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Welcome to Your Spelling Bee Adventure

Total questions: 140

Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is the correct spelling for the word pronounced as ˈab-ˌjekt?
Pronunciation guide: ab-ject

a)

abgect

b)

abjact

c)

abject

d)

abjeckt

2.

Which is the correct spelling for the word pronounced as uh-jay-sent?
Pronunciation: uh-jay-sent

a)

adjasent

b)

adjacent

c)

adjecent

d)

adjacant

3.

The note beside "amiably" indicates it is pronounced as ay-mee-uh-blee. Which is the correct spelling of the word?

a)

amieably

b)

amieablye

c)

amiably

d)

amieblee

4.

The word "atrophy" is pronounced as AT-ruh-fee. Which of the following is the correct spelling of this word?

a)

atrophy

b)

atrophe

c)

atrofee

d)

atrophie

5.

Which is the correct spelling of the word pronounced as aw-GUHST?
Pronunciation: aw-GUHST

a)

august

b)

augustt

c)

awgusst

d)

augusst

6.

The word "bling" is pronounced as /blɪŋ/. Based on this pronunciation, what is the correct spelling of the word?

a)

bleng

b)

blang

c)

blingg

d)

bling

7.

The word pronounced as brɪˈɡænd is pronounced as "bri-gand". Which of the following is the correct spelling of this word?

Choose the correct spelling:

a)

brigand

b)

brigend

c)

brigant

d)

brigund

8.

Which is the correct spelling for the word pronounced as "bih-spohk"?
Pronunciation guide: bih-spohk

a)

bespoke

b)

bespook

c)

bespake

d)

bespok

9.

The word pronounced as suh-LES-chuhl refers to something related to the sky or heavens. Which of the following is the correct spelling of this word?

a)

selestial

b)

celestiel

c)

celestel

d)

celestial

10.

The word pronounced as /ˌkɒm.ənˈdɪər/ (pronounced: kom-uhn-deer) means to take control of something, often by force. What is the correct spelling of this word?

a)

commandeer

b)

comandeer

c)

commandear

d)

commendeer

11.

The word pronounced as "klee-shay" (pronunciation: /kliːˈʃeɪ/) is defined as:

What is the correct spelling of this word?

a)

clichee

b)

cleeshay

c)

clishay

d)

cliché

12.

Which spelling matches the word pronounced as "kun-TRYT"?
(Pronunciation: kuh-n-TRYT)

a)

contrite

b)

contryte

c)

contright

d)

contriet

13.

The word is pronounced as krʌks (pronounced as 'kruks'). What is the correct spelling of this word?

a)

crucks

b)

cruxx

c)

crux

d)

cruxes

14.

The word pronounced as /ˈdaɪ.si/ is spelled how? Choose the correct spelling from the options below.

a)

dycee

b)

dicey

c)

daicy

d)

disey

15.

If the word pronounced as "ih-KLEK-tik" is being referred to, which is the correct spelling of this word? (Pronunciation: ih-KLEK-tik)

a)

eclactic

b)

eclectik

c)

eclectic

d)

eclective

16.

The word pronounced as /ɪɡˈzuːd/ is spelled as which of the following?

a)

exood

b)

exzude

c)

exude

d)

exuude

17.

The word is pronounced as fuh-sahd (pronunciation: fuh-sahd). Which is the correct spelling of the word?

a)

facade

b)

fassade

c)

fasade

d)

facaad

18.

The word pronounced as flab-er-gast (flab-uh-gast) means "to overwhelm with shock or wonder." Which of the following is the correct spelling of this word?

a)

flabbergast

b)

flabberghast

c)

flabergast

d)

flabergust

19.

The word flourish is pronounced as FLUR-ish (/ˈflɜː.rɪʃ/). Which is the correct spelling of the word you hear?

a)

florish

b)

flurish

c)

flourish

d)

florush

20.

Which of the following spellings matches the word pronounced as /nɑːrl/?
Pronunciation guidance: /nɑːrl/ sounds like "narl" with a silent 'g' at the beginning.

a)

gnarl

b)

gnerl

c)

narl

d)

gnaril

21.

Listen to the pronunciation: /ˈɡruː.əl/. Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word you hear?

a)

gruel

b)

grewl

c)

gruall

d)

gruell

22.

The word pronounced as 'hee-jahb' refers to a traditional head covering. Which of the following is the correct spelling of this word?

a)

hijab

b)

hijub

c)

hijeb

d)

hijob

23.

The word is pronounced as im-PEER-ee-us (im-PEER-ee-us). Which is the correct spelling of the word as pronounced?

a)

imperius

b)

imperious

c)

imperous

d)

imperiouss

24.

The word is pronounced as in-GLOR-ee-us (in-GLOR-ee-us). Which is the correct spelling of the word as pronounced?

a)

Inglorious

b)

Inglorius

c)

Ingloreous

d)

Englorious

25.

In a British context, the word pronounced as /ˈdʒæŋ.kərz/ refers to which of the following? Please provide the correct spelling of this word as well.
Pronunciation guidance: /ˈdʒæŋ.kərz/ sounds like 'jang-kers'.

a)

confinement or drill imposed as punishment

b)

an official document granting land

c)

a tool for measuring timber

d)

a group chant used in sports

26.

The word is pronounced GRAH-toh (pronunciation: /ˈɡrɑː.toʊ/). Which is the correct spelling of the word?

a)

grotto

b)

gratto

c)

groto

d)

grotow

27.

Which of the following options is the correct spelling of the word pronounced as uh-mish-uhn (pronunciation: uh-mish-uhn) in academic vocabulary?

a)

omition

b)

omission

c)

omision

d)

ommisson

28.

Listen to the pronunciation: Spelling Bee (Phonetically: /ˈspɛlɪŋ biː/). What is the correct spelling of the name of this event that first began in 1925?

a)

Scripps National Spelling Bee

b)

Scrips National Spelling Bee

c)

Script National Spelling Bee

d)

Scripps Nationel Spelling Bee

29.

Which is the correct spelling for the word pronounced as "lang-gwish" (pronunciation: /ˈlæŋɡwɪʃ/)?

a)

languish

b)

langwish

c)

langguish

d)

langquish

30.

Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word pronounced as "LIH-vid" (pronunciation: /ˈlɪvɪd/) when referring to a feeling?

a)

livid

b)

livvid

c)

livd

d)

livet

31.

The word pronounced as loo-ow is spelled in one of the following ways. Which is the correct spelling?

a)

Luao

b)

Luau

c)

Lauau

d)

Lauo

32.

The word maritime is pronounced as MAIR-uh-tyme. Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word pronounced MAIR-uh-tyme?

a)

maratime

b)

marritime

c)

maritime

d)

maratimee

33.

The term for movement from one region to another at intervals is pronounced my-gruh-tor-ee. Which option correctly spells this word?

a)

rotating seasons occur

b)

stationary phases occur

c)

permanent dwelling occurs

d)

migratory patterns occur

34.

Which is the correct spelling of the word pronounced as /nɪrˈvɑː.nə/?
Pronunciation guide: neer-VAH-nuh

a)

nervana

b)

nirvanna

c)

nirvana

d)

nirvannah

35.

The word pronounced as /ˈmɪsɪv/ refers to a written formal or official letter. Which of the following is the correct spelling of this word?
Pronunciation guide: /ˈmɪsɪv/

a)

missive

b)

mesive

c)

misive

d)

messive

36.

Which is the correct spelling of the word pronounced as "uh-blong-goid"?
(Pronunciation: uh-blong-goid)

a)

oblongoid

b)

oblonggoid

c)

oblongoyd

d)

oblongoid

37.

Which word, pronounced as /ˈpeɪdʒəntri/ (pay-juhn-tree), means "splendid or colorful display"?

What is the correct spelling of this word?

a)

pageantry in ceremonies

b)

paucity in supplies

c)

parsimony in budgets

d)

passivity in behavior

38.

The word pronounced as /ˈpɔː.pər/ refers to a very poor person. Which is the correct spelling of this word?

a)

popper

b)

pawper

c)

pauper

d)

poper

39.

Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word pronounced as "puh-ROOZ" (pruh-ROOZ), which means to study a document carefully?

a)

peruze

b)

perruse

c)

peruse

d)

peruzee

40.

Which word, pronounced as /ˈrɛk.ləs/ (rek-luhs), means "marked by a lack of caution; heedless"?

What is the correct spelling of this word?

a)

benign

b)

meek

c)

prudent

d)

reckless

41.

The word pronounced as /ˈskæn.ti/ (pronounced as 'SKAN-tee') is best defined as which phrase?

What is the correct spelling of this word as pronounced /ˈskæn.ti/?

a)

scanty

b)

lavish

c)

hidden

d)

uniform

42.

In religious studies, the word "scripture" is pronounced as skrip-chur. Which of the following options shows the correct spelling of the word pronounced skrip-chur?

a)

scripture

b)

skripture

c)

scriptur

d)

skriptur

43.

Which year did the word Spelling Bee (phonetically: spel-ing bee) first air on television? Please spell the word Spelling Bee as pronounced (spel-ing bee).

a)

S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G B-E-E

b)

S-P-E-L-I-N-G B-E-E

c)

S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G B-E

d)

S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G B-E-A

44.

Which word, pronounced as /ˈstɒdʒi/, means "devoid of excitement or interest; dull"? Please select the correct spelling of this word.

a)

stodgy

b)

spry

c)

lyrical

d)

jaunty

45.

The word "sweltering" is pronounced as swel-ter-ing (swel-tuh-ring). Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word you hear?

a)

swelturing

b)

sweltring

c)

sweltering

d)

sweltaring

46.

Which spelling correctly represents the word pronounced as /ˈtɔːni/?
Pronunciation guidance: The word sounds like "TAW-nee".

a)

tawny

b)

tawney

c)

tawni

d)

tawnee

47.

The word pronounced as /ˈtrʌŋ.keɪt/ is spelled in one of the following ways. Which is the correct spelling?

a)

trunkate

b)

truncait

c)

truncatte

d)

truncate

48.

Which of the following is the correct spelling for the word pronounced as /taʊtɪd/?
Pronunciation guidance: /taʊtɪd/ sounds like "tow-tid".

a)

touted

b)

touted

c)

touted

d)

touted

49.

Which phrase best defines "ur-juhn-see" (pronounced ur-juhn-see)?
What is the correct spelling of this word?

a)

urgency

b)

urgensy

c)

urgancy

d)

urgenssee

50.

The word pronounced as hweed-l is spelled how? Choose the correct spelling from the options below.

a)

wheedle

b)

weadle

c)

wheedel

d)

wheedl

51.

Which word, pronounced /ˈjɒn.dər/, means "being at a distance within sight or pointed out"? Please select the correct spelling of this word.

a)

yolked location is

b)

yearling location is

c)

yonder location is

d)

yare location is

52.

Which word, pronounced as uh-KYOO-muhn (uh-KYOO-muhn), means "keenness of perception or discernment; shrewdness in practical matters"? Please select the correct spelling of this word.

a)

acumen

b)

anarchy

c)

agrimony

d)

ablation

53.

Which word, pronounced /əˈbɒm.ɪ.nə.bəl/, means "horrible or loathsome"? Please select the correct spelling of this word.

a)

amiable

b)

amorous

c)

abominable

d)

amicable

54.

The word pronounced as /ˈæfəbl̩/ means "easy to get along with." Which of the following is the correct spelling of this word?

a)

affable

b)

abrasive

c)

acerbic

d)

aloof

55.

Which is the correct spelling for the word pronounced as uh-fi-shuh-nah-doh?
Pronunciation guidance: uh-fi-shuh-nah-doh

a)

aficionado

b)

afishionado

c)

afficionado

d)

aficionnado

56.

Which word, pronounced as eye-OH-lee in culinary contexts, is spelled as?

Choose the correct spelling of the word pronounced eye-OH-lee:

a)

yogurt cucumber dip

b)

herb-infused olive oil

c)

spicy tomato sauce

d)

garlic mayonnaise

57.

Which word, pronounced as AY-pee-air-ee (ay-pee-air-ee), refers to "beehives kept for honey production"? Please choose the correct spelling of the word as pronounced.

a)

aviary

b)

apiary

c)

arboretum

d)

annex

58.

Which word, pronounced as ahr-tuh-fis, means "a crafty practice or trick meant to deceive"? Please select the correct spelling of this word.

a)

aphasia

b)

alchemy

c)

amnesty

d)

artifice

59.

The word anhydrous is pronounced as an-HY-druhs. Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word pronounced as an-HY-druhs?

a)

anhydrous

b)

anihydrous

c)

anhydros

d)

anihydros

60.

Listen to the pronunciation: ar·cha·ic (ar-KAY-ik). Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word you heard?

a)

archaic

b)

archaik

c)

arkaic

d)

arkaik

61.

Which historical fact is linked to the cutoff for obsolete words in the Bee?

Choose the correct spelling for the word pronounced as sam-yoo-uhl juhn-suhn (pronounced: /ˈsæm.ju.əl ˈdʒʌn.sən/)

a)

Samuel Johnson’s 1755 dictionary

b)

Noah Webster’s 1828 dictionary

c)

The 1066 Norman Conquest

d)

The 1611 King James Bible

62.

Which word is pronounced as aw-steer (/ɔːˈstɪr/) and means "simple and without decoration"? Please select the correct spelling of this word.

a)

astral

b)

auspicious

c)

astringent

d)

austere

63.

Which is the correct spelling for the word pronounced as "buh-seech"?
Pronunciation guidance: buh-seech

a)

besmirch

b)

beseech

c)

bivouac

d)

belabor

64.

The word pronounced as /ˈbaɪ.fɚ.keɪt/ is commonly used in English. Which of the following is the correct spelling of this word?

a)

Bifurcate

b)

Bifercate

c)

Bifurcaite

d)

Bifurkate

65.

Which word, pronounced as bee-uh-TIH-fik and meaning "appearing blissfully happy," is spelled as follows? Select the correct spelling.

a)

bereft

b)

bilious

c)

bellicose

d)

beatific

66.

Which spelling matches the word pronounced as "boh-nuh faid" (pronunciation: boh-nuh faid) meaning "genuine or legitimate"? Select the correct spelling below.

a)

bonhomie

b)

bona fide

c)

bonito fish

d)

boondoggle

67.

Which word, pronounced as /ˈkæloʊ/ and meaning "young and inexperienced", is spelled as follows? Please select the correct spelling.

a)

candid

b)

callow

c)

canny

d)

canny

68.

Which is the correct spelling for the word pronounced as /ˈbrʌk.sɪz.əm/ (pronounced as "BRUK-siz-um"), which means "clenching or grinding the teeth"?

a)

bravado

b)

bradycardia

c)

bruxism

d)

bromide

69.

Which term means "significant protection or defense against danger"?

Choose the correct spelling of the word pronounced as /ˈbʊlwɑːrk/ (pronounced: bull-wark).

a)

bulwark

b)

buttress

c)

burlap

d)

bursary

70.

Which is the correct spelling for the word pronounced as /kəˈkɒf.ə.nəs/?
Pronunciation guidance: kuh-KOF-uh-nuhs

a)

calamitous

b)

calligraphic

c)

cadaverous

d)

cacophonous

71.

Which is the correct spelling of the word pronounced as kas-ti-geyt (pronunciation: kas-ti-geyt) and defined as "to reprove or criticize with drastic severity"?

a)

castigate

b)

candor

c)

cajole

d)

capitulate

72.

Which is the correct spelling of the word pronounced as sir-KYOO-i-tuhs (meaning "winding or meandering")? Please select the correct spelling from the options below.

a)

circuitous

b)

cincture

c)

circular

d)

circadian

73.

Which word is pronounced as /ˈklɛmənsi/? Spell the word that means "compassion in judgment and punishment."

a)

cavalry

b)

clarity

c)

civility

d)

clemency

74.

Which word is pronounced as /kəˈluːd/? Please select the correct spelling of the word that means "to combine with another; conspire; plot".

a)

collate

b)

collarbone

c)

collar

d)

collude

75.

Which word is spelled as the word pronounced "kuh-ROB-uh-rayt"?

Pronunciation guidance: kuh-ROB-uh-rayt

a)

conflate

b)

countervail

c)

commiserate

d)

corroborate

76.

Which word, pronounced as kri-puhs-kyuh-lur (kri-puhs-kyuh-lur), means "active in the evening"? Please select the correct spelling of this word.

a)

coriaceous

b)

crepuscular

c)

crematorial

d)

crescive

77.

Which word, pronounced as /ˈkrɪp.tɪk/ and meaning "enigmatic; mysterious", is spelled as follows? Please select the correct spelling.

a)

cytopathic

b)

caustic

c)

cryptic

d)

cathartic

78.

Which word is pronounced as ˈder-ə-ˌlikt? Select the correct spelling of the word based on its pronunciation guidance.

a)

derelict

b)

decorous

c)

demure

d)

debonair

79.

Which spelling matches the word pronounced as ˈdaɪəˌdɛm?

Listen to the pronunciation: ˈdaɪəˌdɛm. Which of the following options is spelled as the word you hear?

a)

the outer layer of the skin on vertebrates

b)

a piece of music intended for study or exercise

c)

a pastry turnover stuffed with a savory meat filling

d)

an ornate headband worn as a royal crown

80.

Which of the following options is the correct spelling for the word pronounced as dy-uh-tryb?
Pronunciation: dy-uh-tryb

a)

diatribe

b)

dystopia

c)

diaper

d)

Dari

81.

Which word, pronounced as dɪsˈtoʊ.pi.ə, refers to a dismal imaginary place? Please select the correct spelling of this word.

a)

dystopia

b)

euphoria

c)

eucharis

d)

euphoria

82.

Which is the correct spelling of the word pronounced as /ɪˈfeɪs/? Please use the pronunciation guide to choose the correct spelling.

a)

efface

b)

eface

c)

afface

d)

efase

83.

Listen to the pronunciation /ˌɛpɪˈdɜːmɪs/ and choose the correct spelling of the word. Which of the following options is spelled correctly for this pronunciation?

a)

short-lived or fleeting

b)

a calculated move or device

c)

epidermis

d)

the unlawful taking of property

84.

Which is the correct spelling for the word pronounced as fah-sil?
Pronunciation: /ˈfæ.səl/
Choose the correct spelling.

a)

carefully argued and supported

b)

easily achieved or accomplished

c)

acting in a sly secret way

d)

relating to a religious office

85.

Which word, pronounced as em-puh-NAH-duh, is spelled correctly in this list?
Choose the correct spelling of the word that matches this pronunciation:

a)

a rice cooked with ham sausage chicken and shrimp

b)

a leavened bread of Middle Eastern origin

c)

a pastry turnover stuffed with a savory meat filling

d)

a picture series painted on hinged tablets

86.

The word pronounced as ay-tyood refers to a musical composition, often for practice. Which is the correct spelling of this word?

a)

a bitter abusive verbal attack or speech

b)

étude

c)

something that foreshadows what is to come

d)

an artificial humanlike figure in folklore

87.

Which word, pronounced as /ɪˈfɛmərəl/ and meaning short-lived, is spelled correctly?

Choose the correct spelling:

a)

effervescent

b)

exorbitant

c)

ephemeral

d)

emergent

88.

Which is the correct spelling of the word pronounced as ik-stem-puh-RAY-nee-uhs? (Pronunciation: /ɪkˌstɛmpəˈreɪniəs/)

a)

demonstrating careful advance preparation only

b)

arising from excessive enthusiasm for a cause

c)

composed or performed on the spur of the moment

d)

expressed in writing rather than out loud

89.

Which of the following options correctly spells the word pronounced as 'far-see' (pronunciation: /ˈfɑːr.si/)?

a)

acting in a showy way to suggest arrogance

b)

an omelet that is unfolded with vegetables or meats

c)

a very loud direction in music performance

d)

the modern language of Iran and western Afghanistan

90.

The musical term pronounced 'for-tee-see-mo' means 'very loud' in music. Which of the following is the correct spelling of this term? (Pronunciation: for-tee-see-mo)

a)

Fortissimo

b)

Forteceemo

c)

Fortecimo

d)

Fortesimo

91.

Which of the following is the correct spelling for the word pronounced as "flam-bay" (pronounced: flam-bay)?

a)

flambé

b)

flambe

c)

flambee

d)

flambay

92.

Which word, pronounced as /ˈɡæm.bɪt/ (gam-bit), means a calculated move, maneuver, or device?

Choose the correct spelling:

a)

gambit

b)

grison

c)

golem

d)

girdle

93.

Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word pronounced as 'GOH-luhm' (pronunciation: /ˈɡoʊləm/), referring to an artificial humanlike figure in Jewish traditions?

a)

gollum

b)

gollem

c)

golem

d)

golemm

94.

The word pronounced as /ɡriːvz/ is commonly used in English. Which of the following is the correct spelling of this word? Listen to the pronunciation: /ɡriːvz/ and choose the correct spelling.

a)

greeves

b)

greavs

c)

greves

d)

greaves

95.

Which is the correct spelling of the word pronounced as HAR-bin-jer?
Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːrbɪndʒər/

a)

harbinger

b)

harbenger

c)

harbenger

d)

harbinger

96.

Which is the correct spelling for the word pronounced as 'HOH-lee-stohn'? (Pronunciation: HOH-lee-stohn)

a)

Holystone

b)

Hollystone

c)

Holistone

d)

Holyston

97.

The schwa sound is often heard as /ə/ in words. Pronounced as a quick, soft 'uh' sound, it can be tricky when spelling. Which tip is given for handling the schwa sound when spelling, and how would you spell a word containing the schwa sound?

a)

Ask for the word’s language of origin, and if it’s from Greek, try an “o” for the schwa sound like in bacteriology.

b)

Always replace schwa with the letter “e,” which is the most common vowel in English words.

c)

Use the dictionary’s IPA to choose between “a” and “e” because schwa cannot sound like “i” or “u.”

d)

Guess “u” for schwa unless the word is Latin; then choose “a.”

98.

ə (schwa) is pronounced as /ə/ (uh sound, as in the first syllable of 'about'). Which spelling in English can represent this sound in words?

a)

a tone mark that indicates a long vowel

b)

a consonant sound spelled with r or l only

c)

a vowel sound that can sound like a e i o u or y

d)

a diphthong found only in stressed syllables

99.

Which is the correct spelling for the word pronounced as 'nyo-kee' (pronunciation: /ˈnjɒki/) in culinary terms?

a)

gnocchi

b)

gnocci

c)

gnokki

d)

gnocki

100.

Which term, pronounced as zhwah duh veev-ruh (joie de vivre), means jocundity or keen enjoyment of life? Please select the correct spelling of the word as pronounced.

a)

jurassic

b)

juvenilia

c)

joie de vivre

d)

judicious

101.

Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word pronounced as juhk-stuh-pohz?
Pronunciation guide: juhk-stuh-pohz

a)

juxtapose

b)

juxstapose

c)

juxtopose

d)

juxtaposee

102.

Which of the following options correctly spells the word pronounced as lar-suh-nee?
Pronunciation guidance: lar-suh-nee
What is the correct spelling of this word?

a)

a marker of stringed musical instruments

b)

a device used for measuring altitude

c)

the study of physical mechanics and anatomy

d)

the unlawful taking of personal property

103.

Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word pronounced as 'loo-theer' (pronunciation: /ˈluːθiər/)?

a)

luthier

b)

luthire

c)

luthierre

d)

luthiar

104.

Which is the correct spelling for the word pronounced as mal-uh-prop-iz-um?
Pronunciation guidance: mal-uh-prop-iz-um

a)

Malapropism

b)

Malaproposim

c)

Malapropizm

d)

Malapropesim

105.

Which is the correct spelling for the word pronounced as sa-muh-muh-file?
Pronunciation: sa-muh-muh-file

a)

Psammophile

b)

Samophile

c)

Psamophile

d)

Samamophile

106.

The word is pronounced sam-uh-file (sam-uh-file). Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word pronounced sam-uh-file?

a)

sammaphile

b)

psammaphile

c)

psammophile

d)

psamophile

107.

Which word, pronounced as muh-lay (pronunciation: muh-lay), means a confused fight or struggle between individuals? What is the correct spelling of this word?

a)

Mien

b)

Melee

c)

Moratorium

d)

Mendacity

108.

Which word, pronounced as meh-FIT-ik, means displeasing to the sense of smell; noxious? Please select the correct spelling of this word.

a)

Mendicant

b)

Mephitic

c)

Metric

d)

Meek

109.

Which word, pronounced as milk-uh-toast (mil-kə-tōst), means a timid, meek, or apologetic person? Select the correct spelling of this word.

a)

Maverick

b)

Magnate

c)

Mountebank

d)

Milquetoast

110.

Which word, pronounced as mai-OP-ik, means lacking in foresight or keenness of insight? Please select the correct spelling of this word.

a)

Mystagogic

b)

Myogenic

c)

Myopic

d)

Myrmidonic

111.

The word is pronounced as non-shuh-lahns (non-shuh-lahns). Which of the following is the correct spelling of this word?

a)

Nonchalence

b)

Nonchalans

c)

Nonchalance

d)

Nonchalencee

112.

Which of the following options is the correct spelling for the word pronounced as /ˈɑːb.djʊ.rə.si/?
Pronunciation guide: ob-du-ra-cy

a)

Obduracy

b)

Obderacy

c)

Obdurasy

d)

Obdurracy

113.

The word ostensible is pronounced as os-TEN-suh-bul. Which of the following options shows the correct spelling of the word as pronounced?

a)

Ostensible

b)

Ostencible

c)

Ostansible

d)

Ostansable

114.

Which word is pronounced as fan-taz-muh-GOR-ee-uh?
Listen to the pronunciation: fan-taz-muh-GOR-ee-uh and choose the correct spelling of the word.

a)

Phantasmagoria

b)

Fantasmagoria

c)

Phantasmagorea

d)

Phantasmagorea

115.

Which word, pronounced as pil-fuh-ruh, refers to a small thief? Select the correct spelling of this word from the options below.

a)

Peregrine

b)

Pilferer

c)

Pietist

d)

Phlebotomist

116.

Which word, pronounced as /ˈpɒn.tɪf/, means a head religious figure or high priest? Please select the correct spelling of this word.

a)

Pontiff

b)

Provost

c)

Prefect

d)

Proctor

117.

Which is the correct spelling for the word pronounced as proh-tee-uhn?
Pronunciation: proh-tee-uhn

a)

Protean

b)

Proteen

c)

Protein

d)

Protain

118.

Which is the correct spelling of the word pronounced as /ˌpaɪrəˈtɛknɪks/?
(Pronunciation: pie-roh-TEK-niks)

a)

Pyrotenics

b)

Pyrothecnics

c)

Pyrotechnics

d)

Pyrothechnics

119.

Which is the correct spelling for the word pronounced as 'kwid-i-tee'? (Pronunciation: kwid-i-tee)

a)

Quiddity

b)

Quiditty

c)

Quidety

d)

Quidittye

120.

The word raucous is pronounced as RAW-kus. Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word pronounced as RAW-kus?

a)

Raucus

b)

Rawcus

c)

Raucous

d)

Rakus

121.

Which is the correct spelling for the word pronounced as reh-tuh-suhnt?
Pronunciation guide: reh-tuh-suhnt

a)

Retisent

b)

Reticant

c)

Retecent

d)

Reticent

122.

Which is the correct spelling for the word pronounced as /ˈsæk.roʊˌsæŋkt/?
Pronunciation guide: sack-roh-sankt

a)

Sacrosanct

b)

Sacrosankt

c)

Sacrosanctt

d)

Sacrosanctc

123.

Which of the following is the correct spelling for the word pronounced sahr-DAH-nik?
Pronunciation: /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

a)

Sardonic

b)

Sardonik

c)

Sardonnic

d)

Sardonec

124.

In Bee history, which is true about the first national Bee?
Here is the word phonetically: nash-uh-nuhl. What is the correct spelling of the word pronounced nash-uh-nuhl?

a)

It was first televised in 1925

b)

It was first held in 1925

c)

It merged with three separate bees

d)

It began after sliced bread debuted

125.

The word longevity is pronounced as lon-JEV-i-tee. Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word pronounced lon-JEV-i-tee?

a)

Lonjevity

b)

Longevity

c)

Longivity

d)

Longetivity

126.

Which is the correct spelling for the word pronounced sten-TOHR-ee-uhn?
Pronunciation: sten-TOHR-ee-uhn

a)

stentorian

b)

stentorion

c)

stentorean

d)

stentorain

127.

The word pronounced as /səˈkʌm/ is commonly used to mean 'to yield or give in.' Which of the following is the correct spelling of this word?

a)

defend against a threat

b)

increase in loudness

c)

argue in a circle

d)

succumb

128.

Which is the correct spelling for the word pronounced as teh-pid-i-tee?
Pronunciation guide: teh-pid-i-tee

a)

tepidity

b)

tepiditty

c)

teppidity

d)

tepidety

129.

The word tabernacle is pronounced as tab-er-nak-ul. Which is the correct spelling of the word pronounced tab-er-nak-ul?

a)

tabernacle

b)

tabernackle

c)

tabbernacle

d)

tabernacel

130.

Which sentence uses sycophant (pronounced: SIK-uh-fant) correctly? What is the correct spelling of sycophant (pronounced: SIK-uh-fant)?

a)

The s_y_c_o_p_h_a_n_t calculated the taxes accurately.

b)

The s_y_c_o_p_h_a_n_t protested the policy with courage.

c)

The s_y_c_o_p_h_a_n_t flattered the boss to gain favor.

d)

The s_y_c_o_p_h_a_n_t repaired the boat’s engine skillfully.

131.

Which word matches the definition 'an imaginary being that lives in the air'?

Choose the correct spelling for the word pronounced as /sɪlf/.

Pronunciation guidance: The word is pronounced as 'silf'.

a)

stoic

b)

stigmatic

c)

sylph

d)

stentor

132.

Listen to the pronunciation: vocabulary (voh-KAB-yuh-ler-ee). Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word you heard?

a)

vokabulary

b)

vocabulery

c)

vocabulairy

d)

vocabulary

133.

Listen to the pronunciation ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ and choose the correct spelling of the word. Pronunciation guidance: The word starts with the sound 'in', followed by 'glish'.

a)

Englesh

b)

Inglish

c)

English

d)

Englisch

134.

Which of the following is the correct spelling for the word pronounced as /weɪ/? Please use the pronunciation guide to choose the correct spelling.

a)

weigh

b)

way

c)

wai

d)

wey

135.

The word theologian is pronounced as thee-uh-LOH-juhn. Which of the following is the correct spelling of this word?

a)

theologian

b)

theologan

c)

theolagian

d)

theologion

136.

Which is the correct spelling for the word pronounced as /ˈtrænziəns/?
Pronunciation guide: TRAN-zee-uhns

a)

Tranzience

b)

Transience

c)

Transiens

d)

Transiants

137.

The word trellis is pronounced as trel-is (trel-is). Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word pronounced as trel-is?

a)

trelis

b)

trellus

c)

trellis

d)

trelliss

138.

Which is the correct spelling for the word pronounced as /twæŋ/?
Pronunciation guide: /twæŋ/ sounds like "twang".

a)

twang

b)

tweng

c)

twong

d)

twank

139.

Which is the correct spelling of the word pronounced as /ˈva-gə-ˌbändz/? Please use the pronunciation guide to choose the correct spelling.

a)

Vagabonds

b)

Vagabondes

c)

Vagabondz

d)

Vagabondss

140.

Which is the correct spelling for the word pronounced as vee-uh-muhns?
Pronunciation: vee-uh-muhns

a)

vehamence

b)

vehemence

c)

vehimence

d)

vehemince