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2016 Spelling Bee > 4th Grade Words > Flashcards

4th Grade Words Flashcards

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rattler (4th)

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(noun) a New World pit viper that has a series of horned interlocking joints at the end of the tail which make short sharp noises when vibrated.

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medley (4th)

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(noun) a performance blending together a series of songs or other musical pieces.

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difficult (4th)

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(adjective) hard to do: not easy

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flattery (4th)

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(noun) praise that is excessive or not sincere.

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drench (4th)

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(verb) to make completely wet.

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bonkers (4th)

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(adjective) as if broken in mind.

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seldom (4th)

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(adverb) not often.

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mustang (4th)

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(noun) the small strong wild horse of western North America descended from horses brought in by the Spaniards.

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fringe (4th)

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(noun) a decorative border of hanging threads or strips.

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calico (4th)

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(noun) a blotched or spotted animal

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mutiny (4th)

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(noun) refusal to obey authority or orders

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blossom (4th)

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(noun) the usually colorful flower of a seed plant.

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magma (4th)

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(noun) hot liquid rock below the earth’s surface.

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snippet (4th)

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(noun) a small part, piece or thing; specifically; a brief quotable passage.

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grumbling (4th)

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(verb) complaining in a low voice.

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mineral (4th)

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(noun) a substance (such as diamond, gold or quartz) that is naturally formed and is not of plant or animal origin.

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scarlet (4th)

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(noun) any of various bright reds.

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granola (4th)

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(noun) rolled oats mixed with other ingredients (such as brown sugar, raisins, coconut and nuts) and eaten for breakfast or as a snack.

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umpire (4th)

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(noun) an official in a sport who rules on the plays.

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Americana (4th)

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(plural noun) materials concerning or characteristic of America.

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nimble (4th)

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(adjective) marked by quick light movement: agile

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trinket (4th)

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(noun) a small ornament (as a jewel or ring).

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shoehorn (4th)

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(verb) to force into a small, narrow or insufficient space: a squeeze.

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aloha (4th)

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(noun) love, affection, kindness – often used to express greeting or farewell.

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pedigree (4th)

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(noun) a list of showing the line of ancestors for a person or animal.

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hubbub (4th)

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(noun) a noisy confusion of sound.

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several (4th)

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(adjective) being more than two in number but not very many.

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galaxy (4th)

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(noun) one of billions of large systems of stars that make up the universe.

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torrent (4th)

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(noun) a raging flood or outpouring

30
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announcer (4th)

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(noun) a person who introduces television or radio programs and gives information.

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beverage (4th)

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(noun) a liquid for drinking

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waist (4th)

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(noun) the part of the body between the chest and hips

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valiant (4th)

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(adjective) showing courage: brave

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thigh (4th)

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(noun) the part of the leg from the hip to the knee

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everglades (4th)

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(plural noun) swampy grasslands at least seasonally covered by slowly moving water.

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summary (4th)

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(noun) a short restatement of the main points.

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atrium (4th)

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(noun) a square hall from which other rooms open and which is often used as a sitting room.

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truce (4th)

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(noun) an agreement between opponents to stop fighting for a period of time.

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masterpiece (4th)

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(noun) a supreme intellectual or artistic achievement; specifically; a work that marks the high point of a person’s creativity.

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emerald (4th)

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(noun) a highly prized gemstone of rich green color.

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nonfiction (4th)

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(noun) writing that is about facts or real events (rather than novels or stories).

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platoon (4th)

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(noun) a unit of soldiers consisting of two or more squads led by a lieutenant .

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junior (4th)

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(adjective) designed for or done by young people, especially adolescents.

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kangaroo (4th)

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(noun) a marsupial from Australia that moves by hopping on its strong rear legs.

45
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excuse (4th)

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(noun) a reason given to justify a fault, mistake or defect.

46
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astronaut (4th)

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(noun) a traveler in interplanetary space.

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lyrics (4th)

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(plural noun) the words of a song.

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breadwinner (4th)

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(noun) a family member whose wages pay for the household’s expenses.

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worrywart (4th)

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(noun) a person who worries too much or who worries for no reason.

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cymbals (4th)

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(plural noun) large brass plates that make a clashing sound when struck together or hit with a drumstick.

2016 Spelling Bee (7 decks)

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