Questions & Answers
Browse all 29 questions from the
Grade 12 Spelling Bee Practice study set below.
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1
Which word means "extremely interesting or exciting"?
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A
Fascinating
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B
Fatuous
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C
Fastidious
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D
Fortuitous
2
Spell the word that means "a strong desire to do or achieve something."
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A
Ambition
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B
Ambitious
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C
Ambitiously
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D
Ambidextrous
3
What is the correct spelling for a word that means "showing great enthusiasm and energy"?
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A
Zealous
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B
Zestful
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C
Zany
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D
Zigzag
4
Choose the correct spelling for a word meaning "characterized by or showing profound knowledge."
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A
Erudite
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B
Ebullient
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C
Ephemeral
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D
Equanimity
5
Spell the word that describes something "lasting for a very short time."
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A
Ephemeral
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B
Epitome
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C
Equitable
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D
Erratic
6
Which word means "a feeling of deep and abiding respect"?
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A
Reverence
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B
Resilience
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C
Remuneration
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D
Reparation
7
What is the correct spelling for a word meaning "a person who is skilled in a particular field"?
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A
Prodigy
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B
Prolific
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C
Provisional
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D
Proximity
8
Spell the word that means "characterized by extreme care and great attention to detail."
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A
Meticulous
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B
Magnanimous
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C
Malicious
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D
Mercurial
9
Choose the correct spelling for a word meaning "a period of great success or achievement."
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A
Zenith
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B
Zealot
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C
Zest
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D
Zigzag
10
What is the correct spelling for a word meaning "a person who is extremely knowledgeable about a particular subject"?
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A
Connoisseur
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B
Conundrum
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C
Conflagration
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D
Confluence
11
Spell the word that means "a difficult and unpleasant situation"?
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A
Quandary
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B
Quiescent
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C
Quintessential
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D
Quorum
12
Which word means "occurring by chance in a happy or beneficial way"?
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A
Fortuitous
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B
Fatuous
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C
Fastidious
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D
Fervent
13
What is the correct spelling for a word meaning "a person who is excessively concerned with minor details"?
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A
Fastidious
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B
Fatuous
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C
Fervent
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D
Fortuitous
14
Spell the word that means "intense and passionate"?
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A
Fervent
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B
Fatuous
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C
Fastidious
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D
Fortuitous
15
Choose the correct spelling for a word meaning "a feeling of deep sadness or grief"?
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A
Melancholy
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B
Meticulous
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C
Magnanimous
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D
Malicious
16
What is the correct spelling for a word meaning "a person who is excessively proud of their achievements"?
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A
Arrogant
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B
Ambitious
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C
Astute
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D
Apathetic
17
Spell the word that means "the quality of being calm and composed"?
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A
Equanimity
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B
Ephemeral
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C
Erudite
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D
Ebullient
18
Which word means "occurring at irregular intervals"?
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A
Erratic
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B
Ebullient
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C
Ephemeral
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D
Equitable
19
What is the correct spelling for a word meaning "a difficult problem or puzzle"?
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A
Conundrum
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B
Connoisseur
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C
Conflagration
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D
Confluence
20
Spell the word that means "a large and destructive fire"?
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A
Conflagration
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B
Conundrum
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C
Connoisseur
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D
Confluence
21
Choose the correct spelling for a word meaning "the highest point, especially of success"?
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A
Zenith
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B
Zealot
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C
Zest
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D
Zigzag
22
What is the correct spelling for a word meaning "a person who is fanatically devoted to a cause"?
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A
Zealot
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B
Zenith
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C
Zest
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D
Zigzag
23
Spell the word that means "great enthusiasm or energy"?
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A
Zest
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B
Zealot
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C
Zenith
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D
Zigzag
24
Which word means "easily influenced; susceptible to the influence of others"?
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A
Impressionable
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B
Impenetrable
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C
Impeccable
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D
Impetuous
25
What is the correct spelling for a word meaning "a person who is skilled in many different fields"?
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A
Polymath
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B
Polygamy
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C
Polyglot
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D
Polymorph
26
Spell the word that means "to express disapproval of; condemn"?
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A
Denounce
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B
Denude
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C
Deny
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D
Depend
27
Choose the correct spelling for a word meaning "characterized by a strong desire for wealth"?
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A
Avaricious
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B
Ambitious
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C
Arrogant
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D
Astute
28
What is the correct spelling for a word meaning "the act of forgiving or pardoning"?
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A
Absolution
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B
Abundance
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C
Abyss
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D
Abstract
29
Spell the word that means "difficult to understand or interpret"?
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A
Enigmatic
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B
Enchanting
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C
Encourage
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D
Endeavor
