1.chloe Spelling Bee Level 2_1

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Abide

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Verb

To accept or act according to something.

If you enter the contest, you have to abide by the rules.

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Afford

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Verb

To have enough money to pay for something

If we trade in our old car we can afford a new one.

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Baboon

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Noun.

A large monkey with a mouth like a dog and a short tail, found in Africa and Arabia.

The young baboon was very frightened when humans entered its habitat.

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Billet

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Noun

A place for someone to live for a while, usually in someone else' home.

The soldier was given a billet in the captain's own home.

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Comfort

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Verb

To cheer someone up or make them feel less sad or worried.

I tried to comfort my little brother after he hurt his foot.

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Dazzle

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Verb

To lessen someone's vision by a sudden intense brightness.

Bright headlights often dazzle me when i am driving.

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Flicker

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Verb

To burn unsteadily or shine with a wavering light.

The wind made the candle flicker so we closed the window.

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Involve

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Verb

To include as a necessary part of something.

The job of an art gallery guide involves a knowledge of art history.

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Janitor

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Noun

A caretaker

I had to get the school janitor to unlock the classroom for me.

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Joist

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Noun

A length of wood or metal used to support floors, ceilings.

You can see a joist running the length of the exposed ceiling.

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Journey

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Noun

The act of travelling between two places.

A driver on a long journey should stop every two hours for a break.

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Kennel

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Noun

A small building for keeping a dog warm and dry.

The kennel was full of all the things Rover had collected during the past week.

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Kernel

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Noun

The inner part of a nut which you can eat.

I had to use a nutcracker to get to the kernel of the macadamia.

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Lament

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Verb

To feel or show sorrow for something.

I knew when I looked back on my decision I was going to lament it.

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Leeway

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Noun

Extra space, time or money that allows freedom of action and choice.

If we leave a bit earlier, it gives us more leeway to stop for lunch.

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Lethal

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Adjective

Causing death.

The venom of the funnel-web spider can be lethal.

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Livid

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Adjective

Extremely angry

I was livid when I found out he had lied to me.

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Mania

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Noun

Great enthusiasm or excitement.

The whole family shared a mania for football.

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Medal

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Noun

A metal disc or cross given as a reward for bravery or as a prize.

Violet was very proud of the medal she was given at the end of the swimming carnival.

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Mildew

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Noun

A coating or growth which appears on wet cloth, leather, etc霉

My shoes are covered in mildew after damp weather.

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Mufti

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Noun

A leader of a Muslim community

The Mufti explained to us about Ramadan

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Mulch

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Plant material such as tree bark to spread on the soil to prevent moisture from evaporation.

Jim spread mulch around his new plants.

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Rally

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verb

come together again in order to continue fighting after a defeat or dispersion

Noun

a long-distance race for motor vehicles over public roads or rough terrain, typically in several stages.

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ration

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noun

a fixed amount of a commodity officially allowed to each person during a time of shortage

Verb

allow each person to have only a fixed amount of (a commodity)

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Rodent

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One of a group of animals, including rat, mice, and guinea pigs, with sharp teeth

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seam

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1. a line where two pieces of fabric are sewn together in a garment or other article

2. an underground layer of a an underground layer of a mineral such as coal or gold.

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Nostril

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Noun

Openings of your nose

My left nostril was completely blocked, but I can breathe a little through my right one.

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Notion

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Noun 见解，概念

An idea, often not very clear in your mind yet

Mike had a notion that she could somehow train the dog to be obedient

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Ordeal

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Noun

A severe test or difficulty

Running the marathon in such heat was an ordeal.

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Ordeal

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Noun

A severe test or difficulty

Running the marathon in such heat was an ordeal.

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Outback

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Noun

The remote part of the country, far from the cities and coastline.

People who live in the outback are doing tough in these days.

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Pail

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Noun

An old fashioned word for a bucket

Mum sent me to fetch a pail of water.

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Pail

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Noun

An old fashioned word for a bucket

Mum sent me to fetch a pail of water.

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Parcel

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Noun

A package or wrapped bundle of goods

I was excited when my parcel was finally delivered.

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Pastime

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Noun

Something you do to make time pass pleasantly

The best pastime at beach is exploring rock pools.

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Pursue

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Verb

To follow someone or something in order to catch them

The police had to pursue the thieves through the streets.

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Quirk

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Noun

A particular habit or way of acting

Whistling when he is nervous is a quirk of his.

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Traffic

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Noun

The coming and going of cars along a road

We are going to be late because of the traffic.

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Rally

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Noun

A mass gathering of people making political protest

Black life matters rally will be held this weekend.

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Rations

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Noun

The allowance of supplies given to an individual solider

The soldiers were sent out into the fiend with three days worth of rations

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Stetson

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Noun

A hat with a broad brim and a wide crown, as worn by cowboys.

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Thatch

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Noun

Material such as dried straw, grass used to cover a roof.

In the past, thatch was often used as a roofing material.

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Transform

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Verb

To completely change, usually for better

The uniform seemed to transform him, he suddenly looked very official.

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Sandal

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Noun

A type of shoe

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Seam

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Noun

The line where two pieces of materials have been joined together

The skirt has a seam on either side.

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Shamrock

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Noun

A bright green plant with three small grouped on one stem

The shamrock is the national emblem of Ireland

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Rodent

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Noun

One of a group of the animals, including rats, mice, and guinea pigs, with sharp teeth

Guinea pigs are a type of rodents some people keep as pets.

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Sailor

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Noun

Someone who sails a boat or whose job is to work on a ship.

I dream of being a sailor but since I always get seasick I don’t think that will ever happen!

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Sandal

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Noun

A type of shoe

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Stetson

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Noun

A hat with a broad brim and a wide crown, as worn by cowboys.

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Thatch

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Noun

Material such as dried straw, grass used to cover a roof.

In the past, thatch was often used as a roofing material.

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Singe

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Verb

To burn something slightly

You will single your hair if you get too close to that candle

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Splinter

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Noun

A long thin, sharp piece broken off from something hard, such as wood, metal.

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Velvet

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Noun

A kind of soft , slightly furry fabric

The magician wore a cloak of dark blue velvet.