2026 Spelling Week 2

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Sans Serif

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A style of typeface without small projecting features (serifs) at the ends of strokes; characterized by clean, simple lines

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Frankenstein

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The scientist who created a monster in Mary Shelley's novel; often used to refer to a creation that becomes dangerous to its creator

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Vidimus

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An inspection or examination of accounts; an attested copy of a document

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Archipelago

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A group or chain of islands clustered together in a sea or ocean

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Pinioning

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Restraining or immobilizing someone by binding their arms; cutting off a bird's wing to prevent flight

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Galleon

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A large sailing ship with multiple decks, used especially by Spain from the 15th to 18th centuries for war or commerce

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Wainscoting

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Wooden paneling that lines the lower part of the walls of a room

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Warlock

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A man who practices witchcraft; a male witch or sorcerer

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Dimensional

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Relating to dimensions or measurements; having a specified number of dimensions (such as two-dimensional or three-dimensional)

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Everest

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The highest mountain in the world, located in the Himalayas; often used metaphorically to mean the highest point or greatest challenge