Three Bee Spelling Words

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

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

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

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

  5. Crannies: Small cracks or holes, especially in walls or rocks

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

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

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

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

  10. Grudgingly: Doing something unwillingly or with reluctance

  11. Smoldering: Burning slowly without flame, often producing smoke

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

  13. Cyclops: A one-eyed giant from Greek mythology

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

  15. Glabrous: Smooth and hairless, usually describing plants or skin

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

  17. Pentameter: A line of poetry with five beats or stressed syllables

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

  19. Impeccable: Perfect, without any flaws

  20. Inimitable: So special or unique it can't be copied

  21. Euphoria: An intense feeling of happiness and excitement

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

  23. Artificial: Made by humans rather than occurring naturally

  24. Villainous: Evil or wicked, like a bad guy in a story

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

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

  27. Lubbers: Clumsy or inexperienced sailors

  28. Louis d'or: A gold coin used in France before the French Revolution

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

  30. Upholstery: The fabric and padding used to cover furniture

  31. Effectual: Successful in producing the desired result

  32. Acquaintance: Someone you know but aren't close friends with

  33. Fandango: A lively Spanish dance with castanets

  34. Ambiguity: Uncertainty or unclear meaning

  35. Cache: A hidden storage place or supply

  36. Madagascar: A large island country off the southeast coast of Africa

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

  38. Lieutenant: A military officer rank above second lieutenant and below captain

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

  40. Circumspectly: Carefully considering all circumstances and possible consequences

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

  42. Algebraic: Related to algebra, using letters and symbols to represent numbers

  43. Hydraulics: The study of how liquids behave and move under pressure

  44. Klystron: A special tube that amplifies radio waves

  45. Fuselage: The main body of an airplane

  46. Grosgrain: A sturdy ribbon with horizontal ridges

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

  48. Objet d'art: A small, decorative artwork

  49. Séance: A meeting where people try to communicate with spirits

  50. Reticule: A small purse or bag, usually used by women

  51. Defibrillator: A device that uses electricity to restart a heart

  52. Rookery: A place where birds nest in groups

  53. Vociferous: Making a loud outcry; being very noisy

  54. Carmelite: A member of a Catholic religious order

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

  56. San Joaquin: A valley and river in California

  57. Cabeza: The Spanish word for "head"

  58. Imperator: A Roman military commander or emperor

  59. Physician: A medical doctor

  60. Symbolize: To represent or stand for something else

  61. Camouflaged: Disguised to blend in with surroundings

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

  63. Operant: Working or in effect

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

  65. Alighted: Got off or stepped down from something

  66. Canterbury: A historic city in England known for its cathedral

  67. Barista: Someone who makes and serves coffee drinks

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

  69. Dysfunctional: Not working normally or properly

  70. Creosote: A dark brown oil used to preserve wood

  71. Gravelly: Containing or sounding like gravel

  72. Keening: A loud, wailing cry of grief

  73. Probation: A period of testing or trial

  74. Aesthetic: Related to beauty or art

  75. Suffocate: To die or kill by preventing breathing

  76. Endowed: Provided with a quality, ability, or asset

  77. Violence: Physical force intended to hurt or damage

  78. Immunization: Protection against disease, usually through vaccines

  79. Assizes: Historical courts held periodically in English counties

  80. Stockade: A defensive barrier made of wooden posts

  81. Gallipot: A small ceramic pot used by pharmacists

  82. Olympics: International sports competition held every four years

  83. Miscreant: A person who behaves badly or breaks laws

  84. Aquitaine: A region in southwestern France

  85. Muttonchops: Facial hair grown down the sides of the face

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

  87. Relegated: Moved to a lower position or rank

  88. Conspiratorial: Related to a secret plan, especially to do something harmful

  89. Puppeteer: Someone who operates puppets

  90. Gullet: The throat or food passage

  91. Rancid: Having an unpleasant, stale smell or taste

  92. Consensus: General agreement among a group

  93. Accommodations: Places to stay; also arrangements made to help someone

  94. Emblem: A symbol or design representing something

  95. Choctaws: A Native American tribe originally from the southeastern United States

  96. Prosecutor: A lawyer who presents the case against someone in court

  97. Noncommittal: Not willing to take a definite position

  98. Eulogy: A speech praising someone who has died

  99. Regales: Entertains or amuses with stories

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