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The News-Review and the Roseburg Kiwanis Club will again sponsor a 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.
The County Spelling Bee champion will go home with a trophy and a new computer system. Trophies and other prizes will also be awarded through fourth place.
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:
upholsterer. One whose occupation is the covering of furniture with padding and fabric. “The upholsterer nearly fainted when he ripped open the lumpy cushion and found it stuffed with rolls of dollar bills.”
scuttlebutt. A cask on shipboard to contain fresh water for a day's use. “The two sailors met at the scuttlebutt and talked over their plans.”
impetigo. An acute contagious skin disease transmitted by contact between persons or between healthy and infected skin. “Impetigo can quickly make the rounds in a kindergarten class.”
savvy. Expertness in a particular field based on experience and native ability. “Officer Ramos's street savvy was a great help in apprehending drug dealers.”
ballerina. A female ballet dancer. “Although the ballerina seemed a bit nervous before her performance, her dancing was faultless.”
chasm. A deep opening: a narrow, deep steep-walled valley, gorge, or canyon. “Earthquake tremors opened a great chasm in the valley.”
opine. State as an opinion. “Without considering others' feelings, Helen would opine her thoughts aloud.”
rancid. Having an offensive smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition. “After a month at room temperature, most cheese will be rancid.”
cologne. A perfumed liquid composed of alcohol and certain aromatic oils. “The taxi driver sprayed expensive cologne in his cab every evening.”
hydrophobia. An acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals that is fatal when untreated and is transmitted with infected saliva usually through the bite of an animal: rabies. “In recent years many raccoons have succumbed to hydrophobia.”
conga. A Cuban dance of African origin involving three steps followed by a kick and performed by a group usually in single file. “When he was a child, Jose' loved to dance the conga.”
statistician. One versed in or engaged in compiling masses of numerical data. “Jamie's career as a statistician began with following baseball scores.”
prognosis. The prospect of survival and recovery from a disease. “Dr. Kidwell gave Ann an encouraging prognosis.”
vehemence. The quality or state of expressing strong emotion. “The angry visitor spoke with a vehemence that shook the house.”
introspect. Look within (as one's own mind) “Bokeem likes to sit on the edge of the pond in his aunt's backyard and introspect.”
thespian. An actor. “Don calls himself an actor, but Aunt Gertrude calls him a thespian.”
perspiry. Sweaty. “In muggy weather Kendall wears lightweight clothing so as not to become perspiry.”
plantigrade. Walking on the sole with the heel touching the ground. “Most primates are not plantigrade.”
sumptuous. Involving large outlay or expense: costly, lavish. “Our grandparents treated the whole family to a sumptuous brunch on Saturday.”
linearity. The quality or state of involving measurement in one dimension only. “When he graphed the data, Gus was pleased with the linearity.”
secede. Withdraw from a federation. “Ten more deputies have opted to secede from the governing majority.”
demography. The statistical study of the characteristics of human populations especially with reference to size and density, growth, distribution, migration, and vital statistics. “Beth's interest in demography led her to a career in advertising.”
niche. A recess in a wall. “Rick hid in the niche and jumped out at his parents to surprise them.”
hydrography. Description and study of seas, lakes, rivers and other waters. “A knowledge of hydrography is helpful in navigation.”
stringent. Marked by rigor, strictness, or severity. “Stringent regulations have helped curb environmental pollution.”
despotism. Tyranny. “Those who believe in the progress of humanity have a hard time explaining twentieth-century despotism.”
agronomy. The branch of agriculture that deals with field crop production and soil management. “Vince got a degree in agronomy at the state university's school of agriculture.”
renovator. One that restores to a former state (as worn or damaged articles). “The Rehmers hired a renovator to work on the old farmhouse they bought.”
provost. A high-ranking administrative officer of an American university. “Professor Myers met with the provost to discuss the new curriculum.”
herbalist. One that collects, grows, or deals in medicinal plants. “Lisa consulted an herbalist about her wart.”
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.
The County Spelling Bee champion will go home with a trophy and a new computer system. Trophies and other prizes will also be awarded through fourth place.
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:
upholsterer. One whose occupation is the covering of furniture with padding and fabric. “The upholsterer nearly fainted when he ripped open the lumpy cushion and found it stuffed with rolls of dollar bills.”
scuttlebutt. A cask on shipboard to contain fresh water for a day's use. “The two sailors met at the scuttlebutt and talked over their plans.”
impetigo. An acute contagious skin disease transmitted by contact between persons or between healthy and infected skin. “Impetigo can quickly make the rounds in a kindergarten class.”
savvy. Expertness in a particular field based on experience and native ability. “Officer Ramos's street savvy was a great help in apprehending drug dealers.”
ballerina. A female ballet dancer. “Although the ballerina seemed a bit nervous before her performance, her dancing was faultless.”
chasm. A deep opening: a narrow, deep steep-walled valley, gorge, or canyon. “Earthquake tremors opened a great chasm in the valley.”
opine. State as an opinion. “Without considering others' feelings, Helen would opine her thoughts aloud.”
rancid. Having an offensive smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition. “After a month at room temperature, most cheese will be rancid.”
cologne. A perfumed liquid composed of alcohol and certain aromatic oils. “The taxi driver sprayed expensive cologne in his cab every evening.”
hydrophobia. An acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals that is fatal when untreated and is transmitted with infected saliva usually through the bite of an animal: rabies. “In recent years many raccoons have succumbed to hydrophobia.”
conga. A Cuban dance of African origin involving three steps followed by a kick and performed by a group usually in single file. “When he was a child, Jose' loved to dance the conga.”
statistician. One versed in or engaged in compiling masses of numerical data. “Jamie's career as a statistician began with following baseball scores.”
prognosis. The prospect of survival and recovery from a disease. “Dr. Kidwell gave Ann an encouraging prognosis.”
vehemence. The quality or state of expressing strong emotion. “The angry visitor spoke with a vehemence that shook the house.”
introspect. Look within (as one's own mind) “Bokeem likes to sit on the edge of the pond in his aunt's backyard and introspect.”
thespian. An actor. “Don calls himself an actor, but Aunt Gertrude calls him a thespian.”
perspiry. Sweaty. “In muggy weather Kendall wears lightweight clothing so as not to become perspiry.”
plantigrade. Walking on the sole with the heel touching the ground. “Most primates are not plantigrade.”
sumptuous. Involving large outlay or expense: costly, lavish. “Our grandparents treated the whole family to a sumptuous brunch on Saturday.”
linearity. The quality or state of involving measurement in one dimension only. “When he graphed the data, Gus was pleased with the linearity.”
secede. Withdraw from a federation. “Ten more deputies have opted to secede from the governing majority.”
demography. The statistical study of the characteristics of human populations especially with reference to size and density, growth, distribution, migration, and vital statistics. “Beth's interest in demography led her to a career in advertising.”
niche. A recess in a wall. “Rick hid in the niche and jumped out at his parents to surprise them.”
hydrography. Description and study of seas, lakes, rivers and other waters. “A knowledge of hydrography is helpful in navigation.”
stringent. Marked by rigor, strictness, or severity. “Stringent regulations have helped curb environmental pollution.”
despotism. Tyranny. “Those who believe in the progress of humanity have a hard time explaining twentieth-century despotism.”
agronomy. The branch of agriculture that deals with field crop production and soil management. “Vince got a degree in agronomy at the state university's school of agriculture.”
renovator. One that restores to a former state (as worn or damaged articles). “The Rehmers hired a renovator to work on the old farmhouse they bought.”
provost. A high-ranking administrative officer of an American university. “Professor Myers met with the provost to discuss the new curriculum.”
herbalist. One that collects, grows, or deals in medicinal plants. “Lisa consulted an herbalist about her wart.”
