lawyer who presents the case against someone in court.

Noncommittal

Not willing to take a definite position.

Eulogy

A speech praising someone who has died.

Regales

Entertains or amuses with stories.

Psychometry

Claimed ability to learn about an object's history by touching it.