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Which of the following words means 'to improve'?
Which of the following words means 'to improve'?
The word 'ballistic' relates to the study of airplanes.
The word 'ballistic' relates to the study of airplanes.
False
What is the term for a person who is in favor of multiple parties or groups?
What is the term for a person who is in favor of multiple parties or groups?
bipartisan
A person filled with _____ is likely to be friendly and pleasant.
A person filled with _____ is likely to be friendly and pleasant.
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Match the following words with their meanings:
Match the following words with their meanings:
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Which of the following words relates to the legal act of formally freeing someone from blame?
Which of the following words relates to the legal act of formally freeing someone from blame?
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The term 'apathy' is synonymous with 'enthusiasm'.
The term 'apathy' is synonymous with 'enthusiasm'.
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What is the meaning of the word 'benign'?
What is the meaning of the word 'benign'?
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Which word describes a leader with absolute power, often oppressive?
Which word describes a leader with absolute power, often oppressive?
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Cynicism is characterized by a general distrust of others' motives.
Cynicism is characterized by a general distrust of others' motives.
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What is the term for the process of separating a substance into its components?
What is the term for the process of separating a substance into its components?
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A __________ is a person who argues for the superiority of one group over another, often without rational justification.
A __________ is a person who argues for the superiority of one group over another, often without rational justification.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which word means a state of confusion or disorder?
Which word means a state of confusion or disorder?
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A diligent person is one who is lazy and does not put in effort.
A diligent person is one who is lazy and does not put in effort.
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What is the term for a device or system used to aid in function or efficiency?
What is the term for a device or system used to aid in function or efficiency?
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Which of the following words describes someone who is overly self-involved?
Which of the following words describes someone who is overly self-involved?
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An 'ominous' sign indicates something favorable.
An 'ominous' sign indicates something favorable.
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What term describes a selfless person devoted to charitable work?
What term describes a selfless person devoted to charitable work?
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To __________ involves coming to an agreement through discussions.
To __________ involves coming to an agreement through discussions.
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Which word describes a state of persistent or widespread growth?
Which word describes a state of persistent or widespread growth?
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A 'quarantine' is a state of being free from any restrictions.
A 'quarantine' is a state of being free from any restrictions.
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A __________ is a moral duty or entitlement that gives someone exclusive rights.
A __________ is a moral duty or entitlement that gives someone exclusive rights.
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Which term describes something that is morally wrong and illegal?
Which term describes something that is morally wrong and illegal?
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The term 'gregarious' refers to someone who is shy and reserved.
The term 'gregarious' refers to someone who is shy and reserved.
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What is the primary function of an enzyme in biological processes?
What is the primary function of an enzyme in biological processes?
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A __________ is a person who is known for their great influence or power, especially in business.
A __________ is a person who is known for their great influence or power, especially in business.
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The word 'impassive' best describes someone who is:
The word 'impassive' best describes someone who is:
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A 'palindrome' is a word that reads the same backward and forward.
A 'palindrome' is a word that reads the same backward and forward.
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What does it mean to 'juxtapose'?
What does it mean to 'juxtapose'?
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Study Notes
Spelling List for HAIS Ultimate Spelling Challenge 2024-2025
- Word lists for Years 10-13 are available for the 2024-2025 HAIS Ultimate Spelling Challenge
- Qualifying rounds will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024
- Top two students from Year 10 and 11, and the top student from Year 13 will advance to the finals
- List of words includes: abate, abbreviation, acupuncture, adequate, amiable, amicable, ballistic, abhorred, adherent, abhorrent, adjacent, ample, anachronism, belligerent, benevolence
Additional Words (Page 2)
- Words like: catastrophe, concentration, cursory, description, category, concession, cynicism, desperate, cathartic, condemn, dawdling, dazzling, despot, dexterity, dialysis, etc.
Additional Words (Page 3)
- Words like efficiency, equilibrium, fastidious, hedonist, egocentric, equity, fatigue, heterogeneous, egregious, equivocal, feasible, etc.
Additional Words (Page 4)
- Words like impartial, impassive, infamous, infernal, irresolute, irrevocable, jargon, jurisdiction, magnanimous, etc.
Additional Words (Page 5)
- Words like monitor, obedience, palindrome, pivotal, monotonous, oblivion, palpable, panchronic, placate, etc.
Additional Words (Page 6)
- Words like psychological, reminiscent, seriously, tenacity, pugnacious, remorse, shrewd, socialist, etc.
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Test your spelling skills with words from Years 10-13 for the HAIS Ultimate Spelling Challenge 2024-2025. This quiz includes a curated list of challenging vocabulary that students will encounter in the qualifying rounds. Prepare yourself to excel and advance to the finals!
