Cantonment Public School and College Momenshahi Spelling Bee Competition- 2026 Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary terms and definitions for the Cantonment Public School and College Momenshahi Spelling Bee Competition.

What does the term 'Anthropomorphic' mean?

Suggesting human features for animals or inanimate things.

What is the meaning of 'Aplomb'?

Self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation.

Define 'Agglomeration'.

A mass or collection of things.

What is 'Antananarivo'?

The capital and largest city of Madagascar.

What does 'Auslaut' refer to?

The final sound in a word or syllable.

What is 'Ammunition'?

A supply or quantity of bullets and shells.

What does 'Arable' mean?

Any land capable of being ploughed and used to grow crops.

Define 'Alliteration'.

The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

What is an 'Ascendant'?

The astrological sign on the eastern horizon when the person was born.

Explain 'Analgesia'.

The inability to feel pain.

Who is an 'Altruist'?

A person who has an unselfish concern for the welfare of others.

What is an 'Assailant'?

A person who physically attacks another.

What does 'Attrition' mean?

The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.

Define 'Antediluvian'.

Of or relating to the period before the biblical flood.

What does 'Anomalous' mean?

Deviating from what is standard, normal or expected.

What is an 'Alumnus'?

A graduate or former student of a particular school, college, or university.

Define 'Allegation'.

An unproven assertion or accusation, especially in a legal context.

What does 'Avarice' refer to?

Insatiable desire for wealth.

Define 'Affable'.

Friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.

What is the meaning of 'Amorphous'?

Having no definite form or distinct shape.

Define 'Amnesia'.

Loss of memory, typically as a result of brain injury.

What does it mean to 'Accost' someone?

Approach and address someone boldly or aggressively.

What is an 'Amputee'?

A person who has had a limb removed.

What does 'Accessibility' refer to?

The quality of being easy to obtain or use.

What is an 'Accessory'?

A thing that can be added to something else in order to make it more useful, versatile or attractive.

Define 'Amnesty'.

An official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses.

What does it mean to 'Annul' something?

To declare invalid or void.

Define 'Austere'.

Severe or strict in manner or attitude.

What does 'Abysmal' mean?

Exceptionally bad or displeasing.

Define 'Acrimonious'.

Marked by strong resentment or cynicism.

What does 'Ambulatory' mean?

Able to walk about.

What is 'Anonymous'?

Not identified by name; of unknown name.

Define 'Abeyance'.

A state of temporary suspension.

What is an 'Aiguillette'?

An ornament on some military and naval uniforms.

What does 'Acquiescence' refer to?

The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.

What does 'Antediluvian' describe?

Extremely old or outdated.

What is 'Apotheosis'?

The highest point in the development of something; a culmination or climax.

Define 'Apothegm'.

A short instructive saying.

What does 'Asperity' mean?

Harshness of tone or manner.

What is 'Anesthesia'?

Insensitivity to pain, especially as artificially induced by the administration of gases or the injection of drugs before surgical operations.

Define 'Agoraphobia'.

A fear of being in public places where there are many other people.

What does 'Ambidextrous' mean?

Capable of using both hands with equal ease.

What is an 'Accomplice'?

A person who helps another commit a crime.

What does 'Autopsy' refer to?

A post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease.

What is 'Apartheid'?

A policy or system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race in South Africa.

What does 'Bequeath' mean?

To leave (property) to a person or other beneficiary by a will.

What is 'Biennial'?

Occurring every second year.

Define 'Bootleg'.

(Of alcoholic drink or a recording) made, distributed, or sold illegally.

What is 'Bewusstseinslage'?

State of consciousness.

What is 'Bougainvillea'?

An ornamental shrubby climbing plant that is widely cultivated in the tropics.

Define 'Bereavement'.

State of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one.

What is a 'Brochure'?

A small book or magazine containing pictures and information about a product or service.

What is a 'Bureaucrat'?

An official in a government, typically one perceived as being concerned with procedural correctness at the expense of people’s needs.

What does 'Bourgeois' mean?

Being of the property-owning class.

What is a 'Bouquet'?

A bunch of flowers that are neatly arranged.

Define 'Blandishment'.

Flattery intended to persuade.

What is 'Beatitude'?

A state of supreme happiness.

Define 'Blasphemy'.

The act of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things.

What is a 'Banquet'?

A large meal or feast, often held in celebration.

What does 'Benediction' refer to?

The utterance of a blessing, especially at the end of a religious service.

Define 'Belligerent'.

Hostile and aggressive.

What does 'Boisterous' mean?

Noisy, energetic, and cheerful.

What is 'Buenos Aires'?

The capital city of Argentina.

What best describes a 'Buffoon'?

A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown.

What is a 'Burlesque'?

A performance or piece of writing which tries to make something look silly by representing it in a humorous way.

Define 'Braggadocio'.

Vain and empty boasting.

What is 'Clamour'?

A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting.

What does 'Castigate' mean?

Reprimand someone severely.

What does 'Concise' mean?

Giving only the information that is necessary and important, using few words.

Define 'Confiscation'.

The action of taking or seizing someone's property with authority.

What is a 'Consortium'?

An association, typically of several companies.

What is a 'Colossus'?

A statue that is much bigger than life size.

Define 'Convoy'.

A group of ships or vehicles travelling together, typically one accompanied by armed troops, warships, or other vehicles for protection.

What does 'Carnage' refer to?

The killing of a large number of people.

What does it mean to 'Chuckle'?

To laugh quietly or inwardly.

Define 'Coercion'.

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

What does 'Consanguineous' mean?

Relating to or denoting people descended from the same ancestor.

What is a 'Connoisseur'?

An expert judge in matters of taste.

Define 'Camouflage'.

The disguising of military personnel, equipment and installations by painting or covering them to make them blend in with their surroundings.

What is 'Claustrophobia'?

An intense fear of being in enclosed or small spaces.

What does 'Colossal' mean?

Extremely large or great.

What is a 'Chauffeur'?

A person employed to drive a private or hired car.

What does it mean to 'Commiserate'?

To feel or express sympathy or compassion.

Define 'Colloquialism'.

A word or phrase that is not formal or literary and is used in ordinary or familiar conversation.

What is a 'Convulsion'?

A violent uncontrollable contraction of muscles.

Define 'Caesura'.

A pause or break in a line of poetry.

What does 'Conflagration' refer to?

A very intense and uncontrolled fire.

What is 'Cognizance'?

Knowledge or awareness.

What does 'Connivance' mean?

Agreement on a secret plot.

What is a 'Clemency'?

Mercy or lenience shown towards someone whom it is within one’s power to punish.

Define 'Caricature'.

Mimicry.

What is 'Compunction'?

A feeling of deep regret, usually for some misdeed.

Define 'Calligraphy'.

The art of beautiful hand writing.

What does 'Compassionate' mean?

Humane.

What is 'Commencement'?

Beginning, inception.

What is 'Consummation'?

Completion.

What is a 'Congregation'?

A group of people assembled for religious worship.

Define 'Curmudgeon'.

A bad-tempered or surly person.

What does 'Conundrum' mean?

A confusing and difficult problem or question.

What is a 'Cemetery'?

A large burial ground.