spelling bee 2022

Question 1

1. a system of massage used to relieve tension and treat illness, based on the theory that there are reflex points on the feet, hands, and head linked to every part of the body.
   2.
   PSYCHOLOGY
   the scientific study of reflex action as it affects behavior.

Answer 1

reflexology

Question 2

incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate.
(it’s not me it’s __)

Answer 2

motley

Question 3

unwillingness to accept views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from one’s own.
(lactose)

Answer 3

intolerance

Question 4

utterly bewilder or perplex (someone).

(mysterious)

Answer 4

mystified

Question 5

outward behavior or bearing.
(are they mean or..?)

Answer 5

demeanor

Question 6

separated from or existing without the body.
(___ spirits)

Answer 6

disembodied

Question 7

not fair, generous, or sportsmanlike.

Answer 7

unsportsmanlike

Question 8

a person who monitors students during an examination.

Answer 8

proctors

Question 9

an act of referring someone or something for consultation, review, or further action.

Answer 9

referral

Question 10

the monotheistic religion of the Jewish people.

Answer 10

Judaism

Question 11

an act that goes against a law, rule, or
code of conduct; an
offense.
(aggression)

Answer 11

transgressions

Question 12

a thing for which someone is responsible, especially a debt or financial obligation.

Answer 12

liability

Question 13

relating to or prompted by instinct; apparently unconscious or automatic.

Answer 13

instinctive

Question 14

difficulties; misfortune.

Answer 14

adversity

Question 15

(of a person) having or showing refined taste or good judgment.

Answer 15

discriminating

Question 16

persistent gentle persuasion.

Answer 16

coaxing

Question 17

hard menial or dull work.

Answer 17

drudgery

Question 18

deliberately; on purpose.

Answer 18

intentionally

Question 19

the joint of a horse’s or other quadruped’s leg between the cannon bone and the pastern

Answer 19

fetlocks

Question 20

a substance present in cereal grains, especially wheat, that is responsible for the elastic texture of dough. A mixture of two proteins, it causes illness in people with celiac disease.

Answer 20

gluten

Question 21

most stylishly luxurious and expensive.

Answer 21

swankiest

Question 22

a hammer with a large, usually wooden head, used especially for hitting a chisel.

Answer 22

mallet

Question 23

a country of asian origin

Answer 23

Korea

Question 24

to trap or gain power over (someone) by dishonest or underhand means

Answer 24

ensnarement

Question 25

to have walked in a specified way.

Answer 25

trodden

Question 26

gymnastics move in which you cartwheel without hands

Answer 26

aerials