spelling-words-301-350

Question 1

spree

Mom went on a shopping spree at the mall.

an unrestrained and usually excessive indulgence in or outburst of any activity

Answer 1

spree

Question 2

steeped

The tea bag steeped in hot water.

saturated thoroughly : imbued

Answer 2

steeped

Question 3

smattering

She knew a smattering of French words.

an inconsiderable number or amount especially of similar but distinct individuals or parts

Answer 3

smattering

Question 4

bibliophile

The bibliophile collected rare books.

a lover of books especially for beautiful or rare qualities of format

Answer 4

bibliophile

Question 5

graphite

The pencil was made of graphite.

a mineral consisting of soft black lustrous carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant

Answer 5

graphite

Question 6

halo

A halo of light surrounded the moon.

the aura of glory veneration or sentiment surrounding an idealized person or thing

Answer 6

halo

Question 7

feisty

The feisty kitten played with yarn.

having or showing a lively aggressiveness : spunky

Answer 7

feisty

Question 8

transfixed

The magic show left us transfixed.

held motionless by or as if by piercing especially with an absorbing emotion or interest

Answer 8

transfixed

Question 9

aluminum

The can was made of aluminum.

a bluish silver-white metallic element that is the most plentiful metal in Earth’s crust

Answer 9

aluminum

Question 10

residential

They lived in a residential neighborhood.

used as a temporary or permanent dwelling place

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residential

Question 11

deposition

The lawyer took the witness’s deposition.

testimony taken down in writing under oath or affirmation

Answer 11

deposition

Question 12

veterinarian

The veterinarian helped sick animals.

one qualified and duly authorized to treat diseases of animals

Answer 12

veterinarian

Question 13

skiff

The fisherman rowed his skiff on the lake.

a light rowboat

Answer 13

skiff

Question 14

totem

The Native American tribe carved a totem pole.

an animal, plant, or object serving as the emblem of a family or clan

Answer 14

totem

Question 15

inferno

The forest fire became a raging inferno.

a large disastrous burning : a conflagration

Answer 15

inferno

Question 16

buzzard

The buzzard circled overhead.

any of various birds of prey such as a turkey vulture or a condor

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buzzard

Question 17

eliminate

We need to eliminate our mistakes.

to get rid of

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eliminate

Question 18

writhes

The snake writhes in the grass.

becomes twisted contorted or wrested about in or as if in pain or struggling

Answer 18

writhes

Question 19

mourners

The mourners attended the funeral.

those that are sorrowful over a death

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mourners

Question 20

respiratory

The doctor checked his respiratory system.

of or relating to breathing

Answer 20

respiratory

Question 21

perpetrate

Who would perpetrate such a crime?

to be guilty of (a crime an offense etc.) : to commit

Answer 21

perpetrate

Question 22

intestines

Food is digested in the intestines.

tubular portions of the digestive tract that lie posterior to the stomach

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intestines

Question 23

sanitation

Good sanitation prevents illness.

the application of measures to make environmental conditions favorable to health

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sanitation

Question 24

barren

The barren desert had little plant life.

deficient in producing vegetation : bare or desolate

Answer 24

barren

Question 25

lavishly | The palace was lavishly decorated. ## Footnote in a manner characterized by profusion or excess

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lavishly

Question 26

suffice | A simple answer will suffice. ## Footnote to be enough : to meet or satisfy a need

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suffice

Question 27

giddily | She giddily opened her presents. ## Footnote in a manner characterized by exuberance impulsiveness or thoughtlessness

Answer 27

giddily

Question 28

tiff | The siblings had a small tiff. ## Footnote a slight fit of anger : an outburst of temper or spite : a petty quarrel

Answer 28

tiff

Question 29

leeward | The boat drifted to the leeward side. ## Footnote situated away from the wind : downwind

Answer 29

leeward

Question 30

hurly-burly | The circus was full of hurly-burly. ## Footnote confusion turmoil uproar

Answer 30

hurly-burly

Question 31

monotone | He spoke in a dull monotone. ## Footnote a succession of syllables words or sentences in one unvaried key or pitch

Answer 31

monotone

Question 32

parroting | She was just parroting her friend's words. ## Footnote imitating the form of without understanding the sense or meaning involved

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parroting

Question 33

techie | The techie fixed my computer. ## Footnote a person who is very knowledgeable about technology

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techie

Question 34

gruesome | The gruesome story scared everyone. ## Footnote inspiring horror or repulsion : fearful grisly hideous

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gruesome

Question 35

tsunami | The tsunami hit the coastal town. ## Footnote a great sea wave produced by submarine earth movement or volcanic eruption

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tsunami

Question 36

anomaly | The test results showed an anomaly. ## Footnote something deviating from a general rule method or analogy : something irregular

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anomaly

Question 37

banishment | The king ordered his banishment. ## Footnote legal expulsion from a country

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banishment

Question 38

magenta | She painted the flowers magenta. ## Footnote a deep purplish red

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magenta

Question 39

conveyance | The bus was their conveyance to school. ## Footnote the action of transporting : transportation

Answer 39

conveyance

Question 40

cohort | His cohort of friends supported him. ## Footnote company band group

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cohort

Question 41

kindling | We gathered kindling for the campfire. ## Footnote easily combustible material of a convenient size for starting a fire

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kindling

Question 42

treachery | The spy's treachery was discovered. ## Footnote betrayal of trust

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treachery

Question 43

mañana | He said he would do it mañana. ## Footnote at an indefinite time in the future

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mañana

Question 44

squeal | The pig let out a loud squeal. ## Footnote to cry with a sharp shrill prolonged sound

Answer 44

squeal

Question 45

tersely | He answered tersely and walked away. ## Footnote in a brief and concise manner

Answer 45

tersely

Question 46

autism | The doctor diagnosed him with autism. ## Footnote a developmental disorder affecting social relationships, communication, and behavior

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autism

Question 47

foyer | Guests gathered in the theater foyer. ## Footnote an anteroom or lobby of a theater library or other public building

Answer 47

foyer

Question 48

straightforward | Give me a straightforward answer. ## Footnote free from unnecessary words : direct or not roundabout in expression

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straightforward

Question 49

vial | The scientist held a vial of liquid. ## Footnote a small vessel for liquids

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vial

Question 50

foist | Don't foist your work onto others. ## Footnote to force another to accept especially by stealth or deceit

Answer 50

foist