2024 Indiana Spell Bowl Word List
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Which term refers to a type of cumulus cloud often associated with thunderstorms?

  • Cumulonimbus (correct)
  • Stratus
  • Nimbostratus
  • Cirrus
  • What term describes a psychological approach that focuses on behavior as a response to stimuli?

  • Behaviorism (correct)
  • Cognitivism
  • Constructivism
  • Humanism
  • Which word represents a person who benefits from something, especially financially?

  • Beneficiary (correct)
  • Donor
  • Benefactor
  • Investor
  • What term defines the act of making something less harmful or severe?

    <p>Mitigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word is used to describe a significant cultural or technological development in human history?

    <p>Civilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the practice of maintaining fairness and justice?

    <p>Impartial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the narrow body of water that separates Alaska from Russia?

    <p>Bering Strait</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the process of managing overlapping financial obligations in investments?

    <p>Collateral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word describes a situation where something is falsified or misrepresented?

    <p>Exaggerated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'epiglottis' refer to in human anatomy?

    <p>A flap that covers the trachea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'exorbitant' typically describe?

    <p>Exceeding reasonable limits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word is associated with a part of a plant that absorbs water and nutrients?

    <p>Root</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to a small, movable piece of technology that represents an image?

    <p>Hologram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to describe a decorative, colorful glass tube that creates visual patterns?

    <p>Kaleidoscope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct term for an extreme misfortune or disaster?

    <p>Grievous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes a gradual increase or growth?

    <p>Expansion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'anticipation' refer to?

    <p>A feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following words refers to a person who is able to function independently in a physical sense?

    <p>Able-bodied</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word describes a fundamental pattern or model of something?

    <p>Archetype</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'astigmatism' in relation to vision?

    <p>A condition that causes blurred vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'accessibility' refer to in a general context?

    <p>The quality of being easy to reach or enter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word describes a small, often exclusive retail store?

    <p>Boutique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes a style of physical exercise that incorporates structured movements?

    <p>Calisthenics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'caduceus' commonly associated with?

    <p>Medicine and healthcare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a structure that provides an environment for developing biological organisms?

    <p>Incubator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a taxonomic ranking level that includes both living and extinct animals including humans?

    <p>Oligocene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'malfunction' commonly refer to?

    <p>An operational error</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes a movement that opposes the ruling party during a political conflict?

    <p>Anti-establishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of something described as 'negligible'?

    <p>Insignificant or unimportant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word refers to a financial state where liabilities exceed assets?

    <p>Insolvent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'literature' primarily refer to?

    <p>Written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term represents a biochemical process in which a substance or cell is unable to function correctly?

    <p>Inviable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct spelling of the mammal that migrates in herds across the plains of Africa?

    <p>wildebeest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following words means to exceed or go beyond a limit?

    <p>surpass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to a legal order to appear in court?

    <p>subpoena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms describes a region characterized by permanently frozen subsoil?

    <p>tundra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct term for a wooden instrument that produces sound by vibrating strings?

    <p>xylophone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word refers to a method or skill in doing something?

    <p>Technique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a term for a long and violent conflict or blockade?

    <p>Siege</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word describes a person who travels from place to place without a permanent home?

    <p>Vagabond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a word that means consistent risk of harm or injury?

    <p>Vulnerability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used for the ability to quickly recover from difficulties?

    <p>Tenacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word refers to a large and stupidly wasteful act or behavior?

    <p>Wasted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What word describes a dramatic performance or behavior characteristic of the theater?

    <p>Theatrical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms relates to a group of people living together in a structured community?

    <p>Society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    2024 Word List

    • Indiana Academic Spell Bowl Elementary Division word list for 2024
    • Includes terms like abbreviate, Aberdeen, able-bodied, aborigine, absenteeism, etc.
    • Word list is organized alphabetically

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    Test your spelling skills with the 2024 Indiana Academic Spell Bowl Elementary Division word list. This quiz features a variety of challenging words organized alphabetically, including terms like 'abbreviate' and 'aborigine'. Perfect for students preparing for the Spell Bowl competition!

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