Consolidated Word List Words Appearing Infrequently
The Spelling Champ Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently
TheSpellingChamp.com Website by Cole Shafer-Ray TheSpellingChamp.com abacist abrader abuzz aback abrash academese abash abridge acalculia abatable abridged acanthosis abate abrotine accelerometer abatement abruption acceptant n abscise accessibility L > F the act or process of reducing in absent accessioned degree or intensity. adj The city council passed a law accessit allowing periodic bans on the L > F > E burning of wood, paving the way not existing in a place. accessorized for further pollution abatement. Zebra mussels were at one time totally absent from the Great accessory abbey Lakes. accidence abdication absentee accident abduct absolution n acclimate abeam L acclimatize abhorrently a rite, ceremony, or form of words in which a remission of sins is accommodating abient pronounced, proclaimed, or adj prayerfully implored by a priest or abigail minister. L + Ecf Father O’Malley performed the rite disposed to be helpful or obliging. abiogenic of absolution on behalf of the thief The accommodating chef prepared adj who had just made his confession. the dish exactly as the diner asked. Gk + Gk + Gk absonant accommodations not produced by the action of living organisms. absorb accomplished Randy explained to the group that rock formations are completely abstinent accomplishment abiogenic. abstractum accountable abjure n accountancy abode L an entity considered apart from any accounting abolitionary particular object or specific instance. accouplement aboriginally Virtue is an abstractum. accrete aborigines abusage accumulation aboveboard abusing accustom abradant abut
Page 1 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently ace acromegaly adhesion v n n L > F > E Gk + Gk L make (a hole in golf) in one stroke. a chronic disease of adult life that the molecular attraction exerted The golfer knew that he must ace is characterized by a gradual and between the surfaces of bodies in the hole if he wanted to have a permanent enlargement of the flat contact. chance at the championship. bones (as the lower jaw) and of the Water in a glass container is pulled hands and feet, abdominal organs, upward by adhesion where its acephalous nose, lips, and tongue. upper surface contacts the glass, The circus giant was obviously which results in the formation of a acequia afflicted with acromegaly. meniscus. acervation actinide adhocracy n aces adit ISV acetous a chemical element of the series of adjoin heavy radioactive metallic elements achroite of increasing atomic number adjoining considered to begin with actinium adj acicula or thorium and end with lawrencium. L > F > E acidic Timmy won the contest by correctly touching or bounding at some point identifying plutonium as an or on some line. acierage actinide. The Sampson family plans to build a summer home on the two acotyledonous actionable adjoining lake lots they recently purchased. acquisition actress n adjutancy actually L adman the act or action of obtaining. adapt The principal stated that the admass students’ main goal should be the adapted acquisition of knowledge. administrative addenda acquisitive administrator addition acquit admiration additory acquittance admonition addressable acrobatics adobo adept n acrolith adequacy Gmc > F > Sp acromegalic a dish of Spanish origin consisting of meat (as chicken or pork) marinated in a spicy sauce, browned, and then simmered in the marinade. Annmarie’s favorite dish at the restaurant is the chicken adobo.
Page 2 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently adonize adulate aeronautic v adj adulatory Gk name Gk > L beautify—usually used of a man. adulterate of or relating to the science that Gram assured Grandpa that he deals with the operation of aircraft. needed nothing to adonize himself. adulthood The United States and Russia have been cooperating in aeronautic adoptee advanced research. adorned advantage aeronomy v advertent aerosolize L > F > E decorated : added to the advertise aerosols pleasantness, attractiveness, splendor, or beauty of. advice aerotrain His shoes were polished, his nails were clean, his hat was well adynamic Aesir brushed, and a white handkerchief n pl adorned his breast pocket. aerate ON adrenal aerated the chief gods of pagan adj Scandinavia. aeriferous Although the Norse Aesir aged like L mortal beings, they could become adjacent to the kidneys; specifically aerobicize young again by eating magic fruit. : relating to or derived from endocrine glands located near the aerobics Aesopian kidneys. adj Janna formed a support group for aerodromics people who have Addison’s n pl Gk name disease, Cushing’s syndrome, and conveying an innocent meaning to other adrenal diseases. Gk an outsider but a concealed the science or art of flying aircraft. meaning to an informed member of adret Jim watched a video about the a conspiracy or underground Wright brothers on the first day of movement. adroitly his course in aerodromics. Fearful that the inmates would use adv Aesopian language in their aerolithology communication, the warden placed F + Ecf n each of them in solitary in a manner that is dexterous in the confinement. use of the hands. Gk + Gk + Gk The magician adroitly pulled a the science that deals with afar silver dollar out of Mort’s right meteorites. ear. Experts in aerolithology were affection elated when five more meteorites n adscription from Mars were found in early n 2002. L kind feeling : tender attachment. L aerometer A deep bond of affection soon [Note: Could be confused with n developed between the boy and his ascription.] the quality or state of dog. being added, annexed, or bound. Gk > F The adscription of the colony to the an instrument for ascertaining the affettuoso empire was protested by the native weight or density of air or other residents. gases. affiance Stanley calibrated the old aerometer in his lab. affinal
Page 3 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently agisting aition affluent n n agitate Gk L agnolotti [has near homonyms: Idaean, [Note: The definition provided is Idean, idaein, idein] a narrative not the one most commonly agnostically devised to explain the origin of a associated with this word. Also, religious observance. word could be confused with agnosticism One familiar example of an aition effluent.] a stream or river flowing is the story of Passover. into a larger river or into a lake : a agog tributary stream. akaryote The affluent responsible for the agon lake’s pollution is the creek that akinesia runs beside the packing plant. agonistically albarium afflux agonizing alburnum afford agony alcarraza affray agree alder affright agribusiness n alderman affront L + E alee aflutter a combination of the producing operations of a farm, the alewife afterburner manufacture and distribution of farm equipment and supplies, and alexandrite aftercare the processing, storage, and distribution of farm commodities. alexia afternoon Agribusiness in Great Britain was profoundly affected by the foot- algae afterwards and-mouth epidemic of 2001. algebra agamy agriotype n agave aguish Ar > L a branch of mathematics in which agelong ahead arithmetic relations are generalized and explored by using letter aggraded ailment symbols to represent numbers, v variable quantities, or other airbrush mathematical entities. L The guidance counselor filled with loose material that airbus encouraged George to wait one results directly from rock more year before taking algebra to disintegration or abrasion. airfoil fulfill his math requirement. Silt had aggraded the river bed for at least a hundred miles. airframe algesia aggression airport algetic aggrieve airtight algid aggrievement aisle agio aisling
Page 4 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently alias allergenic almuerzo n adj aloft L Gk > G adv an assumed name. of or relating to a substance that To avoid publicity the movie star produces an exaggerated or ON > E used an alias when registering at pathological reaction marked by high up into the air. the hotel. sneezing, respiratory Mike’s kite went aloft with ease on embarrassment, itching, and skin the windy afternoon. aliquant rashes. Eating too many tomatoes caused alogism alison Horace’s allergenic reaction. n aloisiite alleviant common name > E alongside [Note: Could be confused with allocution alyssum.] a plant of a genus of alopecoid European and Asiatic herbs having allotropic small usually yellow flowers. adj alphabetize Bernice added an alison to her bouquet. Gk > ISV alphagram [Note: Could be confused with aliunde allotrophic.] of, relating to, or althorn exhibiting the phenomenon of the alkalescence existence of a substance in two or although more different modifications. alkaline Diamonds and graphite are two altiplanation adj native allotropic forms of carbon. altruistic Ar > L > E + Ecf allotropy of, relating to, or having the aluminiferous properties of a substance having allowable marked basic properties; especially amah : relating to a hydroxide or alloy carbonate of an alkali metal (as n amass sodium or potassium). v Having identified the mystery F substance as alkaline, Olympia a substance composed of two or L > F + Gk > L > F proceeded to the next lab exercise. more metals intimately mixed and collect into a mass : bring together. united usually by being fused Laura accused her little brother of alkane together and dissolving in each trying to amass a collection of n other when molten. spiders and snakes just to annoy Brass is an alloy of copper and her. ISV zinc. any of a series of saturated amberjack hydrocarbons derived from fat (as almandite methane). ameliorant Methane is the simplest alkane and Almighty is a major by-product of the termite n ameliorative digestive system. E amercing alleged God. The congregation decided they American allegedly needed only a simple one-room building in order to worship the americium allegorize Almighty with appropriate humility.
almonds
Page 5 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently amine anaphylactic animation n n anarchism ISV L any of a class of basic compounds anchusa a series of drawings each of which derived from ammonia by shows a successive position of a replacement of hydrogen by one or androcracy figure or other object, the drawings more univalent hydrocarbon being on film so the projection of radicals or other nonacidic organic anecdotal the film produces a picture in radicals. which the objects drawn seem to Aniline, the simplest aromatic anemosis move in a lifelike and realistic amine, is a toxic compound used in manner. dyes. anenterous The history class viewed an animation depicting how the angary pyramids were probably constructed. ammoniac angels adj n pl animism n Gk > L > E Gk > L > F > E containing or having the properties supernatural spirits commonly L of a colorless gaseous alkaline depicted as being winged and attribution of conscious life and a compound of nitrogen and serving as God’s messengers and discrete indwelling spirit to every hydrogen. divine intermediaries and as special material form of reality, often Gigi never could stand the guardians of an individual or including belief in the continued ammoniac odor when she washed nation. existence of individual windows. Thomas Jefferson believed that disembodied spirits. man had found no angels in the Voodoo as practiced in Haiti is a amperage forms of kings to govern him. combination of animism and Roman Catholic ritual, in which a ampersand angling supreme god rules a large group of lesser spirits. amphetamine angular animosity amphetamines anhydrous adj anionic amphicrania adj Gk amphoric destitute of water. Gk Sodium carbonate is an anhydrous relating to or consisting of amphoteric salt that is used in making soap, negatively charged atoms or groups adj soap powders, glass, and paper. of atoms. By gaining an electron, a chlorine Gk > ISV anility atom becomes anionic. capable of reacting chemically either as a base or as an acid. animal ankle Ysadora determined that aluminum oxide is amphoteric because it animalcule anlace reacted with hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide, a base. annex ampliative annihilation amygdala annotate analytically announce anaphoric annulment
Page 6 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently anorexia anzac applaudable anosmatic aorta applicable antacid aortography apply n aphagia appoint L + L v [Note: Could be confused with aphonic antiacid.] an agent that counteracts L > F > E or neutralizes acidity. aphoristic assign, designate, or set apart by For some reason, the voice on authority. television saying “A major function aphotic The prom committee’s chairman of an antacid is to neutralize failed to appoint a cleanup crew. hydrochloric acid in gastric juice” apiarist kept running through Lorraine’s appraiser mind. n Antaean apogonid F > E adj one that sets a value on property. apograph The appraiser set the value of Gk name Tim’s piano at $1200. possessed of superhuman strength apojove with suggestions of human appreciative qualities. apologia adj Marc cannot decide whether Superman or Wonder Woman is his apologist L favorite Antaean figure. having or showing an expression of aporematic gratitude. ante The appreciative guest sent a n appeal thank-you note to her host. n L approach [has homonyms: anti, auntie, L > F > E aunty] a poker stake usually an application or reference (as to a approbatory arbitrarily fixed and usually put up recognized authority) for before the deal to build the pot. corroboration, vindication, or April Each player in the lunchtime poker decision. n game put a nickel on the table as Janice’s appeal to reason swayed an ante. even her most emotional Etruscan? > L opponents. the fourth month of the Gregorian antepirrhema calendar. appear Afternoon showers occur frequently anticipatory in many states during the month of appertain April. antihypertensive v aptitude antipyretic L > F > E belong either as something aquacade antiquing appropriate or as a part, possession, right, or attribute. antisocially Puerto Rico is one of several islands that appertain to the United antler States. antrorse appetible anythingarian applaud
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TheSpellingChamp.com TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently aqueous are army adj n n L L > F L > F > E made from, with, or by means of [has homonym: air] a metric unit a great number : vast multitude. water. of area equal to the area of a square Lance joked that his mom had Pat set up the lab for the next 10 meters long on each side : 100 bought enough snacks to feed an experiment, which dealt with square meters. army of guests. electrolysis of an aqueous solution The new office has floor space of of sodium chloride. almost 1 are. aromatize arachnean argon arouse arachnoid argument arpent adj n n Gk > L L Gaulish > L > F of, relating to, or characterizing a an act or process of contending or a unit of land area still used in large class of arthropods including disagreeing in words : disputation. certain French sections of Canada scorpions, spiders, mites, and Patrick Henry’s famous and the United States equal to related forms. impassioned speech focused on about 0.85 acre. Celia noted several arachnoid how ten years of argument with Henri started his farm on less than features on the bug she found in England had been in vain. 1 arpent of land. her sandbox. argumentation arrangement aralia argute array arbitrage aria arrest arbitrarily ark arrestee arbitrational n armada arboreally n L > F > E one who is under arrest. arborescent L > Sp The arrestee demanded to see his a fleet of warships. lawyer before answering any arcanist Harry referred to his collection of questions. model warships as his “armada.” arcature armor arrhostia n arch arride L archangelic the usually metal defensive arrondissement covering worn in combat in the archduke medieval period. artemisia Martin could not understand how a archetypal medieval knight could mount a arthropod horse while wearing a suit of arcosolium armor.
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Page 8 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently Arthurian aspic assize adj n n E name F L > F > E of, relating to, or characteristic of a savory jelly made from fish or a statute or ordinance regulating the legends or romances built meat stock thickened with gelatin weights and measures or the around King Arthur and his and seasoned and used cold to weight, measure, proportions of knights. garnish meat or fish or to make a ingredients, or price of articles sold The quest for the Holy Grail is mold of meat, fish, or vegetables. in the market. Greg’s favorite part of Arthurian Ella’s main course was garnished Predna’s silver jewelry was legend. with aspic cut into heart shapes. produced in strict accordance with the local assize. articulable aspirate assuasive artificed assassination adj n artistic L Ar > L having a pleasantly soothing aryl act of murdering (a usually quality or effect : calming. n prominent person) violently. The background music in the Theodore Roosevelt assumed the dentist’s office did not have an G? > ISV presidency following the assuasive effect on Stella. a univalent aromatic radical (as assassination of President William phenyl or tolyl) derived from an McKinley. assurance arene by removal of one hydrogen atom from a carbon atom of the assay asteria nucleus. Natty wrote down that any member assessor astern of a group that contains one or more fused benzene rings is an asseverate astichous aryl, but he remained confused about the concept. assibilate astral adj ascensor assiduous Gk ascham assiette of or relating to the stars. The story of Juno and the baby aseity assignment Hercules is an astral myth about n the origin of the Milky Way. aseptic L > F astride ashen a specified amount of work or a adv definite task or mission prescribed ashtray by authority or undertaken as E + E though so prescribed. with one leg on each side. asiago Several students complained about Frieda set her son John astride the the assignment that was due the pony. aside day after spring break. astringency asperity assistance astrocytoma
Page 9 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently astrologer audiophile Aztec n n auge Gk > L > F Nahuatl > Sp one that practices divination that Augean a Nahuatl people that founded the treats of the supposed influences of adj Mexican empire conquered by stars upon human affairs and of Cortez in 1519. foretelling terrestrial events by their Gk name The shimmering golden mask was a positions and aspects. extremely difficult and usually very superb example of the art of the Nancy Reagan consulted an distasteful. Aztec. astrologer before setting up the Cleaning the rat-infested shed was president’s daily schedule. an Augean task indeed. azurean astrology augend azurite astute aurification babbled asymmetrical auscultatory babel atavism auslaut Babelization n atherosclerosis auspex Assyr-Bab > Bible name athwart auteurism the process of confusing through the mingling of markedly different Atlas authority languages and cultures. n The Babelization of speech in the autogenous big city made it difficult for the Gk name adj visitors to get the information they one who bears a heavy burden : needed. chief supporter : mainstay. Gk Without Dr. Cunningham as the of origin within or from oneself. baboonery Atlas of the conservation project, Mrs. Griffin received an support gradually waned. autogenous transplant in which babracot some of her own bone marrow was atmospherium extracted, cleansed of leukemia cells, and then reinjected. atomize automaton atrociously bacilliform avail attack bacillosis aviation attentat n backblast attic L backboard aircraft manufacture, development, attune and design. backdrop The sophisticated safety measures attuned in modern aviation make air travel background v safer than road travel. n L + L > E award E + E brought into harmony or accord. a position away from that which The horse demonstrated that it was aweigh holds the center of attention. attuned to its rider’s desires. Darby’s parents stayed in the awning background during her party. aubergine
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TheSpellingChamp.com TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently backhoe baku ballroom n n n E + E Philippine name Gk > L > F > E an excavating machine in which the a hat made of a fine lightweight a large room for dances. bucket is rigidly attached to a straw made of fibers from the Karin’s birthday party was held in hinged stick on the boom and is talipot palm. the ballroom of the Plaza Hotel. drawn toward the machine in Tony was wearing a baku as he got operation. off the airplane after his trip to the ballyhoo Slim manned the backhoe while Jed Philippines. directed him from the ground. ballyhooed balata v backlash balconied unknown backpack drummed up interest in by means baldmoney of exaggerated, flamboyant backspin n publicity. n Every mile or two along the E highway there were large signs that E any of several plants of the genus ballyhooed the popular amusement a backward rotary motion imparted Gentiana. park. especially to a ball that causes the The baldmoney likes the sun but ball on touching the ground or doesn’t thrive in rich soil. balm some other surface to recoil, n bounce backward, stop dead, or roll balintawak forward only a short distance. Gk > L > F > E Tommy used backspin to position balisaur a spicy odor. the cue ball for the next shot. The garden sent out radiance and balistraria balm into the air. bacteriolysin balkline balmacaan baculus n ballabile badge n Scot geog name a loose boxy overcoat made of badly It rough wool and with raglan adv a dance in classic ballet performed sleeves, a short turnover collar, and by the corps de ballet by itself or a closing that may be buttoned to E with the principal dancers. the throat. poorly, faultily, defectively. The ballet ended with a ballabile As Sherlock Holmes crossed the Roscoe says his car runs badly but that included many young dance moors, Dr. Watson followed will make it to Cicero. students. closely, wrapped in a warm balmacaan. bagasse balladmongering band bagpipe balletic n adj bailment Gmc > Prov > E Gk > L > It > F [has homonym: banned] a body of baker [has near homonym: balladic] armed individuals : gang. relating to or resembling ballet. Al Capone’s band of outlaws had a The Russian ice dancers performed hideout in the northern woods of a balletic program to win the Wisconsin. Olympic gold medal. banda ballistician bandit
bandy
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TheSpellingChamp.com TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently barong batter baneful n barracoon banefully E basalt [has homonym: badder] a mixture banish (as for cake or waffles) that baseball consists of flour, liquid, and other bankbook ingredients and is thin enough to based pour or drop from a spoon. bannerstone Gordon mixed batter for waffles basha while Julie sliced fruit and made banquette bacon. n basic adj battlement Gmc > Prov > F n [has homonym: banket] a raised Gk > L > F > E way or foot bank along the inside of, relating to, or characteristic of a Celt > L > F > E + Ecf of a parapet on which soldiers are compound capable of reacting with a parapet that consists of alternate posted to fire upon the enemy. an acid to form a salt, its aqueous solid parts and open spaces that is The battle plan called for the solutions if it is water-soluble used in fortified buildings for archers to stand on the banquette having an acrid brackish taste and defense. and fire upon the approaching turning litmus blue. The soldiers on the west battlement enemy. The textbook stated that basic had been bribed to ignore the substances felt slippery and tasted advancing enemy. bantamize bad, but the students were forbidden to touch or taste the bawcock bantling chemicals in the lab. n barbarity basil F > E a fine fellow. barbecue basilar “How art thou today, good bawcock?” inquired Theo. barbed basilect bayadere barbules basipetal n barcelona basque L > Pg > F a fabric made with a design of barely bassinet horizontal stripes in strongly contrasted colors. barleycorn bastinado Leslyn planned to use the remnant of bayadere for a wall hanging. barn batea n bazoo bathe E beachhead [Note: The definition provided is bathetic n not the one most commonly associated with this word.] a unit of bathorse unknown + E area used in nuclear physics for [Note: The definition provided is measuring cross section. bathrobe not the one most commonly Zirconium has an absorption cross associated with this word.] an section of only 0.18 barn for low- bathtub initial advance position or foothold energy neutrons. to be used as vantage ground for extending to new areas. barnacles The general discussed with the president his selection of Site A as baronetcy the beachhead for the invasion.
Page 12 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently beaming beaver begonia adj n n E E F name marked by or expressive of extreme a large semiaquatic rodent having a plant of a large genus of and unreserved joy, happiness, or webbed hind feet and a broad flat succulent herbs native to the tropics satisfaction. tail, feeding chiefly on bark and but widely cultivated with The beaming actress thanked the twigs. asymmetrical leaves and flowers audience profusely for applauding. Thanks to the adaptations of its succeeded by capsular fruit. teeth, the beaver has a remarkable Aunt Betsy planted a pink begonia ability to cut down trees for food beside Grandmother’s grave. and building mats. beanery behave because beanstalk behavioral becerrista bearskin behest n bedchamber n beleaguered E + E [Note: The definition provided is E + Gk > L > F > E beletter not the one most commonly bedroom. v associated with this word.] an often The ladies of the bedchamber were large full-dress military hat made the only ones who ever saw the E + L > F > E of the skin of a bear. queen without her wig. decorate the name of (a person) by The palace guard adjusted his appending abbreviations of official saber and bearskin before bedevilment or academic rank. reporting for duty. Horace looks forward to the day he bedlamite can beletter his name with M.D. beastie beefsteak belief beastly n adj beeswax E E beetle trust in religion : persuasion of the [Note: Could be confused with n validity of religious ideas. bestially, beastily, beastlily.] very Jennifer’s belief has been nasty : abominable. E unshakable through many The mountain climbers were [has homonym: beadle] any of unforeseen bumps in the road of stymied in their attempt to reach various insects resembling those in life. the summit because of the beastly the order Coleoptera. weather. Both a cockroach and a ladybug bellarmine may be called a “beetle.” beautician befallen bellhop v beautiful bellowed E beauty taken place especially as if by bellowing prompting of destiny or fate. v beauvais Sandro would have been a rich man, if not for the fortune that has E befallen him. emiting a loud deep hollow prolonged sound. befuddle “Stop bellowing,” Mr. Jenkins said sharply. “Do you want the entire beginner school to hear you?” bellyband
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TheSpellingChamp.com TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently berthage bicaudate beloved adj beryl bementite L beset having or terminating in two tails. benday Tommy paid two dollars at the fair besides to see a bicaudate salamander. benedictory betray bicolor benefice better bidentate benighted beverage bidet benignancy beware bienniums benjamin n bewitch bier F > E bezoar bifid a balsamic resin that is obtained from various trees of the genus Bible bifurcate Styrax that is used chiefly in n treating irritations of the skin. bight Zach smeared a dollop of benjamin Phoenician geog name > Gk on his mosquito bite. a book containing the sacred bigwig writings of a religion. bensh The Koran is the Muslim Bible. bilabial benumbed biblical bilander v adj billabong E Gk n deprived of sensation or feeling. of, relating to, derived from, or in The skiers returned to the lodge to accord with the Bible. Australian native name warm their benumbed fingers and Camp Joseph’s guidelines are a backwater caused by overflow toes. biblical, although the counselors from a river and forming a stagnant rarely ever mention the Bible. pool. benzidine Jill’s postcard from Australia bibliophagous pictured an emu standing by a bequeathal billabong. bibliophilic bergylt billfold bibliophilist berkelium billionth bibliotherapy berloque n billycan n berserk Gk + Gk adj the use of selected reading Australian > E materials as curative facilitators in [Note: Could be confused with ON medicine and in psychiatry; also : billiken.] a cylindrical container marked by a display of violent guidance in the solution of personal having a set-in lid and a wire bail erratic behavior indicative of problems through directed reading. and often used for outdoor cooking. extreme excitement or agitation and The child psychologist spoke to the Arlene accidentally knocked over suggestive of sudden mental parent group about the the billycan, scattering the coals unbalance. effectiveness of bibliotherapy. and starting a small fire. Jake almost went berserk when the last concert tickets were sold to the bimanous person in line just ahead of him.
Page 14 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently bimester bitter blancmange adj n bioethics E F + L > F biorhythm [Note: The definition provided is a dessert made from gelatinous or not the one most commonly starchy substances and milk usually biosensor associated with this word. In sweetened, flavored, and shaped in n addition, word has homonym: a mold. bidder.] distasteful to the mind : A touch of anisette is the secret to Gk + L distressing to contemplate. Cassandra’s blancmange. a device sensitive to a physical or Larry had to accept the bitter fact chemical stimulus and transmitting that all his houseplants were dying. blare information about a life process. The technicians checked and bittersweet blas rechecked every biosensor on board the space station. bitumen blaspheme biphyletic bivalve blasphemed birder bivittate blastocyte n bizarrely blastomere E an observer or identifier of wild bizygomatic bleak birds in their natural surroundings. adj Uncle Hayden is so avid a birder blackjack that he never goes anywhere E without binoculars and his blackmail lacking in warmth or kindliness : notebook. n cheerless, grim. The bleak environmentalist warned birdlime E + ON > E of pollution’s impact on life on n extortion of money by threats Earth. especially of subjecting someone to E + E criminal prosecution or revealing blench an extremely adhesive substance something injurious to his or her formerly used to trap small birds by reputation. blepharitis smearing twigs where the birds are Blackmail was originally accustomed to perch. protection money that Scottish bletting Marvin begged the gardener not to chieftains forced farmers and small use birdlime to get rid of the landowners to pay for protection blewits burgeoning sparrow population. against plunder. blimp birr blackout blindfold bisdiapason blacksmith v bisect blahs E v cover the eyes of with or as if with blanch a bandage. L v Club members insisted that divide into two usually equal parts. Demetrius blindfold his little The teacher taught the class how to F > E brother before taking him to their use a compass to bisect a line. scald or parboil (foods) in boiling secret hideout. water or steam in order to remove bismarckian the skin from, whiten, or stop blister enzymatic action in. bisulcate Jessica’s cooking teacher told her to blanch and peel the tomatoes bite before adding them to the sauce.
Page 15 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently blithesome blubbery bolivar adj n bluff E + Ecf S Amer name lively in voice, manner, or blurbist the basic monetary unit of appearance : cheery, merry. Venezuela. The blithesome lottery winner boards Drew recently added a drachma, a gushed that she had just booked a ruble, and a bolivar to his currency Caribbean cruise. boardwalk collection. blockhead boarish bolo n boater bolshevism D > F > E + E n a dull and stupid person. bolshevize Clara called Kory a “blockhead” E for believing everything said in [Note: The definition provided is bolster commercials. not the one most commonly associated with this word.] a man’s bolt blondined stiff straw hat with a flat crown, n ribbon band, and straight brim. bloodhound Grandpa reminisced about when he E attended Fourth of July picnics a rod or heavy pin designed to bloodless wearing his white linen suit and a fasten two or more objects together adj boater. or to hold one or more objects in place, often having a head at one E boatload end and a screw thread cut upon the lacking or apparently lacking other end. blood. bobble Ever earthquake-conscious, Becky Martha’s face went bloodless with used a large bolt to fasten the fright at the sight of her brother bodaciously heavy bookcase to the wall. Joe’s Halloween costume. bodhi bombardier bloodstone bodoni bomblet bloodthirsty boffo bond blooming n adj bogatyr E E boiling a mechanism by means of which flowering. adj atoms, ions, or groups of atoms are A blooming azalea sits on the cedar held together in a molecule or chest in Paul’s house. L > F > E crystal. bubbling from the action of heat. The fact that the length of the bond blotter The boiling blue and yellow liquids between atoms can be calculated in the lab fascinated young flabbergasted Tenacity. blowgun Lucinda. blowhole boisterously n E + E a nostril in the top of the head of a whale or other cetacean. The whale gave one spout through its blowhole, took in fresh air, and was down again.
Page 16 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently bondsman boondockers borsholder n n pl n E Tag? E [Note: Plural form is pronounced field shoes. a parish officer in Great Britain identically. Also, has near After a long day of planting corn, corresponding to the petty homonym: bondman.] one who Horace was relieved to get out of constable. assumes legal liability for another’s his boondockers. William Dalton was appointed debt, default, or failure to do a borsholder of Keston in 1790. duty. boorish The defendant was released from botchy jail after a bondsman posted his bootlegger bail. n bottle boneyard F > E + ON > E boubou one who illegally manufactures, bongo sells, or transports for sale boucharde especially alcoholic liquor. bonkers Government agents followed the bouchee bootlegger to his secret still and bonnetless destroyed it. boulter bonspiel borage bouncer boodle borane boundless n boohoo bounteously ISV bookend a compound of boron and bounty hydrogen. n bookish The simplest borane is called adj “diborane” and has 12 valence L > E electrons. a reward, premium, or subsidy E especially when offered or given by of or relating to books. borax the government. The result of Hilda’s bookish life is The state offered a $5000 bounty that every available wall of her bordeaux for the apprehension of the escaped home is lined with books. convict. boreal booklet bower boresight bookworm bowgrace n boresome n E + E boric F > E one unusually devoted to reading or adj a fender of rope or waste for studying books. protecting a ship from injury by Vanessa was a bookworm when she L > F floating ice. was in elementary school but of, relating to, or derived from a Captain Armstrong ordered the recently started showing more high-melting trivalent metalloid deckhand to reattach the bowgrace interest in extracurricular element that is known both in an to the ship’s prow. activities. extremely hard shiny black crystalline form and in the form of bowknot a greenish yellow or brown amorphous powder. bowl Boric acid is used industrially to make Pyrex.
boron
Page 17 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently bowler brandy breloque n n breve E name D a stiff felt hat with a dome-shaped [Note: The definition provided is bricole crown and a rather narrow rolled not the one most commonly brim—called also “derby.” associated with this word. In bridegroom Until recent times a proper English addition, word could be confused n gentleman wouldn’t leave home with barani.] a trampoline and without his bowler and brolly. tumbling stunt in which the E performer does a front somersault a man just married or about to be bowsprit with a half twist. married. The crowd went wild as Chris The bridegroom wiped frosting bowstave executed a perfect brandy. from his mouth and smiled for the photographer. brace brassy adj bridge bracero n E bracketed of the color of brass, a usually E yellow alloy of copper with zinc or any of various widely differing brad formerly tin. card games for four players in two n The brassy color of Mrs. Gilbert’s partnerships. hair could not possibly be natural. Barb and Ray invited their E neighbors over to play bridge and a slender wire nail with a small brat watch videos. deep round head. Ricardo used a brad to attach the brattice brie moulding. brazenface brighten bradytely breakage brill brainstorm v breaker brilliantly n E + E brio find a solution for a specific F > Sp > E problem by amassing [Note: The definition provided is briskly spontaneously occurring ideas. not the one most commonly adv Henley’s group decided to associated with this word. In brainstorm in the morning session addition, word has homonym: F? + Ecf and evaluate the produced ideas in braker.] a small water cask in a quick, energetic manner. the afternoon session. especially for use in a lifeboat. Because of the cold Sam walked The first thing the survivors did briskly to the store. bramble was to ration the water in the breaker. brisque branchiae n breastplate brandied n F [has homonym: brisk] an ace or a E + Gk? > L > F > E ten in certain card games in which a metal plate protecting the torso as the ten ranks between the ace and defensive armor. the king. The knight with the broken Emily needed a brisque to take the collarbone struggled painfully out trick and win the game. of his breastplate.
breeze
Page 18 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently broadcast bronzesmith buckeye n brood buckish E + ON > E n a single radio or television buckle program. E Dad always stops whatever he is [has homonym: brewed] the buckles doing in order to listen to the news offspring of the same hen broadcast. especially if nearly of the same age. bucksaw Tim selected the largest chick from broaden the brood for a pet. buckshot brocard brooklime buckwheat n brogue budding E broguery [Note: Could be confused with buddleia geographical name Brookline.] any broil of certain aquatic or semiaquatic budge v plants of the genus Veronica. American brooklime can be found buff L? > F > E along stream banks, swamps, clear adj cook by direct exposure to radiant ponds, and springs. heat (as on a grill over live coals or Gk > L > It > F beneath a gas flame or electric brother of a light to moderate yellow color. coil). Cedric chose buff paper for his Sharon brought two salmon steaks brow résumé. to broil on Gary’s hibachi. browbeat buffable broken brownstone buffer brokenhearted n adj buffeted E + E E + E a reddish brown sandstone used for bulb having the spirits depressed : building. crushed by grief or despair. The house faced with brownstone bulge Broke and brokenhearted, the was built about 75 years ago. prodigal son returned to ask his bulging father’s forgiveness. bruisewort bumicky broker brushability n bunch brusquerie n F > AF > E an agent who for a fee or brute E commission negotiates contracts of aggregate, cluster; especially : an purchase and sale between buyers bruxomania aggregate of things of the same and sellers. kind existing as a natural group or Pat’s grandfather was a cotton bryology considered together. broker who lost a fortune in the Jason selected the largest bunch of Crash of ’29. buccally grapes he could find and put it in his dad’s grocery cart. bronchiole bucchero bronchoconstrictor buchite bronchoscope bucket
Page 19 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently bundle burning cack n adj n D > E E unknown [Note: The definition provided is on fire. a baby’s heelless shoe with a soft not the one most commonly Al backed his chair away from the leather sole. associated with this word.] a heat of the burning campfire. The shoe clerk recommended a size shipping unit of about 125 pounds 3 cack for Amanda’s three-month that is used in papermaking. burnisher old boy. Rick bargained to reduce the shipping rate by 25 cents per burst cadastral bundle. burtoning caddisworm bungee burweed cadences Bunraku n pl n bury L > It > E Jpn bushels the modulated and rhythmic Japanese puppet theater featuring n pl recurrences of any sound, large costumed wooden puppets, especially the sounds of nature. onstage puppeteers, and a chanter E Mary whispered in Jean’s ear so who speaks all the lines. units of dry capacity used in the quietly that her words sounded Bunraku features four-foot-high United States, each equal to merely like broken cadences of dolls adroitly manipulated by 2,150.42 cubic inches. breathing. black-clad puppeteers in full view By his reckoning, Herman had of the audience. hauled over 10,000 bushels of cadential leaves by the end of the fall. bunt cadmium v buskined caducicorn Gmc > F > E bustard block or push (the ball) in a game cafard of baseball within the infield by buttonboard meeting it with a loosely held bat caftan and no swing. bygones The team coach told Jackson to cage bunt the next pitch. byssoid cahier buoyage bystander cairngorm buoyance byway calamander burbark byzantinism calamari burble cabbage v calash cabdriver n imit E become turbulent. cabin Czech > G > F In the wind-tunnel tests, Hans a large hood worn by women in the could see the air burble off the left cablese 18th century. wing. Priscilla’s calash was made of caboodle green silk and was supported by burgee whalebone hoops. cacholong burmite calcaneal caciquism calciferous
Page 20 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently calfskin calzone camshaft n californium canaanite L > It Calinago a baked or fried turnover of pizza canaliculus n dough stuffed with various fillings usually including cheese. cancan Carib > Sp Jenna’s calzone was so large that it n a native of the Lesser Antilles. nearly covered the entire plate. The guide for the couple’s island F tour was a Calinago. camber a woman’s dance of French origin characterized by high kicking caller cambistry usually while holding up the front n of a full ruffled skirt. camcorder There used to be many clubs in ON > E n Paris where the cancan was [Note: The definition provided is performed. not the one most commonly L > E + L > E associated with this word. In a small portable videocassette candid addition, word has near homonym: camera and recorder combined. collar.] one that makes the calls for Jessica borrowed her neighbor’s candied a square dance. camcorder to make a tape for her Don is the senior square dance parents. canicular club’s favorite caller. camel canker calligram camelback cankerous Callisaurus n Camelot canned n Gk cannery a small genus of lizards (family E name Iguanidae). a time, place, or atmosphere of cannoli The gridiron-tailed lizard is a idyllic happiness. n pl member of the genus Callisaurus The assassination of President living in the southwestern United Kennedy is sometimes referred to L > It States. as “the end of Camelot.” tubes of pastry fried in deep fat and camisa filled with a sweetened mixture of calories n ricotta cheese, cream, and flavoring. calorimetric Gmc > L > Sp Aunt Carla’s cannoli are so good adj a woman’s embroidered blouse that an Italian restaurant offered to with loose sleeves. buy her recipe. (L + Gk) > F Jeri practiced her Spanish while of or relating to the measurement of bargaining for a colorful camisa. canonize quantities of heat. The lab manual explained how to camouflet cantatrice make a calorimetric device using n two Styrofoam cups and a campaigner thermometer. L > It > F campfire [Note: One of plural forms is calorimetry pronounced similarly.] a woman camphoraceous singer; especially : an opera singer. calotype The cantatrice sang most camporee poignantly when she bid goodbye calyculus in her death scene. campsite Cantonese camptocormia
Page 21 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently canvasback carhop casement n caoutchouc cariostatic F? > E capacitance carious a window sash that opens on hinges. capillaceous carnation The imprisoned princess chipped away at the mortar surrounding the capriciously carnelian iron bars set in the casement. capsicum caroche Cassandra n capsized carousal Gk name captive carouse one who prophesies misfortune or disaster. captivity carphology Mary’s accurate intuition about impending adversity makes her a car carport Cassandra whose warnings should n be heeded. carrefour L > G or D > E cassioberry [Note: The definition provided is carrier not the one most commonly cassis associated with this word.] a large carroccio live-box for keeping fish or lobsters caste alive. carry n Sherman tossed the lobster into the car and continued fishing. carsick L > Pg [has homonym: cast] one of the carbide carstone hereditary classes into which the n n society of India is divided in accordance with a system L + ISVcf E fundamental in Hinduism. a binary compound of carbon with a firmly cemented ferruginous Members of the Brahman caste a more electropositive element. sandstone found in the British isles. have the exclusive right to become Carbon combines with metals to Carstone, once a traditional Hindu priests. form several kinds of carbide, some English building material, is now of which are used in metal-cutting used largely for constructional fill. casteless tools. cartload castellatus carbonnade n casting carcinolytic ON > E + E one third of a cubic yard (as of casual careful dirt). Every spring, Glennis goes to the cataclysmically carfare tree nursery and buys a cartload of dirt for her garden. catallactics carga n cartoons catalogic Sp carty catalufa a unit of weight usually of a value about equal to 300 pounds used in carvel catalyst Mexico and certain other Spanish- American countries. case catamount Juan ordered a carga of rice from his vendor. catatonic
Page 22 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently catawba Catholic cent n adj centenarian Choctaw Gk > L > F a very dark to blackish red. of, relating to, or being a body of centenary When Morton added a layer of Christians belonging to any of indigo paint to his red Volkswagen, various churches claiming center the resulting color could only be historical continuity from the called “catawba.” ancient undivided Christian centerpiece Church. catcall Roger and Theresa are planning a centesimate Catholic wedding with a full mass. catch centripetally n cationic adj centrolinead L > F > E [has near homonyms: cache, cash, Gk > ISV ceramics ketch] something that is taken in or relating to or consisting of as if in a trap; especially : the total positively charged atoms or groups cerebellar quantity trapped at one time. of atoms. The commercial fishing boat Sodium atoms can easily lose an cerebration returned to the harbor with an electron and thus become cationic. unusually good catch. certiorari cattery catchy cervicorn caulescent cate cesspool n caulocarpic n L > F > E cavalierly L > F > E [has homonym: kate] a dainty or an underground catch basin that is choice food : delicacy. caveman used where there is no sewer. Some consider caviar a cate; A contractor determined the best others disdainfully refer to it as cavern location for the farmhouse’s “fish eggs.” cesspool. ceilometer catechesis chain celature n categorematic celestialize L > F > E categorical [Note: The definition provided is celiotomy not the one most commonly catenate associated with this word.] a unit of v cembalo length equal to 66 feet. According to the original survey, L cenacle Lynette’s property has a total connect in a series of links or ties. frontage of 1 chain. “The ability of carbon to catenate cense is discussed on page 743 of your v chairman textbook,” the lab technician said condescendingly. L chairoplane perfume. cater During the ceremony, the priests chairwoman cense the altar. cathode chalazion censor chambray censurable channel
Page 23 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently chantilly chelate chiaus v chaotically Chicano Gk n characterize combine with (a metal) so as to form a ring of usually five or six Sp charbray atoms in which a central metallic [Note: Could be confused with ion is held in a coordination Chicana.] a male American of charm complex by one or more groups, Mexican descent. n each of which can attach itself to Rodrigo is proud to be a Chicano. the central ion by at least two E bonds. chickabiddy [Note: The definition provided is Lead poisoning is usually treated not the one most commonly with agents such as EDTA or BAL chickling associated with this word.] a flock that chelate with lead to form a n of finches. stable complex of ions. The largest finch flew out of the L > F > E charm and alighted on the chimney. cherish the grass pea of Europe cultivated for seeds and forage. charnel cherry Seeds of the chickling can be made adj into paste balls, put in curry, or charterhouse boiled and eaten like legumes. n Gk > L > F > E [has homonym: chary] of a chide F > E variable color averaging a moderate a monastery for members of an red that has a hint of yellow. chiffchaff austere religious order founded by Santa is often portrayed with St. Bruno in 1084. cherry cheeks. chiller Monks leave the charterhouse once a week to take a long walk. chert chimerism charwoman chessman china n chasseur Chinarra F&L > E n checkers [Note: Could be confused with plural form of word.] one of 32 Amerind > Sp checkrein pieces used in chess. an Indian people comprising a Sasha’s cat knocked over a major subdivision of the Concho cheekiness chessman as she jumped up on the group. board. The small museum was devoted to cheekpiece the culture of the Chinarra. chesstree cheeseburger n chine F > E chinfest a piece of wood with a pulley or pulleys bolted in the topside of an chintz antiquated ship. Elmo wrapped the line around the chesstree to keep from tripping on it as he swabbed the deck.
chestnut
cheviot
chez
Page 24 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently chiral choucroute chromosome adj n chronicles Gk F + G > F n pl of, relating to, or being a molecule sauerkraut. that is nonsuperimposable on its Elena ordered a bratwurst covered Gk > L > F mirror image. with choucroute. historical accounts of facts or Ray tried to explain why chiral events that are arranged in order of compounds are called “optically chrematistics time and usually without analysis active” and what they do to light or interpretation. that passes through them. chrism In his chronicles the geologist describes the many expeditions he chirography christened took to study volcanos. v chirotony chrononomy Gk > L > E chitchat received or initiated into a chrysolite Christian church by the rite of chlorella baptism. chrysopal n The priest christened the Jensens’ new baby Theodore. chrysoprase Gk > L any of the nonmotile unicellular christening chuck green algae of the genus Chlorella. In the ponds studied, the chlorella Christian chucklehead proved to be the most efficient n photosynthetic organism. church Gk > L n chloromelanite one who believes or professes or is assumed to believe in Jesus Christ E chlorophane and the truth as taught by him. a building set apart for public When Marie was baptized a especially Christian worship. chockablock Christian, she decided to read the The church of Hagia Sophia in adv Bible daily. Istanbul was built in the sixth century A.D. unknown + D > F > E chroma in a crowded or overflowing n chylomicron manner. Condos and cabins were built Gk cicadellid chockablock along the tiny beach. the color dimension on the Munsell scales that correlates most closely cicatrix cholla with saturation. The aspect of color known as cider choplogical “chroma” refers to its vividness. cinch chopper chromic adj cinematize choragic Gk cinemobile choralcelo of, relating to, or derived from a blue-white usually hard and brittle chordal metallic element that is resistant to corrosion and is used chiefly in chorography alloys and in electroplating. Mr. McGonigle corrected Stan’s choruses diagram of the structure of chromic acid to include four oxygen atoms.
chrominance
Page 25 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently cinereal civilly cleaver adj cladoptosis clef L gray tinged or shaded with black— claimant cleft used especially in technical descriptions in biology. claimer cleoid The cinereal plumage of the vulture made it look as if it had fallen in an clairvoyance clericature ashpit. clamor clever cipher clang cliffside circulation clapper climax circumambient adj claro clinamen L clasp clingstone surrounding, encompassing. n The circumambient fog made clingy driving extremely difficult. E adj a releasable catch for holding circumforaneous together two or more objects or E complementary parts of something. having a strong emotional circummure Sharon struggled impatiently with attachment or dependence. the ornate clasp on the small box Dylan was nervous and clingy circumspect that Jamal gave her. when his mother took him to his new kindergarten. circumspectly claustration clinkerer cirrostratus clausula cloak cis claybank n adj cleanliness L > ON > F L something resembling or [has homonym and near homonym: clearing suggesting an outer garment. sis and cyst] having or n The princesses decided, “Words characterized by certain atoms or and numbers are of equal value, groups on the same side of the E for, in the cloak of knowledge, one molecule. a tract of land made free of wood is warp and the other woof.” Greg said that cis isomers and and brush. trans isomers were molecules made The deer moved among the trees at cloakroom of the same combination of atoms, the edge of the clearing. but in different configurations and clog often with very different properties. cleavage n cisco cleave E v [Note: The definition provided is citrine not the one most commonly E associated with this word.] a heavy citron adhere firmly, loyally, and shoe, sandal, or overshoe having a unwaveringly. thick typically wooden sole. citrus The minister said that even though The thick-soled clog is the doubt was a natural human failing, precursor of the modern tap shoe. city believers must still cleave to the doctrines of the church. cityscape
Page 26 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently clogger coach cognate n adj coact E L one who performs a dance with a coalmouse of a language : related by descent clattering rhythm while wearing n from the same recorded or assumed clogs. ancestral language. Skip is a clogger and performs E An 18th-century judge named every year at the state fair. a small greenish gray European William Jones revealed that ancient bird with a black cap and white Sanskrit is actually cognate with clogging patch on the neck. Western European languages. The coalmouse looked around cloister suspiciously before flying off. cogwheel v coaxial coherent L > F > E adj confine in or as if in an enclosed cobra space : seclude from the world. L Brenda knew the property manager coccid having the quality of holding would disapprove of her new together firmly. puppy, but she couldn’t cloister cockleshell Marcello cooked the risotto for so Muffin in her apartment any long that it came out of the pan in a longer. cocotte single coherent lump. clonal cocozelle cohort clone codex coiffeuse closure codices coimplicant clothespin coeducation coincidence n clou coelacanth L cloy coesite the concurrence of events or circumstances appropriate to one clump cofeature another or having significance in n relation to one another but between clumsiness which there is no apparent causal L > E + L > F > E connection. clumsy a presentation in a program (as in By coincidence, Mary’s wedding an entertainment) accompanying date is the same day her cousin cluster but usually subordinate in interest plans to get married. n to a main attraction. Kerry thought that the cofeature colcothar E was more interesting than the a number of similar things grouped feature presentation. cold together in association or in adj physical proximity. coffin Several people who lived in the E cluster of houses near the chemical coffle having a temperature notably below plant have serious health problems. that compatible with human cogitation comfort. clydesdale The house grew so cold with the heat cut off that Eric moved into cnemis the garage, which had a kerosene heater. coacervation colewort
Page 27 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently colin comatose companion n colitis combative L > It > D? collaborative combinatorial [Note: The definition provided is not the one most commonly collared comedist associated with this word.] a adj structure with frames and sashes commando formerly incorporated into the deck L of a vessel to admit light to a cabin [has homonym: collard] wearing, commeasurable or lower deck. having, or depicted with a band, adj A large wave crashed into the strip, or chain worn or placed companion and startled the crew around the neck. L + L > F > E + L > Ecf members below. Several collared men stood holding [Note: Could be confused with farm implements in the old commensurable.] equal in size, companionway daguerreotype. extent, amount, or degree. Iron has disadvantages almost comparable colleague commeasurable with its virtues. compellable collect commingle compendious collectivize commitments compensated colleen commixture competence collegian commodatum complanate collie commoner completely collision commonweal complexion collodion commorant component colloidal communication comportment colluvies community n collywobbles commutation F n pl n manner of bearing : deportment, demeanor. (L + G)? > E? L The mysterious woman, who a slight intestinal disturbance change of a legal penalty or claimed to be a princess, had a accompanied by abdominal cramps. punishment to a lesser one. regal comportment and a very Bruno came down with the At the last minute the governor tasteful wardrobe. collywobbles after the pie-eating called in his commutation of the contest. prisoner’s death sentence to life Compositae imprisonment. n pl colonization companies L colonnette a very large family of herbs, shrubs, and trees considered to colostrum constitute the most highly evolved plants and characterized by florets coltish arranged in dense heads that resemble single flowers. colubrine Plants in the Compositae can be as small as a dandelion and as large columbaceous as a sunflower.
Page 28 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently compositor concomitance confinement n compotation concrete n L > F comprehensible the act of restraining or state of L > E being restrained within a limited comprehension a hard strong building material. area. The dog walked on the concrete After three years’ confinement, the compress before it set, leaving its paw prints. convict was released on parole. v condescension confrerie L n reduce the volume of by or as if by Confucian pressure : make hard or solid. L adj At the vitamin factory the children an act or instance of assuming an were shown a machine that could air of superiority (as to one inferior Chin name compress the ingredients into a pill or less fortunate). [has near homonym: confusion] of in less than a second. With dry condescension Mr. Blain or relating to the Chinese describes the natives as philosopher Confucius or his compurgation “primitive” and “uncivilized.” teaching or followers. Most Westerners’ knowledge of comradeship condone Confucian thought is nonexistent or limited to a few spurious conepate quotations. n confusing Nahuatl > Sp adj conacaste hog-nosed skunk. Hernandez was the first naturalist L conatus to classify the conepate and other misleading, perplexing. skunks in Mexico. “Everything is so confusing and all concameration your words only make things confection worse,” he said. concatenation n congealed concave L v [has near homonym: convection] concede delicacy; usually : a preparation of L > F > E fruits, nuts, roots, or other morsels made viscid or of a consistency like conchiferous with sugar. jelly. Turkish delight is a chewy The impudent soldier’s punishment conchologist confection often flavored with was to clean the congealed grease finely chopped nuts and rosewater. from the wall behind the conciliating cookstoves. adj conferencier congiary L conferral tending to become or try to become conglomeration friendly. confidential Jane’s fears will completely wear congrio off when she gets a little acquainted configuration with Mrs. Elton’s family, for thereis conjuration nothing in their manners butwhat is confine highly conciliating. conciliation conciliatory
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TheSpellingChamp.com TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently connatural constraint continuity adj n n L + L L > F > E L connected by nature : inborn, control over one’s own feelings, [Note: The definition provided is inherent. behavior, or actions. not the one most commonly Many pigeons have a connatural John’s parents taught him that he associated with this word.] the sense of direction. must put some constraint on his script for a radio or television quick temper. program (as of the introductory and conscription transitional material used by an construct announcer or master of consequent ceremonies). consular Mario’s job is to write the conserve continuity for the variety show. consulate consignation contract consulting consistent v contraction adj L contradicted L asking the advice of : seeking the v showing no significant change, opinion of. unevenness, or contradiction. Duke would not take any medicine L It was impossible for anyone to without consulting his doctor. asserted the contrary of : took issue throw with such consistent with. perfection. consultor Esther contradicted nearly everything her younger brother conspectus contaminate said. conspergent contemn contrail constable contemned contrarily n adv contemporaries L > F > E L a public officer responsible for contempt in a manner opposite to what is keeping the public peace and for expected. certain petty judicial duties. contented Karin decided contrarily to stay In English villages it is not adj home, disappointing her friends uncommon to see a constable who had planned a movie outing. making his rounds on a bicycle. L free from dissatisfaction, anxiety, contrariwise constant or agitation : easy in mind. n Steve is a charmer—very friendly contravallation and responsive, and contented with L life. contravene something that does not vary or v change in its relationship or in an contents essential relationship with other L > F things. go or act contrary to : obstruct the Soren explained that knowing the operation of. equilibrium constant of a reaction Ellie was sent to the principal’s is the key to solving many office when she threatened to chemistry problems. contravene the rule against leaving campus.
contrivance
contriver
Page 30 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently controller coony cordwinder n conurbation coot F > E convention copartner shoemaker. n Alvin is the best cordwinder in copen town, yet his prices are reasonable. L a practice in bidding or playing that copilot corgi by agreement between partners in n certain card games (as bridge) copper conveys some information not W necessarily deducible by logic. coppernose a short-legged long-backed dog Doris and Henry played bridge n with foxy head belonging to either using a convention of their own of two Welsh varieties. devising. L > F > E The Pembroke Welsh corgi in the an inflamed nose such as that of photo with Queen Elizabeth II is conversance acne rosacea or that sometimes one of four such dogs she owns. produced by habitual drunkenness. conversion W. C. Fields was famous for his coriaceous n misanthropy and his coppernose. corkscrew L coppersmith a change in one’s religious corky orientation marked also by a coquina adj concomitant change in belief. The conversion of St. Paul on the coralline L > Ar > E road to Damascus was a favorite peculiar to or suggestive of a topic of Renaissance painters. corbiestep beverage spoiled by corking. Sarnak rejected the corky wine and convincing cord told the waiter to bring another n bottle. convocation Gk > L > F > E cornupete convulse [Note: The definition provided is not the one most commonly coronated cooncan associated with this word. In n addition, word has homonym: corpulence chord.] a unit of quantity of wood Sp&E equal to a stack 4 x 4 x 8 feet or correction [Note: Could be confused with 128 cubic feet. conquian.] a game of rummy After splitting a cord of firewood, correctional played by two or more with two Ray went inside for some hot adj packs of cards including two oatmeal. jokers. L After losing ten games of cooncan cordaites dealing with or charged with the in a row, Troy threw up his hands treatment of offenders through a in despair and quit. corde program involving penal custody, parole, and probation. coonskin cordiality After his conviction for n counterfeiting, Matt had to serve cordite several years in a correctional Algonquian + E facility. a cap made of the skin or pelt of the corduroys raccoon. The frontiersman wore a coonskin cordwainery with the tail hanging down his back.
Page 31 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently correlative cossack coulometric adj n adj L Turk > Russ&Ukrainian F name + Gk of paired words or expressions : a member of a favored military of or relating to chemical analysis regularly used together but caste of Russian frontiersmen and performed by determining the typically not adjacent to each other. border guards in Czarist Russia amount of a substance released in The teacher devoted an entire who played an important part in an electrolysis by measuring the period to subject-verb agreement Russian expansion. amount of electrical charge used. when correlative conjunctions are The museum’s hat display included Because an aqueous sodium used. one worn by a cossack who was an chloride solution can contain ancestor of Mr. Kuban, the curator. several species that can be oxidized correlativity and reduced, Anna used cotangent coulometric analysis. corroborative cottagey counterclockwise corrosion adv coucal corrugate L > F > E + L > F > D > E + E couching in a direction opposite to that in corruption n which the hands of a clock rotate. Fay never can remember whether corsepresent L > F > E turning the jar lid counterclockwise a style of embroidery in which a tightens or loosens it. cortile flat or raised design is made by threads or cords fastened down by counterfeiting corundum small stitches at regular intervals. n The bodice of the queen’s gown counterfoil was decorated with satin threads Skt > Tamil and golden couching. countermure aluminum oxide occurring in nature in massive form and as variously cougar counterpane colored rhombohedral crystals n including the gems ruby, sapphire, couleur oriental amethyst, oriental emerald, L > F > E and oriental topaz. coulis bedspread. Ruby can’t believe that all the n Aretha received a silk and linen different forms of corundum, counterpane as a wedding present. including the gem she was named F after, contain the material from [has near homonyms: coolie, counterreformation which aluminum foil is made. cooly, coolly, coulee, coulie] a thick sauce made with pureed countersink corvette vegetable or fruit and often used as a garnish. countertrades coryza For dessert, Kathy ordered a chocolate torte with raspberry coupette cosmicality coulis. couple cosmogony coulombic n cosmonaut L > F > E two or an indefinite number of. cosmopolis George’s lunch consisted of a couple of apples and a candy bar. cosovereignty
Page 32 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently course crawl critical n v adj L ON > E Gk + Ecf [has homonym: coarse] policy [has homonym: kraal] move, relating to, indicating, or being a chosen. progress, or advance slowly or state in which or a measurement or Though he did not know what laboriously. point at which some quality, course others would take, for The soldiers were forced to crawl property, or phenomenon suffers a Patrick Henry the choice was across a minefield to escape the finite change or undergoes drastic simple: liberty or death. enemy. alteration. Every substance has a critical courtyard creance temperature above which its gas n form cannot be made to liquefy. crebrity L > F > E + E critique a court or enclosure adjacent to or credenda attached to a house, castle, palace, croaker or other building. credulous The king was pacing in the crochet courtyard when the messenger creosote breathlessly announced the birth of crock the prince. crepe crocus cowardice crevasse croesus crabwise crewel croquette crackle criant croquettes cradle criminality n pl craggy criminology F n small cone-shaped or rounded crake masses consisting usually of L + Gk minced fowl, meat, or vegetable cram the scientific study of crime as a coated with egg and bread crumbs v social phenomenon, of criminal and fried in deep fat. investigation, of criminals, and of On Friday nights Minnie always E penal treatment. makes salmon croquettes. study intensively or under pressure Many police officers take courses especially for an examination. in criminology and penology at crossopodia Helga planned ahead so that she community colleges. would not have to cram on croupade Thursday night for Friday’s cringle midterm. croupous cripple crane croutons critic cranny n crowbar crate Gk one who engages often craven professionally in the analysis, artistic evaluation, or appreciation cravenette of works of art (as literary or dramatic works). Although the critic enjoyed the play as a whole, he wasn’t too pleased with some of the acting.
Page 33 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently crown culturist curiological n cumuli curium Gk > L > F > E n pl a royal or imperial headdress or cap curling of sovereignty : a diadem. L n Eric’s teacher asked him what massy cloud forms having a flat Shakespeare meant by the line base and rounded outlines often E “Uneasy lies the head that wears piled up like mountains and [Note: The definition provided is the crown.” commonly appearing in the early not the one most commonly afternoon on warm days. associated with this word.] a game crucifix Tracy filled the sky of her painting developed in Scotland in which two with cumuli. teams of four persons each send cruiser stones spinning over a stretch of ice cumulonimbus about 42 yards long toward a target crupper n circle. Angus has loved curling all his life cruse L and is the star player on his team. thundercloud. crushed As Stephanie drove down Interstate currycomb v 80, she could see a dark cumulonimbus approaching from cursive Gmc > F > E the west. completely subdued in spirits. cursively Kate was crushed with sorrow cumulus when her pet cat met an untimely cursor death. cunctation curule crustaceous cupid n curvet cryogenic L name curvilinear cryptarithm a naked usually winged infantile figure representing the Roman god cusp crystalline of love and often holding a bow n and arrow. crystallomancy Julia pasted a red cupid on a doily L and slipped it in Tony’s locker. point, apex. ctenoid Teddy attached a bright red tassel cupidity to the cusp of the dunce cap. cubbish cupiuba cutting cubby adj curate cubicle E curatrices [has homonym: cudding] given to cuisinier or designed for cutting, severing, or curbstone dividing. culicine n The nicks in the planer’s cutting blades annoyed Matt and made it cult E > F > L + E impossible to get a smooth board. n a stone set along a margin as a limit and protection. cyan L Chris always managed to hit the a religion regarded as unorthodox curbstone when he parked the car cyanotic or spurious. on the street. The police were warned that the cyberneticist leaders of the doomsday cult might curfew have been storing explosives.
Page 34 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently Cycladic dace dapper adj dacoit dapple Gk of or relating to the pre-Mycenaean dado dappled culture that prevailed in the v Cyclades islands. dah The peoples of the Cycladic E civilization were seafarers who daimonion marked or variegated with spots or developed maritime trade with Asia patches of a different shade or Minor and North Africa before daintiness color. 1000 B.C. The lion was dappled with patterns dairymaid from the tangle of branches. cyclogeny dalmatian dare cyclone damage daredevil Cyclops n damascene dariole Gk damper darning one of a race of giants in Greek mythology with a single eye in the damsel dashboard middle of the forehead. Kirk found a mask that would help dancery dashi make him a perfect Cyclops at the n n masquerade party. L? > F > E + Ecf Jpn cygneous a place of entertainment providing [has near homonyms: dasi, dassie] facilities for dancing. a fish broth made from dried cylindraceous Our neighborhood dancery has bonito. country line dancing every Yasuko added some miso paste and cylindrical Tuesday. scallions to the dashi. adj dancy dashpot Gk > F > E relating to or having the form or dander dasyphyllous properties of a tube. The caterpillar looked like a small, dandify dater cylindrical accordion, with pleats running around its circumference danio daube and spaced evenly along its axis. danseur dauerlauf cynegetic n daunted cytochrome L? > F v n a male ballet dancer. The director chose a tall, graceful L > F > E Gk + Gk danseur for the part of Siegfried in sapped of courage : discouraged, any of several respiratory pigments Swan Lake. intimidated. that occur in animal and plant cells Even the experienced kayakers and play a major role in danza were daunted by the river’s intracellular oxidations. n treacherous rapids. Enzymes of cytochrome help to detoxify cells and break down fat. L? > F > Sp dauphin a formal, stately dance. Czechoslovak The bewigged actors in the daydream commedia dell’arte began a slow dabchick danza on the stage. dayroom
Page 35 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently deaconess decal declaim v deadened decap v L > E decapod speak pompously, noisily, or E theatrically. [Note: Could be confused with decastere While in London, Sarah spent her dead end.] impaired in vigor, force, Sundays at Speaker’s Corner in activity, or sensation. decastich Hyde Park listening to various A dental patient’s pain can be orators declaim about a variety of effectively deadened by a local decay subjects. anesthetic. deceit declamation deadhead December declivitous deal decennium decoction deathly n adj dechlorinate v L E a liquid preparation made of a like or having the characteristics of Ecf + Gk > ISV medicinal plant boiled in water. death. remove chlorine from. In ancient times, a decoction of A deathly stillness fell over the The gardener was advised to medicinal herbs was often the only audience as Dracula descended on dechlorinate the tap water before treatment available for internal his next victim. using it to water certain plants. injuries. debabelization decide decollate v debit decompression L > F > E debonairly arrive at a choice or a solution. decongestant Jeri couldn’t decide what she debouch wanted for dessert, so she asked the decontrol v waiter for his recommendation. decoy L > F decimated march out into open ground. decuple Major Kipling ordered the three decimation v regiments to debouch from the ravines. decipher L > F > E make or become ten times as much debouches decisive or as many. adj No one would ever have dreamed debubblizer that the company’s worth would L decuple in two years. debunk having the power or quality of resolving : conclusive. dedans decade Many historians say that the siege n of Saratoga was the decisive battle dedition of the Revolutionary War. Gk > L > F > E deduction a period of any ten years. decisively Carla claims she is going to let her defalcator hair grow for a decade without deckhand cutting it. defeasance decahedral defeat
Page 36 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently defeated deity demoralized v defenestration delaying L deferment delegitimation weakened in courage, fortitude, or spirit. deferral delight The employees became demoralized when company layoffs deferred delighted were announced. adj defiant demurred L > F > E defibrillate highly pleased : gratified, joyous. demythologize The delighted visitors couldn’t help deficiencies laughing at the monkey’s antics. denary deficient deliriously dendroid adj deficit delitescence Gk definition deliver resembling a tree in form. Andy brought back a dendroid defrayal delouse coral specimen from Bora Bora. defroster deltoid denial deftly delusively denigrate degenerative demanding denominations adj n pl degenerescence L > F > E L deglaze unremittingly severe or difficult in religious groups or communities of v making requests. believers called by the same name. Although the guests were extremely Children of other denominations Ecf + E demanding, Joyce enjoyed working were excused from attending mass dissolve the small particles of at the Ritz. at the Roman Catholic school. sautéed meat remaining in (a pan) by adding a liquid and heating. demented denotatum The chef explained that when n making a meat gravy, one should demicannon first deglaze the pan with water or L broth. demigod an actually existing object referred n to by a word, sign, or linguistic degreaser expression. L + E The denotatum of the word tree is a degree a mythological divine or large woody plant having branches n semidivine being (as the offspring and leaves. of a deity and a mortal) thought to L > F > E possess less power than a god. density a 360th measure for arcs and The hero Gilgamesh was a n angles. demigod in ancient Babylonian A miscalculation of only 1 degree mythology. L on the reentry angle of the the mass of a substance per unit spacecraft could drastically change demipique volume. fuel consumption levels. Jorge calculated what the density demonstrable of a bubble of gas at the bottom of dehydrate the lake would be. demonstrate
Page 37 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently dentelle describe detachability denunciator desensitize detainer n depayse deserts n pl L > AF depilous a writ authorizing the keeper of a L prison to continue to keep a person deplete regions in which the vegetation is in custody. so scanty as to be incapable of The Immigration and depoliticize supporting any considerable Naturalization Service sent the population. warden a detainer with instructions deportee The class included Antarctica in its to hold a prisoner for deportation study of deserts. proceedings. deposition n desiccation detent L designee detention testimony taken down in writing n under oath or affirmation. designer The psychiatrist’s deposition was n L presented to the judge and jury as a holding in custody. evidence of the defendant’s mental L > F The suspect was in detention until condition. one who plans and directs the his alibi could be checked. fashioning of theatrical stage depository settings, costumes, and ballet deteriorate settings. deprecate The designer outdid himself with deteriorated the lavish sets for the new opera. depressed detorsion desinent deprogram detrain v desist detumescence L + Gk > L despicableness dissuade or try to dissuade from deuterium convictions usually of a religious despondency nature often with the use of force. development Sharon’s parents hired a specialist desquamation in cult psychology to deprogram deviance her after her rescue from the destine People’s Temple at Jonestown. v devil v derangement L direct and impel inescapably on a Gk > L > E dereistic fixed course. chop (food) fine and mix with hot The family’s money and ambition seasoning or sauce usually after derisory seemed to destine each newborn cooking. child to a career in politics. Georgia planned to devil a dozen derogate hard-boiled eggs for the potluck. destined derringer v devilish descamisado L > F > E devilment preordained. descensional Despite his birth, the Prince did not devote believe he was destined to attain deschampsia the throne. devotee
Page 38 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently devotion diamondback dilettante devotions diaphoretic dilettantism n pl diaphragmatic diligent L adj prayers or service of worship diastolic usually intended for private L > F > E nonliturgical services. diatomic characterized by steady, earnest, Jordan read a pamphlet of daily adj attentive, and energetic application devotions while waiting for her and effort in a pursuit or study. appointment with the pastor. Gk + Gk Despite his diligent study habits, having two of the the smallest Horatio always panics at exam devout particles of an element that enter time. into the composition of molecules. dewlappy Hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and dimensions the halogens exist as diatomic dexter molecules. dimer adj n dibatag L Gk + Gk being or relating to the side of a dibble a compound formed by the union of heraldic shield at the right of the two molecules of a simpler person wearing it. dice compound. The coat of arms had, among other A molecule of acetic acid can form things, a dexter motto. dichotomize a dimer with another acetic acid molecule held together by two dextranase dictamina hydrogen bonds. dharma dictionary dimetrodon n dhole dietary n Gk differ a genus of North American Lower Kanarese? Permian reptiles comprising [has homonym: dole] a fierce wild differentiation terrestrial carnivores of moderate dog of India that hunts in packs and size distinguished by a crest or may attack even large fierce difficile dorsal sail. animals (as the tiger). Dinosaur buff that she is, Amy Because of the russet color of its diffidence insists upon being a dimetrodon for coat, the dhole is often called the Halloween. red dog. diffract v dimidiation diaconate L diminish dialyzable break or separate (as light) into parts. diminution dialyzer In 1912 Max von Laue suggested n that a crystal lattice should be able diamagnetic to diffract X rays. L adj the act, process, or an instance of digital diminishing : decrease. Gk > ISVcf + Gk > L > F By controlling his appetite and having negative magnetic dignitary exercising, Frank hoped to see a susceptibility. diminution in his weight. Atoms with an odd number of dilapidation electrons cannot be diamagnetic. dimity dilatoriness diamantine dimple
Page 39 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently dinergate discerned disembowel v v dinette L L + L + L > F > E dinosaur sensed or came to know or take out the entrails of : eviscerate. recognize mentally especially The tour of the meat packing plant diopter something that is obscure. will not include the step where the n Nancy’s quick eye soon discerned workers disembowel the animals. the rabbit’s nest in the long grass. Gk disenable a unit of measurement of the discerning v refractive power of a lens equal to the reciprocal of the focal length in discernment L + L + L meters. deprive of a power, right, or Barb’s optometrist had to explain discharge privilege. what a diopter was before being Conviction of a felony will able to convince her that she discinct disenable an American citizen of needed reading glasses. the right to vote. discipline diorama disenchantment disco diplacusis disentomb discography diplegia disgregate discomfit dipsomania disguisable n discophile disheartened Gk + Gk discouraged v an uncontrollable often periodic v craving for alcoholic liquors. L + E The actor’s portrayal of the pain of F deprived of courage and hope : dipsomania won him universal deprived of courage or confidence : discouraged, dejected. accolades. disheartened, dejected. After a long drought the Dad became discouraged when he disheartened farmer reluctantly directory couldn’t figure out how to program decided to sell his land. the VCR. direful dishelm discover disadvantageous v disherison disagio L > F > E dishoard obtain for the first time sight or disarmament knowledge of. dishrag n “What you learn today, for no reason at all, will help you discover dishwasher L > F all the wonderful secrets of the laying aside or depriving of tomorrow.” disinfect weapons; especially : the reduction discreet of a military establishment to some disingenuous minimum set by some specified discretionary adj authority. The disarmament of the defeated L aggressor nation must be complete. lacking in candor or frankness; often : giving a false appearance of disavow simple frankness. The senator’s disingenuous answers did not satisfy the press.
Page 40 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently disingenuously dissociative diva adj n dislike L L > It dislimn of, relating to, or tending to cause the leading or the principal female the process by which a chemical singer in an opera or concert dislocated combination breaks up into simpler organization. v constituents. The little-known diva became The dissociative energy required to nationally famous after her L + L break the bond between the atoms performance in La Boheme. put out of place, as put (a body in a hydrogen molecule is much part) out of order by moving a bone higher than that required to break divagation away from its normal connections the bond between atoms in a with another bone or other bones. chlorine molecule. divaricate Becky dislocated her shoulder when she took a bad fall off her dissolve divarication bicycle. dissuasive diverge disoblige v dissuasively disparages L dissymmetrical move or extend in different disparaging directions from a common point. distance Deep in the forest two dangerous dispensable paths diverge from the main road. distensible dispensation diverticulitis distillation dispersing n divine adj dispossessed L the process of driving off gas or L disproportionate vapor from liquids or solids by of or relating to God : proceeding v heating and condensing to liquid from God. products. The Torah teaches that every L The petroleum industry uses person must be treated with respect subject a substance to distillation on a large scale to because all are created in the transformation into two or more separate the various components of divine image. dissimilar substances usually by a crude oil. process involving simultaneous divinity oxidation and reduction. distress Heat will disproportionate divisible hydrogen peroxide into water and distressed oxygen. adj divot dissection L > F > E divulgation afflicted with trouble, pain, or grief. dissemble When his factory burned down, the dobbin distressed owner resolved to build dissentience a new one. dockize
disuse dockwalloper
ditali
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TheSpellingChamp.com TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently docudrama dogmatician Doppler n adj dogvane L + Gk Austrian name a drama for television, motion dogwatch of, relating to, or utilizing a shift in pictures, or theater dealing freely frequency caused by motion with historical events and dolabrate between the source of especially those of a recent and electromagnetic waves and the controversial nature. dolentissimo observer. The docudrama deals with the trial In Doppler navigation the change of a scientist accused of espionage. dolichoid of frequency of reflected radar waves is used to give information documentation dolichopodous on velocity and position. dodecahedron dollar dormant dodge dolomitic dormette doe dome dormition does domiciled dose n pl domiciliary dotage E [has homonym: doze] the females dominance dotal especially when adult of any of the various mammals of which the dominant dove male is called “buck” (as most deer, antelope, goat, rabbit, and domineer dowlas rat). n Bobby got three rabbits at Easter: dompt two does and a buck. F geog name > E a coarse linen cloth used widely in dogdom the 16th and 17th centuries and doneness manufactured originally in Brittany dogleg n but later especially in northern n England and Scotland. E The long coat, typical of the period, E + ON > E [has homonym: dunness] the was lined with dowlas. a golf hole having an angled condition of being cooked to the fairway that offers the player a desired degree. down choice of following the fairway or Patrick checked the roast beef for n risking a shot across the rough. doneness before serving it to his When he came to the dogleg, Doug guests. E teed up to shoot across the rough. [Note: The definition provided is donnishness not the one most commonly dogma associated with this word.] an n donor undulating generally treeless upland with sparse soil. Gk doodling The shape of the horse carved in a doctrine or body of doctrines of chalk on the down could be seen theology and religion formally for miles. stated and authoritatively proclaimed by a church. The dogma of papal infallibility marks one of the greatest differences between the Catholic and Protestant churches.
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TheSpellingChamp.com TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently downbeat dramatization drilling adj n n E + E Gk > L L > G > E pessimistic, gloomy, unhappy. an act, process, or product of [Note: The definition provided is Tom has just finished reading a rewriting or adapting a story or not the one most commonly novel about downbeat characters in incident for theatrical presentation. associated with this word.] a strong an urban slum area. The author was not at all pleased durable cotton fabric in twill weave with the recent television made in various weights for downhaul dramatization of his novel. clothing, interior decoration, and industrial uses. downstage drawshave Civil War tents were sometimes made from drilling. downstairs drawstring drillmaster dozen dream n v drivage L > F > E E drollery a group of 12. have ideas or images in the mind n Carly packaged a dozen of her while asleep. freshly baked cookies and took After the horror film, Carlo knew F them to her next-door neighbor. he would dream about spiders all whimsical humor. night. The writer’s anecdotes were noted drab not so much for their hilarity as for adj dreggy their charming drollery. Celt > L > F dressing drongo of the lifeless color of drab cloth, which is dull brown or gray. dribble droopy The embroidered figures are now a v adj faded drab color, a far cry from their original red and green E? E splendor. [has near homonym: drivel] propel gloomy, dejected. and maintain control of (a ball or When feeling tired and droopy, drachma puck) by successive slight taps or Sarah usually treats herself to bounces with hand, foot, or stick. lunch at her favorite restaurant. draggletailed The coach told Becky to dribble the basketball up and down the court dropsical dragnet without looking at it. n droshky dribbler ON > E + F drosometer a network of measures for drifting apprehension (as of criminals). adj dross The state police set up a dragnet to find the escaped convicts. E disposed to move aimlessly. drahthaar Drifting loners were rounded up as suspects after the shooting. drain drill dramalogue dramaticule dramatist
Page 43 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently drove dumplings duramen n n pl duroc E E? [Note: The definition provided is small masses of leavened dough dustblu not the one most commonly cooked by boiling or steaming. associated with this word.] a crowd Jutta insisted on finding a dustheap or group of people especially when restaurant in Munich where they acting, following, or moving in could eat dumplings. dutifully concert or in a docile manner as if adv in a herd. dun The drove of students heading to adj F > E + Ecff the playground is participating in a in a manner having respect for fire drill. E one’s own moral obligations. [has homonym: done] having a Henrietta had dutifully memorized drub dull, drab color. the poem the evening before. The dun cloth was so unappealing drugget to the eye that not one yard from dwindle the bolt was sold. drum dying dunce drumhead dynamometry dungaree dryasdust dynast dunlin n dubitable duo Gk ducat n a ruler over a state; especially : a hereditary ruler. ductus L The dynast of Jordan is King a group of two : pair. Abdullah. dudelsack The Penguin frequently referred to Batman and Robin as “the dynamic dynastic duel duo” in the television series. n dysergia duodecennial L dyslogia [has homonym: dual] a duodenal prearranged formal combat with dysphonia deadly weapons fought between duodenum n two persons in the presence of witnesses usually as a result of an duple Gk injury done or an insult given by adj impairment of the voice manifested one to the other. by hoarseness or other defects of Alexander Hamilton, first secretary L phonation due to organic, of the Treasury of the United in music : having two or a multiple functional, or psychic causes. States, was killed in a duel with of two beats per measure. Mark is a speech therapist Aaron Burr. Marches are written in duple time. specializing in the treatment of dysphonia. dummel duplex n dysproteinemia L something having two parts or elements (as a two-family house). Kelly and her family live in one part of the duplex; her grandparents live in the other part.
Page 44 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently eagerly eclat edifices adv n pl econometrics E L with urgent desire or enthusiasm. economics buildings; especially : large or His thoughts darted eagerly about n pl massive structures (as churches or as everything looked new—and government buildings). worth trying. Gk > L Among the most beautiful edifices a social science that studies the in our nation’s capital is the earage production, distribution, and National Cathedral. consumption of commodities. earrings Melissa signed up for economics in edifyingly hopes that she would learn more earthly about what causes a recession. editress adj ecosphere edulcoration E relating to actual human life on ecosystem eelpout Earth : realistic, factual, worldly. n Richard’s earthly concerns about effaceable his checkbook put a damper on his Gk dreams. an ecological community effectively considered together with the easement nonliving factors of its environment effigiate as a unit. easiness The fact that his diesel tank was an effigurate ecosystem in itself came home to eatage Ray when the algae clogged fuel effuse n filter after fuel filter. v E ecrus L right of using grassland for flow out : emanate. pasturage. ecstasize Christy was not surprised to see Mr. Bosco granted eatage to his hostility and criticism effuse from neighbor, Farmer Voss. ectasis the defeated candidate. ebbet ecthlipsis effusion n ectomorph egotism E the common green newt of the ectophagous egotist eastern United States. On a hike through Everglades ectopic egueiite National Park, Joey pointed out a small ebbet sitting on a rock. ecumene eidolon ebonize ecumenicalism eigenvector v eddyroot eight Gk > L > E + Ecf n adj make black or stain black in imitation of ebony. Afr > E E Garth used shoe polish in one of a plant of the Pacific islands that is [has homonym: ate] being one his many attempts to ebonize the grown throughout the tropics for its more than seven in number. figurine. edible starchy tuberous rootstocks. Nan didn’t learn the facts about Eddyroot can be made into poi, a Santa Claus until she was eight echoes thin, pasty mass of fermented taro years old. starch. echopraxia either
Page 45 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently eject eleven embalmment adj n elan E F > E + Ecf elastic being one more than ten in number. the act or process of preparing a adj If a football team has more than body for burial by injecting into the eleven players on the field when the arterial system and body cavities a Gk > L ball is snapped, the team receives a preservative and disinfectant fluid capable of recovering size and penalty. (as a solution of formaldehyde). shape after deformation. Because the bodies of the Even the dog got a Christmas gift, elf earthquake victims were going to an elastic rubber toy. be cremated, there was no need for elfin embalmment. elation eliminable embattled elbow adj v election L F > E capable of being removed or made strong : strengthened, as electrochemical excluded. furnished with resistant power. adj It seems that the more eliminable Surrounded by a stone wall, the political candidates are those who embattled fortress survived the Gk + Gk spend less on their campaigns. attack. of or relating to the science dealing with the relation of electricity to elitism embellished chemical changes. Mr. Thorvald explained that the elliptical embellisher order of elements in the electrochemical series shows their elliptically embezzle tendency to displace the ions of other elements in the series. elocutionist embolize electrocution elongated embolus n else embrace Gk > L the act of killing or putting to death elsewhither embraceable by electric current. adv In 1890 New York became the first emcee state to execute criminals by E electrocution. to some or any other place in a emendation different direction or toward a n electrograph different objective. n Marcus never missed a day of work L in the factory, but his soul was [Note: The base of this word could Gk aimed elsewhither. be confused with amend.] the word a device used for the etching or or the matter substituted for transfer of pictures or designs by elucidative incorrect or unsuitable matter in a electrolytic means. work that has been altered. An electrograph was used to elutriate There was at least one emendation transfer the picture onto a metal written in the margin of every page plate for printing. elysian in the manuscript. electrolier emaciate emerge elegiambus emanate emetic
emancipate emigrate
Page 46 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently emigration enact energy n v enfeeble L L > E + L > E [has near homonym: immigration] make into a law; especially : enforce departure from a place of abode, perform the last aspect of natural home, or country for life or legislation upon (a bill) that gives residence elsewhere. the validity of law. Sylvia never tired of hearing about Today’s vote will, in all engage her great-grandparents’ emigration probability, enact the bill. from Poland. engastrimythic enalid emmeleia n engineering n n Gk + ISV Gk [has near homonym: annelid] a F > E a solemn and stately dance used in submerged marine plant. the science by which the properties ancient Greek tragedy. Eelgrass is a common enalid found of matter and the sources of energy The dancers performed the along the North Atlantic coast. in nature are made useful in emmeleia with grave mournful structures, machines, and products. gestures. enchytrae Terry is studying engineering and has a special interest in the branch emotional encircle concerned with the production of tools, machinery, and their empathize encroach products. emphasis encryption enginery empiricist endlessly enigma empower endocrine enjambed v adj endosteal L > Ecf + L > F > E F give faculties or abilities to : endothermic marked or characterized by the enable. adj continuation in prosody of the The teacher frequently tells her sense in a phrase beyond the end of students that a good education will Gk + Gk a verse or couplet. empower them to be whatever they characterized by or formed with Haroldur’s analysis of the wish to be. absorption of heat. enjambed lines was enlightening. The decomposition of mercury empty oxide at high temperature is an enlightened adj example of an endothermic adj process. E L + E + Ecff containing nothing. endothermy freed from ignorance and An empty box in the corner was a misinformation. perfect place to keep Rowena’s new endysis The professors claimed to be an ferret. enlightened group of individuals. enepidermic emulsifier adj emulsion Gk + Gk + Gk applied to the unbroken skin for enable medicinal purposes. Dan feared that he would have to get an injection when it became obvious that the enepidermic medication was not curing his rash.
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TheSpellingChamp.com TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently enorganic epidemiology erraticism adj n erratum Gk + Gk Gk [Note: Could be confused with a science that deals with the erring inorganic.] arising within or incidence, distribution, and control inherent in the organism : intrinsic. of disease in a population (as of erstwhile Ian tried to write an essay animals or plants). adj describing the difference between Sean’s knowledge about polio and enculturated and enorganic forms the history of the Salk vaccine E + E of ignorance. reflects his strong interest in having been at some past time. epidemiology. John recognized his erstwhile gym enormity teacher as the runner leading the epigraphic pack in the Boston Marathon. ensiform epilogue erysipelas ensigncy episcopate erythromycin enslave episematic esbat ensorcellment epulation escape entangle epuration escapist enterprise epure escheat enterprising equal escort entity equally esemplastic entoleter equanimous espagnole entrada n equestriennes enunciation F equipluve [has near homonym: Spanish word envelop Español] a foundation sauce made equus of stock thickened with flour enveloping browned in fat with added erbium seasonings to taste. envisaged David’s steak came with a eremitical tarragon-flavored espagnole. envy erethism esperanto enzymology ergo espouse epanorthosis ergophobe essentialist epaulement n establishment epideictic Gk + Gk n one suffering from fear of or aversion to work. L > F > E Willy, a self-proclaimed couch the act of bringing into existence, potato, claims to be an ergophobe. creating, founding, or setting up. The establishment of the ericetal Environmental Protection Agency has brought many advantages but erosive also a good deal of controversy.
Page 48 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently eunomy evolutive estancia euphonize evolvement ester n eurodollar evulgate G europium ewery [has homonym: Esther] any of a class of compounds that are usually euryene exacerbated fragrant liquids if sufficiently volatile, several of which are found Euterpean exacting in essential oils and synthesized adj adj especially for use in artificial fruit essences. Gk name L + Ecf Scientists have identified the ester relating to the muse Euterpe or to tryingly or unremittingly severe in that is responsible for the aroma of music. making demands or requiring the pineapples. Shana had a wave of Euterpean fulfilling of obligations. inspiration and wrote the lyrics to Trudy’s exacting standards for estoque five songs in one evening. herself were never fully met. estufa evangelary exactly etamine evangelical exalt eternity evangelize exaugural ethanol evaporate excellence n v excellency ISV L a colorless volatile flammable undergo conversion from a liquid excellent liquid formed by fermentation. state into a gas. Breath analyzers subject ethanol to As liquid in a closed jar begins to excitability an orange yellow substance that evaporate, molecules move from changes into a green substance liquid to vapor. excitement depending on how much ethanol is present. even exclude adj ethereality exculpated E ethnography being any member of a sequence of exculpatory positive integers beginning with ethnology two and counting by twos : being excursus always exactly divisible by two. n ethnozoology When an even number is multiplied by either an even number or an odd L ethology number, the result is always an an incidental discussion. n even number. While editing the manuscript, Gloria turned a long excursus into Gk + Gk evensong a short footnote. a scientific study of animal behavior. eventful excuse Jane’s desire to save endangered animals led her to take several eveque execration courses in ethology. evergreen etiolate everlasting eulittoral
Page 49 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently execution expansive exquisitely n adj exsiccosis L L + Ecf n a putting to death as a legal penalty. having considerable extent. In some states, murder of a police The lecturers were directed to L officer is punishable by execution. choose expansive topics of broad insufficient intake of fluids or the interest. state of bodily dehydration exemplar produced thereby. expatiation During their desert survival course, exequy the Marines learned how to avoid expense exsiccosis. exercitant expertness extant exeunt adj explanans exhilarative L explodent [has near homonym: extent] exile currently or actually in existence. exploiting Some scientists believe that they existentialism can use cloning to bring back exponentiation creatures that are no longer extant. exobiology n exposition extenuating n Gk exterior a branch of the science of life L concerned with the search for life a part of a composition (as of music extinction outside Earth and its atmosphere or drama) in which the theme or and with the effects of subject is presented. extrapolation extraterrestrial environments on The first movement begins with a living organisms. lively exposition of the theme that is extremely Many of NASA’s programs in repeated several times throughout exobiology have focused on life on the symphony. exult Mars. expository exultation exodus expostulation exultet exorcist expressionism exurb exothermally n adv exurbia L Gk a theory or practice of presenting eyeleteer in a manner characterized by or the subjective or subconscious formed with evolution of heat. thoughts and emotions of fabian When a bombardier beetle squeezes characters, the struggle of abstract a gland in its abdomen, it releases forces, or the inner realities of life fabula a solution that reacts exothermally by techniques that include with an enzyme to produce an abstraction, distortion, and fabulous audible detonation and discharge. symbolism. Dramatic lighting and distorted facedown expand images exemplified expressionism in early black-and-white movies. facient
expromissor facilities
expugnable factionary
Page 50 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently faddish fasting feijoada n fagin feis E n faith the act of abstaining from food especially for an unusual time and IrGael fajitas often as a form of religious an Irish folk festival featuring n pl observance or for therapeutic games and competitions and purposes. usually traditional Irish music and AmerSp Bernadette hoped to reach a new dancing. marinated strips of beef or chicken communion with God through Kelly and Heather performed or sometimes shrimp grilled or regular prayer and occasional dances in the feis sponsored by the broiled and served usually with a fasting. Irish-American Club. flour tortilla and various savory fillings (as sautéed peppers, fathogram feisty guacamole, and sour cream). Joshua made a special dinner of fatiguingly fellow chicken fajitas for his Spanish n tutor. fatuity ON > E fakement fauces [has homonym: felloe] a graduate student in an American university falcula faulknerian who is granted money to continue research usually in preparation for fallaciousness faunizone an advanced degree and often with certain teaching duties. fallible fauteuil Robert, a senior fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, will be falsification fauvism the first speaker at the symposium. famous faviform felonry fanaticize fawningly fender fancification fearful fermium adj fancy fern E fandangle full of fear, alarm, awe, concern, or ferreous apprehension. fanlight When surgery was advised, the ferreter fearful patient decided to seek a fanon second opinion. ferric adj faradize fearfully L farmyard fearless of, relating to, or containing iron. Amy’s report on the uses of iron farsighted feather included a section on ferric chloride, which is used in treating farthing featurette industrial wastes and in etching, among other things. fascicled fedelini ferritize federate ferrochromium feebly ferromagnetism feedback
Page 51 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently ferruginous fiercest final adj adj fester L > F > E L festooned marked by the most furious not to be altered or undone. unrestrained zeal or vehemence. After making what she thought was fetching The newspaper editor became the her final decision about buying a mayor’s fiercest critic. car, Sheila was bombarded with fetlock new information. fieriness fever finch fiesta few n finery pron pl L > Sp fingerprint E festival. [has homonyms: feu, phew] not The fiesta was held under the stars. finickiness many persons or things. Few of the claims in the fifteen finitism advertisement are true. fifth fireman fewer adj firing fewness E adj being number five in a countable fiacre series. E Middle school starts with the fifth of or relating to the operation or fibranne grade in many school systems. operating parts of a firearm. The firing mechanism on Tsuki’s fiftieth gun kept jamming. fibrocystic file firm adj fickle filiciform L > F > E fid filigree securely or solidly fixed in place. The gate and its pillars were firm, fiddlehead fillister but at one side the fence had fallen n when a tree fell on it. filmscript L? > E + E n firman one of the young unfurling fronds of certain ferns that are often eaten E + L firth as greens. a written text for a motion picture. Justin refused to try a fiddlehead The actor read every word of the fishgig until he saw how much his sister filmscript before signing a contract n loved them. to play the leading role. E fiducial filmy [Note: Could be confused with fizgig.] a fish spear having two or fiduciarily filter more barbed prongs. Corinne found a rusty fishgig on fieldpiece filthy the beach. fiend
Page 52 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently fishy flannelly flock adj n flare E E of or relating to a fish. flareback a company of domestic mammals A fishy odor emanated from the bag (as sheep or goats) herded together. in the trunk. flashback The Christmas card portrayed a n shepherd watching over a flock of fitful sheep. E + E fixation an instance of a literary or floe n theatrical technique used especially n in motion pictures and television L > E that involves interruption of the ON > Norw the conversion of free nitrogen into chronological sequence of events [has homonym: flow] floating ice combined forms useful as such or by interjection of events or scenes formed in a large sheet on the as starting materials for fertilizers, of earlier occurrence. surface of the sea or other body of explosives, and a variety of The movie used a flashback to show water. chemicals. the early family life of the main Jagged sections of floe around the Fixation of nitrogen dioxide can character. tanker suddenly joined, trapping occur in an electric arc from the vessel in a sea of solid ice. nitrogen and oxygen in the air. flashlight floggable flabbergastingly flatter floodlight flabby flavescence n flaccid flaxier E + E adj artificial illumination in a broad flaxseed beam; also : a source of such L illumination. yielding to pressure for want of fleeceable As the cast came out for a curtain firmness and stiffness : flabby. call, a floodlight brightened the Joe looked at his flaccid muscles in fleer stage. the mirror and vowed to join a health club. fleshpot flora n flaccidity flickery n L flightily plant life : plants. L The flora of South Carolina the quality or state of yielding to flimsiness includes the palmetto, which is a pressure for want of firmness and significant feature of the state’s stiffness. flintlock flag. As George entered his forties, he found that he had to exercise flinty florentine regularly to combat muscular adj flaccidity. florulent E flacon harsh and unyielding : rigorous and flounce stern. flagellation The senator’s flinty character stood fluctuate him in good stead on the finance flaith committee. fluent flameout flirtatious fluidity flanger flixweed
Page 53 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently flunk fomented foreman v font forename (D or Norw&Danish + F)? fail. foolproof forenoon Evan fears that he will flunk his final exam in chemistry. footcandles foreshorten n pl fluoride foresighted n E + L > E units of illuminance each equal to forestaysail L > ISV + G&F > ISVcf the illuminance on a surface that is a binary compound of fluorine everywhere 1 foot from a uniform forestry usually with a more electropositive point source of light of one candle n element or radical. and equal to 1 lumen per square Free molecules of fluoride can be foot. L > F > E formed by electrolysis of an An office or classroom usually a science of developing, caring for, aqueous fluoride solution. requires about 70 footcandles; by or cultivating tracts of wooded land comparison, direct sunlight at noon : the management of growing fluoroscopic is about 1,000 footcandles. timber. The pulp and paper mill wishes to flurriment footlight hire an individual with a master’s degree in forestry. flute footnote forgetive flutterboard footslogger forgive fluvicoline footwork n forlornness flypaper n E + E format the management of the feet and the E + Gk > L > F > E work done with them, as in dancing forsaken paper coated with a sticky or sports. adj substance for killing flies. The star of the soccer team takes a David put the flypaper just outside ballet lesson every week to improve E the screen door, hoping to catch his footwork. left desolate or empty. insects before they got into the The forsaken town had house. foramen tumbleweeds growing on Main Street and the dust was inches deep foggara forebitt in the buildings. fogyism foreboding forte foliageous forefront forthright folklore foreganger fortify folktale forehoof fortnight n folly forelegs n n pl E the space of 14 days : two weeks. F > E E Lewis had hoped to stay at the a thoughtless act or irrational idea. any of the front legs of an insect. lodge for a fortnight, but he had to His scheme was the despairing In worker bees the hairs of the return early. folly of a powerful man who cannot forelegs are used to brush pollen bear to grow old. from flowers. fortnightly
Page 54 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently forty framer Friday adj n framework E E being one more than 39 in number. francium the day following Thursday. Mrs. Langdon spent the morning in Teachers, as well as students, often tears the day she turned forty years francolin count the days to Friday. old. frangipane frigate fossiliferous frankenstein frigorimeter fosterage frantic frippery fought frap friskiness foundling fratority frog fourrier n fratricide fourscore E adj freeloading [Note: The definition provided is not the one most commonly E freewheeler associated with this word. In being 80 in number. addition, speller might confuse Granny declared that she would frenetic with homonym frage.] a card game wear purple whenever she so developed from tarok and popular desired, now that she was fourscore fresh especially in Mexico. years old. adj Pablo and Lucita played a couple of hands of frog before lunch. fourteen E adj [Note: The definition provided is fronds not the one most commonly n pl E associated with this word.] being one more than 13 in number. disposed to take liberties : saucy, L Many of the Scripps Howard impudent, rude. [has near homonym: frons] fern National Spelling Bee finalists are Mr. Broyles warned Walter not to leaves. fourteen years old. be so fresh. The goldfish seem to prefer staying away from the waving fronds in the foxhound fret pond. v foxing frontal n E become vexed, worried, impatient, frontenis E or irritated. discoloration; especially : brownish Many parents fret over the high frore spots in the paper of old books. cost of feeding their families. Faded print and foxing made the frostbite old books in the attic very difficult friar to read. n frostily foxy L > F > E frothily [has homonym: fryer] a member of foyer a mendicant order. frothy The Mediterranean monk seal is so fractiously named because its dark brown coat frotton resembles the brown robe of a fragilely Franciscan friar. frowner fragmentation friary frozen
Page 55 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently fructiferous funk gadroon n n fructify L > F F frustrated a strong offensive smell. an ornament produced by notching adj The sailors could barely breath or carving a rounded molding. below deck because of the funk Lucy examined the intricate L from tobacco smoke. gadroon on the entry door. filled with a deep chronic sense of insecurity, discouragement, and furbish gaelicize dissatisfaction. Many workers feel frustrated furious gaffe because they do not have the opportunity to use their talents in furrier gaga their jobs. furrow gagman fugleman furry gainer fulsomely adv furtum gainful E fuseplug gala copiously, abundantly. adj Max was lunching in the cafeteria, fusibility devouring a fulsomely garnished F > It cheeseburger. fusiform belonging to, deserving, or attended adj by festivities. fumy The king declared that there would adj L + L be parades through every city in shaped like a spindle : tapering the land and a gala carnival of L > F > E toward each end. three days’ duration. producing or full of gaseous Fusiform rust, a common disease of emissions that are usually odorous loblolly pine trees, causes rod- galactia and sometimes noxious. shaped cankers to develop on the Vera’s eyes started to water from branches. galeate the fumy ammonia she was using to clean the floor. fustanella galeiform functionary fusty gallium funereal futile galloper adj futtock galoot L befitting or suggesting a funeral : futuramic galop oppressively solemn. n Ben and Trish enjoyed their elegant fylfot meal at the posh restaurant, but the F piped-in music was too funereal for gabardine [has homonym: gallop] a lively their mood. dance in duple time performed with gabbroid sliding steps from side to side and funereally popular in the 19th century. gadfly The galop was introduced into England in 1829 at a ball given by gadget the king.
gadoid galvanneal
gadolinium gambusia
Page 56 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently gamete garbology gearing n gammoned gehlenite Gmc > F + Gk ganache the study of modern culture geistlich through the analysis of what is gander thrown away as garbage or trash. gelastic The city’s landfill known as Mount gandhian Trashmore will be a treasure trove gelidity to future generations of students of gang garbology. gematriot n garcon gemellion E a group of persons working under gardener gemmiparous the same direction or at the same task. garlic gender The movie was about an escape n from prison by a member of a chain garret gang. L > F > E garter any of two or more subclasses gangling n within a grammatical class of a language that determine agreement gangplank Celt > F > E with and selection of other words [has homonym: guarder] a circular or grammatical forms. gangster band of elastic with or without a In Latin each noun is considered n fastener worn to hold up a stocking masculine, feminine, or neuter, and or sock. every adjective must change its E The bride’s grandmother presented form to match the gender of the a member of a gang of criminals. her with the traditional lucky noun that it modifies. The actor won an award for his garter to wear on her wedding day. portrayal of a Chicago gangster. gene gastroenterology n gaper n Gk > G garageman Gk [has homonym: jean] one of the the study of the stomach and the elements of the germ plasm serving garb intestines especially in respect to as specific transmitters of n their diseases and pathology. hereditary characters. It took no expert in Blue eyes are caused by a recessive It or F gastroenterology to deduce that gene. style of apparel : costume. Jeffrey was suffering from food Mrs. Whatsit appeared in her poisoning. generally familiar wild garb of shawls and scarves and the old tramp’s coat gauntlet generate and hat. v gauss garbled n L cause to be : bring into existence. G name Claude’s speech about patriotism the centimeter-gram-second was actually intended to generate electromagnetic unit of magnetic money for the Olympic teams. induction. While looking at the exhibits at the geniality science fair, Linda learned that the gauss is a unit of measurement genocidal associated with magnetism. genoise gazette
Page 57 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently genteelly geosynchronous giaour adj n gentle adj Gk + Gk + Gk Per > Turkish of or relating to an artificial one outside the Muslim faith : L satellite that travels from west to infidel. benignly gracious or kind in east above the equator and at the The coffee house posted a sign manner : not harsh or stern : mild. same angular velocity as that of warning that no giaour would be The psychiatrist maintained a Earth so that the satellite seems to admitted. gentle and patient demeanor while remain in the same place. probing for the source of the Satellites that handle telephone gibber orphan’s paranoia. calls and television signals are in geosynchronous orbits above gibberellin gentrification Earth. gills gentry geotropism n pl n geratology Scand > E L > F > E organs for obtaining oxygen from upper or ruling class : aristocracy. germanium water. During the worst days of the Some water insects breathe by French Revolution, the gentry all germiparity means of gills. feared for their lives. Geronimo gimlet genuinely interj gingival genuineness Apache name —used as a battle cry by gingivectomy geode paratroopers typically at the n moment of jumping. girasol Alex’s “Geronimo” trailed off as Gk he fell toward the earth. giustamente a nodule of stone having a cavity lined with crystals or mineral gesso glabella matter. Jimmy bought a geode for a dollar gestalt glaciolacustrine in Cerillos, New Mexico. n glacis geogen G a structure of physical, biological, gladiolus geogenous or psychological phenomena so integrated as to constitute a gladsome geoglyphic functional unit with properties not adj derivable from its parts in geomalism summation. E + Ecf Lieutenant Henry’s many made happy : filled with joy. georgic experiences as a prisoner of war The gladsome audience wildly formed a gestalt from which he may applauded the pianist’s geoscopy never recover. performance.
gewgawry glairy
ghoulie
Page 58 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently glassily glistened glycerol adv v n E E Gk > F > ISV in a manner resembling or shined brightly usually by a sweet syrupy alcohol that is used suggestive of glass. reflection with a sparkling chiefly as a solvent and plasticizer The surface of the lake glassily radiance. and as a moistening agent, reflected the sky. The beaches glistened with smooth emollient, and lubricant. stones and sea foam. The high viscosity of glycerol is glasswort related to its molecules’ tendency glitterati to become entangled as they slip glaucescence past one another. gloam glaucescent glycogenesis global glaucomatous glyptography gloomy glaucope gnarl glorify gleamy gnats gloss n pl gleeful adj glossarial E various small two-winged flies. E glossematician Hundreds of gnats hovered over the exuberantly or exultantly joyful. basket of peaches. The villain turned fiendishly gleeful glosseme when the hero fell into his trap. gnaw glossopyrosis glen gnawingly n glottology n gnomish ScotGael > E a secluded narrow valley. Gk gnomonic The hikers pointed to a distant glen the study of human speech in its and agreed it was a perfect place to various aspects (as the structure of gnosis set up camp. a language including such factors n as phonetics, accent, syntax, glide semantics, grammar, and the Gk v relation between writing and the act or process of cognition or speech). knowing. E Glottology is more frequently The most difficult philosopher to move smoothly, continuously, and referred to as “linguistics.” follow was the one who insisted effortlessly. gluhwein that human beings invent Larry sharpened his skates to help knowledge and that true gnosis is them glide over the ice. glum impossible. adj gliding gnosticism E glisten dismal, dreary, or gloomy. gnotobiotics After receiving their report cards, more than a few students went goatsucker home glum. gobbler gluttonous goby gluttony godet glycerinate
Page 59 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently goitrogenesis gospel grain n n gold E L > F > E goldbrick the teachings of Jesus and the [Note: The definition provided is apostles as a body or system : the not the one most commonly goldsmith Christian faith, revelation, or associated with this word.] a unit of dispensation. weight based on the weight of a gong The New Testament describes how grain of wheat taken as an average the apostles traveled and preached of the weight of grains from the goniometer the gospel. middle of the ear and equal to 0.0648 gram. goniometry gossipmonger Janine wondered what item could n be so valuable that it was measured goniostat with a unit as small as a grain. E + Gk > L > E goodish a person who habitually relates in graminaceous adj detail facts, rumors, or behind-the- scenes information of an intimate, grammatolatry E personal, or sensational nature. moderately good. Riley was eager to find out if grandpaternal Pedro tasted the goodish white rumors about his company’s wine and sighed for his native financial troubles were true but grandrelle Spain. was worried about looking like a gossipmonger. granjeno goodly gossipred granola goofy gossipry granules googol n gossipy grapevine n coined word gothamite the figure 1 followed by 100 zeroes Gmc > F > E + L > F > E equal to a number that is ten to the governance a sidewise waltz step in which one 100th power. foot keeps crossing first before and In January 1997, astronomers Fred grabbots then behind the other. Adams and Gregory Laughlin The grapevine migrated into predicted that the universe would grabby ballroom dancing from folk end in a number of years equal to dancing. approximately one googol. graben graphite gooiest graceful graphitic goombay graciosity graphology goonch gracious graphometry goondie gradgrind grappa gooseherd graft v grapple gordian adj E grapples [has homonym: graphed] implant Phrygian name living tissue so as to form an grate intricate, complicated. organic union. No puzzle was too gordian for The doctors will graft skin to gratine Evan. minimize Luther’s burn scar.
Page 60 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently gravimetric gringo grumbling adj n v L + Gk L > Sp D > F of, involving, or relating to a white foreigner in Spain or Latin expressing dissatisfaction in a low measurement by weight. America especially when of harsh voice and surly manner. Sarai used gravimetric analysis to English or American origin. The class started grumbling when help identify the unknown chemical Even though he is 100% Spanish, Mrs. Griffin announced a pop quiz. in solution. Diego is sometimes called a “gringo” because he has blonde grumpy gravitation hair. adj graziery griseous E moodily cross : surly, ill-humored. grease grist The new cashier was trained in n ways to deal with grumpy greed customers. E greedily [Note: The definition provided is grungy not the one most commonly gridlock associated with this word.] a large guardrail n quantity : lot. Aunt Bea exclaimed that she had guasa E + E never seen “such a grist of washing a traffic jam in which an for three people.” gueridon intersection is so completely grog congested that no vehicular guester movement is possible. grogram Gridlock can present a real danger guesthouse to public safety by hindering grommets emergency vehicles. guimpe groom grim guineas adj groomsman guiro E groover n stern or forbidding in action or appearance. groovy Taino > Sp Grim security guards were a percussion instrument of Latin stationed at each door of the bank. grotesquely American origin made of a serrated gourd and played by scraping a grimacing grouch stick along its surface. Mrs. Turner’s fourth grade class grinder growing gave an all-percussion recital that featured a solo on the guiro. grinding growl adj guitguit gruff E adj gujerat excruciating, agonizing. Obadiah took pain-killers for the D gullet grinding pain of his injury. rough or stern in manner, speech, or aspect. gunk grindstone Although the teacher had a gruff exterior, she was kind and gunnel understanding. gunnery
gunsmithy
Page 61 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently gurnard hafiz halide n n gust v Ar Gk + ISVcf [Note: Could be confused with a binary compound of a halogen ON? plural form hafis.] a Muslim who with a more electropositive element blow or move in sudden bursts. knows the Koran by heart—used as or radical. Tonya feared the wind would gust a title of respect. By combining with hydrogen, an so fiercely that it would uproot her Hafiz Mehmet can quote an atom of fluorine forms a hydrogen new sapling. appropriate verse from the Koran halide. for every occasion. gutsy hallelujah haggadist guttersnipe hallucinate hagiology guttiferous halo hagride gynecologic halterbreak hailstone gynecomorphous halve hairhound v gypseous n E gyring E [has homonym: have] divide into [Note: Could be confused with two equal parts. gyro horehound.] a European aromatic Uncle Jimmy used a huge butcher mint that has a very bitter taste and knife to halve the chilled gyrodyne is used as a tonic. watermelon. Dr. Bebak prepared a mixture of gyve hairhound and camphor. halves habanera hairiness hamburger n haberdashery hake G geog name habitus halal a sandwich made of a cooked patty v of ground beef in a split round bun. hachures The hamburger is supposed to have Ar first been served in the United hackney slaughter for food according to States at the St. Louis Louisiana Muslim law. Purchase Exposition in 1904. hacksaw To halal an animal, the slaughterer must be Muslim and must follow hamlet Hadean specific rituals. adj hanaper halfpace Gk name n hanaster [has homonym: Haitian] of, relating to, or characteristic of hell. F&E The Hadean temperatures caused a a raised floor or dais or a platform rush to purchase fans and air or footpace at the top of steps (as conditioning units. for a throne or an altar). The flower girl approached the hadrosaur halfpace and curtsied demurely.
Page 62 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently hand handyman hashslinger n hangnail hasp E n [Note: The definition provided is hatbox not the one most commonly E associated with this word.] [Note: Could be confused with hatful something resembling a group of agnail.] a piece of skin from the n fingers in appearance, as a bunch of nail fold hanging loose at the side 8 to 20 bananas attached together or root of a fingernail. E + Ecf on their stem. Morgan used his hangnail as an a considerable amount or number. Mrs. Loveless knew that she would excuse for skipping gym class. Leslie turned down a hatful of not be able to eat the entire hand of suitors before she met Mr. Right. bananas before she went on her harborage business trip. hatred hardanger handcuff haven hardback handcuffs hawsehole n pl hardware haylage E + E harmonize metal fastenings that can be locked v headily around the wrists and are usually adv connected by a chain or bar. F The convicted felon was taken to play or sing in a combination of E prison in handcuffs. simultaneous musical notes that rashly, headlong. form a chord. The wheelbarrow ran headily down handgun The trio, widely renowned for their the ravine straight into the side of ability to harmonize, were asked to Joe’s garden shed. handicraft make a recording of their songs. headquarters handle harp heady hands harpist adj n pl harsh E E adj tending to make giddy or light- [Note: The definition provided is headed. not the one most commonly Scand > E Aunt Rosa’s heady perfume left associated with this word.] units of starkly unpleasant or rigorous : Jonas reeling after her hug. measure, each equal to 4 inches and stern. used especially for the height of The harsh facts of court delays in health horses. our cities lead to many iniquities. Any horses other than Arabians heartsick that are shorter than 14.2 hands haruspication adj are classified as ponies. hash E + E handspike n very despondent : depressed. n Warren was heartsick at the Gmc > F thought of having to sell the family D > E chopped food; specifically : a dish farm. a wooden bar or pole used as a usually consisting of leftover meat lever (as in turning a windlass) or chopped into small pieces, mixed heater as a support (as for carrying with potatoes, and browned by timber). baking or frying. heath Satish pushed the handspike with Red flannel hash is made red by all his might until finally the adding beets to chopped corned heatstroke ratchet emitted a satisfying click. beef.
Page 63 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently heavenly hematite henceforth adj n henrician E Gk > L of or relating to the dwelling place a mineral consisting of ferric oxide henry of the Deity or the place or state of and constituting an important iron n the blessed dead. ore that occurs in splendent Georgia doesn’t expect payment for metallic-looking rhombohedral Am name her good deeds now—she’s waiting crystals, in massive forms, and in the practical meter-kilogram- for her heavenly rewards. red earthy forms—called also second unit of inductance. “specular iron.” The henry is usually abbreviated h hebraic Dad brought Jill a piece of or hy and is named for the hematite from an ore deposit he American physicist Joseph Henry. hebraize visited. heparinize heckler hematochrome n hepatobiliary hedonistic Gk heptad heelball an orangish or reddish coloring n matter found in various algae (as heir red snow). Gk Red snow seen in arctic and alpine a group of seven. heliacally regions indicates a presence of A heptad of Charles’s closest algae that contain hematochrome. friends roasted him at his helicitic retirement party. hematology heliodor n heptagon heliophile Gk + Gk herd a branch of biology that deals with n helipad the blood and blood-forming organs. E hellenic The research in leukemia provided [has homonym: heard] a number of synopses of several case studies in one kind of animal kept together helleri hematology. under human care or control. The herd of beefalos grazing in the hello hemicrania pasture will be sent to the stockyard next week. helminthic hemimetabolous adj herdic helmsmanship Gk > L + Ecf hereby helobious of or relating to those insects characterized by incomplete heredity hemachate metamorphosis; especially various insects with aquatic larvae. heresiarch Dragonflies are hemimetabolous insects. herrenvolk
hemline hesperidium
hemophilia heterochromatic
hemophiliacs heterodont
hemorrhaging heterodyne
hemorrhoid heterophyte
Page 64 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently heterotrophic highwayman histology n n hewer E + E + E Gk hexapod [Note: Plural form is pronounced a branch of anatomy that deals with n identically.] a person who robs the minute structure of animal and travelers on a public road. vegetable tissues as discernible Gk As he approached the stopped with the microscope. insect. stagecoach, the highwayman The primary tissue categories in Chelsea cannot understand why so demanded, “Your money or your animal histology are epithelial, many of her classmates think that a life!” connective, muscle, and nervous. spider is a hexapod. hillcrest histoplasmosis hiatal hindmost adj historic hiatus n E + E historical farthest in or toward the rear. L Gary always sat in the hindmost historiographer gap : aperture. pew in church. A hiatus between theory and histozyme practice caused Abbie unending hinterland frustration in her job administering hitch surveys. hipbone v hibernation hiplength E n catch or fasten by or as if by a hook hippology or a knot. L n Every house along the historical the act of being inactive or street still has a post in front for dormant, especially in winter. Gk visitors to hitch their horses to. During brief periods of mild winter the study of the horse. weather, some insects may come The veterinary student decided that hoary out of hibernation. his concentration would be adj hippology. hiddenite E hippophagy gray or white; specifically : gray or hierarchical white with age. hippotomy Tilting his hoary head to one side, hierarchize the storyteller began his tale. hircocervus hieroglyphic hobble hireling v hieroglyphist hirsutal E hieroglyphs walk with a halting, labored, hirtellous typically up-and-down movement hierolatry often marked by lurching or hispid wobbling. highland Sarah started to hobble over to get histocyte her coat, but Louis fetched it for highway her.
hobbledehoy
hochmoor
hockey
Page 65 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently hodiernal homework hoomalimali n hogan hopeless n E + E adj preparatory reading or research. Navaho Steve had to do quite a bit of E + Gkcf > Lcf a conical, hexagonal, or octagonal homework before he could make an having no expectation of good : dwelling characteristic of the effective presentation on his despairing. Navaho made with a door assigned topic. After two days of searching for the traditionally facing east and hikers, the rescue workers started constructed of logs and sticks homicide feeling hopeless. covered with mud, sod, or adobe or n sometimes of stones. hopples The modern-day hogan is primarily L used not for housing but for family a killing of one human being by hopscotch ceremonies and curings. another. The autopsy report stated that the hornet hoggery woman’s death was a homicide. n hoisted homiletics E v any of the larger social wasps that homoeoteleutic are vigorous strong-flying insects imit > D or G with powerful stings. raised into position. homogenize Amy was afraid that she would get By the use of a crane the large stung by a hornet if she walked too stone was hoisted into place. homonuclear close to the nest in the tree. adj holeproof horotely Gk + L holishkes of or relating to a molecule horsepower composed of like nuclei. n hollowly All homonuclear diatomic molecules lack polarity in the bond E + L > F > E holluschick between their atoms. a standard unit of power equal in the United States to 746 watts. holmium homunculus Stan, my hot-rodder friend, likes to brag about the horsepower of his holoku honeybee car’s engine. n holophytic hortulan E holy any of certain social honey- host adj producing bees. n Commercially desirable honey is E produced from clover by the L > E [has homonyms: holey, wholly] set domestic honeybee. [Note: The definition provided is apart and dedicated to religious not the one most commonly service or worship. honorable associated with this word. In Jerusalem is a holy city to people adj addition, word could be confused of at least four different religions: with hosed.] a very large number : Judaism, Islam, Christianity, and L > F > E a great quantity : multitude, Bahaism. ethical, upright. myriad. Steve ran an honorable campaign Becky offered a host of reasons why homegrown for sheriff. she should be allowed to go to the mall with her friends. homemade hookup hostels homesick hooliganism hotmelt
Page 66 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently householder humic hydrogenated adj v howling L Gk + Gk + Ecf hoydenism relating to or derived from the combined with hydrogen. organic portion of soil. Vegetable oils that have been hsin Our tour guide explained that hydrogenated are used in making humic acids in the soil dissolve margarine. huaco limestone and aid in the formation of stalagmites and stalactites in hydrogenous huarizo caves. hydrognosy huckleberry humifuse hydrolatry huckstering hummock hydrology huddled hunger hydrolytic huddup hunker hydropneumatic huff husband n hydroxide hyacinthine n imit a fit of anger or pique. hyacinths Gk The Spelling Bee, who was quite the univalent negative ion upset by the whole affair, had flown hyalescent consisting of one atom of hydrogen off in a huff. and one of oxygen. hyaline The alkali metals react with water huge to produce hydrogen gas and the adj hyaloid corresponding metal hydroxide. adj F > E hygrodeik very large or extensive. Gk The two ships settled to the bottom, glassy, transparent. hygroscopic each with a huge hole in her side. The thin hyaloid membrane adj envelops the vitreous humor of the huguenot eye. Gk [Note: Could be confused with huitain hybosis hydroscopic.] readily taking up and retaining moisture. huke hydrargyrum Rob was not surprised to read that glycerol is highly hygroscopic, humanely hydrate because he knew that it is used as adv v an emollient and moistening agent. L Gk hylean in a manner marked by take up or combine with water or compassion, sympathy, or with hydrogen and hydroxyl. hylophagous consideration for other human When Beulah activated the cold beings or animals. pack, she was making the The veterinarian argued that it is ammonium nitrate in it hydrate. precisely because animals are not human that we must treat them hydrazine humanely. hydroelectric
hydrogenate
Page 67 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently Hymenoptera iambist icing n pl n n Gk > L Gk E an extensive order of highly one who writes verse containing a a sweet coating for baked goods specialized insects that includes metrical foot of two syllables usually made from sugar and butter bees, wasps, and ants. unstressed and stressed combined with water, milk, or egg The order Hymenoptera is perhaps respectively. white, flavored, often colored, and the most beneficial to man of all Willliam Shakespeare is a famous often cooked. insect groups. iambist. The lemon icing on Granddad’s birthday cake nearly melted from hypalgesia ianthine the heat of all the candles. hyphenate iatrophysics iconolater hypnotist Icarian iconolatry adj hypnotizable icy Gk name hypoglycemia [has near homonym: acarian] ideal inadequate for or incapable of adj hypokalemia bringing about an ambitious project. L > F hypolithic William’s problem-solving methods existing as a perfect example. are usually Icarian, but this time The ideal gas equation expresses a hypophyllous his approach provided the perfect relationship between the pressure, solution. volume, temperature, and the hypostasis number of moles of an ideal gas. n iceblink n ideaphoria Gk something that settles at the bottom E + E ideomotor of a fluid : sediment. a yellowish or whitish glare in the A harmless-looking hypostasis in a sky over an ice field (as in polar ides soft drink bottle led to a series of regions)—called also “ice sky.” n pl expensive lawsuits. The polar explorers wore special goggles to combat the iceblink. L hypotonic the 15th day of March, May, July, adj icebone or October or the 13th day of any n other month in the ancient Roman Gk calendar. of a fluid : having a lower osmotic (L > D or G + D or G) > E Julius Caesar was murdered on the pressure than a fluid used as a the hipbone especially of cattle. ides of March. standard. Grandpa stopped carving when his To study the contents of red blood knife hit the icebone. idgah cells, scientists put them into a hypotonic solution that swells and ichnography idiocrasy eventually bursts the cells by osmosis. ichthyomorphic idiocy hypoxis icily idioglossia hypozeugma idiolect hyson idiotic hysteresis
Page 68 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently idolatrous illusionist impatiently adj n adv Gk L L + L of or relating to the worship of a one (as a magician) who produces in a manner that is restless or short physical object as a god. deceptive or misleading effects. of temper especially under Muhammad condemned the The illusionist amazed the audience irritation, delay, or opposition. idolatrous cults, proclaiming that when he levitated a reclining The actress waited impatiently in there is one God. subject. the wings for her cue to go onstage. idolize illusorily impellent v imam impenitent Gk n give absolute religious devotion imperium and ultimate trust to something that Ar is not God. the prayer leader of a mosque. impersonate It is worrisome that so many people The imam at the local Islamic idolize sports figures, rock stars, center teaches classes on the Koran impersonator and millionaires. to teenagers. n idyllically imbecility Ecf + L > F > E + Ecf an entertainer who assumes the ignimbrite imbiber character of another individual, a type of person, an animal, or an ignoble imbricate inanimate object. adj The Elvis impersonator had his immediate hair appropriately styled into a L pompadour. displaying or characterized by immersed baseness or meanness : despicable. adj impiety The senator changed his vote on the health bill for the ignoble L implore purpose of protecting his stock completely engrossed. investments. Immersed in his reading impound assignment, Nathan was unaware ignorable that a thunderstorm was raging imprecision outside. iliad impressible immunoassay illegal improvisatrice immunotherapy illiberally imprudent imparlance illocutionary impudence impartial illuminant impulsion impartite illuminate inabsentia impassable illumine inactive impassive impatience
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TheSpellingChamp.com TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently inactivity inch indefensible n n indemnitee L + L L > E the quality or state of being not a unit of length equal to 1/36 yard. indent given to action or effort : idleness, Michelle came storming in after sluggishness. her hair appointment, furious indexer Too much inactivity can affect because one side of her hair was at mental as well as physical health. least an inch shorter than the other. indicatrix inadvertent incidental indices inaja incipience indicial inanga incoercible indict inapposite incogitable indignation inarticulate incommutable indigoferous
incompossibility indiscernible
inconclusive indiscriminate
Inca inconsequential indispensably n inconsiderate indissociable Quechua > Sp a Quechuan people in Peru that incontestable indium established hegemony over surrounding peoples to form an incorporator indocile empire from about 1100 until the Spanish conquest in the 1530s; increasable indocility also: a member of such people. The last Inca calmly stared at the incredulity indulgently Spanish conquistador before turning around and vanishing into incriminating inebriate the forest. v inebriated incapable L adj furnishing evidence or proof of inebrious circumstances tending to show the L + L + L guilt of someone. inelegant lacking capacity, ability, or Gunpowder burns on the suspect’s qualification for the purpose or end hand constituted strong inelude in view. incriminating evidence of his guilt. The popular author seemed inept incapable of writing a dull novel. inculcation inequitable incapacitate inculpate inerrancy incarcerated incunabulist incaution incurment incendiarism incursive incessantly indazole
Page 70 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently inert inflationary inorganic adj adj infraction L n L + Gk > L very slow to move or act : lifeless, [Note: Could be confused with sluggish. L enorganic.] being, containing, or Peter could not tell if the inert a violation by failure to follow, relating to a chemical substance or hamster was near death or not. observe, or obey. substances not relating to or For a first infraction of the school’s derived from living organisms. inevitable disciplinary code, a student may be Clarice uses no inorganic suspended for one day or be fertilizers in her garden. inexorably assigned four hours in detention. inquest inexpugnable infractor inquiry infamy infraneritic inquisitorial infancy ingrained inroad infant inhalator insanity infarction inherently n n inhibit L L such unsoundness of mind as the producing of an area of tissue injunction excuses one from criminal or civil death (as of the heart) resulting n responsibility. from obstruction of blood At his arraignment the defendant circulation in the area. L pleaded “not guilty by reason of Angina is usually much less serious a writ granted by a court of equity insanity.” than myocardial infarction because whereby one is required to do or to insider in angina there is no death of the refrain from doing a specified act. heart muscle. The court issued a temporary insight injunction against the sale of the infection allegedly forged work of art. insincere infectivity injure insinuation infelicitous injures insolubility infelicity inland insolvable infield inning insolvency n infinite insolvent E infinity a division of a baseball game inspiration n consisting of a turn at bat for each team. inspiratory L Dad wants to leave the game at the an indefinitely great number or end of the eighth inning to avoid inspissating amount. the traffic. Helen was amazed that Walter inspissation could look up at the infinity of stars innovate and point out numerous instant constellations. innovator inflammation innuendoes
Page 71 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently instar intently interlinear n adv adj L L + Ecf L a stage in the life of an insect in a directed manner marked by inserted between rows of written or between two successive molts. strained or eager attention. printed characters. In the first instar of whiteflies, the Karen was gazing so intently out The book contains the original young, active, wingless forms are the window that she did not realize Latin text with an interlinear usually called larvae. her brother had entered the room. translation. instellation interactive interludial adj instinctive intermediary L + L instruct of, relating to, or being a two-way intermolecular electronic communication system adj insubordination (as a telephone or a computer) that n involves a user’s orders (as for L + L information or merchandise) or existing or acting between L responses (as to a poll). molecules. defiance of authority. Cody has worked hard to develop The van der Waals equation takes Principal Sawyer warned the his interactive Web site. into account the intermolecular students that any insubordination forces exerted on a molecule by to teachers would be dealt with intercalary neighboring molecules. severely. intercensal interofective insularity intercession interpreter insult intercom interreflection insure n intercostal insurgent L + L interdiction reciprocal partial or complete intact return of a wave motion (as of light interdisciplinary or sound) from a surface that it intarsia adj encounters into the medium that it originally traversed. intellectual L + L Interreflection enables light to n characterized by participation or travel hundreds of miles through cooperation of two or more fields fiber-optic cable. L of study. one given to study, reflection, and Many colleges permit students to interrelate speculation especially concerning create interdisciplinary majors. v large, profound, or abstract issues. The guidance counselor told the interest L + L student that she should not be have a mutual connection by way afraid to be an intellectual. interleaf of sympathy especially as marked by community of interest. intelligence interline Karen and Stella interrelate so well that each often knows what the intent other is going to say.
interrogation
interrogator
interruption
Page 72 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently intervolve invocation irreverence n intestine irreverential L intonement a prayer of entreaty that is usually a irruptible call for the divine presence and is intransigent offered at the beginning of a isallotherm meeting or service of worship. intratelluric Reverend Billy Graham gave the isanemone invocation at the World Games of intravenous the Special Olympics. isepiptesis intriguer involucred islamics introducible invulnerable islandology introgressant inwardly islet introvert iodize isobase introverted ionize isoelectronic v adj intrusion Gk > ISV Gk > ISV intumescent convert wholly or partly into atoms having the same number of or groups of atoms that carry a negatively charged constituent intussuscept positive or negative electric charge elementary particles—used of as a result of having lost or gained atoms or their ions. inure one or more electrons. Comparing the size of ions of It takes a certain amount of energy elements in different groups on the invader to ionize a given gaseous atom in periodic table is meaningful only if its ground state and a different they are isoelectronic. invariant amount to ionize the resulting ion a second or third time. isolationism invert v ipilipil isolette L iridectomize isomeric undergo a conversion of a adj substance showing dextrorotation iridology into one showing levorotation or Gk > ISV vice versa. iris of, relating to, or exhibiting the Dr. Norton pointed on the phenomenon exhibited by two or illustration where the quartz iron more chemical substances started to invert to cristobalite. containing the same numbers of irrational atoms of the same elements in the investigator substances but differing in the irrefragably structural arrangement of the invigilate atoms. irreligious Two isomeric substances may have invigorate adj different colors, melting points, dipole moments, and chemical invitee L + L reactivities. lacking emotions, doctrines, or invocable practices that show reverence for a isopleth god or a supreme being : ungodly. Trefger prayed every day that his isopropyl irreligious relatives would eventually see the light. isopycnic
Page 73 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently isoseismal jacobean jeerer adj jactance jejunity Gk + Gk of, relating to, or marked by equal jade jequirity intensity of earthquake shock. The graph showed the isoseismal Jainism jester zones around the epicenter of the n n earthquake. Skt > Hindi E isotopic a religion of India characterized by fool. adj the belief that while gods control The court jester went too far with the realm of time and matter, no his jokes one day and landed in the Gk > ISV being higher than an absolutely dungeon. of, relating to, or having the perfect human soul is necessary for relationship of one of two or more the creation or moral regulation of jesuitize species of atoms of the same the universe. chemical element that have the Jainism—along with Hinduism and jetport same atomic number but differ in Buddhism—is one of the three most atomic mass or mass number. ancient of India’s religious jibber Hydrogen, deuterium, and tritium, traditions still practiced. which differ only in number of jicara neutrons, are three isotopic forms jalousies n of hydrogen. jambeaux Nahuatl > Sp isotron [has near homonym: Jicarilla] a jambstone cup or bowl made from the fruit of ispaghul the calabash tree. jangly Edward spent some of his free time ispahan carving a jicara. janitress Italianate jiffy adj January n jigger Gk > L > It having an Italian quality : marked L jiggling by Italian characteristics or the first month of the Gregorian influence. calendar. jigsaw The Italianate style of Victorian Three Kings’ Day is the sixth day architecture was very popular in of January. jingoist the United States between 1840 and 1870. japanesy jinx itchy japeries jitterbug n ivorine jargonistic unknown + unknown jacana jarrah a dance in which couples two-step, balance, and twirl in standardized jacaranda jasponyx patterns or with vigorous acrobatics. jacket javelineer Movies set during World War II often show people dancing the jackpot jawbreaker jitterbug. jackscrew jaygee jacksnipe jeep
Page 74 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently jive journeyman jumbo v adj joyful unknown adj name of a circus elephant [has homonym: gyve] dance to hot being a very large specimen of its jazz. L > F > E + Ecf kind. Cecily loves to jive while listening experiencing pleasure or delight : The jumbo diamonds flashed at the to her father’s collection of old jazz happy. awards ceremony. tunes. Joyful people are said to outlive their bilious, whining counterparts. jumping jobholder jubate June joggle n Judaica joinery n pl L name n the sixth month of the Gregorian Gk > L calendar. F > E things Jewish. Nuptiality usually increases the fastening together of pieces of Rebecca opened a shop devoted dramatically in June. wood to construct furniture, entirely to Judaica. cabinetry, or other articles. junior Ronald admired the nearly Judaism seamless joinery on the n junoesque Hepplewhite table at the auction but couldn’t afford to bid on it. Heb > Gk > L jurel the total complex of cultural, jointer social, and religious beliefs and jurisconsult practices of the Jews. jolly Laura decided to convert to jurisprudential adj Judaism when she married David. justiciar Scand? > F > E judaize full of high spirits : joyous. justificatory The students couldn’t figure out judder why their bus driver was so jolly all juvenilize the time. judgeship juxtaposed jornada judgmatically n kaddish judiciously L > OProv > Sp kafkaesque an arduous usually one-day journey judo across a stretch of desert. kalanchoe The travelers almost perished for jugger lack of water on the grim jornada. kapok juggle journeycake kappa n juice karaoke E name + ON > E juliet [Note: Could be confused with n karpas johnnycake or jonny cake.] a bread made of white or yellow cornmeal Shakespearean name karyogram mixed with salt and water or milk a woman’s slipper with a high front and either baked thin in a pan or and back and low-cut sides. karyotheca dropped by spoonfuls onto a hot As Ruth slipped her foot into the greased griddle. juliet, she felt the sharp point of an kathenotheism Hiram yelled at Mitch for eating earring she thought she had lost. the last journeycake. kavass
Page 75 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently kayak kickshaw king n n kea F > E E keckling a fancy dish in cookery : tidbit, a male monarch who reigns over a delicacy. major territorial unit. kedushah Arlene is famous for whipping up When his brother left for the some exotic kickshaw out of crusades, Prince John decided to keelblock whatever she has on hand. make himself king.
keelboat kiddish kingly
keepable kiddush kingpin
keg kikepa kink n kinky Hawaiian kelebe a sarong worn by Hawaiian women kinswoman with the top under one arm and n kelly over the shoulder of the opposite n arm. E + E During the Hawaiian culture a female relative. Ir name celebration known as Makahiki, By marrying a kinswoman of the a variable color averaging a strong males must wear a malo and king, the earl gained even more yellowish green. females must wear a kikepa. power and influence. Sinead is adamant that the best color of felt for her shamrocks is kiloware kisses kelly. kin kittel kenning n n n E Ar? > G > Yiddish ON a member of the same family : a [has homonym: kittle] a white a metaphorical compound word or blood relation. cotton or linen robe worn by phrase used especially in Old After comparing notes for over an orthodox Jews on Rosh Hashana English and Old Norse poetry. hour, we determined that Howard and Yom Kippur and at the While reading Beowulf, Frieda was not any kin to us. Passover seder. found a kenning that referred to the Mr. Eisen put on a brand-new kittel ocean as a “whale road.” kind and prepared to greet his seder kenosis n guests. keratopathy E kittiwake a group united by common traits or kerion interests : category, class. kiva When Mayor Winkle publicly kerystic informed the migrant workers that klezmer their kind was not welcome, they kettledrum responded with a lawsuit. klipbok keyboard kindle kneel keypunch kinesalgia knickerbockers khaya kinesics knickknackery
kineticism
Page 76 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently knit kolo labrum v n n E OSlav > Serbo-Croatian L [has homonym: nit] form a fabric a central European folk dance in the upper or anterior lip of insects. or garment by the interlacing of a which dancers form a circle and A sand wasp is most easily yarn or yarns in a series of progress slowly to right and left recognized by an elongated, connected loops by means of hand while one or more solo dancers triangular labrum which resembles or machine needles. perform elaborate steps in the a beak. Scott asked his aunt to knit him a center. special wool sweater with his name The tourists clapped as Yelena lacertiform on it. danced the kolo energetically. lacis knitted kornerupine laconize knobstick korrigan n lactose knotty adj Bret ladder [has homonym: corrigan as in E corrigan pulse] a long-haired laddery [has homonyms: noddy, naughty] nocturnal often malevolent Breton full of difficulties or complications fairy sorceress. ladino : hard to solve or understand. The evil character in the French n Felipe had trouble cutting through children’s film was a korrigan. the knotty information presented in L > Sp the computer manual. korrigum [has near homonym: Latino] a n cunningly vicious horse or steer. knowing One ladino proved to be the Kanuri downfall of 17 riders at the rodeo. knowingly a reddish fawn antelope of western adv Africa having black markings. laicization The zoo recently obtained a E reddish-orange korrigum from lair with awareness, deliberateness, or Senegal. intention. lake The physician was indicted for krausen n knowingly defrauding the government. kummel E [Note: The definition provided is knuckles kunzite not the one most commonly associated with this word.] a koan kyack purplish red pigment prepared from n lac dye or cochineal. kylin Eva wiped off her lipstick when Jpn Tom told her that it contained lake a paradox used in Zen Buddhism as kyphosis made from dried female insect an instrument of meditation in bodies. training monks to despair of an label ultimate dependence upon reason lama and to force them into sudden labels n intuitive enlightenment. The most widely known koan is the Tibetan question “What is the sound of one [has homonym: llama] a priest or hand clapping?” monk of Tibetan Buddhism. The famous lama gave an introductory talk on dharma at the Buddhist retreat center in Berkeley.
Page 77 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently lambert laryngectomize leaching n laryngectomy lead G name the centimeter-gram-second unit of latanier leaden brightness equal to the brightness adj of a perfectly diffusing surface that latecomer radiates or reflects 1 lumen per E square centimeter. lateen oppressively heavy. The lambert is used in calculations After hours of trudging through the by astronomers, physicists, lateral rain, Tibi’s clothes were leaden engineers, and photographers. and her feet ached. lather lamellirostral leafcup lathhouse lamentable leag laticifer laminiplantar leanly Latino lampblack n learn v lampoonery L > Sp [has near homonym: ladino] a E lanai person of Latin American origin gain knowledge or understanding living in the United States. of or skill in by study, instruction, lancers Comedian Paul Rodriguez has built or experience. n pl his routine around being a Latino. Joel was determined to learn his multiplication tables before F latitudinarian Thanksgiving. a set of five square dances each in a different meter. latrodectism least In the lancers, the dancers salute in military style. latter leather landlord laudable leathery lanuginous launch leaving laocoon launcher lebhaft laputan lavation lee larcenist lawful leechcraft larcenously lawrencium leeward large laxative leeway adj lay leftover L > F > E n exceeding most other things of like leftovers kind in bulk, capacity, quantity, Scand n pl superficial dimensions, or number [has homonym: lei] a simple of constituent units. narrative poem. E + E Compared to saddle horses, A popular historical ballad can fragments of food remaining from a Belgians and Clydesdales are quite properly be called a lay. meal. large. The waiter brought Elbert a layback container for his leftovers. larrikin
Page 78 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently legalize Lethean ligand adj n legion Gk L legionnaire of, relating to, or causing a group, ion, or molecule forgetfulness. coordinated to the central atom in a legitim Blake said that the Lethean nature coordination complex. of the novel was to blame for his Sphyros explained that a ligand is legitimate poor grade on the literature quiz. just a molecule or ion surrounding a transition metal in a complex lei leucite molecule or ion. leicester leucotomy lightened leiotrichous leukemogen ligure leisurely lexicology ligustrum n lemel lilacs Gk lemon the science of the derivation and liman signification of words. lengthen Jim is working on a graduate limber degree in lexicology and has his lengthy heart set on becoming a dictionary limburger editor. lenience lime liaise n lentil v E lepidopterology L > F > E a caustic highly infusible solid that n establish communication for consists essentially of calcium purposes of mutual understanding. oxide. Gk > L The U.S. Treasury agent had to Sidney learned at the museum that a branch of the science of insect liaise with the local and state lime is one of the material life dealing with the study of police in the matter of the components of glass. butterflies and moths. suspected counterfeiters. Dabbling in lepidopterology is a limekiln hobby for Ian, who has a fabulous liberate butterfly collection. limitless librettist leprous limousines lichenology leptodactylous limpa lickerish lessee limpet lickspittle lesser limpkin adj lifeboat limuloid E lifelong [has homonym: lessor] smaller : inferior. The lesser rivers and streams did not have names on the Forest Service map.
Page 79 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently lindy lintwhite lixiviate n n loach U.S. name E a jitterbug dance originating in a common small Old World finch loafer Harlem and later developing many having plumage that varies greatly. n local variants. In his poem “Claribel” Tennyson Sean and Miriam danced the lindy wrote: “Her song the lintwhite L > Sp > E at the costume party. swelleth, the clear-voiced mavis [Note: The definition provided is dwelleth. . . .” not the one most commonly linebacker lionize associated with this word.] timber wolf. linenized lipoprotein Gunter spotted a loafer frolicking in the snow. linesman liquid n adj loathing E&(L > F) + E L local [Note: Plural form is pronounced being extremely fluid without being identically.] an official who assists gaseous and having a definite localize a referee especially in various goal volume without having a definite and net games. shape except such as is temporarily localizer The chief duty of the head linesman given by a container. in football is to mark the yardage When air is liquefied, oxygen is the locker gained or lost on each play. first component to become liquid. locket lingcod lisp locomobile lingo listen locomote linguistic listless adj locomotive linotypist E loft linoxyn characterized by lack of inclination or impetus to exertion : languid, logaoedic linseed spiritless. People with abnormally low levels logical linstock of thyroid hormones are often n listless and apathetic. logodaedaly D > E literal logorrheic a pointed forked staff shod with iron at the foot formerly used to literally lolloped hold a lighted match for firing v cannon. lithium Captain Braucher waved the imit E linstock over his head to indicate lithophilous proceeded with a bounding or he was ready to fire. bobbing motion. litigant The jackrabbit lolloped across the lawn in the twilight. livable lombard livedo longhorn liverwurst
lividity
Page 80 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently longways lucubrate lutestring adv v n E + E L It > E in two straight lines. discourse learnedly in writing. a plain glossy silk formerly much Michael announced that the next Abraham had the opportunity to used for women’s dresses and folk dance would be performed lucubrate in several journals before ribbons. longways. he turned away from scholarship. Ephemia wore a flowing negligee of white lutestring to the costume loosen luge party. v luger luthern E n set free : free from restraint. lycanthropic The crook thought a little money F might loosen his tongue, but Vince [has near homonym: loser] one lymph never said a word about the jewels. who coasts on a small sled. Ron likes Nordic skiing, but Arthur lyncean loosestrife fancies himself a luger. lynch lope lukewarmly lynching lopolith luminophor n loran lunate Am name adj the act of a mob or group that lorelei hangs or otherwise kills someone in L punishment of a presumed crime or lorgnettes shaped like a crescent. offense. A whimsical lunate window lit the Police were called in to prevent the lose stairwell in Xavier’s house. riotous mob from lynching the captured terrorist. lots lupuline adv lyrurus lurch E lysin to or by a considerable number or lure amount : much. v macao Ginny asserts that reading a book is lots more fun for her than Gmc > F > E maccus watching television. [has homonym: loure] attract, entice, invite. macellum loutishness Wendy hopes that the new neon n sign will lure customers into her lovable beauty salon. Heb > Gk > L an ancient Roman market or market lox lusterware building. Phyllis toured the Colosseum, a loyally lustral statuary garden, and a macellum while on vacation in Rome. loyalty lustrously macfarlane lubberly luckily
Lucretian
Page 81 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently Mach magisterially major n v magistrate G name L [has homonyms: moch, mock] a magmatic pursue a subject of academic study number representing the ratio of the as a field of specialization. speed of a body to the speed of magnet Like many students, Harold has no sound in the surrounding idea what subject he would like to atmosphere. magnetician major in. The Mach required to reach low Earth orbit is 25. magnetism makable adj machicotage magneto E + Ecf machinations magnific capable of being made. adj Boris and Natasha argued over machine how to establish a makable bridge L > F contract. macho imposing in size. Friedrich painted a magnific hill makara macilent shooting high above the clouds. n macrobian magnolia Skt a water monster of Hindu religious macrobiotic magpie myth that is represented in religious art as having the body of a macropterous magus crocodile and head of an antelope. adj n A makara is portrayed on one of the five types of flags mentioned in Gk + Gk Gk > L Buddhist scripture. having long or large wings—used magician. of birds or insects. The magus practiced his shape- maladjustment The macropterous bald eagle has a changing spells on his wingspan that ranges from six to apprentice. malaise eight feet. malapropos macroscian maidservant malefic macular mailable malevolence maculose mailbox malihini madcap maile malmignatte maddeningly mainspring malversation maddish n mainstream madeira L > F majolica misbehavior and especially madonna corruption in an office, trust, or majoon commission. maestoso The gubernatorial candidate claims that malversation has become maggotry rampant in the present administration. magi magic
Page 82 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently mambo manslaughter marchpane n n n Sp E + Scand It a complex, staccato, usually fast the slaying of a human being; a shapable confection made of dance related to the rumba and of specifically : the unlawful killing of almond paste. Cuban origin. a human being without express or The marchpane was sculpted into a Mr. Varda was the best dancer of implied malice. tiny edible castle. the mambo in Cleveland in the Because the prosecutor could not 1950s. prove premeditation, the suspect margin was charged with manslaughter mammalia instead of murder. marie n mammatus mantelpiece F mammonish mantra an often ornamented raised border n of a plate or flat dish that forms a manacled plane nearly parallel to the bottom. Skt The marie of Valetta’s china was manager a verbal spell, ritualistic decorated with 14-karat gold. incantation, or mystic formula used manciple devotionally in popular Hinduism marina and Buddhism. manger While awaiting rescue from the marinated earthquake, Ravi used a mantra to mango keep his mind off the pain. marketfish n mangosteen manumitter E geog name + E manicure many [Note: Could be confused with adj margate fish and margot fish.] a maniple variable usually pearl gray fish of E the tropical western Atlantic. manipulate consisting of or amounting to a The marketfish is esteemed as a large but indefinite number : not food fish. manit few. Many college students flock to the marmoreal mannequin beaches during spring break. marooned mannish maoism adj marquee maori E maquette resembling or suggesting that of a mar man. marriage Low-heeled mannish shoes maracas n completed Louise’s outfit. marasmus L > F > E the state of being united to a person marcescence as husband or wife. In many countries marriage has a March number of legal ramifications for n both parties involved. L name > F > E marron the third month of the Gregorian calendar. marrow March is typically a windy month in the United States. marteline
Page 83 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently martingale matroclinal mazar n martinique matronly Ar mascalage matsail a Muslim shrine or enshrined tomb. The popular shrine was reputed to masculinity maturity be the mazar of a saint, but none of the pilgrims was certain who was masher maunderer buried there. n mauvette mcleod E a kitchen utensil for crushing food maxilla mealiness to a soft, pulpy consistency. Brittany used a masher on the maximum mealy potatoes before whipping in the butter and milk. maxwell mean n n mashie Scot name E masochism the centimeter-gram-second [Note: The definition provided is electromagnetic unit of magnetic not the one most commonly masochist flux equal to the flux per square associated with this word. In centimeter of normal cross section addition, word has homonym: massecuite in a region where the magnetic mien.] a quantity formed by adding induction is 1 gauss. quantities together in any order and mastermind The maxwell is named after James dividing by their number. Clerk Maxwell, who is ranked with When students average their masterpiece Sir Isaac Newton and Albert grades, they are calculating the Einstein for the fundamental nature arithmetic mean. mastoid of his contributions to science. meander matchcoat may n n meaning Powhatan > E L meatball a mantle or similar loose covering [Note: The definition provided is of fur, feathers, or usually woolen not the one most commonly mechanics cloth formerly extensively worn by associated with this word.] the n pl Native Americans. early, vigorous part of human life : Running Fox took his rifle and his prime, heyday. Gk matchcoat and headed out into the The quarterback knew that the end a branch of physical science that night. of his may was at hand, so he deals with energy and forces and began to think about a second their relation to the equilibrium, matching career. deformation, or motion of solid, liquid, and gaseous bodies. matchless maypole A scientist in the field of fluid n mechanics used a Ping-Pong ball material and a shop vacuum cleaner to L > F > E + L > E demonstrate the Bernoulli effect. matricide a tall pole in an open place and n wreathed with flowers forming a mechanistic center for May Day sports. L The eighth-grade girls danced mechanize murder of a mother by her son or around the maypole in the school’s daughter. spring festival. mechanomorphic In the Greek drama, Orestes commits matricide in revenge for mazagran medal his mother’s murder of his father.
Page 84 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently medallic memorable merciless adj adj median n L L > F > E + Ecf worthy of being remembered or cruel, harsh, pitiless. L noted. The columnist’s satire turned a a value in an ordered set of “The Raven” is one of Edgar Allan merciless spotlight on the academic quantities below and above which Poe’s most memorable poems. establishment. fall an equal number of quantities or which is the average of the two memorial mercuric middle values if there is no one adj middle number. menat The median of the set {8, 10, 14, L > ISV 36} is 12. mennonite of, relating to, or containing the heavy silver-white poisonous mediation menology metallic element that is the only metal liquid at ordinary medicament mensuration temperatures—used especially of n compounds in which this element is medievalist bivalent. L “Mad hatters” are no myth: Toxic medlar the act, process, art or an instance solutions of mercuric chloride and of measuring : measurement. mercuric nitrate were once used in meek The lab tests seemed to run the production of felt hats. perfectly, but careless mensuration megahertz resulted in the need to redo merge everything. megaprosopous merlin mention megrim n merlon n melangeur L the act or an instance of citing, L > It > F melanin noting, or calling attention to [has homonym: merlin] one of the someone or something especially in tall intervals between embrasures melanite a brief or casual manner. on a battlement. Harry was disappointed that his Sergeant Stammel took cover melanochroi defensive play did not receive any behind a merlon as the enemy mention in the newspaper account archers began to shoot. melezitose of Saturday’s game. meromictic melic menu n merrily meliorism L > F merry melismatics the dishes served at a meal or the adj meal itself. melliferous The menu for the country music E awards banquet includes fried [has near homonym: marry] full of melodious chicken and apple brown Betty. gaiety or high spirits : cheerful. Dozens of movies have been made melomania mercerized about Robin Hood and his merry men. merchant meseta merchantable mesocracy merciful mesoprosopic
Page 85 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently mesoptile metathesis methanize n v mess n Gk ISV a chemical reaction between two convert (as a mixture of carbon L > F > E compounds in which part of the monoxide and hydrogen) to a [Note: The definition provided is first compound becomes united colorless odorless flammable not the one most commonly with part of the second and the gaseous saturated hydrocarbon that associated with this word.] remainder of the first compound is lighter than air and forms sufficient quantity (of a specified becomes united with the remainder explosive mixtures with air or kind of food) for a dish or a meal. of the second. oxygen. Janie went out to the garden and Metathesis between an aqueous Dan correctly wrote the chemical picked a mess of green beans for solution of barium chloride and an equation illustrating how to supper. aqueous solution of sodium sulfate methanize carbon monoxide and produces a white precipitate of hydrogen. message barium sulfate. method Messiah metempsychosis n n methylate Heb&Aram Gk meticulous the expected king and deliverer of the passing of the soul at death into the Jews. another body either human or metier Messianic Jewish congregations animal. believe that Jesus was the promised Hinduism and Buddhism are major metricize Messiah, but they also observe religions that profess belief in Jewish holidays. metempsychosis. mhometer messianic meteorology miaul n messmate micraner Gk metacarpus a science that deals with the microangiopathy atmosphere and its phenomena (as metachronous variations of heat, moisture, or micrometeorite winds). metalloid Sarah was disappointed when she microphyll n learned that her favorite weather forecaster had no formal training microsecond Gk? > L > F > E + Gk > ISVcf in meteorology. n a nonmetal (as carbon or nitrogen) that can combine with a metal to meter Gk + L form an alloy. n a unit of time equal to 1 millionth When asked to name a metalloid, of a second. Xerxes gave two examples: silicon Gk Some writers need five paragraphs and germanium. [Note: The definition provided is to explain an emotion that lasts not the one most commonly only for a microsecond. metallophone associated with this word.] systematically arranged and microseism metalware measured rhythm in verse. Meter in English is by stress rather metatarsus than by length of vowel as in Greek.
Page 86 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently microwave milliammeter miniseries v n n Gk + E L > F + F name + Gk > F L + L cook or heat in an oven that an instrument for measuring a television production of a story penetrates food with very short electric currents in milliamperes. presented in sequential episodes. electromagnetic waves. The electrical output of a The novel’s plot was so long and The instructions on the jumbo photoelectric cell is measured with convoluted that the television package of frozen lasagna were to a milliammeter. producers decided to dramatize it microwave the contents for 25 in a six-part miniseries instead of a minutes. millionairess movie. midbrain milonga mink n n middling adj Sp E an Argentine ballroom dance that any of several slender-bodied E preceded the tango early in the 20th semiaquatic carnivorous mammals falling between two extremes. century. that resemble and are closely The fugitive was described as a It is unusual to see anyone dance related to the weasels. man of middling height, with the milonga nowadays. The American mink generally feeds blonde hair, and wearing a cape. on fish, muskrats, rabbits, and milquetoast birds. midway adv mime minnesinger n E minauderie in the middle of the distance. G The alderman’s proposal was mince one of a class of aristocratic midway between revolution and German lyric poets and musicians reform. mineral of the 12th to the 14th centuries characterized by having love and miff mineralize beauty as the subject of their songs. v The folk tale ended with the milanaise revelation that the apprentice L + Ecf minnesinger was actually the son of mile supply with minerals or any a German prince. n inorganic compound. Mary’s science project was a minniebush E poster explaining how fluorine ions a unit of distance equal to 5,280 in toothpaste help to mineralize miraculously feet. teeth and thereby fight decay. Sasha thought it terribly unfair that mirifical he had to walk a mile to school. mineralogy miscalculations military minification miscella millennial minikin miscreancy millesimal minimal misdemeanant
Page 87 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently misemphasize mission mitchella v n miticide Ecf + Gk L give a misplaced or wrong stress or a ministry (as preaching or mitigation relative importance to. educational or medical work) Mona worried that the highlighting commissioned by a church or some mitimae in the used textbook would other religious organization for the misemphasize the important points purpose of propagating its faith or mitral she should learn. carrying on humanitarian work. Most young Mormon men serve a mixer misfortune two-year mission overseas. n n missive L + Ecf Ecf + L > F > E a stationary or portable kitchen an instance of bad luck. missorted utensil equipped with one or more What victim of a misfortune has not v beaters for mixing, beating, asked “Why me?” creaming, or whipping a variety of mishit Ecf + E foods. n incorrectly put in a given place or Grace and Harry received a large rank according to kind, class, or mixer as a wedding present. E + ON + E nature. a poor hit in cricket. If the dirty laundry is missorted, moarian David’s first swing was deemed a some nice clothes could be ruined. mishit and booed by the crowd. moat misspeak n misinterpret v v F > E Ecf + E [has homonym: mote] a deep and Ecf + L utter words or articulate sounds wide trench surrounding a castle. give an incorrect explanation to : incorrectly. The oily, dark waters of the moat explain wrongly. The president was relieved when he swirled as some unknown creature It would be very hard to did not misspeak any words in his passed close to the surface. misinterpret the body language inaugural address. conveyed by the rolling of one’s mobcap eyes. misstrike n n miso D? + L > E n Ecf + E a woman’s indoor cap; especially : a coin whose design is off center. a fancy cap made of sheer material Jpn The misstrike in the coin collector’s with a high full crown and often a paste used in preparing soups and shadow box is extremely valuable. tied under the chin. other foods that is made by The chambermaid, dressed in black grinding a mixture of steamed rice, mistakes and wearing a mobcap and a white cooked soybeans, and salt and n pl apron, brought in the refreshments. fermenting it in brine. Akira made a light soup of miso, ON > E mobster spinach, and tofu. wrong actions or statements n proceeding from faulty judgment, misorientation inadequate knowledge, or L n inattention : unintentional errors. a member of a criminal gang. The princess explained, “You must The mobster ordered Tony to pay Ecf + L never feel badly about making his gambling debts or else. the act of wrongly or incorrectly mistakes as long as you take the determining one’s bearings or trouble to learn from them.” mockado settling one’s sense of direction. mistreat The pilot’s misorientation led him to believe that the water below him mistrust was the sky.
Page 88 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently mode molecular monogamy n adj monograph L L > F [Note: The definition provided is relating to, connected with, monohull not the one most commonly produced by, or consisting of units associated with this word. In of matter that are the smallest monology addition, word has homonym: particles of an element or chemical n mowed.] the value that occurs most combination of atoms (as a frequently : the most common compound) capable of retaining Gk value. chemical identity with the the habit of talking to oneself. In the set {2, 4, 6, 6, 8} the mode is substance in mass. Dmitri defended his monology, 6. A molecular formula shows the saying that only if he argued with exact number of atoms of each himself should it be of concern. moderne element in a molecule. monophthalmic modernize mollifier monophthong modestly mollyhawk adv n monopolizer L D > E monopolylogue with a moderate opinion of one’s [Note: Could be confused with own importance or merits. mollymawk.] one of several large monopsony The firefighter who rescued the oceanic birds (as the fulmar or child modestly explained that he petrel). monotheism was just doing his job. A mollyhawk dove into the water and plucked out a wriggling fish. monotheistic modulus adj molybdenum mofussil Gk + Gk mombin of, relating to, or characterized by moire the doctrine or belief that there is momentous but one God. mole Zoroastrianism is perhaps the n momus oldest monotheistic religion. n Nahuatl > AmerSp monoxenous [has homonym: moly] a highly Gk name spiced sauce made principally of a carping critic : faultfinder. montane chili and chocolate but containing People might enjoy Molly’s numerous other ingredients and company more if she were not such monuron served with meat (as beef or a momus. turkey). moody Maria’s recipe for mole requires monarchical adj four different kinds of chile peppers. monarchy E subject to or characterized by monasterial depression or discontent : sullen. The band’s lead singer is mondial notoriously moody and publicity- shy. monitor moonbeam monkeyfy moonstone monkeys moor monody
Page 89 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently moorage mulct musicale v n moray L F morbidity defraud especially of money : a usually private concert of music swindle. typically comprising a social morbilli The con artist will mulct Mrs. entertainment. Crawford of her savings if she falls The governor’s mansion was the morcellement for his story. site of a well-attended musicale celebrating New Year’s Day. morosophist muleta musician morphine muleteer n morphogeny mull L > F > E v one skilled in music. morphology Although she worked at a bank, E Shirley always told people she was mortgagee consider or talk over the aspects of a musician when asked what her at length or at leisure. profession was. mortmain After he finished the book, Simon tried to mull it over, but he kept musk mosesite being distracted. n motion mullet Skt > Per > Gk > L > F > E a substance that has a penetrating motivation multiplex persistent odor that is obtained n from the male musk deer. motocross Musk is used in many perfumes and L + L in medicine as an antispasmodic. motorcycle a complex housing several movie theaters. mussalchee mottlement The new multiplex featured a coffee shop in its lobby for its theater mustard mournful patrons. adj movement munchausen L > F > E n a pungent yellow condiment which muniments is sometimes mixed with water and L + Ecf vinegar and applied to the skin as a the action of moving : change of murine poultice for skin irritation. position. Angelique had been up during the Serena’s jerky movement threw her murre night making mustard plasters to partner off balance. relieve his colic. murrelet moving mutagenesis muscadine muddled mutchkin muscular n mudskipper museology E muffled [has near homonym: munchkin] a mushroom Scotch unit of liquid capacity equal mug to 0.9 pint. Mrs. Calderwood ordered a muguet mutchkin of lemon juice from the grocer.
mutilation
Page 90 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently mutilator nacho nasology n mutinously nastiness Sp mycology a tortilla chip topped with cheese nationalism n and a savory substance (as chili peppers or refried beans) and native Gk broiled. a branch of the science of plant life Stevie grabbed the last nacho off naturalism dealing with fungi. the platter just as his little brother n Dana’s neighbor has studied reached for it. mycology and probably knows the L name of the fungus that is killing nachtmusik the quality, rendering, or her flowers. expression of art or literature nacre executed according to the theory myelography that art or literature should conform nacreous exactly to nature or depict every myelosis appearance of the subject that namaycush comes to the artist’s attention. myology Naturalism in plays is often n nameless exemplified by tough, unsentimental characters, sordid Gk namely urban settings, and fast-paced a scientific study of muscles. adv slangy dialogue. The pediatrician recommended that Ron’s baby brother, who has E nautch trouble swallowing, be taken to a that is to say : to wit. specialist in orofacial myology. Yola chalked up another triumph to navar her growing list; namely, she myopically secured the biggest account in her navigable company’s history. myriameters nearsighted n pl nameplate nebulization Gk > F nanmu metric units of length, each equal to necessarily 10,000 meters. nao The surveyors calculated that a necessitate bridge over the narrowest part of nappe the lake would shorten the route necrolatry between the towns by several nappy myriameters. necrology narcolepsy myrrhed necrotic narcotic mysticism nectariferous narratage mythologist neencephalon nascence mythology negate naseberry nabby n neglected L > Sp > E negligibility the fruit of the sapodilla tree with a rough brownish skin and very neighbor sweet brownish pulp. The naseberry is a popular fruit export of Jamaica.
Page 91 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently neighborhood neurility nightcap n n n E + E Gk + Ecff E + L > E a number of people forming a the special properties and functions a cloth cap worn with nightclothes. loosely cohesive community within of the nerves. The cartoon depicted an elderly a larger unit. When nerve fibers are subjected to gentleman in bed, complete with “I’ve been in the neighborhood injury, neurility is adversely tasseled nightcap, casting a fly only a short time,” Mrs. affected. across the room into a large urn. Underwood explained. neurolysis nightjar nemo neuropsychic nightshade nene neurosis nil neofascist n neurotransmitter neolithic n L nothing, zero. neology Gk + L + L Jill gave up making crafts for sale a chemical substance that transmits at fairs because she felt she was neoplasm nerve impulses across a synapse. earning absolutely nil. Parkinson’s disease is caused by a neoteric lack of the neurotransmitter nilpotent adj dopamine in the brain. adj Gk > L neuter L recent in origin : modern. equal to zero when raised to some Richard was a fan of neoteric neutrality power. interior design. The number zero is nilpotent for next every power except zero. nephogram adj nincompoop nephrite E following that approaching or in nineties nervulose progress. n pl After the June test date, the next ness date for the SAT I is not until E October. the numbers 90 to 99 inclusive. nether Jack should make an A in math this adj ngege term because all his test scores are in the high nineties. E nicad lower, under. n ninety Mr. Ward feared that his company would be ground to powder Sw? + Gk > L nippers between the upper millstone of a rechargeable dry cell that has a rigidly set price ceilings and the nickel cathode and a cadmium nisse nether millstone of high labor anode. costs. The nicad in Carl’s shaver worked nitrite even after having been left idle for n three years. Gk > ISV nickeline a salt or ester of an unstable acid known only in pale blue solution. nidology In the soil, ammonium from plants and animals becomes nitrite as part niggle of the nitrogen cycle.
Page 92 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently nitwit nomarchy nonnegotiable adj nivation nomenclatural L nix nominative that is not open to discussion or n question or dispute. nomothetic The company’s settlement offer was G nonnegotiable; Cameron was told [Note: The definition provided is nonagesimal to “take it or leave it.” not the one most commonly adj associated with this word. Word nonpartisan has homonyms: knicks, nicks.] a L creature originating in German being number 90 in a countable noological folklore usually having the form of series. half human and half fish and The party for the queen mother’s nopalry usually unfriendly to humans. nonagesimal birthday paled in The nix is the Germanic version of comparison with the celebration normality the water monster we commonly honoring her hundredth birthday. n call a “mermaid.” nonce L > F? nobelium adj of a solution : concentration expressed in gram equivalents of nobility E solute per liter. occurring, used, or made only once The normality of a given solution noble or for a special occasion. depends on its molarity as well as adj The teacher could not challenge the the reaction that is undergone by spelling of the nonce terms Devon the oxidizing or reducing agent. L sprinkled throughout his report. resisting chemical action : normosplanchnic chemically inert or inactive. nonet All noble gases, with the exception n normothermia of helium, have completely filled n outer subshells and therefore will L > It not react with other substances. a combination of nine instruments L + Gk or voices; also : a musical typical body temperature. noblesse composition for such a For small children, normothermia combination. is often higher than it is in adults. noctidiurnal Four violins, two violas, two cellos, and a double bass made up the norns noctilucence nonet. n pl nocturnality nonjoinder ON goddesses presiding over personal nodding nonnecessity destiny. n Occasionally Roberta goes out and noise buys something she cannot afford L as a gesture of defiance of the noisettes something that is not needed. norns. n pl Gaynor’s suitcase exceeded the weight limit, but she considered no norseller L > F packed item a nonnecessity. small rounded morsels of food. northabout The noisettes of lamb are the local French restaurant’s specialty of the northerly house. nolition nomadism
Page 93 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently nosebleed notitia nutation adj n notochord E L bleeding from the nose. notorious an involuntary nodding of the head. Jim’s severe nosebleed finally adj When Harold started falling asleep stopped after half an hour. in class, his nutation tipped off the L teacher. nosh being or constituting something commonly known : well known. nuzzle nosology Our town is notorious throughout v the Midwest for noise and nostrils pollution. E n pl work with or as if with the nose : nourish root. E When the mare would nuzzle into the external openings of the nose or nous his neck, Al would give her a pat nasal cavity of a vertebrate. and gently push her away. The bull’s wide eyes and flared novelettist nostrils were signs that he was nyctitropism unhappy. novella n nymphal notable adj adj L a story with a compact and pointed Gk L plot. of, relating to, or being an insect in being of much weight, scope, or “The selection is not a major work the late larval stage of significance : memorable. of fiction, but as a novella it is a development. Despite his many successful gem,,” wrote Newsweek. The spinose ear tick attaches inside cookbooks, Raoul felt that his most an animal’s ear during the notable achievement was winning novelty parasitic larval and nymphal the Iron Chef competition. stages. novillada notan nymphish nowadays notarization nymphs noyau notation nyssa nth note adj oatmeal v E obduce L numbered with some unspecified or record or fix in the mind or indefinitely large ordinal number. oberek memory. The computer quietly crunched Lorraine was pleased to note that through the numbers, figuring pi to object she had been given the seat of the nth decimal. honor at this year’s banquet. objection nucleophilic notion oblate n nullo oblateness L nummular the meaning or context assigned by oblectation the mind to a term. nunatak The teacher admitted that his obley notion of Abraham Lincoln’s oral nunciature delivery came more from old obligatum movies than from history books.
Page 94 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently oblige oceanic odorant adj obliging octagonal L > F > E obliteration octennial that emits a scent. At night, the odorant forests roar oblivious octonocular with the dread sound of fierce monsters. obnebulate octopod v adj odorivector L Gk oenophile [Note: Could be confused with having eight feet, limbs, or arms. obnubilate.] becloud, befog. The octopod robot walked with oenotherapy The early morning haze will remarkable smoothness. obnebulate the mountainscape. offbeat octuple obnubilation offeree octuplicate obrotund n officer adj L officialese L eight copies all alike—used with in. nearly spherical but with one The documentation had to be officinal diameter slightly exceeding the submitted in octuplicate so that others. each judge could review it offscour The obrotund object in the museum independently and simultaneously. case was an old torpedo. oidioid ocular obscenity olden odd obscurative adj oleraceous observe ON > E oligarchical v [has homonym and near homonym: od and awed] being any member of olivesheen L a sequence of positive integers conform one’s action or practice to beginning with one and counting olivine : heed, obey. by twos : not divisible exactly by Anyone who does not observe the two—opposed to even. oloroso rules will have to go to detention Answers to the math problems that hall. are designated by odd numbers are Olympian in the back of the textbook. n obsess ode Gk geog name obstinacy n a being of lofty detachment or superior attainments. obvolute Gk > L Standing beside the Olympian was [has homonym: owed] a lyric a less conspicuous achiever who occasional poem usually marked by particular was glad for his modest honors. exaltation of feeling and style. occidental Every element of the victory ode omissibility was designed to praise the athlete. occultism ommateal odometer occultist omnicompetent odontalgia occur odontotomy
Page 95 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently once opportunity orienteering adv n oppose E v L one time and no more. a cross-country race in which each Cathy knows no one who has seen L participant uses a map and compass The Wizard of Oz only once. [Note: Could be confused with to navigate between checkpoints appose.] place over against along an unfamiliar course. oncological something so as to provide Orienteering is used by the army as resistance, counterbalance, or a way to train recruits in outdoor oneirocritic contrast. survival skills. Although Jim’s political beliefs ongoing oppose Francine’s, the two are the origin best of friends. oolemma orlean oppressor n oologize opt Sp name > L > F oops a red or yellowish red dyestuff optical containing bixin prepared from the opaline pulp surrounding the seeds of the adj optically annatto tree. Orlean can be used as a food Skt > L optimal coloring. resembling especially in appearance a mineral that is less orangeade ornate dense than quartz and typically with definite and often marked orbit orneriness iridescent play of colors. The fish’s opaline scales glimmered orc ornithophilous softly in the aquarium. orchesis orology opaqueness n orchestral opaquer Gk ordinary the science of mountains. opening adj To Gina, a particularly fascinating aspect of orology is the influence operation L mountains have on precipitation. n occurring or encountered in the usual course of events : not orometry L uncommon. the quality or state of being The artist had a knack for taking orphans functional—used with in or into. ordinary objects and turning them The new factory has been in into works of art. orthodontist operation for a few weeks. ordnancemen orthography ophiomorphic n orfe opinion Gk orgeat a method of representing the opinioned sounds of a language by written or orhamwood printed symbols. opisthenar After their conquest of England, the oriency Norman invaders immediately took oppenheimer to reforming English orthography. orientation opponency orthopter
Page 96 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently orthorhombic osteosarcoma overseas adj otosclerosis overseer Gk of, relating to, or characterized by otosis overshoe the crystal system characterized by n three unequal axes at right angles. ouabain Josquin did not understand the n E + E difference between an a shoe that is worn over another (as orthorhombic and a tetragonal F? > ISV for extra warmth or for protection crystal until he saw an illustration a very toxic compound obtained from wet); especially : a galosh. of the crystal system. from the seeds of an African shrub Karl’s overshoe proved to be too or tree that is used similarly to small to fit over his new shoe. orthotics digitalis and in Africa as an arrow poison. overslaugh orwellian After being hit with an arrow smeared with ouabain, the antelope overture orzo ran about 50 yards and then fell. n overvoltage oud n L > It rice-shaped pasta. ought E + It name > ISV Orzo is often cooked, then added to the excess potential required for the thick Italian soups. ousia discharge of an ion at an electrode over and above the equilibrium oscillations ouster potential of the electrode. Because the overvoltage required osmagogue outburst to form oxygen is quite high, chlorine is more likely than oxygen osmics outright to form at the anode. osmium outspoken overwhelmed v osmotic overboard adj E overhead subjected to the grip of an Gk adv overpowering emotion. of, relating to, or having the Trudy was overwhelmed when she property of the flow or diffusion E found out that she had the winning that takes place through a above one’s head. lottery ticket. semipermeable membrane typically The stewardess warned us that the separating either a solvent and a contents of the compartments might overwhelming solution or a dilute solution and a shift overhead during the flight. concentrated solution. ovoviviparous The large quantity of sugar in overindulgence home-preserved jams and jellies owelty helps to kill bacteria through overpowering osmotic action that shrinks the adj owing bacteria cells. E + L > F > E owlets osphretic exercising an irresistible influence : overwhelming. owner osteogenous Leslie’s overpowering garlic adj breath kept his friends at arm’s oxer length. Gk + Gk oxidizable originating in bone. overripe Chemotherapy is used to treat osteogenous cancer. overrule
Page 97 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently oxidize palberry panic v n v Gk > F > ISV Austral > E Gk name combine with oxygen or with more the edible berry of an Australian be stricken with a sudden terror oxygen. tree. often accompanied by unreasoning The sodium hypochlorite in bleach The palberry is sometimes referred or frantic efforts to secure safety. can oxidize the color-bearing to as “native currant.” “Get in position and do not panic,” substances in stains. said the teacher calmly when the paleology tornado warning was announced. oxyacetylene paletot pannierman oxygenic palisades pannikin oxyrhynch palleting panornithic ozonesonde palmaceous panpipe ozonizer n paloma pansophism n Gk > G + Ecff pansophy an apparatus for converting L > Sp ordinary oxygen into ozone. any of several sharks used as food. Pantagruelism One type of ozonizer works by Ling decided to be adventurous and n passing a silent electric discharge ordered the grilled paloma. through a current of oxygen or air. F name paloverde buffoonery or coarse humor with a pacific satirical purpose : cynical humor. palsy Josh’s cynical humor is tiring to pack everyone except those who enjoy n pancetta Pantagruelism. n G > E pantaloons [has homonym: pac] a group of L > It usually wild animals of the same unsmoked bacon used in Italian pantheistic kind congregating in herds, flocks, cuisine. or schools; specifically : a group of Pancetta is cured with salt rather pantheress predatory animals hunting together. than smoked. A pack of wild dogs was reported pantomimic to have killed sheep on several panchax farms in the county. pantry pandect package paparazzo pandemic padding papeteries pandit padrone n papillon pail Skt > Hindi papoose a Brahman expert in Sanskrit and in paint the science, laws, and religion of parabolic the Hindus. paintbrush The temple’s senior priest was a parabomb pandit from southern India. palaka parabrake paneity
pangrammatic
Page 98 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently parade parlatory passel n n parlay F L > F > E a formal public procession : the parlor a large number : group. movement of any body of people or n Mr. Jones is considering buying an things marshaled in something like old school bus so he can take his military order. F > E passel of grandchildren on a cross- The annual Thanksgiving Day a room used primarily for country trip. parade featured many new floats conversation or the reception of and balloons. guests. passerelle “You are by yourself?” he asked, paradiddle looking through the doorway into passionate the parlor. paradisiacal passkey adj paroemiology Passover Gk parole n of, relating to, or resembling paradise. paronychia L > F > E + E Marjorie’s parents decided to an annual religious and spring celebrate their 25th wedding parorexia agricultural festival of the Jews that anniversary on a paradisiacal commemorates the liberation of the tropical island. parotic Hebrews from slavery in Egypt. At Passover, special dishes that paralipomena parry symbolize various elements of the v flight from Egypt are eaten. parallelogram L > OProv > F paste paralogistic [has near homonyms: peri, perry] v ward off a weapon or blow by paralytic means of a defensive action. Gk > L > F > E Lola’s fencing opponent forced her [has homonym: paced] cause to parament to parry repeatedly, and she lost adhere by or as if by means of a ground quickly. soft plastic mixture or composition. parameter “Let’s see if we can paste the parson decorations on our masks without paramilitary getting anything on our clothes,” partition said the kindergarten teacher. parandrus n partway pasteboard adv Gk pasticcio a mythical stag being able to L > F > E + E n change colors like the chameleon. to some extent. When Vera learned what a There was a detour because the L > It parandrus was, she immediately freeway was only partway finished. a musical composition or piece of thought about the horse who pulled writing (as an opera or play) made the carriage in Oz. partygoer up of selections from different works. parent passable The orchestra played a pasticcio of works from the Romantic period. parergal passageway paresis parget parishioner
Page 99 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently pastina patricide peculation n n n L > It L L very small bits of pasta used one that murders his or her own the act or practice of stealing or especially in soup or broth. father. appropriating wrongfully to one’s Pastina in the shape of little stars is The patricide expressed no remorse own use especially public money usually served to babies and small before being sentenced to life entrusted to one’s care : children. imprisonment. embezzlement. The governor promised to crack pastoralist patrilineal down on the peculation and n inefficiency of state administrators. patrix L peculiarity a breeder of cattle or sheep. patrolman Mr. Chambers often dreams of pedagogic quitting the urban rat race and patsy becoming a pastoralist. pedant patulously n pastrycook pavid L > It > F patch one who is uninspired, n pavlova unimaginative, or narrowly n academic or who unduly It? > E emphasizes minutiae in the [Note: The definition provided is Russ name presentation or use of knowledge. not the one most commonly a dessert of Australian and New Harold got no respect from his associated with this word.] a Zealand origin consisting of a colleagues on campus, all of whom domestic fool or jester. meringue shell topped with viewed him as a mere pedant. Stuart is playing a patch in the whipped cream and fruit. school play. Pavlova was named for a famous pedicled Russian ballerina. patent pedigree paycheck patentee pedometer peace paternal peduncle peanut pathogenic pellicle peasant patience n pelycosaur patient F > E pencil one of a chiefly European class that patriarchally tills the soil as small free penduline adv landowners or hired laborers. The painting depicted a peasant penicillate Gk + Ecf working with a hoe. in a manner characteristic of or peninsulate suggestive of a man regarded as peckish father or founder (as of a race, penne science, religion, or class of pectin n people). After listening to his advisers, the peculate L > It president patriarchally delivered short thick diagonally cut tubular his decisions to be carried out. peculated pasta. Penne is a sturdy pasta that is often served with thick, hearty sauces.
Page 100 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently penniless perchance periapt adv n pennyroyal n L > F > E + L > F > E Gk perhaps, possibly. a charm worn especially as a F > E David hopes that perchance Fiona protection against disease or a European perennial mint with saw his calculator in the lounge mischief : amulet. small pungently aromatic leaves. and picked it up for him. Tonya’s research revealed that it The pennyroyal makes a nice was not uncommon for soldiers to ground cover and is known to repel perchlorinate wear a periapt into battle for flies. v protection. pension L + Gk > ISV + L > F + Ecff perimeter combine with the maximum pensum amount of chlorine especially in period place of hydrogen. pentalogy Mr. Petty helped the students periodical n perchlorinate the compound safely. periodontist Gk + Gk percussion a series of five closely related periotic published works. percutaneous Evelyn had read all but one novel periplus in the pentalogy. percutaneously periscii pentarchy perduellion peristalith pentatonic peregrinations peristaltic pentryl perforce adj people performance Gk n of, relating to, resulting from, or pepper being successive waves of L > F > E involuntary contraction passing peptide a public presentation (as of a along the walls of the intestine or n dramatic work). other hollow muscular structure Jennifer bought a ticket to a and forcing the contents onward. Gk > G > ISV + ISVcf matinee performance of Giselle. What grandpa called indigestion, any of a class of amides that are the doctor diagnosed as faulty derived from two or more amino perfumery peristaltic action. acids by combination of the amino group of one acid with the carboxyl perfunctorily peristylar group of another. adv Two glycine molecules can join periwinkle together to form a peptide and one L water molecule. in a manner characterized by perky routine or superficiality. adj perambulator The substitute teacher told the class rather perfunctorily not to run in L > F > E percalines the halls. briskly self-assured. Perky staffers were on hand to percentage pergameneous greet the visitors to the theme park.
perlaceous
Page 101 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently perlingual pewterer philosophy adj n pezograph L Gk through or by way of the tongue. phantasmal a science that comprises logic, Patients in the perlingual treatment ethics, aesthetics, metaphysics, and group had results comparable to pharisaic epistemology. those who received the medication Jeff’s study of philosophy enabled intravenously. pharmacognosy him to make many cogent remarks n regarding ethics in the workplace. permeameter Gk philtrum permillage a science dealing with the composition, production, use, and phlebotomy perorate history of drugs of plant and animal v origin. phlogogenic Research in pharmacognosy led to L the use of the heart stimulant phon speak at length. digitalis, which is obtained from n Granddad loves to perorate about the foxglove plant. his experiences as a Grand Canyon Gk trail guide. pharmacopedia [has homonyms: faun, fawn] the unit of loudness level on a scale perpetrate phenakistoscope beginning at 0 for the faintest audible sound and corresponding to perpetually phengite the decibel scale of sound intensity. Jared fervently wished that his persona phenom baby brother would cry at just 1 phon. personable phenotype phonemicize perspicaciously philobiblist n phonily perspicuous Gk + Gk phonodeik persuasive a lover of books. The philobiblist had stacks of books phorometry pert throughout the house, even in the kitchen sink. phot perverse n philogynous peskiness adj Gk the centimeter-gram-second unit of pesto Gk illumination equal to 1 lumen per n [Note: Base word could be square centimeter and therefore to confused with 10,000 luxes or about 929 L > It philogeny/phylogeny.] fond of footcandles. a green spaghetti sauce made of women. In his lab report Richard was green herbs, garlic, and olive oil. The philogynous James Bond required to note how many Luigi put some spinach and basil always seems to have a beautiful footcandles are in 1 phot. pesto on his spaghetti. woman at his side. petiole philologaster petitgrain petroglyph pettifoggery
Page 102 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently photolysis picksome pinata n n picosecond Gk L > It > Sp chemical decomposition or pictorialization a decorated container filled with dissociation by the action of radiant candies or other gifts and usually energy (as light). pier suspended from the ceiling that High-intensity ultraviolet light has blindfolded children try to break been used to break down fats by pierce with a stick. photolysis. The best part of Sadie’s birthday piers party was the breaking of the photostat n pl pinata. phreatophyte L > E pincers [has homonym: peers] structures phthalate built out into the water on piles for pincette use as landing places or pleasure phthisiology resorts. pineal n One of the huge piers at Myrtle Beach was destroyed by the pineapple Gk hurricane. [Note: Could be confused with pinecone physiology.] the care, treatment, piezometry and study of tuberculosis. pinhead The expert in phthisiology reported pigsney that up to 15 million Americans are pinion estimated to have latent pigtail v tuberculosis infections. pikestaff F > E phyllite [has homonym and near homonym: pileiform pinyon and pinyin] disable or phyllogenetic restrain by binding the arms usually pillow to the body. phyllophagous The police officer struggled to adj pilotage pinion the suspect and radio for help at the same time. Gk + Gk + Ecf pilpulist feeding on leaves. pinking Some farmers use pesticides to rid pimento their crops of phyllophagous pint insects. pimple n physiolatry pinaceous L > F > E any of various units of capacity phytocidal pinacotheca equal to ½ quart. Ben constantly argued that a lunch picacho pinard consisting of four turkey sandwiches, two apples, and a pint pickpocket of milk was not enough for a n growing boy. F&E + Gmc > F > E pinto one who steals money or valuables that someone is carrying in his or pinwheel her pockets or on his or her person. The pickpocket quickly disposed of piolet his victim’s wallet after relieving it of the money.
Page 103 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently pipetted plank pleat v v plectridial F E transferred, drawn off, measured, cook and serve on a heavy board plenteous or applied with a small piece of usually with an elaborate garnish. apparatus which in simplest form Native Americans of the Northwest plenteously consists of a narrow glass tube into used red cedar boards to plank which liquid is drawn up by suction salmon and other fish. plesiosaur and in which it is retained by closing the upper end. plantable plesiosaurus Dizzy warned her lab students never to use their mouths to apply plantation pliancy suction when they pipetted solutions. plasticate plinth pipkin plastisol ploce pirate platitudinous plod piratical platter plot n v piscifauna F > E E pistol a woman’s low-crowned hat that is plan or contrive. distinctly flat in silhouette. Ogilvie refused to plot against his pithy Atop the model’s head was a sister in spite of her treachery. platter trimmed with a veil and a pitta silk camellia. plugboard pituitary platyopic plumb v pizza play E placket playgoer [has homonym: plum] examine minutely and critically. plaited playlet Heraclitus attempted to plumb the depths of his soul, but never found planar plaza its limit. adj n plumbing L L > Sp [has homonyms: plainer, planer] a public square in a city or town. plumicorn lying in one surface defined by The summer festival was held n three points. under the stars in the plaza. Section 13.4 of Kew’s textbook L explained that a molecule with pleading one of the tufts of lengthened three atoms can be either linear or feathers on the head of various planar. pleasantry owls. Paul’s cat’s hair is so long that it plane pleased looks like she has a plumicorn in adj front of each ear. L > F > E plunge affected with or manifesting pleasure : contented, gratified. plunger Steve’s parents were extremely pleased that he finally made the plural honor roll.
Page 104 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently plutocracy podsnappery polenta n plutogoguery podunk L > It plutomania poetess mush originally made of chestnut meal but now principally of plutonian poetry cornmeal or sometimes of semolina adj or farina. poignance Polenta is cooked very slowly on Gk name top of the stove and can be cut into grim and gloomy : harsh and poikilotherm slices after it cools. unpleasing. Some people would describe van pointedly poler Gogh’s dark backgrounds as “plutonian.” pointless polestar pluvial poitrel polity pneumonectomy n poivrade poach Gk v poker political organization : civil order. n Walter claims that any form of Gmc > F > E polity is more efficient, not morally cook in a liquid kept just below the F? better, than none. boiling point. one of several card games in which The doctor told Betsy that she a player bets that the value of the pollard should boil or poach her morning hand held is greater than the value eggs to keep their calorie count of the hands held by the other pollee down. players. When Billy came home, he was pollex pocket shocked to find his mother and her n friends playing poker instead of pollinate bridge in the living room. Gmc > F > E pollyanna [Note: The definition provided is pokeweed not the one most commonly polo associated with this word.] an polarimetric n English unit for hops equal to 168 adj pounds. Balti Cedric, the town’s brewmaster, was L > ISV + Gk > ISV a game of Asian origin played by panicked to find only 1 pocket of of or relating to the use of an teams of three or four players hops in the storeroom. instrument that determines the mounted on horseback and using amount of polarization of light or mallets with long flexible handles pococurante the proportion of polarized light in to drive a wooden ball down the a partially polarized ray. field and through goalposts. pod Oki told his niece that polarimetric The morning newspaper carried a n observations helped him study the picture of Prince Charles playing interaction of plane-polarized light polo. E and chiral molecules. [Note: The definition provided is polonium not the one most commonly associated with this word. In polska addition, word has near homonym: n pawed.] a number of animals (as seals or whales) closely clustered Pol > Sw together : school. a Swedish folk dance derived from A pod of four or five whales was a Polish peasant dance. about 50 yards starboard. The polska is usually danced to music in a minor key.
Page 105 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently polyanthus pomology porcelainize n polydactylous porch L + Gk polydentate the science of the cultivation of pores adj fruits. John became familiar with fungi porkpie Gk + L such as American brown rot, apple n attached to the central atom in a rust, and banana freckle in his coordination complex by two or course in pomology. L > F > E + E more bonds. a hat with a low telescoped crown, Shara used a tripolyphosphate ponder flat top, and brim turned up all atom as an example in her efforts v around or up in back and down in to explain the difference between front. polydentate ligands and other L > F > E While dancing in his movies, Fred ligands. weigh in the mind. Astaire often wore a porkpie. The setback forced Orson to polyethylene ponder his position. position n polygenous pone L polyhedron pongee any of the postures of the feet and n arms on which all steps and polymorphic movements of classical ballet are adj Chin based. a thin soft clothing and curtain Mademoiselle Lebrun instructed Gk + Gk fabric of Chinese origin woven the students to assume the first having or occurring in several from uneven threads of raw silk position. distinct forms. and possessing a characteristic ecru The polymorphic wild foxes of or tan color. positive Canada are of the red, smoky, and Sap’s grandmother, who lives in silver types. China, sent her some curtains made positivity of pongee. polymythy postdoctoral pontiff adj polyphony n L + L polypody L > F [Note: Speller might confuse a high priest or chief religious doctoral with doctorial.] relating to, polyptoton figure. awarded for, or engaged in n Pope John Paul I was the Catholic advanced academic or professional pontiff for only one month. work after the attainment of a Gk doctor’s degree. the rhetorical repetition of a word ponytail It seems that Skye will always be a in a different case, inflection, or student, for now he is immersed in voice in the same sentence. poplin postdoctoral studies. Tennyson’s “my own heart’s heart, and ownest own” well illustrates popover postmark polyptoton in English. n E + E a quick bread made from a thin batter of eggs, milk, and flour and subjected in the first stage of baking to such heat that steam expands it into a hollow shell. While a popover is delicious plain, it can also be served with various sweet or savory fillings.
Page 106 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently posttest powerhouse preexist n v praseodymium L + L > F > E L an examination given to students pratincolous have actual or real being before after the completion of an (something). instructional program to measure praxis The monuments on Easter Island their achievement and the preexist written history. effectiveness of the program. prayer The teacher was mortified when n pregnant half of her students failed the adj posttest. L > F > E [Note: Could be confused with L postulation preyer.] a solemn and humble containing unborn young within the approach to a god or gods in word body. potamic or thought, usually involving The zoo director called a press beseeching, petition, confession, conference to announce that both potent praise, or thanksgiving. female pandas are pregnant. Calvin shut his eyes and said a potion silent prayer before beginning the prehensible n exam. prehensile L preach a liquid mixture or dose of a v prejudice medicine or drug. The princess declared haughtily L > F > E prepare that she had no need for a love proclaim the gospel : discourse potion. publicly on a religious subject or preponderating from a text of Scripture. potoo Dr. Mason is wont to preach the preprint same sermon every Easter Sunday. potshot presbytery preacher pottery preschooler precipitous pottle preshrink n precrural pression E preemergent a liquid or dry measure equal to ½ adj pressure gallon. The recipe in Ryan’s colonial L + L presbytery cookbook calls for a pottle of used or occurring before seedlings boiled milk. come forth or rise into view pretend aboveground. pouch Dramatic success in weed control preternatural has been achieved with poulterer preemergent herbicides. pretext pound preempt pretty n adj preengagement E n E a unit of mass and weight equal to pleasing by delicacy or grace.The 16 avoirdupois ounces or 7,000 L + F + Ecf pretty little garden on Prospect grains or 0.45359237 kilogram. a prior obligation. Street was tended by Mrs. Walter’s Donna’s first job was selling candy Valerie’s preengagement is a granddaughter. by the pound at a bulk food store. commitment to baby-sit her younger siblings. prewrap
Page 107 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently prideful productive pronto adv pridian proficiency adj n L > Sp quickly, promptly. L L The principal bellowed, “Get in of or relating to a previous day or the quality or state of being well here, pronto!” to yesterday; also : former. advanced in an art, occupation, pronunciation As the bills accumulated, Gina skill, or a branch of knowledge. began to doubt her plan to restore Through steady practice the batter proofmark the Victorian mansion to its pridian attained great proficiency at glory. bunting the ball. propagandize priggishness proficiently property n primary profilograph L primigenial profiteer any article or object used in a play or motion picture except painted primiparous profundity scenery and actors’ costumes. A large mirror was a stage princess profusion property used in the first act. printing prognathous prophetic privateer prohibition prophetically probabilism projectionist propjet n proclitic proponent L procrastinate one who operates a motion-picture proposal projector. procrastinating The skilled projectionist quickly proprietorial v repaired the break in the film. proruption L prolegomena putting off intentionally and usually proscribe habitually and for a reason held to prolegomenous be reprehensible (as laziness, prosthetics indifference to responsibility). prolificacy The boss’s motto is that working prosthodontist leaves no time for brooding or prolongate procrastinating. protasis promethium n prodigality promovent Gk prodigiously the opening lines especially of a promulgator drama or narrative poem : product introduction. n proneur In the protasis a narrator gives the n background for the first scene of L the play. the number or magnitude resulting F from the multiplication together of flatterer, eulogist. protector two or more numbers or Mr. Dirking was a convincing magnitudes. proneur and succeeded in The product of 9 and 7 is 63. obtaining the most votes.
Page 108 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently protein protuberance psychodrama n n n Gk > F + ISV L Gk + Gk any of a very large class of the quality or state of being thrust a usually unrehearsed dramatic play naturally occurring extremely forward or out. designed to afford catharsis and complex combinations of amino The protuberance on the plank of social relearning for one or more of acids. wood was easily sanded down. the participants from whose life The dietician was concerned by the history the plot is abstracted. amount of protein in Jenny’s daily proud The family members acted out a diet. adj psychodrama of what went wrong with their relationships. Protestant L > F > E n highly satisfied or pleased : elated. psychokinesis Mike was proud to be a member of n L the municipal police force. a Christian not of a Roman Gk + Gk Catholic or an Eastern church. proverb the production or alteration of Mark, a staunch Protestant, felt out n motion by influence of the mind of place during mass when the without use of physical means. friends he was visiting rose to take L The psychologist told of a gambler communion. a brief epigrammatic saying that is who claimed he could influence the a popular byword. fall of dice by psychokinesis. protium Clark’s favorite proverb is “All n work and no play makes Jack a dull psychorrhagy boy.” Gk + ISVcf provocateur psychosomatic the ordinary light hydrogen isotope of atomic mass 1. provocation psychosomatics Protium, one of the two stable isotopes of hydrogen, accounts for prowler publicize 99.985 percent of the naturally n occurring hydrogen on Earth. puckishness E protoconch one that roams over (an area) in a pudding predatory manner; especially : a n protonate sneak thief. v Police warned residents to stay out E of the park at night because there a usually boiled or baked Gk + Ecf was a prowler on the loose. sweetened dessert of a soft, spongy, add a positively charged or thick creamy consistency. elementary particle to. proxemics After Gage had his wisdom teeth Styro remembers the diagram of removed, he ate only rice pudding how to protonate acetic acid proxy and milkshakes for three days. molecules by thinking of a horizontal Y. prudish pudginess protostele pryingly pudibund prototype psalmodist pudicity protrusile psalter puerperal adj pseudandry pugilant L so made that it can be thrust out. psilophyton pule Only in slow motion could we see the frog’s protrusile tongue snatch psittacine puli the insect.
Page 109 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently pullet pupigerous purloiner n pullover pupil n L > F > E pulpit thief. L The purloiner was apprehended as pulpy a child or young person in school soon as he left the store. or in the charge of a tutor or pulsing instructor : student. purpura v Every year at least one pupil in Miss Simpson’s kindergarten class purse L + Ecf is already a skilled reader. moving in beats or periodic spurts : pushover vibrating with life, sound, or light. puppet Jake’s legs were pulsing with the puttee energy released as the waves puppetry crashed on the dock under his feet. n pyramidal pump L > F > E pyretic n shows featuring small-scale figures of human or other living beings pyrometallurgical unknown often constructed with jointed adj [Note: The definition provided is limbs and moved usually on a small not the one most commonly stage by a rod or by hand from Gk + Gk + Ecff associated with this word.] a low below or by strings or wires from of or relating to the chemical shoe not fastened on and gripping above. science and technology that deals the foot chiefly at the toe and heel. The children’s favorite with the extraction of metals from Lois hobbled off the dance floor entertainment at the fair was the their ores, refining them, and carrying a pump and its detached comical puppetry. preparing them for use and which heel. depends on heat action (as roasting purdah and smelting). pumpkinseed The forest ranger told Sky that puree pyrometallurgical processes are an punctilio v important source of sulfur dioxide, a major component of acid rain. punctiliously L > F boil soft and then rub through a pyrope punctuate sieve. Geneva began to puree vegetables pyrostat pungency for the baby when he was six n months old. punji Gk + Gk purfle any of various automatic devices punt that when exposed to any n purgatorial manifestation of fire actuate a mechanism for giving a warning or L > E purify for setting in operation a means of [Note: The definition provided is v extinguishing the fire. not the one most commonly Most commercial fire alarms associated with this word. Also, L > F > E nowadays are not manual but are similar word pont, with similar cleanse ceremonially. activated by a pyrostat. definition, exists.] a long narrow In Native American religions the flat-bottomed boat with square ends sweat lodge is used to purify the pyrotechnical usually propelled with a pole. body and heal the spirit. Peter stretched out in the punt and python floated slowly to the other side of purity the pond. quadder punter quadrifilar
Page 110 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently quadrilingual quatrain quite adj quayside quittance L n speaking or having knowledge of quebrada four languages. F Mrs. Ramirez works for the State quelea the act of freeing or releasing; Department as a quadrilingual specifically : discharge from a debt interpreter. quenelles or an obligation. Joseph offered his cousin an quadrivium quersprung official deed of quittance, saying that what he had already received quadruple querulential was payment enough. quadruplet quickstep quittor n quaesitum quivered E + E v quagga a combination of short rapid dance n steps. Gmc? > F? E + Ecf The competition judges will check shook or moved with slight Bantu? > Afrikaans to make sure that the quickstep is tremulous motion : trembled. a now-extinct wild ass of southern performed precisely in time to the When George talked about Africa related to the zebras but with music. tomorrow’s race, his voice stripes on the head, neck, and quivered with excitement. forebody. quidditative The quagga once roamed South quota Africa in large herds, but quietly overhunting led to its extinction in quote the 1870s. quietude rabbi qualmishly quinary n quantities quinquagenary Heb > Gk > L one acting as the official leader of a quarrier quinquagesimal Jewish congregation and performing various duties (as quart quinquennially preaching, officiating at weddings n adv and funerals). Aaron decided to become a rabbi in L > F > E L his second year at the yeshiva. a U.S. unit of liquid capacity equal every five years. to ¼ gallon or 57.75 cubic inches. Marge’s high school class holds a rabbitlike When the oil light in Kevin’s car reunion quinquennially, and each came on, he stopped immediately time the intervening five years rabbitry and added a quart of oil. seems shorter and shorter. rabulistic quashy quinsy rachion quasimodo quintuple raciation quassia quirk quatenus quisqueite quatercentenary quisutsch quaternary quitclaim
Page 111 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently racket angibility rapture n n rank imit adj L [has homonyms: rackett, racquet] Christ’s raising up of his true noisy, disturbing, or objectionable E church and its members to a realm talk or activity. having a heavy offensive smell. above Earth where the whole Sojourner Truth said, “Where there There sat Ralph wreathed in smoke company will enjoy celestial bliss is so much racket, there must be from a rank cigar. with its Lord. something out of kilter.” A popular book series describes the raclette Rankine struggles of a group of believers adj who are left behind after the racon rapture to fight the forces of Scot name darkness. raconteuse being, according to, or relating to an absolute-temperature scale on rare radially which the unit of measurement adj adv equals a Fahrenheit degree and according to which the freezing L > E L + Ecf point of water is 491.67 degrees unusual, uncommon; specifically : arranged or having parts arranged and the boiling point is 671.67 belonging to a small group or class. like rays. degrees. Argon is classified as a rare gas, Father Quinn’s diagram was The Rankine degree is only five- according to Larry’s basic radially arranged with his goals ninths of the Kelvin degree, but the chemistry textbook. placed in the center. 0 point of both scales is absolute zero. rarefied radicate rankle rarity radishes rapidly rasceta radium rapparee rasp rafale rapper raspy railhead n Rastafarian raisins F > E n [Note: The definition provided is rake not the one most commonly Ethopian name associated with this word. In an adherent of a religious cult that raki addition, word has homonym: teaches the eventual redemption of wrapper.] a short flat flexible steel blacks and their return to Africa rallies sword made with a handle at each and venerates Haile Selassie as a end and used in English folk god. ramark dancing. The Rastafarian explained that his The folk dancing teacher had Maia religion requires that he eat only rambla use a stick instead of a rapper until natural and lightly cooked food. her skills improved. rampion ratio rappini ramrod ratoons ramulus rauwolfia rancio ravage random ravehook rangette ravenry
Page 112 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently razee recall reclining v adj razorbill E L reactant summon forth a memory of : have a bending or curving gradually back adj recollection or remembrance of. from the perpendicular. The photograph album made Tony The reclining figure in the painting L recall many scenes from his bore a resemblance to Elmer Fudd. of, relating to, or marked by a childhood. substance that is transforming or recoilless changing chemically. receded Jayne, knowing the quantities of recollect each reactant substance, calculated recent v how much product would form. recessionary L reactor adj call to mind. Fran could not recollect where he readable L had seen the waiter before. of or relating to a period of reduced real economic activity. recollection A recessionary cycle is realistic characterized by a rising recombine adj unemployment rate, falling profits and production, falling interest recompense F rates, and decelerating inflation. facing reality squarely : not reconciliation impractical or visionary. recidivist A realistic review of his prospects reconstitute of reaching the summit convinced recidivous v Ted to turn back. reciprocatory L realization restore the composition of (as a recitalist concentrated juice) by adding really n water. Mitch decided to reconstitute the ream L > F + Ecff canned tomato soup with milk n one who performs programs of instead of plain water. vocal or instrumental music. Ar > F > E The recitalist sang several recorder a quantity of paper in lots that vary romantic arias from various in the number of sheets included. operas. recourse There are normally 500 sheets in a n ream of copy paper. recitative L > F > E reason reckon a turning to someone or something v v in search of help, support, protection, or safety. F > E E If you lose your tickets, you have no use the power of thinking so as to conclude on the basis of a recourse to obtain replacements. arrive at conclusions. calculation or estimation. George is able to reason brilliantly, As near as he can reckon, Mac has rectangular but he seldom bothers. read a million pages in his life. rectigrade reassert reclama rectilinearly recalcitrate rectipetality
Page 113 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently recto reelected refreshment n v n L L F > E + Ecf a right-hand page (as of a book) selected (a person) by vote for something (as food or drink) that usually carrying an odd page another term in office. restores strength and liveliness. number. The candidate himself was not After watching the two-hour movie, The librarian stamped the library’s surprised when he was not Dan decided it was time for some name on the first recto following reelected. refreshment. the copyright page of each new book. reenact refrigerative adj redhibition reestablish n v L tending to cool. L L > F > E The fan had a refrigerative effect an annulment of the sale of an set up, fix, or confirm again. on Frank’s overheated body. article and return of it to the seller Mrs. Jackson thought that the start because of some material defect. of the second semester would be a refutable Dad is convinced that his new car good time to reestablish the class is a lemon and has engaged an rules. refutatory attorney who specializes in consumer transactions and reevaluate regard redhibition. v regards redondilla L + L examine and judge again regelate redoubt concerning the worth, quality, significance, amount, degree, or regenerative redox condition of. adj adj The company asked Chris to reevaluate the project’s potential L L + Gk for profit. of, relating to, marked by, or using [has near homonym: redux] of or a process of replacing or producing relating to oxidation-reduction. reeve anew. Juju’s comment that every basic The regenerative stage of a chemistry student knows that reference perennial plant’s life cycle metathesis is not a redox reaction generally takes place during the was not welcome at the study reformatory winter months. group. n regent redroot L a penal institution to which regie reel especially young or first offenders n are committed for training and regress reformation. E For stealing automobiles the regulatory [has homonym: real] a lively dance juvenile was sent to a reformatory of the Scottish highlanders marked until he reached the age of 18. reimburse by circular figures and performed with gliding movements. reformist Several versions of the reel migrated to the Americas from refract Scotland.
Page 114 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently reincarnation remand repair n v v L L L > F > E a fresh embodiment of someone or send (a person charged with a [Note: The definition provided is something. crime) back into custody by court not the one most commonly The reincarnation of our nation’s order. associated with this word.] go to a colonial capital was initially The judge decided to remand the specified place for a specified funded by an endowment made by prisoner to jail until his appeal purpose. John D. Rockefeller Jr. in 1926. could be considered. In his inaugural speech the president indicated his desire to reiteration remanet repair at once to the post voters had assigned him. rejectamenta remedy n reparations rejuvenation n pl L > AF > E relegated something that relieves or cures a L disease. the act of making amends, offering relevancy Mom’s favorite remedy for a cold is expiation, or giving satisfaction for n chicken soup and lots of rest. a wrong or injury. The judge ordered the cat burglar L reminiscences to make reparations to the victims relation to the matter at hand. n pl of his crimes by standing guard The search engine ranked the Web outside their homes each night. sites according to the relevancy to L the word being searched. remembered experiences. repeated The program about the history of adj religioso jazz relied on reminiscences of several older musicians. L > F > E religious renewed or recurring again and reminiscently again : frequent. relish Mark was taken out of the game for n remise his repeated fouls. F > E remissible repent a savory pickled or preserved food prepared from mixed chopped remission repentance vegetables or fruits and usually served with meat. remoteness repercussive Cameron put ketchup, onions, and pickle relish on his hot dog. remount repetitiously relleno remove replica relocate reneger reportedly reluctancy rennet repugnancy reluctant rentable require
renunciation requisitorial
reseau
resemblance
residentiary
Page 115 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently resiniferous retrolental rheometer n resist returnable Gk + Gk respell revelation an instrument for measuring the v n flow of viscous substances. A rheometer is used for measuring L > Ecf + Gmc > F > E L the flow properties of powders, name the letters of again, anew, or an act of revealing or granules, and wet mixes in the drug in another way. communicating divine truth. and cosmetic industries. Marilyn gave her students a chance The humanist view is that religion to respell all the misspelled words is a human creation rather than a rheophilic in their essays. revelation from a god or gods. rheumatoid respirator revenuer n rhexis L rhinophonia a device for protecting the reverent n respiratory tract. Adam wore a filter respirator when reversal Gk + Gk he worked in his laboratory. marked nasal resonance. reverse The principal’s voice is so respire characterized by rhinophonia that reviler he is called “Mr. Quack” behind respondent his back. revisionist ressaulted rhipidate revivified restive rhizoidal revivify resultant rhodochrosite revocation resurge rhumb v revved rhynchophora L rhabdomancy [has homonym: reserge] rise again n rhythmization : become resurrected. Byron wonders if negative feelings Gk ribat toward his brother will resurge divination by rods or wands.Harry when his brother comes home from Potter tried throwing ahandful of ribband college. rods on the floor, but hedidn’t know enough aboutrhabdomancy ricer resuscitative to read the pattern. n resuscitator rhapsodized Gk > It > F > E a kitchen utensil designed for retiary rhea pressing cooked soft vegetables or uncooked soft foods through a retool rhenium perforated container so that the resulting product emerges as strings retort about the diameter of a grain of rice. retraxit Jerry pushed all of the cooked turnips through the ricer. retroactive richness retrogressive
Page 116 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently rickettsial roble rootage ridability robot roquelaure ridgepole rochet rosace n ridgeway rosaline F ridicule a white ecclesiastical garment rosary resembling a surplice worn n riflery especially by bishops and privileged prelates. L rightful The bishop entered the sanctuary a string of beads used in counting wearing his rochet and miter. prayers. rightless Eugenia’s collection of prayer rocky beads includes a rosary that was rigid blessed by the Pope. rodeo rigidity n rosella rigidly L > Sp rosemary a public performance that features n rijsttafel especially contests in calf roping and bull riding. L > E rimfire Little Mikey was only six, but he a fragrant shrubby mint that has a took the blue ribbon for “Tiny Tot warm pungent bitterish taste and is rimur Calf Roping” at the rodeo. used as a culinary herb and in perfumery. rinforzando roe Monique’s mother made her a cup of tea flavored with rosemary. ringside roentgenology rosinweed rinkafadda roey n rostrular rogation IrGael rosy an Irish dance resembling the roguishness adj Virginia reel. Brendan loved to step dance, but he rollicksome Gk > L > E refused to even try the rinkafadda. having a rose-colored complexion : roman healthy, blooming. risible Ally’s rosy appearance belies how sick she feels. risque rongeur rotameter rivalrous roodle rotary riverfront rook rotorcraft rivulose rookie rotten roadrunner n adj roadworthy (L > F)&E E a new member of or candidate for decayed, putrid. robber an athletic team. On at least one day every summer, In 1963 Pete Rose was chosen as we put on our work clothes, go out robin the National League’s Rookie of in the garden, and have a good old- the Year. fashioned rotten tomato fight.
Page 117 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently roughrider ruffian sabbath n roughshod rugby n Heb > Gk > L > F > E roulade the day of rest and solemn E name assembly observed as sacred to rousseauism a football game which is played God by Jews and some Christian with an oval ball by teams of 15 churches on the seventh day of the roustabout players each and in which play is week from sunset Friday until continuous. sunset Saturday. roustabouts After playing rugby for two hours, Orthodox Jews do not drive or ride Terence was so dirty his mother in vehicles on the sabbath; if they router made him rinse off outside under want to travel on Saturdays, they the garden hose. must walk. routineer ruinous sabretache rowan n rumbustious sabreur Scand rummage a Eurasian tree with pinnate leaves and flat corymbs of small white runesmith saccharide flowers followed by red pomes resembling berries—called also rung sacchariferous “European mountain ash.” The rowan at the edge of Aunt runnels sacque Fiona’s garden was damaged n pl during the ice storm. sacrilege E royally rivulets, streamlets. saddle The earthen dam gave way soon rubasse after runnels of water zigzagged saddlebag down its bank. rubbish saddlebow runny rubbishly adj sadware rubellite E safecracking excessively soft and liquid. n rubidium The dough for the bran muffins seemed much too runny to Tom. E + E ruby the act or process of breaking into a runway safe especially by explosives to rucervine burglarize it. rupee The robbers’ attempt at ruckus safecracking was abruptly ended by rupture the alert guard dogs. rudd rustler safety ruff v ruthenium sagittate F rutidosis sailer [has homonym: rough] play a trump card when another suit is led. ryegrass sailor Alice held so many trump cards that she was able to ruff all but two tricks of the bridge hand.
Page 118 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently saint salt saprobic n n sapropelic L > F > E E one officially recognized or any of a class of compounds sapsucker acknowledged as preeminent for typified by sodium chloride that are consecration, holiness, and piety derived from acids by replacement sarothrum especially through canonization by of part or all of the acid hydrogen one of the branches of the Christian by a metal or radical acting like a sashayed church. metal. Elizabeth Seton, who founded the Before taking chemistry, Tak sashless order of the Sisters of Charity of St. thought that all salt was the same. Joseph, was the first native-born satanic American to be canonized as a salvage saint. satiny samarium saintly satirically sambal salable n satisfaction salak Malay satrapy a condiment made typically of salamandroid peppers, pickles, grated coconut, saturable salt fish, or fish roe and eaten salangane especially with curry and rice in saturated and around Indonesia and Malaya. adj salaried Mindy ate a bowl of rice with vegetables and sambal for lunch. L salience having the greatest concentration sampans that can remain under given saliently conditions (as of temperature and samsonite pressure) in the presence of the salify dissolved substance. sanctimoniously Raising the temperature of a salinelle saturated solution usually makes it sandals no longer saturated because more salinity solute can be dissolved at the sander higher temperature. salivate v sandpiper saucerless L sandshoe sauterne produce in the mouth an excessive n flow of a secretion that serves to sautoir lubricate ingested food. E + E Whenever Alison thinks about a shoe (as a sneaker) designed for savagery sushi, she begins to salivate. wear in sandy ground. After a walk on the dunes, Sandra savarin salsa stopped to retie her sandshoe. n sawbuck sans L > Sp sawhorse popular music of Latin American sansculotte origin that has absorbed sawtooth characteristics of rhythm and blues, sansculottic jazz, and rock. saxhorn Salsa has given its name to a sapid generic style of Latin American saxicolous dancing. sapiens
Page 119 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently scabby scent scour v scalar scoured L > F > E scalding [has homonyms: cent, sent] use the scowl olfactory organ in seeking or scaler tracking prey. scrapbook A hound will jump at the scallions opportunity to scent squirrels and scrappy rabbits. scallom scratchy schalstein scalpriform screamer scheduled scan screech v schismatical screed L > E schlich look through or over hastily. scribbling The students asked the teacher if schnell they could scan their notes for five scriber minutes before the test. schokker scrim scandalous scholasticism n scandium schoolboyish unknown a transparent theater drop or a scansorial sciapodous transparent section in a drop that appears opaque when a scene in scant sciential front is lighted and transparent when a scene in back is lighted. scapular scintillator The play’s dream sequence was performed behind a scrim to give scarab sciolist the illusion of unreality. scarf scission scrip scathing scolopaceous scrivello scaup scoop scrub scazon scoot scrupulous scenic scopious scrutineer adj scorch scuffle Gk affording or abounding in attractive scorching scum scenery. adj The Grand Canyon is one of scup America’s greatest scenic Scand > E attractions. burning or parching with intense scuppaug heat. With the temperature a scorching scurrilousness 98 degrees, it was simply too hot to play outdoors. scurry
scoring
Page 120 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently scut secure semipermeable n v adj unknown L L + L the short erect tail of an animal and seize and confine a person : hold of or constituting a membrane that especially a hare or rabbit. fast. is penetrable by some usually small Haley found a rabbit’s scut on the The prison rules stated that the molecules (as of water or inorganic barbed wire fence. guards were to secure all salts) but bars the passage of other remaining prisoners in the event of usually larger particles (as protein scuttled an escape. molecules). Usually the size of a molecule seaboot securely determines whether it will pass n through a semipermeable security membrane, but other factors are E + E not well understood. a very high waterproof boot used sedimentary especially by sailors and fishermen. semiquaver The sailor had no sooner taken off seditionary n one seaboot than he was again summoned to the deck. seditious L + E a sixteenth note in music. seaborne seedbed The composer believed that every adj semiquaver of her new symphony seedy was perfect. E transported by ship. seer senator China agreed to take measures to prevent seaborne wood from seething senescence introducing the pesky wood-eating beetle to the United States. seicento seniority
seafarer seismatical senseless
seafowl seismograph sensitive
seapoose sejant sensual n selector sentence Algonquian > E a shallow inlet or tidal stream along selion sentimentalizing the Long Island shore. v Dirk floated a toy boat in the semanticize seapoose. L + Ecff semelfactive looking upon and imbuing with season emotion. semiarid Daren made the mistake of sentimentalizing the politician as a semifinal poor abused fellow. secretaries semilunar separable secretion septenarius sectarian
sectile
sector
Page 121 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently septendecimal sermon shawl adj n n L L Per relating to the number 17 : based a religious discourse delivered in a usually square or oblong piece of on the number 17. public usually by a clergyman as a fabric used especially as a covering Rob mistakenly thought that once part of a worship service. for the head or shoulders. he had lived beyond his John found the minister’s sermon Alexandra threw a shawl over her septendecimal year he could do as unusually long and tedious but head and ran down the path to the he pleased in his parents’ house. struggled to keep his mind on it. windmill. septicization serology sheaf n n serum Gk > L + Ecff E treatment of sewage by bacterial setting [Note: Could be confused with action. chief, sheave.] a quantity of arrows Engineers found a way to utilize the sexton sufficient to fill a quiver; also : the gases produced by the septicization allowance of arrows (as 24) allotted of sewage. sextuplet to each archer. As a walk-on in the recently septuplets sfogato released movie, Jason handed n pl Robin Hood a sheaf of arrows for sgabello his quiver. L a group of seven offspring born at sgraffito sheargrass one birth. In November 1997 many people in shad shearwater the United States became fascinated with the birth of shakuhachi sheaved septuplets to a family in Iowa. shalloon sheepish sepulture shameless sheepskin sequacity n shampoo sequestered E + ON > E shamrock a document bearing record of seraphically graduation from or of a degree shandry conferred by an educational serena institution. shank Jesse was so proud of her serfism sheepskin that she framed it and shapeliness hung it in her den. serialize sharecropper sherry serigraph shark sherryvallies serinette sharkskin shigellosis seriosity sharp
sharpener
sharpshod
sharpshooter
Page 122 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently shimmered shock shorthanded v n adj E Gmc > F E + E shone with a tremulous or fitful a state of profound depression of short of the regular or necessary light : gleamed faintly. the vital processes of the body number of people. As the patterns of moonlight characterized by pallor, rapid but Because the boys felt they had an shifted, the frost-covered blades of weak pulse, anxiety, and nausea or advantage over their smaller grass shimmered. vomiting. opponents, they agreed to play Severe injuries in an automobile basketball shorthanded. shimmy accident could cause a person to go n into shock. should F > E shogun showstopper a jazz dance popular after World n War I which is characterized by a shone shaking of the body from the v E + E shoulders down. an act, song, or performer that wins The shimmy enjoyed a brief E applause so prolonged as to popularity among the flappers of [has homonym: shown] emitted interrupt a performance. the 1920s. rays of light : beamed with steady The song “Memory” proved to be radiance. the showstopper in the musical shiner Shutters closed for many years Cats. n were thrown open to let the brilliant sunlight shine where it shrievalty E hadn’t shone in so long. black eye. shrine Sporting a shiner, Clint said, “You shoo n should see what the other guy looks like.” shoplifting L > E shingler n an object, structure, or place that is considered sacred by a religious shingles E + ON > E group and that serves as the focus n pl the stealing of goods on display in of the performance of some ritual. a store. The Western Wall in Jerusalem is a L > E Shoplifting becomes a serious Jewish shrine that receives millions an acute inflammation of the problem for merchants especially of visitors annually. sensory ganglia of spinal and around Christmas time. cranial nerves that is associated shrivel with a vesicular eruption and shortcake neuralgic pains. n shrunken Shingles kept Kyle out of school for two weeks. E + ON > E shuba a sweet baked dough spread with shinnery fruit and served cold. shuffle Strawberry shortcake is a delicious v shinplaster summer treat. E shiny shortening perform a dance with a dragging, n sliding step. shipboard As the dance marathon wore on, E the tired participants began to shipshape an edible fat used to make baked shuffle from side to side. goods flaky or crumbly. A good pie crust can be made with shutter half a cup of shortening. sial
sialagogue
Page 123 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently sibilance silver sinology n sibilatory similar Chinese? > Ar > Gk > L > F + Gk sibling simmer > Ecf v [has homonym: cynology] the sickish study of the Chinese especially adj imit E with reference to their language, stew gently with a bubbling sound literature, history, and culture. E below or just at the boiling point. Kim’s graduate work in sinology making somewhat ill. The chef explained that the carrots led her to spend a semester at A sickish odor filled the hospital should simmer in the broth for Heidelberg University’s Institute of room. several minutes before the other Chinese Studies. vegetables were added. siesta sinople n simoniac sinuate L > Sp simplicial an afternoon nap or rest. sinus Some Latin American countries sincere n have extra periods of rush hour traffic as people go home for their single L siesta. n a cavity in the substance of the bone of the skull that usually sieving L > F > E communicates with the nostrils and a one-dollar bill. contains air. siglum Maria searched her wallet for a Since Pauline has no frontal sinus, single to give the cloak room she never gets bad sinus signality attendant as a tip. headaches. signet singlesticker siphorhinal signifier singleton siriasis n signorina sirop L > F > E Sikkimese a card (as in bridge) that is the only sisal n pl one of its suit originally held in a hand. situation Indian geog name Daphne could see that she would natives or inhabitants of the state of have a difficult time winning the sizzling Sikkim in northeastern India. hand, since she held only a Many Sikkimese believe that singleton of the trump suit. skate certain mountains are protective n deities. singsong Gmc > F > D silane sinistrad a shoe with a metal runner or a set n of wheels fastened to the sole. sinistration After a few laps around the rink, ISV Jeff had to tighten up his skate. any of several silicon hydrides sinkage having the general formula skellum analogous to that of hydrocarbons of the methane series. skerrick When exposed to air, some types of silane will ignite spontaneously. sketchy silencer skiametry
Page 124 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently skiff skunk slate n adj skiffle Algonquian F > E skiing any of various common New of the color of any of various grays World mammals which eject an similar in color to common roofing skim intensely malodorous secretion slates. v when startled or attacked. The contractor recommends black Luckily the skunk has warning shutters and slate shingles for the E coloration and is easy to recognize. house Karen’s family is building. read, study, deal with, or examine superficially and rapidly; skunkweed slavishly specifically : glance through (as a n book) for the chief ideas or the plot. slick Haley often goes to the bookshop Algonquian + E on Saturday mornings to skim the any of several offensive-smelling slickenside current best sellers. herbs. The skunkweed poked its nose slipper skimmer through the surface of the swamp. n n skydiving E E a light low-cut shoe that is easily a usually straw flat-crowned hat skyjack slipped on the foot. with a wide straight brim. Fred’s puppy came running into Dad had a photo of Grandpa at the skyjacking the room shaking a slipper in his train station waving good-by with n mouth. his skimmer. N > E + unknown slipstream skin the commandeering of an airplane in flight by the threat of violence. slither skinny By skyjacking a passenger plane, adj the terrorists intended to force the sloe authorities to release their E imprisoned leader. sloeberry thin and lacking flesh (as from emaciation). slaked slogan Barbara described Frank as “a skinny little guy with a great sense slander sloop of humor.” n slough skintight L > F > E utterance of false charges or slovenliness skit misrepresentations which defame and damage reputation. sluiced skua After the heated debate, one candidate threatened to sue the slurp skullcap other for slander because of his n defamatory remarks. slurry Scand > E + L > F > E slangkop slurvian any of various close-fitting brimless cloth caps for indoor or slanguage smallish outdoor wear. adj In a corner of the restaurant sat a slargando solitary bearded man wearing a E black skullcap and reading a slightly below normal size. newspaper. Mr. Sidgwick bought a smallish turkey for Thanksgiving.
Page 125 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently smallpox snare snitch n n n E ON > E unknown an acute contagious virus disease something by which one is one who gives incriminating characterized by high fever and entangled or involved in evidence against someone, skin eruptions which often result in difficulties; often : something especially an associate. scar formation. deceptively attractive. A snitch tipped the police as to A vaccine is available that will Danny has learned the hard way where they could find the robbery prevent a person from contracting that a smile on the face of a suspect. smallpox. dishonest salesperson can be a snare. snivel smattering v n snazzy E imit? > E sneaker speak or act in a whining, sniffling, an inconsiderable number or n tearful, or weakly emotional amount especially of similar but manner. distinct individuals or parts : E Uncle Ron sternly told Susie not to piecemeal collection. a shoe usually of canvas with a snivel when she asked for After only a smattering of museum pliable rubber sole worn especially something. goers showed interest in the for sports or hiking. exhibit, it was replaced earlier than Chip complained that his mom had snook originally planned. bought him the wrong kind of sneaker for basketball. snooker smileless n sneer smirch n unknown pool played with 15 red balls smiris G? having a value of 1 each and 6 an expression, remark, or saying variously colored balls having smoothbore that manifests derision, disdain, or values of from 2 to 7 respectively contempt. on which the striker may play only smuggleable Roberto’s sneer hurt Rachel’s after pocketing a red ball. feelings. Morris learned to play snooker smuggler during his junior year abroad at a n sniff British university. v G&D snooty one who imports or exports E anything in violation of the draw air audibly up the nose. snout customs laws. Klaus is wont to sniff at whatever n The smuggler was arrested at the he does not like. airport when cocaine was found in E his luggage. snifter the human nose especially when n large or grotesque. snaffle Her scarlet eyes stared over her E gruesomely fattened snout. snaggletooth a large short-stemmed goblet with a bowl narrowing toward the top in snakily which the aroma of brandy can be savored before drinking. Heather poured a bit of calvados into a snifter.
sniperscope
snipsnapsnorum
Page 126 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently snowshoe soda solvent n n n E + E Ar? > L > It L a light oval frame that is the hygroscopic crystalline a liquid component of a solution strengthened by two crosspieces anhydrous normal salt. present in greater amount than the strung with thongs and attached to Soda, one of the constituents of solute. the foot and that is used to enable a glass, used to be obtained from the “Obviously,” said Dr. Powers, person to walk on soft snow ash of sea plants. ”the best solvent for a material is without sinking. usually related to its chemical The deeper the snow and the soilage structure.” heavier the wearer, the larger the snowshoe should be. solacement somatophyte snuffer solate somatotonia soapbush solderable somnifacient sobeit soldering somnivolency soberly solemnize somnolently sobornost solenial sone n soccer solepiece n L > ISV solicitudinous [has homonym: sewn] a subjective shortened E form unit of loudness for a given listener a game with 11 players on a side in solid equal to the loudness of a 1,000- which the ball is advanced by adj cycle sound that has an intensity 40 kicking or by propelling it with any decibels above the listener’s own part of the body except the hands L threshold. and arms. having an interior filled with The sone is a more practical unit of Worldwide, soccer is probably the matter. loudness than the phon, because most popular team sport. The stalks of some plants are not sounds do not appear to increase solid. proportionately with the number of sockeye phons. n solidarity songster Salish dialect > E soligenous n a small but very important Pacific salmon attaining an average weight soliloquize E of about five pounds and ascending one that is skilled in song. rivers chiefly from the Columbia soluble The songster Cole Porter brought a northward to spawn in late summer adj worldly enthusiasm to American or fall. musical comedy stage. Tommy had to fight the sockeye for L five minutes before finally landing susceptible of being dissolved in or soothsayer it. as if in a fluid. Salt and sugar are soluble in water. sophrosyne socratically sopranino socratism soprano
sorceress
sorites
Page 127 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently soroptimist spatha spindrift sorosis spatialize spinster sostenuto speakerphone spiracular n soteriology spiriform E + Gk souffle a combination microphone and spirited loudspeaker device for two-way adj soulful communication by telephone lines. Ruby turned on the speakerphone L soulless so he could tend to the stove and full of life or vigor. adj continue talking. The spirited debater delivered a persuasive speech. E + Ecf special having no manifestation of a spitzer spiritual or moral nature. spectrology After several years in a city they splacknuck found soulless, Arthur and Sylvia speechifier bought a dairy farm in Vermont. spleen speedball soundest n splendor sounding E + ON > E splurge a game resembling soccer but sourdine permitting a ball caught in the air to splurgy be passed with the hands. sourwood The fourth grade played speedball spoil at recess. soutenu spoilage spelunker sovietologist spoilsport sphenocephaly spade spokeshave spheroidize spadeful spoliator sphragistics spaghettini spoor sphygmometer n spallation spicier D > Afrikaans spanner adj a mark, a trail, a scent, a sound, or droppings left by one that has sparable L > F > E passed. having more of a fragrance Moxie found the spoor of a cat in spartanize suggestive of spices. the garden. The new potpourri was much spasmodically spicier than the old one. sporomorph adv spicigerous sporophore Gk in a sudden violent and temporary spikenard sportswear manner. Tupper spasmodically jerked his spiling spotlight leg away from the blow. spilth spastic spindle
Page 128 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently sprain squinch standard v n squint unknown F > E weaken by sudden and violent squirearch a pole or spear bearing some twisting or wrenching. conspicuous object (as a banner) at Unaccustomed to wearing high staatenbund the top formerly used to mark a heels, Sarah might sprain her ankle rallying point, to signal, or to serve if she tried to run in them. stabbing as an emblem. Before Caesar entered the room, a spreader stability messenger entered bearing his standard. sprig stabilizer standing springbok stachyose n spritsail staffage E position or condition in society or sprocket stagecoach in a profession. Rumors about the mayor’s expense spryness stagflation account have certainly hurt his standing in the community. spurnwater stagiary standstill squails staginess staphylococci squalidity stakeout n staple squandering n v E + E a surveillance maintained by one or E unknown more police officers over an area or a small U-shaped wire both ends of spending extravagantly or person suspected of criminal which are driven through layers of wastefully. activity. thin and easily penetrable material The wealthy heir was criticized for Police set up a stakeout at the (as paper or paperboard) and squandering his inheritance at the intersection where drug dealers usually clinched to hold the layers gambling casinos. were said to be doing business. together. Leigh wanted to make a photocopy square stalactites of the document, but first she had to n remove the staple. stalag L > F > E stapler [Note: The definition provided is stamen not the one most commonly n stapp associated with this word.] a n builder’s unit of floor or roof area L equal to 100 square feet. [has near homonym: stamin] the Am name The contractor told the Driscolls male reproductive organ of a a unit of force caused by that they would need a square of flower. acceleration and equal to 1 G acting roofing material to finish the job. When the honeybee touched the on a body for 1 second. stamen, pollen stuck to its legs. Astronauts commonly use the stapp squat when referring to the G-forces endured at takeoff. squatter starer squdgy starling squeak startling
Page 129 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently stases steel sterling n adj stash E E station [has homonyms: steal, stele] of full value or first quality : n commercial iron that contains conforming to the highest standard carbon in any amount up to about : genuine. L 1.7 percent. The recipient of the Citizen of the the place or position in which Changing the carbon content of Year award was cited for her something or someone stands or is steel greatly affects its malleability. sterling character and matchless assigned to stand or remain; as : a energy. post of duty. steely Just before the mock fire drill each sternum member of the observation team steeplejack took his station. n sternutator n statolatry E one whose work is building or L status repairing smokestacks, towers, or an agent that induces a flow of n steeples. nasal secretion or causes sneezing. The steeplejack found a stalk of A gaseous sternutator was used L corn growing atop the belfry. against soldiers in World War I. position or rank in relation to others. stegosaurian sternway Fernando’s status in the company changed dramatically after he stelliferous stethoscopy completed his degree. stellify stew stauroscope v stenography stave Gk > L > F > E stenophagous cook in a little liquid over a gentle steadfast fire without boiling. stenosis It is sometimes advisable to stew an steadfastly older chicken rather than roast it. adv stere n sthene E n in a firmly established manner. Gk > F The castle steadfastly weathered [has homonym: steer] a metric unit Gk > ISV the storms through the ages. of volume equal to 1 cubic meter. a meter-kilogram-second absolute The stere is the metric counterpart unit of force equal to 1,000 steam of the cord, which is 128 cubic feet newtons or 100 million dynes. v of stacked wood. Part of Nick’s physics homework consisted of converting E stereognosis measurements from the newton to cook by direct exposure to or in a n the sthene to the dyne. vessel surrounded by the vapor of liquid heated to the boiling point. Gk + Gk stichomythia Some cooks like to steam ability to perceive or the perception n vegetables in broth rather than in of material qualities (as form, water for added flavor. weight) of an object by handling or Gk lifting it : tactile recognition. dialogue especially of altercation or To test his stereognosis after his dispute delivered in alternating head injury, Barry was blindfolded lines (as in classical Greek drama). and handed different shapes to fit The argument continued in into a form board. stichomythia until the characters realized the futility of such stereopsis bickering.
Page 130 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently stickleback stipple stout adj stickler stipulate v Gmc > F > E sticky characterized by physical or moral adj L bravery : courageous, valiant. make an express demand for some The scoutmaster praised Jim, E term in an agreement. referring to him as “a brave lad having the quality of adhering. Many corporations who allow with a stout heart.” The sticky gum would not come off employees to telecommute also stoutly of Ann’s finger. stipulate the working hours and equipment to be used. stovepipe stiffener n stitch stigma v G > D > E + E a very tall silk hat. stigmata E In honor of Lincoln’s birthday, fasten, join, or close with or as if David, wearing a frock coat, stilb with loops of thread. stovepipe, and false beard, recited n The brain surgeon was justly the “Gettysburg Address” for the famous for the speed and skill with class. Gk > ISV which she could stitch. a centimeter-gram-second unit of stow brightness equal to 1 candle per stomachic square centimeter of cross section straddle perpendicular to the rays. stomatitic The luminous paint on a watch dial stragglingly usually registers only a tiny stone fraction of a stilb. n strait stiletto E stramineous [Note: The definition provided is stilt not the one most commonly straphangers n associated with this word.] an official British unit of weight equal strawberry E to 14 pounds. n one of two poles each with a rest or Elizabeth’s New Year’s resolution strap for the foot used to elevate the is to lose 1 stone before the arrival E wearer above the ground in of summer. [Note: The definition provided is walking. not the one most commonly Waldo had to add the length of the stool associated with this word.] a small stilt to his leg length to get the n mark or bruise that is of a moderate proper trouser measurement for his red or purplish red color. clown costume. E The strawberry on Martha’s thigh a device for sitting usually is a birthmark. stimulate consisting of a single wooden or upholstered seat without back or strawbreadth stingray arms supported by three or four legs or by a central pedestal. streetscape stinkstone The actor playing the court jester n sat on a low stool near the king’s streptococcus throne. E stretchable a stone that emits a fetid smell on stopwatch adj being struck or rubbed owing to decomposition of organic matter. storis E Stinkstone, a variety of limestone, capable of being extended. is also called swinestone. storyteller The kitten tugged at Alvin’s stretchable sock.
Page 131 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently strictness stuff subdued v adj stridency F > E L stridulous prepare (meat or vegetables) for reduced or lacking in force or cooking or eating by filling or intensity. stringendo lining with a seasoned mixture. The subdued dog could become Bella plans to stuff the turkey with ferocious when threatened. stripling a mixture of cornbread, sausage, and onions. subereous stromatolite stuffily subfebrile strong adj stuffy subjacent adj adj E having great muscular power. F > E L Johnny is as strong as a bull. oppressive to the breathing. lying under or below. The air in the tunnel leading into The hills and subjacent valleys stronghold the pyramid was stuffy. were cloaked in the heavy, wet n snow. stultify E subjective a fortified place. stummel As the marching soldiers crested sublease the hill, the duke’s stronghold came stupefacient into view. sublunary stupor adj strophe n L strophic L characteristic of or pertinent to this adj a chiefly mental condition marked world : terrestrial, mundane. by absence of spontaneous One suffragette declared that men Gk movement, greatly diminished had undertaken the “absolute relating to, containing, or responsiveness to stimulation, and control of all sublunary matters.” consisting of a rhythmic system usually impaired consciousness. submerge composed of two or more lines After staying up all night to study, repeated as a unit. Ellen ended up taking her exam in suborning The strophic pattern of the poem a stupor. helped Miriam memorize it. subphylum styliform structural subplot stymieing stucco subreptary subconscious stuccowork subreption subcontraoctave studied subscribe subcortex study v subculture L subdermal apply the mind to the acquirement of knowledge. Flora helped her roommate to study for her exam.
Page 132 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently subshell sudatory sundown n n sudorific L > E + E E + E any of the one or more spaces sugarloaf [Note: The definition provided is occupied by the orbits of a group of not the one most commonly electrons of approximately equal suite associated with this word.] a broad- energy surrounding the nucleus of brimmed hat for women. an atom. sulcus Diane put on a straw sundown and Fred explained that most elements took a stroll on the gorgeous have more than one subshell of sulfofying beach. electrons. sulky sundry substantive sullenly sunflower subsume adj summit subtle E + L > F > E summons of or resembling any of various subtrahend n pl plants with large yellow-rayed n flower heads bearing edible seeds F > E that yield an edible oil. L a warning or citation to appear in The brown iris was slashed with a quantity that is to be deducted court. yellow, the color of sunflower from a minuend in the As an eyewitness to the robbery, honey. mathematical operation of Alicia received a summons to give subtraction. testimony in court. sunny In the equation 14 – 8 = 6, 8 is the adj subtrahend. sumo n E subtuberant [has homonym: sonny] Jpn characterized by brilliant sunlight. suburban a Japanese form of wrestling in Mo added a sunny porch to the adj which a contestant loses the match back of her house. if he is forced out of the ring or if L any part of his body except his feet sunstone of, relating to, inhabiting, or touches the ground. located in the residential area on As part of their study of Japanese sunstroke the outskirts of any city or large culture, the class watched an hour n town. of sumo on ESPN. The farm on which George spent E his childhood years has been sumptuously heatstroke caused by direct swallowed up in suburban sprawl. exposure to the Sun. sunbonnet Sharon suffered a sunstroke when succinctness n she ran the marathon in mid- August. sucrose E + L > F > E n a woman’s bonnet with a wide brim superabundant framing the face and usually having adj F > ISV + L > Ecf a ruffle at the back to protect the a sweet water-soluble sugar that neck from the sun. L occurs naturally in most land plants Meghan was so fair-skinned that being considerably more than is especially in the juices, fruits, and she never left the house without a sufficient. roots. sunbonnet. The cheerleader’s superabundant Sucrose was the last in a long list zeal was a little sickening to Carla. of organic substances whose chemical formulas Callie had to superannuate memorize that night.
Page 133 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently supercool suppletory suspenders v n pl supply L + F L > F > E + Ecf reduce in temperature to below the suppositional two supporting bands of elastic, freezing point without leather, or cloth worn across the solidification or crystallization. surcharge shoulders and fastened at the Tage had to first supercool the n waistline to trousers or a skirt. liquid and then be careful not to They had worn their coats to town, stir it; otherwise, it would quickly F > E but they ate in their striped shirts solidify. a price demanded for a thing or and suspenders. service in excess of the usual or superego normal amount. suspiration The overnight delivery service has superencipherment a steep surcharge for weekend swampy n delivery. swarm L + L + Ar > L > F + Ecf surcingle n converting into code what already is a cryptogram especially in code. surmisable E Jason is an ace code breaker and a great often overwhelming number has recently become interested in surmountable usually in motion and especially superencipherment. adj migratory : a dense moving crowd or throng. supererogate F > E + Ecf A swarm of preteen girls and their capable of being overcome. parents headed for the entrance supererogatory Quentin is confident that most of doors of the concert hall. the problems associated with his superimposable learning disability are swarming adj surmountable. swartrutter L surprising capable of covering or of being swedes covered. surrealist n pl If a superimposable ion or molecule is placed over the other, surrogacy D > G the positions of all the atoms will [Note: The definition provided is match. surveil not the one most commonly associated with this word.] superrational suspend rutabagas. adj v The farmer’s shed was filled with baskets of potatoes, swedes, and L L turnips. transcending the power of reason. hang so as to be free on all sides Many novelists address the except at the point of support. sweet superrational aspects of love in Tony will suspend a tennis ball adj their works. from the garage ceiling to help him know how far he can drive into the E supplant garage. pleasing to the smell : fragrant. v Kara’s mother loves the sweet suspended smell of gardenia blossoms. L > F > E adj take the place of : oust from a position and serve as a substitute L for especially by reason of superior withheld for a time under specified excellence or power. conditions. Harry’s goal is to supplant the Because this offense was his first, current floor supervisor. Mike was given a suspended sentence instead of a jail term.
Page 134 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently swing synchronization tack n n v E Gk + Gk + Ecff E jazz dancing in moderate tempo the act or result of making nail, pin, or affix with small sharp- with a peculiar lilting syncopation. dialogue, music, or sound effects pointed, broad-headed nails. Martin urged Rhonda to learn the exactly simultaneous with the The landlady told Tristan that swing with him. action shown in a motion picture. although hanging large pictures The synchronization in early was not permissible, he could tack switch foreign movies was sometimes a calendar to the wall. ludicrous, with mouths moving switchback when no speech was heard. tacker n synchronize tact D? + E n a zigzag road or trail in a synclastic mountainous region. L The switchback was so steep that syncretize [has homonym: tacked] a keen Amber had to back her truck up the sense of what to do or say in a next leg rather than turn around synodal difficult or delicate situation in and go forward. order to maintain good relations synonymical with others or avoid offense : swizzle diplomacy. syntactician Tact is an inestimable quality in an syagush administrative assistant. syntality sycophants taffy synusia sycosis tagliarini systaltic syllabary tailspin system syllabic taintless tabasco syllepsis talking tablets symbiotically talmouse tachyarrhythmia symblepharon Talmud tachygrapher n sympatry tacitly Heb symptomatic adv the authoritative body of Jewish law and tradition developed on the synanthous L + Ecf basis of the scriptural law after the in a manner that is implied or closing of the Pentateuchal text sy hnocarpous indicated but not actually about 400 B.C. expressed. Benjamin studied Torah and synchronistic The school administration does not Talmud at the yeshiva. enforce the dress code, perhaps tacitly acknowledging that it needs talmudism to be changed. talmudist
talon
talus
tammy
Page 135 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently tangled tasteless tearjerker adj n tantalum E + Ecf E + E Taoism having no flavor. an extravagantly pathetic story, n Giorgio, the son of a jeweler, was play, film, or radio or television amused to hear his chemistry program. Chin + Ecf professor describe diamonds as The movie turned out to be a two- a religion and philosophy of China tasteless. hankie tearjerker. traditionally founded by Lao-tzu in the sixth century B.C. tatouay teasel Many of the 20 million adherents of Taoism practice tai chi and tatters teaspoon Chinese herbal medicine. n Taurus taperer Chin + E tautness a small commonly silver spoon tapeworm suitable for stirring and sipping tea tautomerism or coffee and having a standard taphonomy capacity of 1/3 tablespoon. n tawniness William realized that he had used a tablespoon of yeast instead of a Gk taxidermist teaspoon, which led to the overflow the study of the processes (as of bread dough from the oven. burial, decay, and preservation) that taxidermy affect animal and plant remains as technetium they become fossils. taxonomy The archaeology department n technocrat frequently calls upon a consultant whose expertise is in taphonomy. Gk + Gk technophobia the study of the general principles tapissier of scientific classification. tectiform No one was surprised when the tarboosh course in taxonomy began with a tectonosphere discussion of Swedish botanist Carl n targhee von Linné and his method of binomial nomenclature. Gk + Gk tarry the zone within Earth in which crustal movements originate. tartareous The geologist specialized in the tchaviche study of the evolution and structure tartarly of Earth’s tectonosphere. teacher tartrazine teething team tasajillo n teethless taskmaster E telautograph [has homonym: teem] two or more tasteful horses, oxen, or other draft animals telecast harnessed to the same vehicle (as a coach, wagon, sled) or to the same telegraphy plow or other implement. A team of mules pulled a wagon telencephalon along the street of the recreated gold-mining town. teleological
telepathically
Page 136 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently telepathy tenseness tessera n telestich tetanogenic L + Ecf tellurian the quality or state of being tetra stretched tight. tellurium As the starting time for the race got tetrachloride closer, Brian’s tenseness increased. n temple n tentiform Gk a compound containing four atoms L tenure of chlorine with another element or an edifice dedicated to the worship radical. of a deity. teonanacatl Carbon tetrachloride is a useful The Johnsons admired the stately organic solvent. architecture of the Mormon temple terbium on their trip to Salt Lake City. tetradactyl teredos tempo tetrahedral n tergiferous adj L > It tergiversator Gk rate of motion. having or made up of four sides. The frenzied dance slowed to a tergiversatory Sid remembered that a tetrahedral gentle, lyrical tempo. molecule is made up of five atoms teriyaki with one at the center and the other temporality four at each corner. termolecular tenace adj tetralemma n tenant L + L relating to or formed from three Gk tenderfoot molecules. an argument analogous to a Because a termolecular reaction is dilemma but presenting four tenderize the result of the simultaneous alternatives in the premises. encounter of three molecules, very When Rachel received four equally tendinitis few termolecular reactions occur. attractive invitations to the prom, she decided to draw straws to solve tendinous tern the tetralemma. tenor terpsichore tetramerous tenorless terraciform tetrapteron tenpins terran tetraptych n pl n tetrastoon E + E L a bowling game using ten bottle- Earth inhabitant. tetrazzini shaped bowling pins and a large “The terran departed Hartux ball and allowing each player to Station three hours ago at warp thallium bowl two balls in each of ten speed,” said Glarg. frames. thalweg Rip van Winkle played tenpins with terreplein the strange little men. thankless territoriality tensely thawless tessellate
Page 137 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently theatricality thermohydrometer thingummy n n thirdborough Gk + Ecff Gk n the quality or state of having the an instrument for measuring the characteristics of a stage play or an specific gravity of a liquid E actor’s performance. containing an instrument for a former English peace officer The exaggerated gestures and measuring the temperature of the especially of a tithing. movements are part of the actor’s liquid under test. Old Mr. Hawkins has been the theatricality. Stan took readings from the thirdborough of Warwickshire for thermohydrometer every five the last two years. theatrically minutes throughout the experiment. thixotropy theft thermophilic thong theme thermopile n n thence E Gk + L > F > E a sandal held on the foot by a strap theocratic a thermoelectric battery. between the toes. The thermopile is used in conection As Sarah walked down the marble theologize with a galvanometer for measuring hallway, her every step was minute quantities of radiant heat. sounded by a slapping thong. theophobia n thermoset thonnier adj Gk + Gk thoracostomy dread of the wrath of God. Gk + E In his theophobia, Brennan was relatively incapable of softening or thorium sure that the thunderstorm was fusing when heated. directed specifically at him. Thermoset plastics are sometimes thorny used in manufacturing industrial adj theoretically molds. E thereupon thermotropism beset with trials, vexations, obstacles, or other difficulties. thermochemical theta Grading papers is often a thorny adj problem for teachers. theurgist Gk those of, relating to, or obtained by the theurgy branch of chemistry that deals with n thousandth the relations existing between heat and chemical reaction or physical Gk thrasonical changes of state. the art of compelling or persuading adj George’s comparison of a god or beneficent supernatural thermochemical changes in several power to do or refrain from doing Roman name reactions revealed a striking something: specifically : an occult bragging, boastful. variation in enthalpy. art in which the operator is held to Cleo’s father asked her not to be be capable of evoking or utilizing thrasonical about her birthday thermocline the aid of divine and beneficent presents in front of her brother. spirits. thermoduric Theurgy is sometimes called “high thread magic,” and thaumaturgy, the use of magic for nonreligious purposes, is called “low magic.” thiazide
thigh
Page 138 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently thrilled tidewaiter tintinnabulum v tidology tiponi E caused to have a shivering or tidy tipsy tingling sensation : affected emotionally. tierce tiptoed Jeff was so thrilled by the new Star n v Wars movie that he got back in line to see it again. L > F > E E + E a sequence of three playing cards of walked or proceeded quietly or thrips the same suit. cautiously walking on or as if n pl Roland’s tierce led with the ace of walking on the tips or ends of the hearts and beat Paul’s king, queen, toes. Gk > L and jack of clubs handily. The toddler tiptoed slowly toward any of some 5,000 species of tiny his parents with his arms winged insects of the order tierer outstretched. Thysanoptera. To survive the cold winters, thrips tiger tiresomely hibernate in hollow plant stems on the ground. tigereye tiring v thrive tignon E throttlebottom tiki fatiguing, wearying. n Bridget found her job tiring and throwaway boring. Maori&Marquesan thrummed a Polynesian wood or stone image tirralirra set up as a temporary abode or thrust embodiment of a god or other tithe v supernatural power but not v worshipped as an idol. ON > E The tiki at the entrance to the E push or drive with physical force. Polynesian restaurant is genuine. pay or give a tenth part of To open the can, Elmer had to especially for the support of the thrust a screwdriver through the tilery church. lid. The pastor used this Sunday’s timbe sermon time to encourage members thuggee of the congregation to tithe. timber thulium title timberline thunder titoism timbery thundering titration timely n thurifer adj F > E Thursday E a determination of the reactive n done or occurring at a suitable capacity usually of a solution; time. especially : the analytical process ON > E A timely downpour quenched the of successively adding measured the day following Wednesday. fire. amounts of a reagent to a known Pizza is served every Thursday in volume of a sample in solution the school cafeteria. tin until a desired end point is reached. Mark prepared to do a titration by tickle tinderbox transferring 40 milliliters of sodium hydroxide into a flask.
Page 139 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently tittuppy torpidity towser titularly torridity toxicant tizzy torture trabant tjaele totally tracer toadyism touchdown traceried n tocusso tractrix L > F > E + E toddler the act of scoring six points in a trade football game by being lawfully in tombolo possession of the ball on, above, or trafficker behind an opponent’s goal line tomfoolery when the ball is declared dead. tragicomedy Barnaby intercepted the ball and tonality ran 89 yards to score the most tragus memorable touchdown in his tonetics school’s history. trajection tonne touchline tranchet n tonometer trans n L > F > E + E&(L > F) adj either of the lines between and at Gk right angles to the goal lines that L an instrument for measuring the bound the sides of the field of play [has homonym: trance] having or exact pitch or vibration rate of in rugby and soccer. characterized by various atoms or tones. The referee ruled that Colin’s foot groups on opposite sides of the In 1833, Scheibler put tonometry had come down on the wrong side molecule. on a scientific basis with his of the touchline. Heat or irradiation with light can tonometer. often change a compound from a toupee cis to a trans isomer, although it tonsillitic does not change the type or number tournament of atoms in the compound. tope n transcription topgallant F > E a trial of skill in which many transenna topiarist contestants compete for championship in a series of transformation topical elimination contests. n Laszlo won first place in the state topodeme chess tournament. L > E a physiological change of one thing topology towering into another (as larva into adult through metamorphosis). toponomastic town During the pupal stage the larva of n a butterfly undergoes a toponymic transformation in which the wings E appear and adult structures are topos a compactly settled area usually developed. larger than a village but smaller toreutic than a city in population. The town of Oliver Springs was tormentor worst hit by the storm.
Page 140 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently transgression trencher tricouni n n tricycle L F > E the infringement or violation of a a platter or tray for serving food. triennial law, command, or duty. Ten minutes after entering the inn, The union leader claimed that the the wayfarer was working his way triforium company was guilty of a through a trencher piled with food. transgression of the labor contract. triglyceride trepan transgressor trilemma trepanation transilience trillionth trephine translate trilocular trestletree translucence trilogy triadism n transmitted trial Gk transport a series of three dramas or triangular sometimes three literary or musical transported compositions that although each is adj triassic in one sense complete have a close mutual relation and form one theme L triceps or develop aspects of one basic impassioned or enraptured by concept. strong and usually pleasurable trichology The third novel in the trilogy was a emotion. n sequel to the first, but the second As Tom listened to the chanting was a prequel to it. monks, he felt transported and Gk otherworldly. the scientific study of hair. trimester Several experts in trichology trapdoor manned booths at the cosmetology trinitrotoluene fair. trapeze trichotomous trapezoid trinket trickled trawl v trinklied treasonable E trio ran or fell in drops. n trecentist Water trickled out from the hole in the jug. L > It > F treeing a group or set of three. v triclinic Ben belongs to a well-known trio of adj musicians that plays for wedding E receptions. driving to or up a tree. Gk Strange to say, Jacques and Philip having or characterized by three triplicate had a hard time treeing that unequal axes intersecting at oblique squirrel. angles—used especially of a triploid crystal. tremor Dusty reminded Sam that triclinic tripodal crystals have three unequal dimensions and three unequal angles, none of which is 90 degrees.
Page 141 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently tristful troublemaker trunk adj n trying L > E + E L > F > E + E adj sad, melancholy. a person who foments strife and The tristful soldier longed for the disagreement often for ulterior F > AF > E day he could return home. motives. causing severe hardship, The teenaged troublemaker, having annoyance, or irritation. triton proved to be too difficult for his The long and trying journey n parents to handle, was sent to a exhausted Deeka. reformatory as a last resort. Gk name tryst one of a class of minor sea troublesome divinities or partly human monsters adj tubercular usually represented as having the upper body like that of a human L > F > E + E tubular and the lower body like that of a disturbing, vexatious. fish : merman. Gerald had a troublesome dream tubulifloral Greek mythology has it that when last night. the sea roars, a triton is blowing a tubuliflorous conch shell trumpet. troublously tucket Troadic troughing adj Tuesday trout n Gk geog name of or relating to ancient Troy. truffled E Many remains of the Troadic adj the day following Monday. culture have been excavated near The English meaning of Mardi the city of Hisarlik in Turkey. L > OProv > F Gras is “Fat Tuesday.” cooked, stuffed, or garnished with trochophore edible fungi of the genus Tuber. tumblebug Emilia prepared a delicious truffled trogon risotto with autumn vegetables. tumor trophogenic truly tumultuary adv tropical tun adj E indeed. tunnel L Mary is truly the best leader the of, relating to, occurring in, or used student government association has turbinado in the region lying between either had in many years. of two parallels of Earth’s latitude turbojet that are approximately 23½ degrees trump north of the equator and v turboprop approximately 23½ degrees south of the equator. L > F > E turfman Diana’s cruise took her to several take a set of cards with a card of a tropical islands. suit designated by chance or by an turkey auction or declaration that if legally troth played will win over a card that is turner not of this suit. n trouble Sighing, Joe laid down his final card and waited for Janice to E trump the trick with a heart. [has homonyms: ternar, terner] one that turns or is used for turning. truncheons Matt grabbed a pancake turner and lit out after the cat.
Page 142 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently turnery twice ufology adv turnout ugli n E for a first and second time : on two ugliness E + E occasions. [Note: The definition provided is After Reginald wrecked the car uhlan not the one most commonly twice, his parents took his driving associated with this word.] a privileges away for three months. uletic position of the feet in ballet with the heels back to back. twin ulmaceous Kristin did many stretching adj exercises to improve her turnout. ulpan E turnsole constituting two similar, closely ultimo associated, or otherwise paired turntable persons, topics, or objects. ultraism n Ms. Venable purchased new mattresses for the twin beds in the ultramontane E + L > F > E guest room. a machine that reproduces speech umbelliferous or music from records. twirl The CD player has replaced the v umbrous turntable in many homes. Scand? umland turriculate revolve rapidly. Janet hoped Gregory wouldn’t try umpirage turtle to twirl her too fast around the n n dance floor. L > F > E imit > L > E two an act or instance of deciding in the tortoise. adj capacity of one having authority to Jaime fed little bits of hamburger to arbitrate and make a final decision. his pet turtle. E Daniel Webster declined the [has homonyms: to, too] being one umpirage of any state that tried to turtledove more than one in number. settle the validity of laws of Betsy was more well behaved at Congress. tussock two years than she was at three. umpty tutu tyg n unaccountable tying adj F a very short projecting skirt worn tylosaurus Ecf + F > E by a ballet dancer. not answerable or responsible : free In the football team’s parody of typewriter from control. Swan Lake, the quarterback wore a The students were under the large white tutu. typhonic mistaken impression that they would be unaccountable for their twain typist actions at the football game. n typography unanimously E couple, pair. typp The twain of volunteers who made the fund raiser a success are Mr. tzigane Burgess and Ms. Kent. ubiquity tweak
Page 143 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently unannotated underestimate unfulfilled v adj underlineation Ecf + L Ecf + E not furnished with critical or underneath not satisfied. explanatory notes. prep The president promised to respond The library’s only copy of the poem to the unfulfilled needs of the was unannotated, so Ivan searched E people. the Internet for expert literary close under especially so as to be criticism. covered or hidden by. ungenteel Val found beetles, worms, and a unappeasable cricket underneath the flagstone. unguerdoned adj underscore unhappy Ecf + L > F > E + Ecf adj not capable of being brought to a understand state of ease or content. E The gladiators fought hour after undeterred dejected in spirit : melancholy, sad. hour before seemingly Being such an outgoing person, unappeasable spectators. undulating Joan is unhappy when she has no one to talk to. unbleached unearth adj unicity unembroidered E unicycle not having the color or stains unencumbered removed from. unify Mr. Byng was dressed from head to unenforceable v toe in unbleached linen. adj L uncensored Ecf + F + Ecf make into a coherent group or adj not capable of causing to take whole. effect. The coach worked hard to unify the Ecf + L Shasta believes that the state players on the team. not subjected to the system or legislature’s recent education bill practice of altering, deleting, or is unenforceable. unimpeachable banning completely after adj examination. unenviable Many parents want to protect their Ecf + E + L > F > E + Ecf children from uncensored unequivocal exempt from liability to accusation information on the Internet. : blameless. unerringly An unimpeachable character is an uncrystallized adv asset almost every candidate strives to project. unctuously Ecf + L > F > E + Ecff in a faultless manner : with unimpeded uncurl precision. adj Almost everyone leaving the theater undercook felt that the play had been Ecf + L v unerringly performed. free from anything that hampers. Many services are provided onsite E + E uneventful at the plant to ensure that worker heat food insufficiently or less than productivity is unimpeded. thoroughly. unfasten Care must be taken not to unipara undercook poultry. unfilial unireme unfinished
Page 144 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently unity unnatural untalented n adj unupholstered L E + L adj the quality or state of being or inconsistent with what is expected consisting of one : oneness, or in accordance with or E + E singleness. determined by nature : strange. not furnished with or as if with Seth quoted Benjamin Franklin’s Throughout the year, Ryan has materials (as fabric, padding, and call for unity: “We must all hang dyed his hair all sorts of unnatural springs) used to make a soft together, or assuredly we shall colors. covering especially for a seat. hang separately.” The congregation discussed univalent unpaid whether or not the unupholstered adj church pews should be provided unpierceable with cushions. L capable usually of combining with unputrefied unurbane only one atom of another element. adj Mr. Greenwood said that the unravel hydrogen atom is taken to be E + L univalent. unreadable not notably polite or finished in adj manner : rustic, vulgar. unkemptly Donald’s unurbane table manners Ecf + E + Ecf disgusted those sitting near him. unknown lacking attraction or interest as material for reading : alien or dull unutterable unlaureled in vein or spirit. adj adj Two years ago Joy found the novel unreadable, but now she cannot put E + E + Ecf Ecf + L > F > E + Ecf it down. not capable of being spoken. having no acclaim or reward. After repeating the phrase toy boat Philo T. Farnsworth, a pioneering unredeemed five times in quick succession, Joel researcher in television, went found the phrase unutterable. mainly unlaureled after selling the unregal rights to his work. unvariegated unrelenting unlawful adj unvitiated adj E + L > E unvoyageable E not softening, yielding, or swerving contrary to or prohibited by a in resolution or determination. unwontedly binding custom or practice of a The chairman was a stern and community. unrelenting taskmaster. upas Everyone hoped for the capture of those responsible for the hideous unruly upbraidingly unlawful deed. unsanguine uphill unleash adv unscathed unloveliness E unsealed against difficulties. unnameable Shawna kept working her way unseizable uphill through school.
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Page 145 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently uplifted usurped valleys adj v valvulotomy E + ON > E L raised in spirits. seized and held in possession by vamoose After a walk along the beach, Pat force or without right. returned uplifted and refreshed. The senator claimed that the vamplate Supreme Court had usurped the uprighteous powers of the legislatures. vanaspati uproar utilize vanillin n vacantly vaporize D > E adv v a loud usually disorderly noise of some duration. L L + Ecf An uproar swept the auditorium in a manner characterized by become converted to the gaseous when Wayne sank a three-pointer absence of thought and reflection : state. at the buzzer. idly, inanely. The cooling effect of rubbing Kevin was staring vacantly out the alcohol on skin is caused by the upsilon classroom window when the extraction of heat as the molecules teacher asked him if he knew the acquire kinetic energy and upstage answer to the question. vaporize. upstairs vacherin vaporous n uranology vaquero L > F urbanism a dessert consisting of a meringue varicella filled usually with cream, ice urbanize cream, or fruit. varices Muffy bit into a crisp vacherin urceole filled with sweet chestnut puree. variegate urceus vacillancy variolate urgent vagal arrio adj vagility vasculitis L calling for or demanding immediate vague vase attention. “Let’s go back,” Calvin said in an vainly vasopressor urgent voice. adv Vatican urgrund L > E adj in a manner that fails to achieve a urostyle purpose : unsuccessfully. L Firefighters vainly tried to enter of or relating to the official urushiye the burning house. residence of the pope in Vatican City, Rome, especially as usurer valedictorian symbolizing the papacy or its policies. usurpation validate The Vatican collection of religious art is the largest in the world. vallate vaticinate vallecula vaulted
Page 146 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently vaunt vermiculated viaticum adj n vectored L L Veda wormlike in shape. an allowance (as of transportation n The old books that we found in the or supplies and money) for cellar were filled with vermiculated traveling expenses. Skt tunnels. Shirley has spent all but $50 of the any of a class of the most ancient $500 viaticum her father gave her sacred writings of the Hindus. verneuk for her spring break trip. The Veda, which is divided into four parts, was first translated into vernier vicarial European languages in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. verriculate vicennial adj veer versatility L veery versicle occurring once every 20 years. n The university president recognized vegan the vicennial medalists, who for L two decades had dedicated vegetablize a brief poem or set of metrical themselves to teaching, lines. scholarship, and service. veiled When he couldn’t sleep, Lord Byron often sat up and wrote a viceroy veiltail versicle or two. vichyite veinless versicolor adj victory velveret L + L victuals vendible having various hues : variegated. The woman in the long, versicolor video venial silk skirt turned out to be the hostess. videography veniremen n versification venomous L + Gk verso the practice or art of recording ventiduct n images with a video camera. The camcorders used in ventriloquial L videography allow for more a left-hand page (as of a book) realism in police drama programs. ventriloquize usually carrying an even page number. viewpoint ventriloquy The first verso of a book often displays its International Standard vihara verbicide Book Number. vilification verbigerated verticillate villa verbosely verticity vinaigrettes verdureless vesicular vinegarroon veridically viands vinegary verism vinic
Page 147 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently viol viscidity voiceprint n viola viscosity L > F > E + L > F > E violence viselike an individually distinctive pattern of certain voice characteristics that violoncellist vision is spectrographically produced. n Detectives testified that the viomycin kidnapper’s voiceprint matches L that of the defendant. viraginous something seen otherwise than by the ordinary sight. voidee vireo Ravi keeps having a vision of a giant bowling ball rolling toward volcanic virescence him. vole virescent visitor n virginal visually Scand adv any of various rodents that are virtues closely related to the lemmings and n pl L muskrats but in general resemble with regard to the act or power of murid mice or rats and inhabit both L seeing. moist meadows and dry uplands. characteristics, qualities, or traits A Seeing Eye dog is a great help to The vole is a rodent often known or felt to be excellent. a visually impaired person. responsible for crop damage. Patience was not one of Keith’s virtues. vitiated volitation virtuous vitiates volitional virulence vitriol volitorial n vituline voltammetry L the quality or property of being vituperatory voltigeur able to overcome the defense mechanism of the host. vivid voltmeter Virulence is the capacity of an n infectious agent to damage living vivificate cells. It name + Gk vocalise an instrument for measuring in virus n volts the differences of potential n between different points of an L electrical circuit. L a vocalized melody or passage The voltmeter showed no current the causative agent of an infectious without words. moving through the wire. disease. Jazz singing with nonsense The Salk vaccine creates immunity syllables is an improvised form of volume to the virus responsible for polio. vocalise. viscera vocalist n pl vocoder L internal organs of the body. voicecast While on safari, the tourists passed a group of vultures feeding on the viscera of a dead zebra.
Page 148 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently volumetric wambenger warren adj n n L + Gk unknown Gmc? > F > E of or relating to the measurement of a widely distributed Australian an area especially of uncultivated space occupied or enclosed by pouched mouse. ground for the breeding of rabbits; cubic units. The tail of the wambenger is also : a place abounding in rabbits. The expensive volumetric flask distinctive for its red color. Some of the rabbits in the shattered when it slipped from overpopulated warren went Horace’s hands. wampum elsewhere to find a place to live. n volumette washout Narraganset voluptuate beads made of shells polished and wassailer strung together in strands, belts, or voluptuousness sashes and used by the North wassails American Indians as money, vomitory ceremonial pledges, and ornaments. wastebasket n Some of the oldest existing wampum represents agreements wasteful L between Native American tribes adj an entrance piercing the banks of and Catholic missionaries and is seats of a theater or amphitheater. now in the Vatican collection. E + Ecf After the game ended, every expending something valuable in a vomitory was packed with fans wampumpeag useless or extravagant manner. rushing to their cars. The newly elected mayor suspected wangle wasteful spending and initiated a vouvray thorough investigation of warbonnet expenditures. vulgarity n waster vying Gmc > F > E + L > F > E an American Indian ceremonial water waders headdress with a feathered n n pl extension down the back. The Sioux chief proudly posed for E E the cameras in his eagle-feathered the liquid that descends from the [has near homonym: waiters] high warbonnet. clouds as rain. waterproof boots or a one-piece Water pelted the windshield so waterproof garment usually wardrobe hard and fast that Etsu pulled off to consisting of pants with attached the side of the road and waited for boots that are used for wading (as wares it to stop. when fishing). As Bill and Tom canoed down the warhead waterborne river, they passed a fly-fisherman in waders who didn’t seem too warmouth watermark happy to see them. warp watermelon waffles v watery waftage E turn or twist out of shape. wager The constant wind began to warp the entire row of saplings. wake wallydraigle
Page 149 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently wattle weber wheat n n wheatear E G name [has homonym: waddle] a the practical meter-kilogram- wheaten fabrication of rods or poles second unit of magnetic flux equal n interwoven with slender branches, to that flux which in linking a withes, or reeds. circuit of one turn produces in it an E Wattle is often used for garden electromotive force of 1 volt : 100 the color of wheat; specifically : a fences in the English countryside. million maxwells. pale yellow or fawn characteristic Sarah’s homework problem of certain breeds of dogs. waveson required her to find the voltage to Wheaten, the color of Missy’s soft- the nearest weber. coated terrier, sharply contrasts waxbill with that of her boyfriend’s black wedeln Scottish terrier. wayfarer weedery wheatless wayward adj weeknight wheeled E weem wheelhorse characterized by extreme willfulness and by determination to weld whet follow one’s own capricious, v wanton, or depraved inclinations to whiff the point of being ungovernable. E n The wayward child insisted on unite or consolidate by heating to a touching everybody’s food. plastic or fluid state the surfaces of imit the parts to be joined and then an inhalation of odor, smoke, gas, wayzgoose allowing them to flow together. or vapor. As a sculptor, Erica has a The faintest whiff of cigarette weald workshop full of equipment to help smoke made Fagan sneeze. her weld large metal sheets wean together. whillikers wearying welder whiplash adj wenzel whippoorwills E that causes to lose freshness or Wesak whirlicote virtue or usefulness. n Katerina found the congenial cafes whirlybird more interesting than the wearying Skt > Sinhalese tense casinos. the Buddhist New Year festival whitewash celebrating the birthday of the weaselly Buddha at the May full moon. whither In Sri Lanka, Buddhists dress in weatherly white and carry baskets of flowers whitsunday to the monastery to celebrate weave Wesak. whizgig v wesselton whopper E bring together and interrelate so as whalebone wight to form a coherent whole. No one else on the radio can weave whangdoodle wiikite a wonderful story from whimsical tidbits the way Garrison Keillor whatnot wildebeest can.
Page 150 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently wily womanly worldwide adv adj windbreaks n pl E E possessed of the character or extended or extending throughout E + E behavior befitting a grown woman. the entire world. rowed or clumped trees or shrubs Mona’s womanly, capable, and There have been no successful that give protection against the mature attitude belies her true age. attempts to build a worldwide wind. empire in history, unless we count The farm presented an orderly women multinational corporations. appearance with the fencing and n pl hedging, the windbreaks and sheds, worry and the symmetrical pasture ponds. E v female human beings. windjammer Sojourner Truth preached against E the evils of slavery and for the afflict with mental distress or windmill rights of women. agitation : make anxious. n Despite her high grades, final wonder exams always worry Lynette E v because she is a perfectionist. a mechanism operated by wind motion acting on oblique vanes or E wort sails radiating from a horizontal be in a state of rapt or questioning shaft. attention. woven The windmill drew water up from Though no insight ever hit him, the well for the cattle to drink. Jules was disposed nonetheless to wretch wonder at life’s mysteries. windup wretchedness wood n wink woodchuck E winkle n the quality or state of being deeply afflicted, dejected, or distressed winterfeed Ojibwa or Cree > E from want, disease, or mental a thickset marmot of the anguish. winterim northeastern United States and The homeless man’s wretchedness Canada with a chiefly grizzled brought Suzanne to tears. winterize reddish brown color. The world’s most famous wringstaff wisecrack woodchuck is probably Punxsutawney Phil. wrinkle witchery n woodcock wittol E woodier an innovation in method, technique, woe or equipment. n woodkern The newest wrinkle in Internet technology seems to be wireless E woodpecker communication. [has homonyms and near homonym: wo, woa, and whoa] woolder wrist distress. Woe to the student who must stay in woozy writhingly detention hall with Mrs. McGillicutty. workaholism wolfishly
Page 151 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently writing xysti yelper adj n pl yeomanette E Gk > L of, relating to, or used in or for the long open porticoes used especially yesterday act or art of forming letters on a by ancient Greeks or Romans for suitable medium to communicate athletic exercises in wintry or yeti the ideas which characters and stormy weather. n words express. There were xysti at each end of the Mr. Burrett grabbed a writing pad emperor’s villa, and athletes often Tibetan off his desk before the meeting. trained there during the rainy abominable snowman. season. The mountaineer claimed to have wrong found his way out of a blizzard by n yagi following the huge footprints of a yeti. E yak the state of being mistaken or yew incorrect. yam n After listening to two skilled lawyers argue a case, it is often yarak E difficult to tell which side is in the [has homonyms: ewe, you] any of wrong. yardmaster numerous ornamental evergreen shrubs and trees having stiff leaves wrongful yards spirally arranged, a fruit consisting n pl of a fleshy covering enclosing a wurrung hard seed, and poisonous juice. E Wood of the English yew is valued wurst units of length in the United States, for cabinetwork and archery bows. each equal to 0.9144 meter. xebec The band marched eight-to-five: Yinglish eight equal steps for every 5 yards. n xenobiotic yautia G + E xenoglossy English marked by numerous yaw borrowings from Yiddish. xenolith Max’s grandfather speaks a yawn colorful Yinglish with the younger xenophile v members of his family. xerarch E yizkor gape cavernously : present a wide xerography gulf or breach. yokelish In Rocky Mountain National Park xeroplastic there is a dizzying road with valleys yucca that yawn on either side. xiphophyllous yugur yawweed xylitol zazen Yeatsian n adj Jpn Irish name Zen meditation. of or relating to W.B. Yeats or his Sitting in the lotus position, Naomi poetic style or influence. found she slipped easily into a state Many young poets publish a series of zazen. of Yeatsian poems expressing the romance of history and nature. zenana
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Page 152 of 153 TheSpellingChamp.com 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Consolidated Word List: Words Appearing Infrequently Zendo zooty n Zoroastrian Jpn adj a place used for Zen meditation. Thom built a spacious Zendo Av > Gk > L beside his house and went there of or relating to a religion founded every afternoon. in Persia by the prophet Zoroaster teaching the worship of Ahura zestful Mazda as the source of all good. adj The Zoroastrian scriptures preach the concepts of the immortal soul, F + Ecf heaven, and hell. full of vitality marked by vigor and enthusiasm. zucchettos Brian’s teacher described him as lighthearted but not insensitive, zwetschenwasser zestful but not aggressive. zygote zeta zymogenic zinciferous zymotic zinger
Zionist n Hebrew > L > E an adherent to or supporter of a theory, plan, or movement for setting up a Jewish national or religious community in Palestine. The old Zionist vowed he would not take his last breath until the Jewish state was established. zipper zither zoetic zonule zoolatry zoonosis zoophorus zoophyte zooplankter zooplankton zootaxy
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