Three Bee Spelling Words
Samhain: An ancient Celtic festival celebrating the end of harvest season, similar to modern Halloween
Crystalline: Having a clear, ordered structure like a crystal; very clear or transparent
Sentient: Able to feel, think, and be aware of things around you
Technicalities: Small, specific details or rules, especially ones that might seem unnecessarily complicated
Crannies: Small cracks or holes, especially in walls or rocks
Incorporeal: Having no physical body; existing as a spirit or ghost
Tlingit: A Native American people from the Pacific Northwest coast of North America
Detainees: People who are being held in custody, usually by police or officials
Delinquent: Someone (usually a young person) who breaks rules or laws; also means overdue or late
Grudgingly: Doing something unwillingly or with reluctance
Smoldering: Burning slowly without flame, often producing smoke
Karma: The idea that your actions determine what happens to you in the future
Cyclops: A one-eyed giant from Greek mythology
Translucent: Allowing light to pass through partially, but not completely clear
Glabrous: Smooth and hairless, usually describing plants or skin
Gondolas: Long, narrow boats used in Venice's canals; also small enclosed cars on ski lifts
Pentameter: A line of poetry with five beats or stressed syllables
Chlorofluorocarbon: A chemical once used in aerosol sprays that damages the ozone layer
Impeccable: Perfect, without any flaws
Inimitable: So special or unique it can't be copied
Euphoria: An intense feeling of happiness and excitement
Euphrates: A major river in the Middle East, flowing through Turkey, Syria, and Iraq
Artificial: Made by humans rather than occurring naturally
Villainous: Evil or wicked, like a bad guy in a story
Ruffian: A violent, rough person who breaks rules and causes trouble
Buccaneer: A pirate, especially one from the Caribbean in the 1600s and 1700s
Lubbers: Clumsy or inexperienced sailors
Louis d'or: A gold coin used in France before the French Revolution
Recoil: To suddenly jump or move backward, like a gun after it's fired
Upholstery: The fabric and padding used to cover furniture
Effectual: Successful in producing the desired result
Acquaintance: Someone you know but aren't close friends with
Fandango: A lively Spanish dance with castanets
Ambiguity: Uncertainty or unclear meaning
Cache: A hidden storage place or supply
Madagascar: A large island country off the southeast coast of Africa
Catechism: A summary of religious teachings in question-and-answer form
Lieutenant: A military officer rank above second lieutenant and below captain
Cavalier: Showing little concern for important matters; also a supporter of King Charles I in English history
Circumspectly: Carefully considering all circumstances and possible consequences
Chernobyl: Site of a major nuclear power plant disaster in Ukraine in 1986
Algebraic: Related to algebra, using letters and symbols to represent numbers
Hydraulics: The study of how liquids behave and move under pressure
Klystron: A special tube that amplifies radio waves
Fuselage: The main body of an airplane
Grosgrain: A sturdy ribbon with horizontal ridges
Byzantine: Relating to the Eastern Roman Empire; also means extremely complex
Objet d'art: A small, decorative artwork
Séance: A meeting where people try to communicate with spirits
Reticule: A small purse or bag, usually used by women
Defibrillator: A device that uses electricity to restart a heart
Rookery: A place where birds nest in groups
Vociferous: Making a loud outcry; being very noisy
Carmelite: A member of a Catholic religious order
Cascabel: The rattle at the end of a rattlesnake's tail
San Joaquin: A valley and river in California
Cabeza: The Spanish word for "head"
Imperator: A Roman military commander or emperor
Physician: A medical doctor
Symbolize: To represent or stand for something else
Camouflaged: Disguised to blend in with surroundings
Puncheon: A large wooden barrel or the wood used to make it
Operant: Working or in effect
Infrastructure: Basic systems and structures needed for a country or organization to function
Alighted: Got off or stepped down from something
Canterbury: A historic city in England known for its cathedral
Barista: Someone who makes and serves coffee drinks
Pinyon: A type of small pine tree found in the southwestern United States
Dysfunctional: Not working normally or properly
Creosote: A dark brown oil used to preserve wood
Gravelly: Containing or sounding like gravel
Keening: A loud, wailing cry of grief
Probation: A period of testing or trial
Aesthetic: Related to beauty or art
Suffocate: To die or kill by preventing breathing
Endowed: Provided with a quality, ability, or asset
Violence: Physical force intended to hurt or damage
Immunization: Protection against disease, usually through vaccines
Assizes: Historical courts held periodically in English counties
Stockade: A defensive barrier made of wooden posts
Gallipot: A small ceramic pot used by pharmacists
Olympics: International sports competition held every four years
Miscreant: A person who behaves badly or breaks laws
Aquitaine: A region in southwestern France
Muttonchops: Facial hair grown down the sides of the face
Charade: An act or pretense; also a game of acting out words
Relegated: Moved to a lower position or rank
Conspiratorial: Related to a secret plan, especially to do something harmful
Puppeteer: Someone who operates puppets
Gullet: The throat or food passage
Rancid: Having an unpleasant, stale smell or taste
Consensus: General agreement among a group
Accommodations: Places to stay; also arrangements made to help someone
Emblem: A symbol or design representing something
Choctaws: A Native American tribe originally from the southeastern United States
Prosecutor: A lawyer who presents the case against someone in court
Noncommittal: Not willing to take a definite position
Eulogy: A speech praising someone who has died
Regales: Entertains or amuses with stories
Psychometry: Claimed ability to learn about an object's history by touching it