Are you ready to conquer the 2024 school spelling bee? With this comprehensive study guide, we've got you covered. This guide houses a meticulously curated list of potential words that could grace the competition's stage, along with effective strategies and a step-by-step approach to help you stand out and spell your way to victory.
Spelling bees are not just about memorizing words; they offer a wealth of benefits:
Word | Definition | Origin |
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abrogate | repeal or annul a law or treaty | Latin |
accretion | gradual increase in size or amount | Latin |
acrophobia | extreme fear of heights | Greek |
aeronaut | a person who operates an aircraft | Greek |
agoraphobia | fear of open or crowded places | Greek |
altruism | unselfish concern for the welfare of others | Latin |
ambidextrous | able to use both hands equally well | Latin |
anomaly | deviation from the normal or common | Greek |
anthropology | study of human societies and cultures | Greek |
apocryphal | of doubtful authenticity or accuracy | Greek |
aquatic | living or growing in water | Latin |
archeology | study of past peoples and cultures | Greek |
ascetic | person who practices severe self-denial | Greek |
assimilation | process of becoming culturally similar | Latin |
Word | Common Misspelling | Correct Spelling |
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accommodation | accomodation | accommodation |
committee | commitee | committee |
dilemma | delema | dilemma |
embarrass | embarass | embarrass |
occurrence | occurence | occurrence |
separate | seperate | separate |
stationary | stationery | stationary |
supersede | superscede | supersede |
tomorrow | tommorrow | tomorrow |
vacuum | vaccuum | vacuum |
Word | Silent Letter | Definition |
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knee | k | joint between the thigh and lower leg |
knight | k | medieval warrior |
psychology | p | study of the mind and behavior |
receipt | p | written acknowledgment of payment |
yacht | c | large, luxurious sailboat |
debt | b | money owed |
doubt | b | uncertainty or lack of confidence |
subtle | t | delicate or elusive |
subtlety | t | quality of being delicate or elusive |
Word | Similar Word | Correct Usage |
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accept | except | to receive something offered |
affect | effect | to influence or change something |
advice | advise | to give an opinion or recommendation |
altar | alter | a sacred table or structure |
brake | break | to slow down or stop a vehicle |
capital | capitol | a city where government is located |
complement | compliment | to make something more complete or attractive |
discrete | discreet | separate or individual |
discreet | discrete | prudent and cautious |
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