Spelling Bee v1

Words (Eighth Grade) ; 8 Samhain ; Samhain is celebrated on October 31st. ; 8 ; N ; crystalline ; The crystalline structure of the mineral was fascinating. ; 8 ; N ; sentient ; The robot seemed almost sentient as it responded to commands. ; 8 ; N ; technicalities ; The debate ended due to technicalities in the rules. ; 8 ; N ; crannies ; Dust had settled in all the nooks and crannies. ; 8 ; N ; incorporeal ; Ghosts are often described as incorporeal beings. ; 8 ; N ; Tlingit ; The Tlingit people have a rich cultural heritage. ; 8 ; N ; detainees ; The detainees were released after the investigation. ; 8 ; N ; delinquent ; The library fined him for a delinquent book return. ; 8 ; N ; grudgingly ; She grudgingly accepted the apology. ; 8 ; N ; smoldering ; The campfire was smoldering long after the flames died. ; 8 ; N ; karma ; Many believe that karma eventually balances the scales. ; 8 ; N ; Cyclops ; The Cyclops was a mythical one-eyed giant. ; 8 ; N ; translucent ; The curtains were translucent, letting in soft light. ; 8 ; N ; glabrous ; The plant's glabrous leaves were smooth to the touch. ; 8 ; N ; gondolas ; Gondolas are a popular way to explore Venice. ; 8 ; N ; pentameter ; Shakespeare often wrote in iambic pentameter. ; 8 ; N ; chlorofluorocarbon ; Chlorofluorocarbon emissions damage the ozone layer. ; 8 ; N ; impeccable ; Her performance was absolutely impeccable. ; 8 ; N ; inimitable ; Her inimitable style makes her stand out. ; 8 ; N ; euphoria ; The team felt euphoria after winning the championship. ; 8 ; N ; Euphrates ; The Euphrates River flows through the Middle East. ; 8 ; N ; artificial ; The artificial flowers looked surprisingly real. ; 8 ; N ; villainous ; The villainous character plotted his revenge. ; 8 ; N ; ruffian ; The ruffian caused trouble wherever he went. ; 8 ; N ; buccaneer ; The buccaneer sailed the seas in search of treasure. ; 8 ; N ; lubbers ; Land lubbers often struggle to find their sea legs. ; 8 ; N ; louis d’or ; He paid for the antique with a louis d’or coin. ; 8 ; N ; ambiguity ; The lawyer's statement was full of ambiguity. ; 8 ; N ; cache ; The hikers discovered a cache of supplies. ; 8 ; N ; Madagascar ; Madagascar is famous for its unique wildlife. ; 8 ; N ; catechism ; The students studied the catechism in preparation for confirmation. ; 8 ; N ; lieutenant ; The lieutenant gave orders to the soldiers. ; 8 ; N ; cavalier ; His cavalier attitude offended the others. ; 8 ; N ; circumspectly ; She circumspectly approached the sensitive topic. ; 8 ; N ; Chernobyl ; The Chernobyl disaster is a reminder of nuclear risks. ; 8 ; N ; algebraic ; The algebraic equation was difficult to solve. ; 8 ; N ; hydraulics ; Hydraulics are used to lift heavy machinery. ; 8 ; N ; klystron ; A klystron is a type of vacuum tube used in radar. ; 8 ; N ; fuselage ; The plane's fuselage was damaged during the landing. ; 8 ; N ; grosgrain ; The dress was trimmed with grosgrain ribbon. ; 8 ; N ; Byzantine ; The Byzantine Empire lasted for over a thousand years. ; 8 ; N ; objet d’art ; The gallery featured an exquisite objet d’art. ; 8 ; N ; séance ; They held a séance to communicate with spirits. ; 8 ; N ; reticule ; She carried a small reticule to the party. ; 8 ; N ; defibrillator ; The defibrillator saved the patient's life. ; 8 ; N ; rookery ; The rookery was home to dozens of penguins. ; 8 ; N ; vociferous ; The vociferous crowd demanded justice. ; 8 ; N ; Carmelite ; The Carmelite order is known for its monastic tradition. ; 8 ; N ; cascabel ; The cascabel on the cat's collar jingled as it walked. ; 8 ; N ; San Joaquin ; The San Joaquin Valley is known for its agriculture. ; 8 ; N ; cabeza ; Cabeza means "head" in Spanish. ; 8 ; N ; imperator ; The imperator led his army into battle. ; 8 ; N ; physician ; The physician treated the injured athlete. ; 8 ; N ; symbolizes ; The dove symbolizes peace. ; 8 ; N ; camouflaged ; The chameleon camouflaged itself in the foliage. ; 8 ; N ; piñon ; The piñon tree is native to the southwestern United States. ; 8 ; N ; dysfunctional ; The machine was dysfunctional and needed repairs. ; 8 ; N ; creosote ; The old wood smelled strongly of creosote. ; 8 ; N ; gravelly ; The speaker's gravelly voice carried through the room. ; 8 ; N ; keening ; The mourners' keening could be heard from afar. ; 8 ; N ; probation ; He was placed on probation for his actions. ; 8 ; N ; aesthetic ; The aesthetic appeal of the painting was undeniable. ; 8 ; N ; suffocate ; Without air, the fish would suffocate. ; 8 ; N ; endowed ; She was endowed with incredible talent. ; 8 ; N ; violence ; The movie contained scenes of violence. ; 8 ; N ; immunization ; Immunization prevents the spread of disease. ; 8 ; N ; assizes ; The court held its assizes in the historic hall. ; 8 ; N ; stockade ; The soldiers built a stockade for protection. ; 8 ; N ; gallipot ; The apothecary used a gallipot to store ointments. ; 8 ; N ; Olympics ; The Olympics bring nations together through sports. ; 8 ; N ; miscreant ; The miscreant was caught stealing from the shop. ; 8 ; N ; Aquitaine ; Eleanor of Aquitaine was a powerful medieval queen. ; 8 ; N ; muttonchops ; He grew muttonchops as a part of his costume. ; 8 ; N ; charade ; The argument was a charade to distract the audience. ; 8 ; N ; relegated ; He was relegated to a lower position after the mistake. ; 8 ; N ; conspiratorial ; They exchanged conspiratorial glances. ; 8 ; N ; puppeteer ; The puppeteer brought the marionette to life. ; 8 ; N ; gullet ; The food stuck in his gullet caused discomfort. ; 8 ; N ; rancid ; The butter had gone rancid after being left out. ; 8 ; N ; consensus ; The group reached a consensus on the proposal. ; 8 ; N ; accommodations ; The accommodations at the hotel were luxurious. ; 8 ; N ; emblem ; The emblem of the team was proudly displayed. ; 8 ; N; 8 ; N ; nostalgia ; The old photographs filled her with a sense of nostalgia for her childhood.

; 8 ; N ; tranquility ; The garden provided a sense of tranquility amidst the chaos of city life.