maryhill college gr. 5-6 spelling bee
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2012 MC Spelling BeeTRANSCRIPT
CONTEST MECHANICS The contest is open to every grade five and grade six bonafide students of Maryhill College.
All contestants will answer the same set of questions in writing.
There are four rounds in each category namely: Easy, Average, Difficult and Clincher. The Clincher Round takes place if there is a tie.
All questions will cover words lifted from the “WORD FOR TODAY” from first to fourth quarter.
Questions will be read twice by the quiz master. On the first reading, the contestants should listen carefully and are not allowed to write anything.
After the second reading, the quiz master will say “GO”, only then the contestants are allowed to answer.
CONTEST MECHANICS The following are the allotted time for each round:
Easy – 10 seconds
Average – 15 seconds
Difficult – 30 seconds
Clincher – 15 seconds
After the time limit the buzzer rings, the contestants must stop writing and raise their boards with their final answer.
The quiz master shall read and verify the contestants’ answer. Points are assigned for each question answered correctly.
Easy – 1 point
Average – 2 points
Difficult – 3 points
Clincher – 5 points
In the easy, average and difficult round, ten (10) questions will be asked and in the clincher, as many as needed to break the tie.
CONTEST MECHANICS There is a corresponding score to qualify for the next category (at least or higher than):
Easy – 6 points
Average – 12 points
Difficult – 18 points
The contestants who will not reach the target passing score will be automatically eliminated.
After the last question in the difficult round, the total number of points of the remaining contestants will be tabulated.
The contestants who will get the first three highest points will be declared as the first, second and third place respectively.
Note: Non-compliance of the guidelines will be subjected for disqualification.
- [aknolijment]- noun- the act of recognition
- [aknolijment]- noun- the act of recognition
ACKNOWLEDGMENTACKNOWLEDGMENT
As an [aknolijment] for Pacquiao’s success, the president gave him special merit.As an [aknolijment] for Pacquiao’s success, the president gave him special merit.
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-[asasin]- noun- the one who slays treacherously
-[asasin]- noun- the one who slays treacherously
ASSASSINASSASSIN
The tycoon hired an [asasin] against his mortal business rival.The tycoon hired an [asasin] against his mortal business rival.
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- [avalanch]- noun- the descent of a mass of snow or ice from the higher parts of a mountain
- [avalanch]- noun- the descent of a mass of snow or ice from the higher parts of a mountain
AVALANCHEAVALANCHE
After a long period of snowfall, [avalanch] can be seen on mountains.After a long period of snowfall, [avalanch] can be seen on mountains.
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-[kamelion]- noun- an insectivorous lizard said to change color at will
-[kamelion]- noun- an insectivorous lizard said to change color at will
CHAMELEONCHAMELEON
[kamelion] are usually in a camouflage to protect themselves against predators.[kamelion] are usually in a camouflage to protect themselves against predators.
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- [vudu]- noun- ancient practice of black magic
- [vudu]- noun- ancient practice of black magic
VOODOOVOODOO
The old lady manipulates a [vudu] doll to harm her enemies.The old lady manipulates a [vudu] doll to harm her enemies.
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- [merang]- noun- a desert made of beaten egg whites
- [merang]- noun- a desert made of beaten egg whites
MERINGUEMERINGUE
Mother baked [merang] and decorated it on the chiffon cake.Mother baked [merang] and decorated it on the chiffon cake.
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- [mamot]- noun- a large elephant-like mammal
- [mamot]- noun- a large elephant-like mammal
MAMMOTHMAMMOTH
In the movie Ice Age, Manny is a fun-loving [mamot] who cares about others’ welfare. In the movie Ice Age, Manny is a fun-loving [mamot] who cares about others’ welfare.
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- [vendeta]- noun- a form of revenge
- [vendeta]- noun- a form of revenge
VENDETTAVENDETTA
In the play Romeo and Juliet, [vendeta] among family members is very common.In the play Romeo and Juliet, [vendeta] among family members is very common.
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- [yuletayd]- noun- Christmas season
- [yuletayd]- noun- Christmas season
YULETIDEYULETIDE
[Yuletayd] season is a time for loving, sharing and forgiving.[Yuletayd] season is a time for loving, sharing and forgiving.
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- [keyos]- noun- state of complete disorder and confusion
- [keyos]- noun- state of complete disorder and confusion
CHAOSCHAOS
During World War II, everything is in [keyos]. During World War II, everything is in [keyos].
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- [kaleydoskowp]- noun- an instrument in which mirrors cause colored chips to form an infinite variety of patterns
- [kaleydoskowp]- noun- an instrument in which mirrors cause colored chips to form an infinite variety of patterns
KALEIDOSCOPEKALEIDOSCOPE
When I was in elementary, my teacher instructed us to make a [kaleydoskowp] as our Science project.When I was in elementary, my teacher instructed us to make a [kaleydoskowp] as our Science project.
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- [hemorage]- noun- bleeding from a ruptured blood vessel
- [hemorage]- noun- bleeding from a ruptured blood vessel
HEMORRHAGEHEMORRHAGE
The woman was sent to the hospital due continuous [hemorage].The woman was sent to the hospital due continuous [hemorage].
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- [lokweyshus]- adjective- talkative
- [lokweyshus]- adjective- talkative
LOQUACIOUSLOQUACIOUS
Drunk people are commonly [lokweyshus]. They have the courage to express their feelings. Drunk people are commonly [lokweyshus]. They have the courage to express their feelings.
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- [labrinth]- noun- intricate series of winding passages, maze
- [labrinth]- noun- intricate series of winding passages, maze
LABYRINTHLABYRINTH
He won the princess’ test of courage and intelligence when he passed the magical [labrinth].He won the princess’ test of courage and intelligence when he passed the magical [labrinth].
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- [fyusha]- noun- garden plant with elongated flowers, a pinkish-white color
- [fyusha]- noun- garden plant with elongated flowers, a pinkish-white color
FUCHSIAFUCHSIA
[fyusha] is the symbol of passion. Thus, they chose it as the motif for their nuptial.[fyusha] is the symbol of passion. Thus, they chose it as the motif for their nuptial.
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- [sayt]- noun- a bladed weapon used for cutting
- [sayt]- noun- a bladed weapon used for cutting
SCYTHESCYTHE
The farmer uses [sayt] to harvest palay from his ricefield.The farmer uses [sayt] to harvest palay from his ricefield.
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- [filanthropist]- noun- one who loves to benefit or seek to help mankind
- [filanthropist]- noun- one who loves to benefit or seek to help mankind
PHILANTHROPISTPHILANTHROPIST
The unknown [filanthropist] donated all of her earnings to KAPUSO Foundation.The unknown [filanthropist] donated all of her earnings to KAPUSO Foundation.
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- [soliloki]- noun- talking or discourse to oneself
- [soliloki]- noun- talking or discourse to oneself
SOLILOQUYSOLILOQUY
My friend often does [soliloki] whenever she has problems in life.My friend often does [soliloki] whenever she has problems in life.
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- [fowpah]- noun- socially embarrassing action or mistake
- [fowpah]- noun- socially embarrassing action or mistake
FAUX PASFAUX PAS
Using spoon and fork while eating is a sign of good etiquette while eating bear hands in public gatherings is considered as [fowpah].
Using spoon and fork while eating is a sign of good etiquette while eating bear hands in public gatherings is considered as [fowpah].
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- [paparatzi]- noun- photographers who follow famous people
- [paparatzi]- noun- photographers who follow famous people
PAPARAZZIPAPARAZZI
Anne Curtis was cornered by her [paparatzis] after her concert.Anne Curtis was cornered by her [paparatzis] after her concert.
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- [fasad] - noun- front/face of a building
- [fasad] - noun- front/face of a building
FACADEFACADE
The [fasad] of the newly-opened mall attracts every passer-by.The [fasad] of the newly-opened mall attracts every passer-by.
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- [kudeita]- noun- a form of arm resistance against the ways of the government
- [kudeita]- noun- a form of arm resistance against the ways of the government
COUP-D’-ETATCOUP-D’-ETAT
All their [kudeita] plans have failed against the iron lady’s determined will to lead.All their [kudeita] plans have failed against the iron lady’s determined will to lead.
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- [zefir]- noun- soft, gentle breeze
- [zefir]- noun- soft, gentle breeze
ZEPHYRZEPHYR
The sentence “The quick wafting [zefir] vexed bold Jim” is the longest sentence using all letters in the alphabet.
The sentence “The quick wafting [zefir] vexed bold Jim” is the longest sentence using all letters in the alphabet.
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- [madmwazel]- noun- a French-title given to a lady
- [madmwazel]- noun- a French-title given to a lady
MADEMOISELLEMADEMOISELLE
Madam Loisel is a [madmwazel] who only values material things and seems uncontented for whatever she has.
Madam Loisel is a [madmwazel] who only values material things and seems uncontented for whatever she has.
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- [deyjavu] - noun- the illusion of having previously experienced something actually being encountered for the first time
- [deyjavu] - noun- the illusion of having previously experienced something actually being encountered for the first time
DÉJÀ VUDÉJÀ VU
The new television season has a sense of [deyjavu] about it-the same old plots and characters with new names.The new television season has a sense of [deyjavu] about it-the same old plots and characters with new names.
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- [randevu]- noun- a meeting place
- [randevu]- noun- a meeting place
RENDEZVOUSRENDEZVOUS
The committee is planning for a new [randevu].The committee is planning for a new [randevu].
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- [leyzifeir]- noun- the practice or doctrine of non-interference in the affairs of others especially when reference to individual conduct or freedom of action
- [leyzifeir]- noun- the practice or doctrine of non-interference in the affairs of others especially when reference to individual conduct or freedom of action
LAISSEZ-FAIRELAISSEZ-FAIRE
French economists chose [leyzifeir] as the form of doctrine in business.French economists chose [leyzifeir] as the form of doctrine in business.
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- [paraferneylia]- noun- ornaments of dress generally, equipment, trappings
- [paraferneylia]- noun- ornaments of dress generally, equipment, trappings
PARAPHERNALIAPARAPHERNALIA
The SWAT Team confiscated the drug lord’s [paraferneylia] for making drugs. The SWAT Team confiscated the drug lord’s [paraferneylia] for making drugs.
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- [naftalin]- noun- a small round white substance used to drive insects away
- [naftalin]- noun- a small round white substance used to drive insects away
NAPHTHALENENAPHTHALENE
My grandmother put some [naftalin] to our closet to prevent cockroaches from coming in.My grandmother put some [naftalin] to our closet to prevent cockroaches from coming in.
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- [triskaydekapowbya]- noun- unusual fear of the number 13
- [triskaydekapowbya]- noun- unusual fear of the number 13
TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIATRISKAIDEKAPHOBIA
Most of the buildings don’t have the 13th floor because some people have [triskaydekapowbya].
Most of the buildings don’t have the 13th floor because some people have [triskaydekapowbya].
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- [nom]- noun- tiny old man, dwarf or elf
- [nom]- noun- tiny old man, dwarf or elf
GNOMEGNOME
The [nom] named Gnomio fell in love with a beautiful princess named Juliet.The [nom] named Gnomio fell in love with a beautiful princess named Juliet.
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- [frankinsens]- noun- aromatic medicinal plant
- [frankinsens]- noun- aromatic medicinal plant
FRANKINCENSEFRANKINCENSE
The three magi gave [frankinsens] to Baby Jesus as a gift. The three magi gave [frankinsens] to Baby Jesus as a gift.
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- [zizji]- noun- celestial arrangement of planets and heavenly bodies that might affect one’s destiny
- [zizji]- noun- celestial arrangement of planets and heavenly bodies that might affect one’s destiny
ZYZYGYZYZYGY
That old gypsy read our palms and told our fortune through [zizji].That old gypsy read our palms and told our fortune through [zizji].
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- [lakadaysikal]- adjective- extremely sentimental
- [lakadaysikal]- adjective- extremely sentimental
LACKADAISICALLACKADAISICAL
My sister is really in [lakadaysikal] when she heard the news about the tragic Plaza Miranda bombing.My sister is really in [lakadaysikal] when she heard the news about the tragic Plaza Miranda bombing.
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- [kyaroskuro]- noun- the shade of light or dark colors
- [kyaroskuro]- noun- the shade of light or dark colors
CHIAROSCUROCHIAROSCURO
In painting, [kyaroskuro] is needed to produce the desired effect of shade.In painting, [kyaroskuro] is needed to produce the desired effect of shade.
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- [espridikor]- noun- the feeling of camaraderie among members of a group or an organization
- [espridikor]- noun- the feeling of camaraderie among members of a group or an organization
ESPRIT DE CORPSESPRIT DE CORPS
The campers have been together for only one week, but they are already bound by a strong [espridikor].The campers have been together for only one week, but they are already bound by a strong [espridikor].
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- [piruwet]- noun- whirling or turning about on the toes
- [piruwet]- noun- whirling or turning about on the toes
PIROUETTE PIROUETTE
The ballerina dances [piruwet] as she interprets the musical “Swan Lake.”The ballerina dances [piruwet] as she interprets the musical “Swan Lake.”
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- [popuri]- noun- a medley or mixture, a jar of flower petals mixed with spices
- [popuri]- noun- a medley or mixture, a jar of flower petals mixed with spices
POTPOURRIPOTPOURRI
Every Christmas, grandmother prepares [popuri] as decoration for our living room.Every Christmas, grandmother prepares [popuri] as decoration for our living room.
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