Preliminary Round Dare to Spell

as in mind

one's internal sense of right and wrong

Example: Her____ told her to find the lost wallet's owner.

as in to thrill

to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings

Example: The ____ feeling of flying that hang gliding offers

as in scholar

a person having a knowledgeable and fine appreciation of the arts

Example: A forthcoming exhibit at the art museum that is eagerly awaited by ____ of ancient Greek pottery

as in scent

a sweet or pleasant smell

Example: The heavenly ____ of spring flowers

as in verge

an interval of time just before the onset of something

Example: On the ____ of a new age of green technology

as in to calculate

to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement

Example: Glance over the pattern and try to ____ how much fabric you'll need

as in related

to have a relation or connection
Example: I don't think that rule of play ____ to this particular situation

as in supplement

something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else

Example: With his practicality and her refreshing enthusiasm, they are perfect ____ to each other

as in businessman

a person who starts a business and is willing to risk loss in order to make money

as in tiny

very small in size

Example: Public health officials have claimed that the chemical is harmless in such ____ amounts