UIL Spelling and Vocabulary 2026-2027 Review

Flashcards covering contest rules, contest structure, pronunciation markings, and sample vocabulary words from the UIL Spelling and Vocabulary 2026-2027 Word List document.

UIL Spelling and Vocabulary Contest - Part I

A 15-minute section consisting of 30 questions (15 Proofreading questions and 15 Vocabulary questions) worth 1 point each.

UIL Spelling and Vocabulary Contest - Part II

The hand-written spelling of 70 words pronounced aloud to contestants.

UIL Spelling and Vocabulary Contest - Part III

A tiebreaker section consisting of 20 additional words pronounced aloud to contestants.

Final Authority for Word Power

The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition: Fiftieth Anniversary (2018 Printing).

Word Power Bullet Symbol (•)

A symbol designating approximately 350 words selected specifically for vocabulary study, covering spelling, meaning, and derivation.

Acute Accent (´)

A pronunciation guide mark in French words usually pronounced as the long "a" sound as in "late" or "date".

Grave (`) and Circumflex (^) "e"

Pronunciation guide marks in French words pronounced as the short "e" sound as in "peck" or "deck".

Grave (`) and Circumflex (^) "a"

Pronunciation guide marks in French words that give the "ah" sound as in "pot".

autochthonous

Native or indigenous to a place, such as hardy native trees and shrubs.

belletrist

A word coming from French and Greek meaning "agent of fine letters".

Huguenots

An influential French Protestant group.

concordance

A trait or condition of similarity between individuals, such as left-handedness occurring in both twins.

ab initio

A foreign phrase meaning "from the beginning".

dégagé

A French word pronounced "DAY gah ZHAY" requiring precise acute accents.

Linda Berrey

The State Spelling Director for UIL Spelling and Vocabulary.