Scripps Spelling Bee Vocabulary Challenge

What does the word "quell" mean?

• To argue loudly

• To end or stop something usually by using force

• To question the truth of something

• To quicken the pace

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means "a person who travels to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion"?

• Nomad

• Pilgrim

• Tourist

• Explorer

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does the word "meticulous" mean?

• Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

• Extremely poor and lacking the means to provide for oneself

• Moving quickly and lightly

• Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word refers to "a government in which a single person possesses unlimited power"?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Autocracy

• Monarchy

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the meaning of "benevolent"?

• Well meaning and kindly

• Showing strong feeling; passionate

• Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage

• Desiring to help others; charitable

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means "to make less severe, serious, or painful"?

• Aggravate

• Mitigate

• Exacerbate

• Intensify

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does the word "ephemeral" mean?

• Lasting for a very short time

• Lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning

• Happening occasionally; at irregular intervals

• Relating to or denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful

Which word refers to "a person who is opposed to, struggles against, or competes with another; opponent; adversary"?

• Ally

• Mentor

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the meaning of "capricious"?

• Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

• Capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose

• Inclined to keep one’s thoughts, feelings, and personal affairs to oneself

• Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means "to confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)"?

• Corroborate

• Contradict

• Confiscate

• Condescend

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D