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The News-Review and the Roseburg Kiwanis Club will once again sponsor the Douglas County Spelling Bee on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at Wildlife Safari.
Words will appear every Monday on the Schools Page. The word list can also be accessed at our website, www.nrtoday.com by clicking on the Spelling Bee link under the Community tab or by directly entering www.nrtoday.com/spellingbee. The last word list will be published Feb. 13, 2012.
All districts, private schools, and home schooled students in the fifth through eighth grades are invited to participate. Students wishing to enter elimination rounds in their district need to sign up with their school's spelling bee coordinator. Home schooled students should contact the Home School Spelling Bee Coordinator at 541-679-1251.
For more information contact County Spelling Bee Co-Coordinator Rick Pasley at 541-957-4293 or rpasley@nrtoday.com. For questions regarding the website list, contact our news clerk at 541-957-4212 or newsclerk@nrtoday.com.
SPELLING WORDS:
refraction. The deflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray in passing obliquely from one medium into another in which its velocity is different. “Mr. Popkin explained that an oar in water is not bent but appears so because of refraction.”
prostration. Complete physical or mental exhaustion. “When Chris came down with the flu, she suffered from chills, fever, and prostration.”
menthol. An alcohol that occurs naturally in peppermint oil and Japanese mint oil and can be made synthetically. “Menthol is used in medicines to relieve pain, itching, and nasal congestion.”
magnum. A large wine bottle holding about two-thirds of a gallon. “Maria opened a magnum of champagne to celebrate Irving's graduation.”
escapement. The device in a timepiece which controls the motion of the train of wheelwork. “The use of an escapement in clocks dates back to the fourteenth century.”
apprentice. Learn a trade, art, or craft by practical experience under skilled workers. “Jake will apprentice in the stained-glass studio.”
breathlessly. In a manner bringing about or marked by a holding of one's breath because of fear, suspense, awe, or other strong emotion. “Ken breathlessly opened the door to the attic to find that a cat was responsible for the yowling sounds.”
typographical. Of, relating to, or used in the art of letterpress printing. “Typographical art has changed considerably with the advent of the computer.”
airborne. Employing forces that are transported by air. “Jane participated in the joint airborne and seaborne maneuvers.”
domineering. Disposed to exercise or to flaunt dictatorial authority in a way to override any protestation. “Craig resented his brother's domineering behavior.”
itinerant. Traveling about from place to place. “The large farm employed many itinerant workers during the harvest season.”
sickle. An agricultural implement consisting of a hook shaped metal blade with a short handle fitted on a tang. “Ruth cut down the weeds behind the shed with a sickle.”
exuberant. Joyously unrestrained and enthusiastic. “The students at Payton Middle School gave the visiting astronaut an exuberant welcome.”
theorize. Speculate or generalize from facts. “Dr. Ahmad tried to theorize an explanation for his data.”
opulent. Exhibiting or characterized by wealth or affluence. “Leather wall covering is one feature of the room's opulent decor.”
pinnacle. A lofty mountain peak. “The clouds obscured the pinnacle from the view of those in the valley below.”
quadrilateral. A plane figure of four sides and consequently four angles. “The perimeter of a baseball diamond forms a quadrilateral.”
fatigue. Weariness from work or exertion. “Fatigue results from doing too much too fast.”
vertigo. A disordered state in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily. “The constant rocking of the boat produced feelings of vertigo and nausea in many of the passengers.”
fuselage. The central body portion of an airplane designed to accommodate the crew and the passengers or cargo. “The inspector tapped the fuselage with a rubber mallet.”
cuckoo. A familiar European bird that is noted for its characteristic two-syllabled whistle and for its habit of laying its eggs in the nests of other birds for them to hatch. “The cuckoo in the aviary sounded just like Grandmother's clock. “
pediment. The triangular space forming the gable of a two-pitched roof in classic architecture. Netting had been strung over the pediment to keep the pigeons from nesting in it.
cyclical. Of, relating to, or belonging to a regularly recurring succession of events or phenomena. “Mr. Ramirez explained the cyclical phases of the moon to the science class today.”
pathogeny. The origination and development of a disease. “Much research has been done on the factors involved in the pathogeny of muscular dystrophy.”
prelude. A musical section or movement introducing the theme or chief subject. “Tycho arrived after the prelude was over.”
photomicroscope. A combined microscope, camera, and suitable light source. “Florio set up a photomicroscope to take pictures of the protozoa he found in the pond.”
lucid. Penetrated with light: translucent. “The otters romped and played in the lucid stream.”
serpentine. Winding or turning one way and another. “All the tourists love to drive down the steep serpentine street.”
obstetrician. A physician specializing in a branch of medical science that deals with birth and with its antecedents and sequels. “The obstetrician assured Emmie that her symptoms were perfectly normal.”
casserole. A vessel usually having a cover and a handle and in which food may be baked and served. “Laura baked the chicken and broccoli in a casserole."
Words will appear every Monday on the Schools Page. The word list can also be accessed at our website, www.nrtoday.com by clicking on the Spelling Bee link under the Community tab or by directly entering www.nrtoday.com/spellingbee. The last word list will be published Feb. 13, 2012.
All districts, private schools, and home schooled students in the fifth through eighth grades are invited to participate. Students wishing to enter elimination rounds in their district need to sign up with their school's spelling bee coordinator. Home schooled students should contact the Home School Spelling Bee Coordinator at 541-679-1251.
For more information contact County Spelling Bee Co-Coordinator Rick Pasley at 541-957-4293 or rpasley@nrtoday.com. For questions regarding the website list, contact our news clerk at 541-957-4212 or newsclerk@nrtoday.com.
SPELLING WORDS:
refraction. The deflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray in passing obliquely from one medium into another in which its velocity is different. “Mr. Popkin explained that an oar in water is not bent but appears so because of refraction.”
prostration. Complete physical or mental exhaustion. “When Chris came down with the flu, she suffered from chills, fever, and prostration.”
menthol. An alcohol that occurs naturally in peppermint oil and Japanese mint oil and can be made synthetically. “Menthol is used in medicines to relieve pain, itching, and nasal congestion.”
magnum. A large wine bottle holding about two-thirds of a gallon. “Maria opened a magnum of champagne to celebrate Irving's graduation.”
escapement. The device in a timepiece which controls the motion of the train of wheelwork. “The use of an escapement in clocks dates back to the fourteenth century.”
apprentice. Learn a trade, art, or craft by practical experience under skilled workers. “Jake will apprentice in the stained-glass studio.”
breathlessly. In a manner bringing about or marked by a holding of one's breath because of fear, suspense, awe, or other strong emotion. “Ken breathlessly opened the door to the attic to find that a cat was responsible for the yowling sounds.”
typographical. Of, relating to, or used in the art of letterpress printing. “Typographical art has changed considerably with the advent of the computer.”
airborne. Employing forces that are transported by air. “Jane participated in the joint airborne and seaborne maneuvers.”
domineering. Disposed to exercise or to flaunt dictatorial authority in a way to override any protestation. “Craig resented his brother's domineering behavior.”
itinerant. Traveling about from place to place. “The large farm employed many itinerant workers during the harvest season.”
sickle. An agricultural implement consisting of a hook shaped metal blade with a short handle fitted on a tang. “Ruth cut down the weeds behind the shed with a sickle.”
exuberant. Joyously unrestrained and enthusiastic. “The students at Payton Middle School gave the visiting astronaut an exuberant welcome.”
theorize. Speculate or generalize from facts. “Dr. Ahmad tried to theorize an explanation for his data.”
opulent. Exhibiting or characterized by wealth or affluence. “Leather wall covering is one feature of the room's opulent decor.”
pinnacle. A lofty mountain peak. “The clouds obscured the pinnacle from the view of those in the valley below.”
quadrilateral. A plane figure of four sides and consequently four angles. “The perimeter of a baseball diamond forms a quadrilateral.”
fatigue. Weariness from work or exertion. “Fatigue results from doing too much too fast.”
vertigo. A disordered state in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily. “The constant rocking of the boat produced feelings of vertigo and nausea in many of the passengers.”
fuselage. The central body portion of an airplane designed to accommodate the crew and the passengers or cargo. “The inspector tapped the fuselage with a rubber mallet.”
cuckoo. A familiar European bird that is noted for its characteristic two-syllabled whistle and for its habit of laying its eggs in the nests of other birds for them to hatch. “The cuckoo in the aviary sounded just like Grandmother's clock. “
pediment. The triangular space forming the gable of a two-pitched roof in classic architecture. Netting had been strung over the pediment to keep the pigeons from nesting in it.
cyclical. Of, relating to, or belonging to a regularly recurring succession of events or phenomena. “Mr. Ramirez explained the cyclical phases of the moon to the science class today.”
pathogeny. The origination and development of a disease. “Much research has been done on the factors involved in the pathogeny of muscular dystrophy.”
prelude. A musical section or movement introducing the theme or chief subject. “Tycho arrived after the prelude was over.”
photomicroscope. A combined microscope, camera, and suitable light source. “Florio set up a photomicroscope to take pictures of the protozoa he found in the pond.”
lucid. Penetrated with light: translucent. “The otters romped and played in the lucid stream.”
serpentine. Winding or turning one way and another. “All the tourists love to drive down the steep serpentine street.”
obstetrician. A physician specializing in a branch of medical science that deals with birth and with its antecedents and sequels. “The obstetrician assured Emmie that her symptoms were perfectly normal.”
casserole. A vessel usually having a cover and a handle and in which food may be baked and served. “Laura baked the chicken and broccoli in a casserole."
