Spelling Quiz 3a

Question 1

The quality of being lively, spirited, or vigorous

Answer 1

Animation

Question 2

A stopping, either temporarily or permanently

Answer 2

Cessation

Question 3

A plan or scheme

Answer 3

Contrivance

Question 4

Lack of self-confidence; timidity

Answer 4

Diffidence

Question 5

Effort or desire to equal or surpass another

Answer 5

Emulation

Question 6

Extreme annoyance or irritation, especially to the point of anger or frustration

Answer 6

Exasperation

Question 7

A compelling false perception of objects or sensations which lack reality or external cause

Answer 7

Hallucination

Question 8

The act of looking within oneself; of searching one’s conscience

Answer 8

Introspection

Question 9

A rainbow like display of varying and shifting colors

Answer 9

Iridescence

Question 10

Extravagant display intended to impress others or attract notice; vainglorious showiness

Answer 10

Ostentation

Question 11

The act of proving the incorrectness or falsity or a statement

Answer 11

Refutation

Question 12

Deep-seated aversion or antagonism; strong dislike

Answer 12

Repugnance

Question 13

Spell the following out loud without looking:
Achievable 
Achievement 
Acquirable
Advisable
Advisement 
Commencement
Duly
Hopeful
Likable
Likeness
Mileage
Noticeable
Organizing 
Outrageous
Requirement

Answer 13

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