Spelling Bee Week #2

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onyx

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A type of gemstone that is typically black and has a smooth, shiny surface.

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demigod

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A being with partial or lesser divine status, such as a minor deity or the offspring of a god and a mortal.

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trek

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A long, arduous journey, especially one made on foot.

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teriyaki

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A Japanese dish consisting of fish or meat marinated in soy sauce and grilled.

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contribute

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To give (something, especially money or goods) to help achieve or provide something.

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hocus-pocus

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Trickery or deception; a term often used to describe magic or sleight of hand.

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narwhal

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A medium-sized toothed whale that possesses a large "tusk" from a protruding canine tooth.

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melancholy

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A deep, persistent sadness or gloom.

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merfolk

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Mythical sea people, often depicted as having the upper body of a human and the lower body of a fish.

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gargoyles

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Stone carvings, often of grotesque figures, used as architectural ornaments or water spouts on buildings.