Spelling 2023 Term 4

Question 1

a small toothed whale with a low triangular dorsal fin and a blunt rounded snout.

Answer 1

porpoise

Question 2

attractively lively and animated (typically used of a woman).

Answer 2

vivacious

Question 3

the action or fact of forming a united whole.

Answer 3

cohesion

Question 4

fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect).

Answer 4

intrepid

Question 5

the amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small.

Answer 5

deficit

Question 6

a very large and busy city.

Answer 6

metropolis

Question 7

clear (someone) of blame or suspicion.

Answer 7

vindicate

Question 8

extremely beautiful and delicate.

Answer 8

exquisite

Question 9

entirely lacking or free from.

Answer 9

devoid

Question 10

a cruel and oppressive ruler.

Answer 10

tyrant

Question 11

squeeze and twist (something) to force liquid from it.

Answer 11

wrung (wring)

Question 12

occurring or existing at the same time or in a similar way; corresponding.

Answer 12

parallel

Question 13

an area of fairly level high ground.

Answer 13

plateau

Question 14

a concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area.

Answer 14

barrage

Question 15

a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments.

Answer 15

fallacy

Question 16

be given, presented with, or paid (something).

Answer 16

recieve

Question 17

withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest.

Answer 17

boycott

Question 18

a large solitary cat that has a fawn or brown coat with black spots, native to the forests of Africa and southern Asia.

Answer 18

leopard

Question 19

cheerful and friendly.

Answer 19

jovial

Question 20

a great victory or achievement.

Answer 20

triumph

Question 21

a plant of the mallow family, grown in warm climates for its large brightly coloured flowers or for products such as fibre or timber.

Answer 21

hibiscus

Question 22

an alkaloid compound which is found especially in tea and coffee plants and is a stimulant of the central nervous system.

Answer 22

caffeine

Question 23

having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense.

Answer 23

judicious

Question 24

able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.

Answer 24

versatile

Question 25

a comfortable or suitable position in life or employment.

Answer 25

niche