Atenas International School 9th Grade Spelling Bee Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering core terms across the units of the Atenas International School 9th Grade Spelling Bee Word Bank.

University

An institution of higher learning and research that grants academic degrees.

Identical

Exactly the same, equal, or alike in every detail.

Dialogue

A spoken or written conversation between two or more individuals.

Athletics

Physical sports, exercises, and games of strength, agility, and stamina, including track and field.

Competitive

Characterized by rivalry or competition, where individuals or groups strive to win against others.

Gymnastics

A sport that involves physical exercises demonstrating balance, agility, flexibility, and coordination.

Addictive

Tending to cause physiological or psychological dependency or a compulsive habit.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a major role in regulating feelings of reward, pleasure, and motivation.

Obesity

A complex medical condition characterized by an excessive accumulation of body fat that can impair health.

Pandemic

An outbreak of an infectious disease that spreads across an entire country, multiple continents, or worldwide.

Discovery

The act of finding, uncovering, or becoming aware of something that was previously unknown.

Undercity

A subterranean network of tunnels, chambers, or an underground community beneath a city.

Architect

A professional who designs buildings and structures and oversees their construction.

Simulator

A machine or computer program designed to recreate the conditions of a real-world system or environment for training or experimentation.

Teamwork

The collaborative and coordinated effort of a group of people working together toward a common objective.

Headline

The title or heading at the top of a news article or page summarizing the content.

Dramatic

Sudden, striking, emotional, or theatrical in appearance, effect, or circumstance.

Distance

The amount of physical space or measurement separating two points, objects, or locations.

Rainforest

A dense, lush forest typically located in tropical or temperate zones that receives high annual amounts of rainfall.

Evidence

The available body of facts, signs, or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

Century

A period of time consisting of exactly $100$ years.

Recycle

The process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be discarded as waste to turn them into new products.

Manage

To be in charge of, oversee, organize, or regulate people, resources, or tasks.

Queue

A line or sequence of people or vehicles awaiting their turn to be served or to proceed.

Department

A distinct specialized division or section within a store, institution, or organization.

Nightclub

An entertainment venue featuring music, dancing, and beverages that operates late into the night.

Transport

A system, vehicle, or process used to move individuals or goods from one location to another.