Year 9 Spelling Test 15

Kaleidoscope

A complex pattern of constantly changing colours and shapes

Microscope

Magnifier of the image of small objects

Horoscope

A prediction of someone’s future based on the position of the planets

Periscope

An optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field

Scope

An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control

Incontinent

Having no control over urination or defecation

Discontinue

Put an end to a state or activity

Continual

Occurring without interruption

Pertinent

Directly related or relevant to the subject under consideration

Abstinence

The practice of keeping away from or avoiding something you enjoy

Acknowledge

Accept or admit existence or truth

Acquaintance

A person one knows slightly, but is not a close friend

Exhilarate

Make someone feel very happy, animated or elated

Hierarchy

A system in which members are ranked according to relative status

Imitate

To copy or follow as a model

Maintenance

The process of preserving a condition or situation

Extraordinary

Very unusual or remarkable

Feminine

Having qualities or an appearance traditionally associated with women, especially delicacy and prettiness

Vicious

Deliberately cruel or violent

Rhythm

A strong, regular repeated pattern of movement or sound