2014 High School Word List

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2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, High School, Level 1: Phonics - Short Vowel Sounds
Word
Spanish
Translation
Part of
Speech
bad
bag
bat
cat
dad
fan
fat
hat
mad
malo
bolsa
bate
gato
papá
abanico
gordo
sombrero
enojado
adjective
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
adjective
noun
adjective
map
mapa
noun
rat
sad
bed
beg
bet
jet
led
leg
let
pen
pet
red
ten
wet
bid
bit
dim
fin
fit
fix
ratón
triste
cama
mendigar
apostar
avión de reacción
guiado
pierna
dejar/permitir
lapicero
mascota
rojo
diez
mojado
oferta
un poco
tenue
aleta
quedar bien
arreglar
noun
adjective
noun
verb
verb
noun
verb
noun
verb
noun
noun
adjective
adjective
adjective
noun
noun
adjective
noun
adjective
verb
Definition
the opposite of good, undesired or wanted
a recepticle used for carrying or transporting things
a wooden or aluminum stick used to hit a baseball
a small, domesticated feline
a male parent
an apparatus used to create a cooling current of air
carries excess body weight
something that you wear on your head
angry or displeased
a diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea
showing physical features, cities, roads, etc.
a small rodent
unhappy or sorry
a piece of furniture to sleep in
to ask for or seek charity
to risk something based on the outcome of a future event
a fast airplane
to lead, in past tense
a person’s lower limb
to allow or permit
a tool used for writing that uses ink
an animal that lives with humans
the color of blood
a cardinal number, nine plus one
soaked in a liquid
an offer for something, especially at an auction
a small piece or portion of something
poorly lit or of low intensity.
the appendage that fish and sharks use to swim
proper or acceptable for a specific purpose
to mend or repair something
Example Sentence
We’ve had bad weather this week.
Put the trash in that bag please.
He hit it out of the park with his bat.
Cora the cat is good at catching mice.
My dad is a gardener.
Turn on the fan. It’s hot in here!
The man was fat because he ate hamburgers every day.
John is wearing a dashing hat.
Don’t make him mad. He knows Kung Fu!
The children used a map to lead them to treasure.
The rat ate some cheese.
Issac was sad when he broke up with his girlfriend.
Time to go to bed.
Jerry lost his job and had to beg on the street.
I bet you $20 that the Knicks win the championship.
She flies in a private jet to go to Spain.
She led them down the path.
My leg is hurting after a long race.
I will let you borrow my car.
My favorite pen has black ink.
My dog is a very good pet.
An apple is red.
Nine plus one equals ten.
The children got wet playing in the rain.
The highest bid for the painting was $1,000.
Would you give me a bit of bread please?
Turn on a lamp. It is too dim to read in here.
A whale swims with its fin.
The shirt did not fit because it was too small.
Can you fix my car?
2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, High School, Level 1: Phonics - Short Vowel Sounds
Word
Spanish
Translation
Part of
Speech
Definition
Example Sentence
hid
him
hit
lid
lip
lit
bog
cob
cod
cop
fog
escondió
él/le/lo
pegar, golpear
tapa
labio
iluminado
pantano
mazorca de maiz
bacalao
un policía
niebla
verb
pronoun
verb
noun
noun
adjective
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
to put something where it can’t be found, in the past tense
refers to a man, boy or male animal as the object
to strike something with force
the top or cover of a container
the two soft parts of the face surrounding the mouth
having the presence of light
a swamp or wetland
the woody core of an ear of corn
a large, cold water fish with a mild flavor and dense flesh
a police officer
mist near the surface of the Earth
hog
cerdo
noun
hot
caliente
adjective
jot
anotar
verb
note down quickly
lob
log
lot
mop
bud
lanzar alto
tronco
lote
limpiar/fregar
brote, capullo
verb
noun
noun
verb
noun
bun
moño
noun
but
cub
cup
cut
fun
pero
cachorro
una taza
cortar
diversión
conjunction
noun
noun
verb
noun
to through something high
a dead segment of a tree
a plot of land
to clean the floor using water and disinfectant
a small growth on a plant that becomes a flower or leaf
a hairstyle in which the hair is gathered at the top of the
head.
used to introduce contrast with what has already been said
the young of a fox, bear, or other carnivorous mammal
a vessel for holding and drinking liquids
to make an opening, incision, or wound in something
enjoyment or amusement
She hid her keys under a rock near the front door.
It was not me who ate your cake, it was him!
You hit the nail on the head.
She took the lid off the jar.
She wore lipstick on her bottom lip.
The room is well lit when all the lights are on.
The car got stuck in a bog in the jungle.
Where should I put this corn cob?
Cod is a delicious fish.
Look out! Here comes a cop!
Fog is a problem while driving on mountain roads.
The poor hog only had so long before he would
become ham.
It’s getting hot in here.
I forgot to jot down the directions to her house
before driving there.
Softball pitchers must lob the ball over home plate.
They added a log to the wood-burning stove.
She purchased a lot on which to build her home.
My mother likes to mop the floor every morning.
A flower bud fell from the tree.
hug
abrazar
verb
to wrap your arms around someone and squeeze
hum
hut
lug
mud
tararear
choza, cabaña
arrastrar/jalar
barro
verb
noun
verb
noun
to sing the notes of a song while keeping your lips closed
a small, crude building or shelter
to carry something heavy
a mixture of dirt and water
a male pig raised to eat
having a high temperature
Please wear your hair in a bun to ballet class.
I would go to the beach, but I don´t have money.
Never get between a bear and her cub.
Would you like a cup of water?
He cut his toe on a sharp stone.
I had a lot of fun playing basketball.
The boy and his mother hug before he leaves for
school.
We don’t know the words so we hum the melody.
Jane lived in a hut in the jungle for six months.
They had to lug the heavy logs.
The pigs were dirty after rolling in the mud.
2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, High School, Level 2: Phonics – Long Vowel Sounds
Word
Spanish
Translation
Part of
Speech
dame
date
face
fame
dama
fecha
cara
fama
noun
noun
noun
noun
fate
destino
noun
gain
game
lake
lane
pain
rake
tape
beak
beam
bean
creek
dean
deem
feed
feet
green
seat
team
tree
bike
dime
dine
fine
five
fries
ganar, obtener
juego
lago
carril
dolor
rastrillo
cinta
pico
rayo
frijol
quebrada
decano
estimar
alimentar
pies
verde
asiento
equipo
árbol
bicicleta
10 centavos
cenar
bien
cinco
papas frita
verb
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
verb
verb
noun
adjective
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
verb
adjective
adjective
noun
Definition
a title given to a woman, equivalent to the rank of knight
the day of the month or year
the front part of a person’s head
great renown or recognition
the development of events beyond one’s control, perceived
as controlled by a supernatural power
to obtain or secure something desired
a form of play or sport
a large body of water surrounded by land
a division of a road marked off by painted lines
physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury
a tool used to gather leaves or grass into a pile
a narrow strip of sticky material
a bird’s horny projecting jaws
a ray or shaft of light
an edible seed growing in long pods on leguminous plants
a stream
the head of a university faculty or department
to regard or consider in a specific way
to give food to a person or an animal
both of the lowest parts of the legs (usually we have 2)
the color of grass
a thing used for sitting on
a group of players on the same side
a tall plant with a trunk and branches made of wood
a bicycle or motorcycle
a unit of currency equivalent to 10 cents
to eat dinner
good, OK
a cardinal number; 5
fried chopped potatoes
Example Sentence
She was a noble and refined dame.
Do you know what today’s date is?
Lorena has an oval-shaped face.
Her beauty and talent brought her fame.
Fate decided his course for him.
Some bands gain popularity for their fun, messy concerts.
Do you want to learn a new game?
I like to kayak in the lake by my house.
Stay in your lane and don’t pass the car ahead of us.
Ryan felt a lot of pain in his foot after he stubbed his toe.
My dad bought a new rake for the fall season.
Alicia put tape on the paper.
Ducks have a flat beak.
The beam hit the prism and became a rainbow.
The bean is good for your heart.
The creek by my house was my favorite place to play.
Dean Martini is famously friendly with his students.
I deem you unworthy.
Feed the cat.
Her feet were sweaty in her shoes from walking.
The grass is green.
Harry sat in the wrong seat on the bus.
Saprissa is the CONCACAF team of the 20th century.
I like to climb the orange tree.
I rode my bike to work today.
Brother, can you spare a dime?
Would you like to dine with me tonight?
I am fine. And you?
Five colones is not a lot of money.
Fries are a popular side dish for hamburgers.
2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, High School, Level 2: Phonics – Long Vowel Sounds
Word
Spanish
Translation
Part of
Speech
lime
nine
pine
ripe
limón
nueve
pino
maduro
noun
adjective
noun
adjective
time
tiempo
noun
wife
bone
coast
goal
esposa
hueso
costa
meta
noun
noun
noun
noun
a round, green citrus fruit similar to a lemon
a cardinal number; 9
tree with needles
developed to the point of readiness for harvest or eating
along with space, the intuition that allows us to
comprehend our sensory experience
the woman one is married to
the hard, whitish tissue making up and animal’s skeleton
the land that borders the ocean
the object of a person’s ambitions or effort
goat
cabra
noun
a farm animal with hooves and horns
home
lone
nose
role
Rome
rope
stone
toe
blue
dune
fume
glue
goose
June
roof
rule
shoe
spoon
suit
tooth
hogar
único, solitario
nariz
papel
Roma
mecate
piedra
dedo del pie
azul
duna
vapor
goma
ganso
junio
techo
regla
zapato
cuchara
traje
diente
noun
adjective
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
adjective
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
Definition
the place in which one lives permanently
having no companions, solitary
a part of the face you use to smell
an actor’s part in a play or film
the capital of Italy
a length of cord made of twisted fibers
a hard, solid, nonmetallic matter that makes a rock
one of the five digits attached to the foot
the color of the sky and water
a mound or ridge of sand
gas, smoke, or vapor that smells strongly and is dangerous
a material that sticks things together
a waterbird with a long neck, short legs and a short bill
the sixth month of the year
the cover or top of a building
a regulation, principle, or norm
piece of clothing worn on your feet
a round utensil used for picking up liquids
formal attire with pants and a jacket
a hard white structure in the mouth
Example Sentence
I would like a key lime pie for my birthday.
There are nine different sodas at the party.
His favorite tree was the pine.
That apple looks ripe to me.
Could you tell me, what time is it?
His wife is a teacher.
Shall I cut the meat off the bone for you?
The Pacific coast of Costa Rica has beautiful beaches.
His goal is to become a senator.
Isabel looked at the goat and saw that it had yellow
eyes.
Welcome to my humble home.
Hers was the lone voice against the project.
Isabella has a long thin nose.
He played the role of Othello well.
Pope Francisco lives in Rome.
Tie the crates down with a rope.
The archway in the church was made of stone.
Hernando dropped a pot on his toe.
The ocean is blue.
The oasis is just over the next sand dune.
Don´t inhale that toxic fume!
We used glue to paste the picture in the book.
The goose flew away.
I always go to baseball games in June.
The large roof is red.
As a rule he always carries an umbrella.
Wait! My shoe fell off.
She used a spoon to eat her soup.
The man wore a suit to the wedding.
Samantha chipped her tooth on a hard candy.
2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, High School, Level 3
Word
Spanish
Translation
Part of
Speech
April
baby
back
bear
black
body
brain
brown
chest
child
chin
dark
door
eye
abril
bebé
espalda
oso
negro
cuerpo
cerebro
café
pecho
niño
barbilla
oscuro
puerta
ojo
noun
noun
noun
noun
adjective
noun
noun
adjective
noun
noun
noun
adjective
noun
noun
fly
volar
verb
foot
fox
girl
gold
pie
zorro
niña
oro
noun
noun
noun
adjective
gram
gramo
noun
gray
hair
hand
hard
head
heart
July
lazy
left
long
gris
pelo
mano
duro
cabeza
corazón
julio
perezoso
izquierda
largo
adjective
noun
noun
adjective
noun
noun
noun
adjective
noun
adjective
Definition
the fourth month of the year
an infant or very young child
the rear part of the human body
a large mammal with thick fur and a very short tail
the color of darkness
the entire physical structure of a person
the tissue inside your skull that you use to think
the color of coffee
the upper front part of the body
a son or daughter or a young person
a part of the face below the mouth
the opposite of light; very little or no light
a hard, flat object one can use to go in or out of a room
a part of the body you use to see
to float in the air without touching the earth
the lowest part of the leg
a member of the dog family with a bushy tail
a female child
shiny deep yellow
a metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a
kilogram
the color from mixing black and white
any of the small strands that grow out of skin
a part of the body at the end of the arm
the opposite of soft; solid
the part of the body where the brain is
the organ that pumps blood throughout the body
the seventh month of the year
disinclined to work or exertion
the left-hand part, side, or direction; opposite of right
considerable in length; the opposite of short
Example Sentence
Semana Santa is in April.
We are going to have a baby!
Alonso always sleeps on his back.
A mother bear always protects her babies.
The night sky is black.
His whole body hurt when he had dengue fever.
Most dinosaurs had a very small brain.
Lucy has a brown dog.
Everyone stared at Franco’s hairy chest at the beach.
I am my mother's child.
He rested his chin on his hands.
I have dark hair.
The front door is made of wood.
My friend has one blue eye and one brown eye.
Did you know that hummingbirds can fly
backwards?
Eduardo kicked the soccer ball with his foot.
Henry saw a fox cross the road.
The girl wanted an ice cream.
The teacher’s ring is gold.
The scientist needed a gram of sand for his
experiment.
The clouds turn gray when a storm approaches.
He got his hair cut at the barbershop.
Marco used his hand to give Francesca a high-five.
Rocks are hard.
I hit my head on the car door.
Eating greasy foods is not good for your heart.
We have a short break from school in July.
The donkey is very lazy.
Joe turned left at the stoplight.
She has long hair.
2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, High School, Level 3
Word
Spanish
Translation
Part of
Speech
Definition
lung
meter
mile
mouth
nail
neck
pulmón
metro
milla
boca
uña
cuello
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
an organ that gives blood oxygen from the air
the basic unit of length in the metric system; 100 centimeters
a unit of linear measure equal to 5,280 feet
the part of the body you use to eat
the hard part at the end of your finger
the body part between the head and chest
nice
simpático, amable
adjective
panda
panda
noun
phone
pink
radio
rainy
seven
teléfono
rosado
radio
lluvioso
siete
introvertido,
tímido
seis
piel
pequeño
listo
sofá
paso
domingo
nadar
tres
cansado
atrapar
gemelo
pared
oeste
ventoso
cero
noun
adjective
noun
adjective
adjective
shy
six
skin
small
smart
sofa
step
Sunday
swim
three
tired
trap
twin
wall
west
windy
zero
adjective
adjective
noun
adjective
adjective
noun
noun
noun
verb
adjective
adjective
verb
noun
noun
noun
adjective
adjective
kind; the opposite of mean
a large Chinese mammal with black and white markings. It
feeds almost entirely on bamboo
a device to call other people and talk
the color made from mixing red and white
a device to listen to music or to the news
a state in which rain is falling
a cardinal number; 7
feeling nervous or uncomfortable about meeting and talking
to people
a cardinal number; 6
the soft tissue that covers the body
little in size
very good at learning or thinking about things
a large comfortable chair, with cushions
the act of putting one leg in front of the other while walking
day that follows Saturday
to move through water using one’s body parts
a cardinal number; 3
in need of rest or sleep
to catch something in an enclosed area
either of two children born to the same mother at the same time
vertical dividing surface
a cardinal direction; the opposite of east
a state in which more wind blows than usual
a cardinal number; 0
Example Sentence
He had a collapsed lung after the accident.
He is 3 meters tall.
She ran a mile and a half this morning.
My friend opened her mouth to yell at the thief!
My niece broke a nail while chopping wood.
The giraffe has an extremely long neck.
Students should be nice to each other, instead of
being mean.
The panda at the zoo does not move very much.
I will call him on the house phone.
The flower is pink.
Every morning I listen to the radio.
Costa Rica is rainy during the winter.
There are seven provinces in Costa Rica.
Your uncle is shy.
I have six best friends.
A baby’s skin is very soft.
The bird is small.
You are smart.
They sit on the sofa to watch TV.
Ron took a step back.
We go to church on Sunday.
I swim in water with my legs.
My cousin is three years old.
I was tired after working all day.
The hunter wants to trap a rabbit.
My twin and I look exactly alike.
The wall of the house is white.
The evening sun glowed from the west.
There is dust everywhere because it is windy.
Lilly received zero points in the game.
2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, High School, Level 4
Word
Spanish
Translation
Part of
Speech
aunt
bite
block
broom
brother
chair
cheek
claw
cloudy
crab
dead
deer
east
elbow
family
father
funny
gill
hang
tía
morder
cuadra
escoba
hermano
silla
cachete
garra, pinza
nublado
cangrejo
muerto
venados
este
codo
familia
padre
gracioso, cómico
agalla
guindar
noun
verb
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
adjective
noun
adjective
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
adjective
noun
verb
hide
esconder(se)
verb
hole
hunt
inch
iron
item
jaguar
koala
lamp
lawn
lemur
hueco
cazar
pulga
plancha
artículo
jaguar
koala
lámpara
césped
lémur
noun
verb
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
Definition
the sister of your mother or father
to grasp or tear something with your teeth
the area bounded by four streets in a town
a device for sweeping
a male son of your parents
a piece of furniture you sit on
a part of the face on each side of the nose
a hard nail of an animal
overcast
a broad crustacean with pincers
no longer living
hoofed grazing animals with bony antlers
a cardinal direction; the opposite of west
the joint that allows the arm to bend
a group of people who are related to each other
a male parent
humorous, amusing, comical
a body part that lets fish live underwater
top put or fix something above the ground with a hook
to put one´s self or something in a place that cannot be
easily found
an opening in the ground
to kill animals for food or sport
a unit of linear measure equal to one twelfth of a foot
a heavy appliance that becomes hot to straighten clothing
a single particular thing in a group or list
a large cat that lives in the jungle
an Australian marsupial that eats Eucalyptus leaves
a device that makes light and heat
an area of land with grass that is cut short
a primate with a long tail found only in Madagascar
Example Sentence
I have one aunt.
The hungry boy wanted to bite the apple.
She went for a run around the block.
I clean the floor with a broom.
Jenny's brother is older than her.
She sits in the chair.
My sister kissed Carlos on the cheek.
Some crabs have just one big claw.
When it rains it is cloudy.
Allison saw a crab on the beach.
All the plants are dead because no one watered them.
There are a lot of deer in my neighborhood.
The couple watched the beautiful sunrise from the east.
I broke my elbow two years ago.
I have a big family.
My father is tall.
I am really funny.
The hook got caught in the fish´s gill.
The monkeys hang from the trees by their tails.
The mice will hide until the snake goes away.
The guide told us that a snake lives in that hole!
It is fun to watch jaguars hunt animals on TV.
His foot is an inch longer than mine.
Clothes need a very hot iron to get rid of wrinkles.
The last item on my grocery list is bread.
The jaguar eats birds.
The koala is a very cute animal.
There is a yellow lamp next to the table.
The lawn is in front of the house.
In “Madagascar”, the king lemur liked to dance.
2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, High School, Level 4
Spanish
Translation
Part of
Speech
león
litro
vivir
ruidoso
hacer, construir
antipático
madre
nido
anaranjado
horno
morado
noun
noun
verb
adjective
verb
adjective
noun
noun
noun
adjective
noun
adjective
rude
grosero
adjective
seal
shin
foca
espinilla
noun
noun
sink
pila
noun
sister
slow
soap
soft
sunny
table
tail
thin
tiny
uncle
wing
work
yard
yellow
hermana
lento
jabón
suave
soleado
mesa
cola
delgado
diminuto
tío
ala
trabajar
patio
amarillo
noun
adjective
noun
adjective
adjective
noun
noun
adjective
adjective
noun
noun
verb
noun
adjective
Word
lion
liter
live
loud
make
mean
moth
mother
nest
orange
oven
purple
mariposa (de noche)
Definition
Example Sentence
a large cat that lives in Africa and India
a metric unit of capacity equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters
to have life
strongly audible
to create
offensive, malicious; the opposite of nice
an insect, similar to a butterfly but with less colors
a woman who has a child
where a bird lays its eggs
the color made from mixing red and yellow
a cooking instrument that is used to bake and roast food
the color made from mixing blue and red
not showing concern or respect for the feelings of other
people
a fish-eating aquatic mammal with flippers
the front lower part of the leg
a bowl shaped kitchen device used to wash your hands and
dishes
a girl that has the same parents as you
not moving fast or being able to move fast
a block that mixes with water to clean hands or dishes
easy to bend or shape, not hard
abounding in sunlight
a piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs
the arm-like body part at the end of an animal
not having a lot of extra flesh; not fat
little in size
the uncle of one's parents, or the husband of one's aunt
something a bird uses to fly
an effort made in order to achieve something
the area in front of a house, usually grassy
the color of the outside of a banana
I saw a wild lion when I went to Africa.
Paul bought a 2 liter bottle of soda.
Many interesting animals live in Corcovado.
Please do not be loud because the baby is sleeping.
With flour, yeast, and water I make bread.
Do not be mean to anyone.
There was a giant moth in my room last night!
John's mother is tall.
The tree has a nest in its branches.
Jose is wearing an orange shirt.
I bake cookies in the oven.
Saprissa jerseys are purple.
Please do not be rude.
Luis likes the sounds that a seal makes.
The soccer player got kicked in the shin.
I wash my hands in the sink.
My sister is a teacher.
The turtle walks slow.
After I use the bathroom I wash my hands with soap.
The wet clay is soft.
It is sunny during the summer.
The big table is in the dining room.
The lion´s tail is long and beautiful.
The underfed cow was very thin.
The tiny cat is very young.
My uncle Kyle is a firefighter.
The eagle had a broken wing and couldn´t fly.
The students work hard to win the Spelling Bee!
The neighbors have a yard big enough to play soccer.
The sun is yellow.
2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, High School, Level 5: Verbs
Word
Spanish
Translation
Part of
Speech
brush
builds
buys
calls
catch
cleans
rozar
construye
compra
llama
apañar
limpia
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
to pass lightly over or across
the third person singular conjugation of “to build”
the third person singular conjugation of “to buy”
the third person singular conjugation of “to call”
the third person singular conjugation of “to clean”
He can brush my hair tonight.
The beaver builds his house out of sticks.
She buys food for her family.
The mother calls for her son to eat dinner.
I catch the baseball with my glove.
The race car driver cleans his car.
climbs
escala
verb
the third person singular conjugation of “to climb”
The squirrel climbs the tree to reach the nut.
come
cooks
dance
does
draws
drink
venir
cocina
bailar
hace
dibuja
beber, tomar
manejar,
conducir
come
ejercitar
obtiene, coge
tener
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
to move toward a particular person or place
the third person singular conjugation of “to cook”
to move your body rhythmically
the third person singular conjugation of "to do"
the third person singular conjugation of “to draw”
to take a liquid into your mouth and swallow it
Please come over here.
The chef cooks a lot of food in his restaurant.
Lauren loves to dance.
The irresponsible student never does her homework.
The artist draws a portrait of his girlfriend.
I do not drink Coca Cola.
verb
to direct the movement of a car or other moving machine
I do not drive my car in Costa Rica.
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
the third person singular conjugation of “to eat”
activity requiring physical effort to improve fitness
the third person singular conjugation of “to get”
possess, own, or hold
a long walk in the country or wilderness
the third person singular conjugation of “to hit”
grasp, carry, or support with one's arms or hands
the third person singular conjugation of “to jump”
to travel in or use a kayak
Fabian eats 3 times a day.
I like to exercise daily.
He gets a bike for Christmas.
I have many books in my room.
My mom and I go to hike in the woods every weekend.
The man hits his finger with a hammer.
I need my hand to hold the glass of water.
The cow jumps over the moon.
I kayak with my dad on the river during summertime.
I kiss my mom on the cheek every day.
The dog learns how to behave from his owner.
The man with big muscles lifts a car.
The scientist likes to look through a microscope.
I like to listen to music.
An Eskimo lives in the North Pole all alone.
The little girl makes a house out of sticks.
drive
eats
exercise
gets
have
hike
hits
hold
jumps
kayak
kiss
learns
lifts
likes
listen
lives
makes
hacer caminata
pega
sostener
brinca, salta
hacer kayak
besar
aprende
levanta
gusta
escuchar
vive
hace
Definition
intercept something that has been thrown or dropped
touch with the lips as a sign of love, affection, or greeting
the third person singular conjugation of “to learn”
the third person singular conjugation of “to lift”
the third person singular conjugation of “to like”
to give one's attention to a sound
the third person singular conjugation of “to live”
the third person singular conjugation of “to make”
Example Sentence
2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, High School, Level 5: Verbs
Word
Spanish
Translation
Part of
Speech
mops
picks
plays
pull
puts
raft
reads
relax
rides
runs
shave
sings
sits
sleep
snorkel
stand
study
sweep
swims
takes
throw
travels
uses
visit
wake
wash
watch
wear
works
writes
trapea
escoge
juega
jalar
pone
hacer rafting
lee
relajar
monta
corre
rasurarse
canta
se sienta
dormir
hacer snorkel
pararse
estudiar
barrer
nada
lleva
tirar, lanzar
viaja
usa
visitar
despertarse
lavar
ver
llevar, andar
trabaja
escribe
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
Definition
the third person singular conjugation of “to mop”
the third person singular conjugation of "to pick"
the third person singular conjugation of “to play”
taking hold of it and moving it towards origin of force
the third person singular conjugation of “to put”
travel on or as if on a raft
the third person singular conjugation of “to read”
to make or become less tense or anxious
the third person singular conjugation of “to ride”
the third person singular conjugation of “to run”
cut the hair off one's face with a razor
the third person singular conjugation of “to sing”
the third person singular conjugation of “to sit”
a condition in which the nervous system is inactive
to engage in snorkeling
one's weight is supported by the feet and legs
the devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge
clean by brushing away dirt or litter
the third person singular conjugation of “to swim”
the third person singular conjugation of “to take”
to propel or cast away an object
the third person singular conjugation of "to travel"
the third person singular conjugation of “to use”
go to, see and spend with my someone socially
emerge or cause to emerge from a state of sleep
clean with water and typically soap or detergent
look at or observe attentively over a period of time
to cover one´s body with clothing
the third person singular conjugation of “to work”
the third person singular conjugation of “to writes”
Example Sentence
The maid mops the floor.
The teacher always picks his favorite student to answer questions.
The musician plays the piano for his family.
You must pull the door towards you to open it.
The librarian puts the books on the shelf.
I raft down the river on my float.
Barbara reads to her son every night.
I relax in my hammock on my patio.
The worker rides in the back of the truck.
The criminal runs from the police.
My dad does not shave his face every morning.
Marc Anthony sings to all the ladies.
The student sits at his desk.
I sleep for seven hours every night.
We can go snorkel in the ocean today.
I stand in the doorway as people come into class.
I love to study English.
I have to sweep dust from my floor every night.
The dolphin swims on the coast of Limón.
José takes the garbage to the street.
Don´t forget to throw your trash away!
I have a friend who travels to other countries.
A monkey uses his tail to hang from the tree.
I visit my grandmother on the weekends in Bagaces.
I wake every morning to the sounds of life.
I wash my clothes a few times a week.
I watch the news on TV every night with my family.
I wear clothes every day.
He works to support his family.
The author writes his book in the kitchen.
2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, High School, Level 6
Word
Spanish
Translation
Part of
Speech
alive
vivo
adjective
angry
enojado
adjective
attic
ático
noun
August
belly
closet
couch
December
dumb
eight
eighteen
eleven
February
fifteen
finger
fourteen
Friday
friend
garden
grandma
grandpa
happy
house
hungry
January
knee
large
March
member
Monday
agosto
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
noun
adjective
noun
adjective
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
adjective
noun
adjective
noun
noun
adjective
noun
noun
noun
barriga, panza
clóset
sillón
diciembre
tonto
ocho
dieciocho
once
febrero
quince
dedo
catorce
viernes
amigo
jardín
abuela
abuelo
feliz
casa
hambriento
enero
rodilla
grande
marzo
miembro
lunes
Definition
living
mad; having a strong feeling of anger against
someone or something
the part of a building, especially of a house, directly un
der a roof
the eighth month of the year
a part of the body between the chest and the hips
a small room for storing things such as clothes
a large comfortable chair, usually with cushions
the twelfth month of the year
lacking intelligence; stupid
a cardinal number; 8
a cardinal number; 18
a cardinal number; 11
the second month of the year
a cardinal number; 15
one of the five digits attached to the hand
a cardinal number; 14
day that follows Thursday
a person regarded with liking
an area of land used for growing flowers or vegetables
your father or mother's mother
your father or mother's father
feeling, showing, or causing pleasure or satisfaction
a building made for people to live in
wanting or needing food
the first month of the year
the joint that connects the thigh to the lower leg
large in size, height, width or amount
the third month of the year
a person who belongs to a group or an organization
first day of the week
Example Sentence
After the storm the animals are still alive.
The teacher was angry when her students arrived late to
English class.
The attic is below the roof.
We celebrate the Day of the Virgin at the beginning of August.
My belly was rumbling because I was so hungry!
I have clothes in my closet.
The living room couch is very comfortable.
I enjoy Christmas in December.
This song is dumb.
Susan has eight dogs.
You can vote when you are eighteen years old.
My favorite number is eleven.
We celebrate Valentine's Day on the 14th of February.
Fifteen is half of thirty.
Jefferson stuck his finger up his nose.
The cat had fourteen kittens!
Friday is my favorite day.
Edwin is Juan's friend.
There are flowers in the garden.
My grandma has brown eyes.
My grandpa is funny.
Amanda is always happy and always smiling.
Our house is made of wood.
The children are always hungry after school.
There are fiestas in Santa Cruz in January.
He scraped his knee when he fell off his bike.
My new bed is large.
Her birthday is in March.
I am the youngest member of my family.
The student goes to school on Monday.
2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, High School, Level 6
Word
Spanish
Translation
Part of
Speech
mouse
nineteen
ratón
diecinueve
noun
adjective
north
norte
noun
November
noviembre
noun
October
parent
rabbit
right
Saturday
September
seventeen
sixteen
octubre
padre
conejo
derecha
sábado
septiembre
diecisiete
dieciséis
culebra,
serpiente
sur
fuerte
cerceta
dientes
trece
treinta
mil
jueves
tigre
tronco
martes
doce
veinte
cintura
miércoles
ballena
lobo
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
adjective
adjective
snake
south
strong
teal
teeth
thirteen
thirty
thousand
Thursday
tiger
trunk
Tuesday
twelve
twenty
waist
Wednesday
whale
wolf
noun
noun
adjective
adjective
noun
adjective
adjective
adjective
noun
noun
noun
noun
adjective
adjective
noun
noun
noun
noun
Definition
a small animal that sometimes eats cheese
a cardinal number; 19
the direction in which a compass needle normally
points; the opposite of south
Example Sentence
The mouse ate the entire block of cheese.
I ate nineteen cookies for lunch.
A bitter wind blew from the north.
the tenth month of the year
a person who is a father or mother
a small animal that has long ears and hops
the right-hand part, side, or direction; opposite of left
day that follows Friday
the ninth month of the year
a cardinal number; 17
a cardinal number; 16
Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in November in the United
States.
It is always rainy in October.
The student had to bring a parent to the meeting.
A rabbit can be many different colors.
Make a right turn after the school.
There is a soccer game on Saturday.
Costa Ricans celebrate Independence Day in September.
We have seventeen cousins.
If you are sixteen years old, you can drive a car.
a reptile without legs
My aunt killed the snake with a machete.
a cardinal direction; the opposite of north
having great physical power and strength
dark greenish-blue color
the hard, white things in your mouth
a cardinal number; 13
a cardinal number; 30
a cardinal number; 1,000
day that follows Wednesday
a big cat that eats other animals
the biggest part of a tree
day that follows Monday
a cardinal number; 12
a cardinal number; 20
a part of the body below the chest and above the hips
day that follows Tuesday
large marine animals which live in the ocean
the largest wild mammal of the dog family.
The clouds were blowing from the south.
The bull is very strong.
Yasmin’s dress is teal.
I brush my teeth every day.
There were thirteen colonies in the United States.
Thirty years ago it was 1984.
I have a thousand Facebook friends.
He went to Golfito on Thursday.
That tiger ate the antelope.
The tree’s trunk is fifteen feet tall.
She washes clothes on Tuesday.
Jesus prayed with twelve disciples.
There are twenty students in the class.
My friend had the hula-hoop around her waist.
I exercise on Wednesday.
A blue whale is huge.
The wolf was howling at the moon.
the eleventh month of the year
2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, High School, Level 7
Word
active
adopted
ankle
bathroom
beard
best
billion
branch
brave
carry
climb
crawl
croak
daily
every
fifth
fight
first
floor
fourth
grandfather
grandmother
grandson
ground
howl
husband
kitchen
less
liver
most
Spanish
Translation
Part of
Speech
activo
adoptado
tobillo
cuarto de
baño
barba
el mejor
billón
palo
valiente
llevar
trepar
gatear
croar
diariamente
todos
quinto
pelear
primero
piso
cuarto
abuelo
abuela
nieto
tierra
aullar
esposo
cocina
menos
hígado
el más
adjective engaged in action
adjective a child legally taken into a family to raise as their own child
noun
the joint that connects the foot with the leg
noun
noun
adjective
adjective
noun
adjective
verb
verb
verb
verb
adverb
adjective
adjective
verb
adjective
noun
adjective
noun
noun
noun
noun
verb
noun
noun
adjective
noun
adverb
Definition
Example Sentence
John is always running; he has a very active lifestyle.
My brother is adopted.
Juan sprained his ankle when he fell.
a room that has a toilet
I shower in the bathroom.
hair on the chin and lower cheeks of a man’s face
the most good; the superlative form of good
a cardinal number; 1,000,000,000
an arm-like part of a tree
courageous
to take from one place to another place
to go towards the top of something
to move slowly along the ground
the sound a frog makes
every day
each time
signifying number 5 in a sequence; 5th
to act against someone with physical violence
signifying number 1 in a sequence; 1st
a surface of a room which you stand on
signifying number 4 in a sequence; 4th
your father or mother's father
your father or mother's mother
the son of your son or daughter
the hard surface the covers the earth
to make a loud cry
the man you are married to
a room in a house or business where food is cooked
the comparative form of few
an organ in the abdomen that cleans blood
the superlative form of many
My grandpa has a long beard.
Costa Rican coffee is the best coffee.
There are more than a billion stars in the sky.
A big branch fell from the tree during the storm.
I am not brave.
Female mammals carry their babies.
Sloths climb very slowly.
Cats crawl slowly to sneak up on birds and mice.
The frogs croak loudly at night.
Most people take a shower daily.
Every Sunday my family goes to church.
Carols’ fifth class of the day is math.
The cats fight each other often.
My brother came in first in the race.
The kitchen floor is dirty.
I am the fourth child in my family.
His grandfather is 75 years old.
Her grandmother is short.
Their grandson lives in Limón.
I planted the tree in the ground.
The wolves howl at the moon.
Her husband is from San Jose.
My mother cooks in the kitchen.
It is less windy in the winter.
Katia likes to eat liver with onions
Jorge is the most dedicated student in class.
2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, High School, Level 7
Word
Spanish
Translation
Part of
Speech
nausea
never
office
often
polite
porch
pores
pound
prey
náusea
nunca
oficina
a menudo
educado
porche
poros
libra
presa
noun
adverb
noun
adverb
adjective
noun
noun
noun
noun
screen
pantalla
noun
second
shark
sharp
sheet
shelf
shell
sixth
skull
sloth
segundo
tiburón
filoso
sábana
estante
caparazón
sexto
cranio
oso perezoso
adjective
noun
adjective
noun
noun
noun
adjective
noun
noun
smug
engreído
adjective
spine
sting
espina
picar
banco,
taburete
noun
verb
swing
balancearse
verb
tenth
thigh
third
throat
turtle
wrist
décimo
muslo
tercero
garganta
tortuga
muñeca
adjective
noun
adjective
noun
noun
noun
stool
noun
Definition
illness usually marked by stomachache and vomiting
none of the time
a building or room where people work
many times
having and showing good manners and respect for everyone
a structure in front of the house with a roof but no walls
the very tiny holes in your skin
a unit of weight in general equal to 16 ounces
an animal that is hunted and killed by another for food.
the part of the computer, television, or phone that has
the visible image
signifying number 2 in a sequence; 2nd
a large and often dangerous fish
having a fine point for cutting or piercing
a large piece of cloth used to cover a bed
a piece of furniture that is used to store things
the hard outer covering of an animal, usually turtles
signifying number 6 in a sequence; 6th
the bone that covers the brain
a small animals that lives in trees and moves slowly
too pleased or satisfied about something you have
achieved or something you know
a column of vertebrae in the back part of the torso
Example Sentence
Nausea is a symptom of the flu.
My family never eats watermelon.
My mom works in an office.
The woman often exercises at the gym.
Please by polite to everyone.
I sit on my porch and talk to friends.
Sweat comes out of our pores.
He ordered a pound of steak for dinner!
An antelope is prey for a lion.
The screen on his phone broke when he dropped it.
the act of an animal piercing something with a body part
My second plate of cake was delicious.
I saw a shark in the ocean.
The knife is very sharp.
The old bed needs a clean sheet.
My pictures sit on the shelf.
The turtle´s shell protects it from predators.
I bought my sixth pair of shoes today.
Rodrigo fractured his skull in a motorcycle accident.
The sloth moves slowly.
Jessica was very smug after she scored the last goal of the
game.
My dad has a curve in his spine.
Bees sting people when they are mad.
a piece of furniture to sit on
Her kitchen has a stool by the window.
to move forward and backward while hanging on to
something
signifying number 10 in a sequence; 10th
the upper part of the leg
signifying number 3 in a sequence; 3rd
the part of the body that you use to swallow
a reptile that has a bony shell
a joint that connects the arm to the hand
The monkeys swing with their arms in the trees.
This was the tenth time I visited Miami.
The athlete’s thigh was very muscular.
Abby’s third computer just broke.
Frank’s throat hurt because he had the flu.
The turtle is laying eggs.
Elena wore two bracelets on her wrist.
2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, High School, Level 8
Word
bedroom
bitter
boiled
bravest
breaded
Spanish
Translation
cuarto
(dormitorio)
amargo
hervido
Part of
Speech
noun
Definition
Example Sentence
a room where you sleep
Francine went to her bedroom to nap.
Burnt coffee tastes bitter.
Boiled eggs are easy to make.
Superman is the bravest superhero.
My mom made breaded chicken for dinner.
empanizado
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
broken
roto
noun
cardboard
chubby
closer
clothing
curly
cuter
darker
cartón
gordito
más cerca
ropa
rizado
más lindo
más oscuro
noun
adjective
adjective
noun
adjective
adjective
adjective
having a sharp taste that’s isn’t sweet
when a food is cooked in hot bubbling water
the most brave; the superlative form of brave
when a food is covered in bread crumbs
having been damaged and no longer in one piece or in
working order
pasteboard or stiff paper
being slightly overweight but not quite fat
more close; the comparative form of close
used to cover up the body of a person
having a strong curve
more cute; the comparative form of cute
more dark; the comparative form of dark
fewer
menos
adjective
more few; the comparative form of few
grilled
asado
más duro;
más difícil
más tarde
luz
el más largo
el más alto; el
más fuerte
puré de
más mal
millón
mostaza
el más viejo
brocha
piña
gordito
más pobre
palomitas
adjective
when a food is cooked on a grill
I used cardboard to make a bed for my dog.
If you eat too much pinto, you might get chubby.
Cartago is closer to San Jose than Liberia.
The child grew fast and his clothing doesn’t fit.
Schnauzers have curly fur all over their body.
Cats are cuter than pigs.
María’s hair is darker than Alan’s.
There are fewer teachers in the elementary school than in
the high school.
Grilled cheese sandwiches with onions are good.
adjective
more hard; the comparative form of hard
This exam is harder than the last one.
adjective
noun
adjective
more late; the comparative form of late
an electronic part that uses a light bulb to give off light
the most long; the superlative form of long
I will see you later.
With the light on we can see easier.
The middle finger is the longest.
adjective
the most loud; the superlative form of loud
Trucks are the loudest vehicles.
adjective
adjective
adjective
noun
adjective
noun
noun
adjective
adjective
noun
when a food is crushed into a soft pulp
more mean; the comparative form of mean
a cardinal number; 1,000,000
a yellow sauce
the most old; the superlative form of old
a tool used to spread paint
a large fruit that has a yellow, juicy inside
a little chubby
more poor; the comparative form of poor
corn that is heated so that it pops
Mashed potatoes are a traditional Thanksgiving dish.
Bullies are meaner than victims.
Bill Gates has more than a million dollars.
My friend puts mustard on her hot dogs.
My grandmother is the oldest person in my family.
You should wash your paintbrush thoroughly.
I love sweet pineapple.
Babies are usually plump.
Coffee pickers are typically poorer than coffee owners.
Olga bought popcorn at a movie theatre.
harder
later
light
longest
loudest
mashed
meaner
million
mustard
oldest
paintbrush
pineapple
plump
poorer
popcorn
el más valiente
Joe had a broken arm from his soccer injury.
2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, High School, Level 8
Word
Spanish
Translation
Part of
Speech
director
más orgulloso
a person who is in charge of a school
more proud; the comparative form of proud
a dense forest with consistently heavy rainfall
the most rich; the superlative form of rich
an adult male chicken
Definition
Example Sentence
principal
prouder
rainforest
richest
rooster
bosque lluvioso
el más rico
gallo
noun
adjective
noun
adjective
noun
ruder
más grosero
adjective
more rude; the comparative form of rude
safer
sailboat
scissors
sharpener
sicker
silver
adjective
noun
noun
noun
adjective
adjective
more safe; the comparative form of safe
a boat that moves by using sails to catch wind
a tool used to cut things
a tool used to make a point on the end of a pencil
more sick; the comparative form of sick
shiny gray-white color
adjective
more slow; the comparative form of slow
Please speak slower so I can understand you.
adjective
noun
adjective
adjective
watermelon
sandía
noun
weakest
welder
whiter
worst
el más débil
soldadura
más blanco
el peor
adjective
noun
adjective
adjective
more small; the comparative form of small
the standing of travel plans
more strong; the comparative form of strong
filled with mucus due to illness
reddening, inflammation, and, in severe cases, blistering
and peeling of the skin due to overexposure to the sun
a low area of land that collects water
the most tall; the superlative form of tall
something that is delicious
feeling a need to drink something
the noise that comes after a lightning strike
a man who serves the customers at a restaurant
more warm; the comparative form of warm
a large, round or oval-shaped fruit with dark green skin,
sweet pink flesh, and a lot of black seeds
the most weak; the superlative form of weak
a person who unites pieces of metal by heating them
more white; the comparative form of white
the superlative form of bad
Apples are smaller than watermelons.
Your flight status is on time.
His friend is stronger than him because she exercises.
It was hard to breather because of my stuffy nose.
swamp
tallest
tasty
thirsty
thunder
waiter
warmer
más seguro
velero
tijeras
maquinilla
más enfermo
plata
más lento;
más despacio
más pequeño
estado
más fuerte
tapado
quemadura
del sol
pantano
el más alto
sabroso
sediento
trueno
mesero
más tibio
The principal spoke to the students that fought.
Fans of Saprissa are prouder than fans of Cartago.
Costa Rica has a beautiful rainforest.
Celebrities are the richest people in the world.
The rooster is very colorful.
People from big cities are ruder than people from rural
areas.
Small towns are safer than big cities.
Richard loves sailing in a sailboat.
Don’t cut yourself with the scissors.
I lent my pencil sharpener to Harold.
We both have colds, but she is sicker than I am.
The old lady’s hair is silver.
slower
smaller
status
stronger
stuffy
sunburn
noun
noun
adjective
adjective
adjective
noun
noun
adjective
After going to the beach, Joe had a bad sunburn.
The Everglades is a swamp in Florida.
Trees are the tallest plants.
A tasty snack is exciting.
Without drinking water all day, I was very thirsty.
The thunder was super loud.
The woman asked the waiter for more water.
It is warmer Costa Rican than in England.
The girl likes to eat watermelon.
She feels the weakest when she is sick.
The welder uses fire to weld the pipes together.
Using bleach on your clothes will make them whiter.
That movie was the worst!
2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, High School, Level 9
Word
Spanish
Translation
Part of
Speech
attack
bathtub
beige
blanket
blender
atacar
bañera
beige
cobija
licuadora
verb
noun
adjective
noun
noun
Definition
to act against in a violent way
a fixture in the bathroom where people wash themselves
pale yellowish-brown color
a piece of material used on a bed for warmth
an electronic kitchen tool to blend food
a male with whom someone has a romantic
boyfriend
novio
noun
relationship
cabinet
gabinete
noun
a piece of furniture used for storage
children
niños
noun
people who are not adults yet; sons or daughters
computer
computadora
noun
machines used to type, send emails, and play games
dishes
trastes
noun
what people use to eat on
dresser
guardarropa
noun
a piece of furniture used to hold clothes
eagle
águila
noun
a large bird of prey with a hooked bill and broad wings
eighth
octavo
adjective signifying number 8 in a sequence; 8th
a bird of prey with long pointed wings and a notched beak
falcon
halcón
noun
feather
pluma
noun
a body part that lets birds fly
furry
peludo
adjective having a lot of fur
a female with whom someone has a romantic relationship
girlfriend
novia
noun
a man who sponsors a child during a formal religious
godfather
padrino
noun
ceremony or cultural rite
a woman who sponsors a child during a formal
godmother
madrina
noun
religious ceremony or cultural rite
gorilla
gorila
noun
a great ape with a large head and short neck
grandparent
abuelo
noun
your father or mother's father or mother
greedy
avaricioso
adjective desirous of wealth, profit
hallway
pasillo
noun
a narrow passage in a house or building
heels
tacones
noun
shoes with a tall back
indirect
indirecto
adjective not straightforward; roundabout
joint
articulación
noun
a junction between two or more bones in the body
kettle
hervidor
noun
a deep pot used for boiling liquids like tea or soup
leopard
leopardo
noun
a large spotted cat the usually hunts at night
lizard
lagartija
noun
a cold blooded reptile
lobster
langosta
noun
a large marine crustacean with large pincers
Example Sentence
Bees don´t attack people unless they are provoked.
My sister washes her baby in the bathtub.
My uniform pants are beige.
My bed has a soft blanket.
I make juice in my blender.
Her boyfriend is mean.
The dishes are stored in the cabinet.
Children go to elementary school.
I send emails on my computer.
My brother always washes the dishes.
My brother's pants are in his dresser.
The bald eagle is a very important bird in the US.
Carol was eighth in her class.
In England, people use a falcon to hunt.
I found a quetzal feather in the woods!
The dog is furry.
He does not want a girlfriend.
Bill is Melissa's godfather.
Annie's parents died, she lives with her godmother.
Tarzan’s adoptive mother was a gorilla.
He only has one grandparent still living.
Armando is greedy.
A hallway connects the two rooms.
The little girl was learning to walk in heels.
Costa Rica has a very indirect culture.
The baseball player tore his shoulder joint.
The kettle holds the hot soup.
It would be scary to see a leopard in the jungle.
The lizard eats insects.
Lobster is delicious seafood.
2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, High School, Level 9
Word
Spanish
Translation
Part of
Speech
mono
sobrino
sobrina
noveno
extrovertido
pantera
peculiar
foto, dibujo
almohada
serio
ducha
camarón
liso
sociable
monkey
nephew
niece
ninth
outgoing
panther
peculiar
picture
pillow
serious
shower
shrimp
smooth
sociable
starfish
estrella de mar
noun
noun
noun
adjective
adjective
noun
adjective
noun
noun
adjective
noun
noun
adjective
adjective
noun
stepbrother
hermanastro
noun
stepfather
stepmother
padrastro
madrastra
noun
noun
stepsister
hermanastra
noun
stepson
sticky
stove
television
hijastro
pegajoso
estufa
televisor
servicio,
inodoro
lengua
amígdalas
cepillo de
dientes
noun
adjective
noun
noun
pasta de dientes
toilet
tongue
tonsils
toothbrush
toothpaste
trait
zebra
característica
cebra
Definition
an animal related to humans that lives in trees
the son of one´s sibling
the daughter of one´s sibling
signifying number 9 in a sequence; 9th
someone who is friendly and likes being around other people
a black leopard
something interesting or intriguing; abnormal
a painting, drawing or photograph
a soft, stuffed item used to rest a head during sleep
not joking or funny
where a person cleans himself by using water and soap
a small crustacean with a long body
not rough, even
liking to be with and talking with other people
a marine animal with five radiating arms
not your parent's son but the son of the person your
parent has married
one´s mother´s husband who is not one´s biological father
one´s father´s wife who is not one´s biological mother
not your parent's daughter but the daughter of the
person your parent has married
Example Sentence
The monkey sleeps and eats in trees.
Her nephew is 2 years old.
The doctor's niece is sick.
I was the ninth person to enter the class.
Hanna is outgoing.
A panther is a very scary animal.
The dwarf looked a bit peculiar without a beard.
A picture of my grandparents is in my bedroom.
My bed has a fluffy pillow.
The principal was serious during his presentation.
He got into the shower after a long workout.
My mom loves to eat shrimp.
The table is smooth.
Taylor is very sociable.
If you cut off the arm of a starfish, it can grow back.
My stepbrother has blue eyes.
Jim lives with his mother and his stepfather.
Karen's father remarried to her stepmother.
Your stepsister is tall.
tending to attach itself to something when touched
enclosed heated space used to cook food
a machine with a screen where you can watch shows
My stepson has brown hair.
The sticky rice stayed in the bowl.
The rice is cooking on the stove.
Marc has a large television in his living room.
noun
a place where people get rid of bodily waste
His bathroom has a blue toilet.
noun
noun
a part of the body in the mouth that you use to taste
a body part that protects the immune system from infection
Tim got his tongue stuck on some ice.
Maria had her tonsils taken out.
noun
a brush used to clean teeth
Each family member has their own toothbrush.
noun
noun
noun
a paste used with a toothbrush to clean
a single characteristic or quality of a person or animal
an African wild horse with black and white stripes
Crest makes good toothpaste.
My friend´s best trait is that he is loyal.
A zebra looks a lot like a horse.
the son of your husband or wife from an earlier marriage
2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, High School, Level 10: Verbs II
Word
awoken
beaten
begun
bitten
blown
bought
broke
caught
chosen
drank
drawn
driven
driving
drove
drunk
eaten
exercising
fallen
flown
frozen
getting
given
gotten
grown
having
hidden
hiking
hitting
known
living
Spanish
Translation
Part of
Speech
despertado
ganado
comenzado
mordido
soplado
compramos
rompió
apañó
elegido
bebí, tomé
dibujado
conducido
manejando,
conduciendo
manejaron,
conducieron
tomado
comido
ejercitando
caído
volado
congelado
obteniendo,
cogiendo
dado
obtenido
crecido
teniendo
escondido
haciendo
caminata
pegando
sabido, conocido
viviendo
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
the past participle of the verb “to awake”
the past participle of the verb “to beat”
the past participle of the verb “to begin”
the past participle of the verb “to bite”
the past participle of the verb “to blow”
the simple past conjugation of “to buy”
the simple past conjugation of “to break”
the simple past conjugation of “to catch”
the past participle of the verb “to choose”
the simple past conjugation of “to drink”
the past participle of the verb “to draw”
the past participle of the verb “to drive”
Elena was awoken by the alarm clock.
The blue team was beaten by the red team.
Lucia has begun to like eating broccoli.
I was bitten by a poisonous snake this morning!
The tree was blown away by the storm.
We bought a pet zebra.
The thief broke the car window with a brick.
The fisherman caught all of the fish in the ocean.
Francis was chosen to join the soccer club.
I drank all of the coffee this morning.
Flor has drawn many beautiful flowers.
Emilio has driven a car since he was 16.
verb
the present progressive conjugation of “to drive”
They are driving too fast on the boat.
verb
the simple past conjugation of “to drive”
They drove to Puntarenas one Sunday morning.
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
the past participle of the verb “to drink”
the past participle of the verb “to eat”
the present progressive conjugation of “to exercise”
the past participle of the verb “to fall”
the past participle of the verb “to fly”
the past participle of the verb “to freeze”
Raquel has drunk milk every morning since she was a little girl.
verb
the present progressive conjugation of “to get”
He is getting his degree in Physics.
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
the past participle of the verb “to give”
the past participle of the verb “to get”
the past participle of the verb “to grow”
the present progressive conjugation of “to have”
the past participle of the verb “to hide”
Lucy has given Carlos a second chance.
Karina had never gotten a massage before.
Sebastian has grown so much since the last time I saw him!
Are you having a difficult time with the test?
The pirate has hidden his gold in a secret cave.
verb
the present progressive conjugation of “to hike”
I go hiking every weekend.
verb
verb
verb
the present progressive conjugation of “to hit”
the past participle of the verb “to know”
the present progressive conjugation of “to live”
Stop hitting your friend.
Lilliana has known how to skateboard for a long time.
I am living in a hut.
Definition
Example Sentence
My friend has never eaten spinach.
They are exercising with the Insanity program.
My little brother has fallen in the creek many times.
I have flown to Venezuela twice.
The dinosaur was frozen in the ice.
2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, High School, Level 10: Verbs II
Word
Spanish
Translation
Part of
Speech
making
mopped
mopping
proven
putting
ridden
riding
risen
running
shaken
shaven
shaving
shown
sitting
slept
spoken
stolen
stood
studied
swept
swimming
taken
taking
thrown
using
waking
woken
writing
written
wrote
haciendo
trapeó
trapeando
probado
poniendo
montado
montando
levantado
corriendo
agitado
rasurado
rasurándose
mostrado
sentándose
durmió
hablado
robado
se pararon
estudió
barrió
nadando
cogido
llevando
tirado
usando
despertándose
despertado
escribiendo
escrito
escribió
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
verb
Definition
the present progressive conjugation of “to make”
the simple past conjugation of “to mop”
the present progressive conjugation of “to mop”
the past participle of the verb “to prove”
the present progressive conjugation of “to put”
the past participle of the verb “to ride”
the present progressive conjugation of “to ride”
the past participle of the verb “to rise”
the present progressive conjugation of “to run”
the past participle of the verb “to shake”
the past participle of the verb “to shave”
the present progressive conjugation of “to shave”
the past participle of the verb “to show”
the present progressive conjugation of “to sit”
the simple past conjugation of “to sleep”
the past participle of the verb “to speak”
the past participle of the verb “to steal”
the simple past conjugation of “to stand”
the simple past conjugation of “to study”
the simple past conjugation of “to sweep”
the present progressive conjugation of “to swim”
the past participle of the verb “to take”
the present progressive conjugation of “to take”
the past participle of the verb “to throw”
the present progressive conjugation of “to use”
the present progressive conjugation of “to wake”
the past participle of the verb “to wake”
the present progressive conjugation of “to writes”
the past participle of the verb “to write”
the simple past conjugation of “to writes”
Example Sentence
Grandma is making empanadas for your birthday.
She mopped the floor until it was clean.
Beatriz is mopping the entire kitchen floor alone.
Tom has proven himself to be a good friend.
He is putting dreads in his hair.
Yessenia had never ridden a horse before she came to Costa Rica.
My friend is riding the bike to the meeting.
Justin has risen from his bed every day at 5am.
He is running to catch the bus.
The house was shaken during the earthquake.
The dog was shaven before his operation.
I am shaving and cut my face.
Lily was shown her new bedroom, and she liked it.
He is sitting on the porch outside.
The cat slept on the roof.
I have spoken to my friend about traveling.
My bike was stolen!
My friends stood on the bus all the way to Nicaragua.
My cousin studied for the science test.
He swept the dirt off the floor.
The children are swimming in the river.
Beth was taken to the zoo for a day of fun.
I am taking the bachillerato at the end of the year.
The ball was thrown over the fence on accident.
She is using Tobasco sauce in the soup.
The brother is waking his little sister from her sleep.
Jane is always woken by a rooster.
I am writing a novel about my life in Costa Rica.
I have written many book reports.
He wrote that book in 1974.
2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, High School, Level 11
Word
Spanish
Translation
Part of
Speech
Definition
cheapest
cleanest
coldest
cousin
daughter
deepest
el más barato
el más limpio
el más frío
primo
hija
adjective
adjective
adjective
el más profundo
adjective
diplomat
diplomático
noun
a political representative or civil servant
direction
dolphin
eighteenth
elephant
eleventh
excited
eyebrow
eyelash
eyelid
fifteenth
forehead
fourteenth
garage
dirección
delfín
decimoctavo
elefante
undécimo
emocionado
ceja
pestaña
párpado
decimoquinto
frente
decimocuarto
garaje
noun
noun
a course along which someone or something moves
a playful mammal that lives in the ocean
signifying number 18 in a sequence; 18th
the largest living land mammal
signifying number 11 in a sequence; 11th
feeling very happy and enthusiastic
a strip of hair above the eye
the hair surrounding the eye
a part of the body that covers the eye when you blink
signifying number 15 in a sequence; 15th
the part of the face above the eyebrows
signifying number 14 in a sequence; 14th
a room that a car or motorcycle is kept in
honest
honesto
adjective
sincere, upright, fair
hottest
hundredth
ignorant
impatient
insincere
el más caliente
centésimo
ignorante
impaciente
insincero
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
intestine
intestinos
noun
jacket
kilogram
kilometer
chaqueta
kilogramo
kilómetro
noun
noun
noun
the most hot; the superlative form of hot
signifying number 100 in a sequence; 100th
not aware, not informed
not accepting delay; lacking patience
not honest in the expression of feelings; deceitful
the part of the body that moves food and bile from
the stomach to the rectum
a warm article of clothing
a measurement of weight equal to 1,000 grams
a metric unit of measurement equal to 1,000 meters
noun
noun
adjective
noun
adjective
adjective
noun
noun
noun
adjective
noun
adjective
noun
the most cheap; the superlative form of cheap
the most clean; the superlative form of clean
the most cold; the superlative form of cold
the child of your aunt or uncle
the female child of her parents
the most deep; the superlative form of deep
Example Sentence
El Rey is the cheapest coffee.
I feel the cleanest after I shower.
Nighttime is the coldest part of the day.
I only have one cousin.
His daughter has blond hair.
This is the deepest end of the swimming pool.
The Costa Rican diplomat to China asked for help with the
lights at the national stadium.
She started to walk in the opposite direction.
The dolphin swims by the boat.
The eighteenth of August is my birthday.
Brandon wants to go to Africa to see an elephant.
James K. Polk was the eleventh president of the U.S.
Kelly was excited for the first day of school.
Ricardo raised his eyebrow.
My friend’s eyelash fell into her coffee.
Sandra put makeup on her eyelid.
A fiesta de quince años celebrates a girl’s fifteenth birthday.
Julian put a sticker on his forehead.
Brian ate his fourteenth cookie.
The car is parked in the garage.
The honest salesman sold a cell phone to the gringo at the
normal price.
The equator is the hottest place on Earth.
Today was the hundredth anniversary of the battle.
My girlfriend is ignorant when it comes to soccer.
Dago is impatient with traffic delays.
She seemed insincere when she said, "I love you."
Zach has a swollen intestine.
Loriana has to put on a jacket at night when it´s cold.
Sally bought a kilogram of meat to make hamburgers.
The school is a kilometer away from her house.
2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, High School, Level 11
Spanish
Translation
Part of
Speech
Definition
adjective
noun
noun
noun
noun
adjective
adjective
adjective
noun
adjective
adjective
adjective
the most kind; the superlative form of kind
a thing created by people to make work easier
a smooth surface that reflects whatever is in front of it
a tissue in animal bodies that contract
anything that is kept secret or unknown
more narrow; the comparative form of narrow
signifying number 19 in a sequence; 19th
disciplined; submissive to authority
a person charged with a particular set of duties
normal
able to remain calm and not become annoyed
making very little noise
seventeenth
shier
shortest
shoulder
sibling
el más amable
máquina
espejo
músculo
misterio
más estrecho
decimonoveno
obediente
oficial
ordinario
paciente
quieto
el más bajo; el
más tranquilo
decimoséptimo
más tímido
el más corto
hombro
hermano
sixteenth
decimosexto
smoother
squid
stomach
más suave
calamar
estómago
más recto; más
liso
extraño, raro
maleta
sorpresa
decimotercero
más estrecho;
más apretado
tucán
violente
Word
kindest
machine
mirror
muscle
mystery
narrower
nineteenth
obedient
official
ordinary
patient
quiet
quietest
straighter
strange
suitcase
surprise
thirteenth
tighter
toucan
violent
Example Sentence
Their mother is the kindest person I know.
The car is a very useful machine.
I comb my hair using a mirror.
The body builder has a lot of muscle.
Scooby Doo solved the mystery.
This street is narrower than the highway.
My nineteenth tooth came in today.
Man´s best friend is an obedient dog.
The official at the airport searched the couple´s bags.
The boy who became a wizard was no ordinary boy!
The teacher is very patient with the students.
Please be quiet during the movie.
adjective the most quiet; the superlative form of quiet
Libraries are the quietest places in a community.
adjective
adjective
adjective
noun
noun
adjective more smooth; the comparative form of smooth
noun
an elongated cephalopod with ten arms
a big sack between the esophagus and the small intestines
noun
My birthday is November seventeenth.
New students are shier than older students.
Ben has the shortest hair.
Luisa used her shoulder to push open the door.
My sibling looks like me.
It’s popular to celebrate a sixteenth birthday in the
United states.
Her hair is smoother because she uses conditioner.
The squid sprayed some ink to scare a predator.
She ate so much that her stomach got bigger.
adjective more straight; the comparative form of straight
When I iron my hair, it is straighter than normal.
adjective
noun
noun
adjective
The strange man wore three hats.
Pack your suitcase before we leave.
His birthday party was a surprise.
The thirteenth day of each month is bad luck.
signifying number 17 in a sequence; 17th
more shy; the comparative form of shy
the most short; the superlative form of short
the top part of the arm
a sister or brother
adjective signifying number 16 in a sequence; 16th
unusual or odd
a bag used to pack personal belongings for travel
a completely unexpected occurrence
signifying number 13 in a sequence; 13th
adjective more tight; the comparative form of tight
Jeans are tighter than sweatpants.
noun
a bird with a huge beak
adjective uncontrolled strong, rough force
A toucan has a colorful beak.
American football is a violent sport.
2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, High School, Level 12
Word
Spanish
Translation
Part of
Speech
above
sobre
preposition
accident
accidente
noun
armchair
babysitter
basement
behind
below
beside
between
bookshelf
bracelet
bright
build
ceiling
character
sillón
niñero
sótano
detrás
abajo
a la par
en medio
librero
pulsera
brillante
construir
cielo raso
carácter
noun
noun
noun
preposition
preposition
preposition
preposition
noun
noun
adjective
verb
noun
noun
chimney
chimenea
noun
colorful
crocodile
cupboard
fingernail
colorido
cocodrilo
alacena
uña
adjective
noun
noun
noun
fireplace
chimenea
noun
freezer
gecko
generous
granddaughter
intelligent
invincible
irresistible
congelador
geco
generoso
nieta
inteligente
invencible
irresistible
noun
noun
adjective
noun
adjective
adjective
adjective
jealous
celoso
adjective
kidney
riñon
noun
Definition
Example Sentence
at a higher level than but not touching something else
something unfortunate that wasn't supposed to
happen (example: a car crash); by chance
a piece of furniture you sit on
a person who looks after children while parents are out
a room that is under the house, underground
to the far side of something, so as to be hidden by it
at a lower level or under something
at the side of or next to
in the space separating two other things
a piece of furniture used to hold books
an accessory worn on the wrist
giving off much light
to construct from parts
overhead interior surface of a room
a fictitious person in a story
a tall hollow structure that brings smoke outside the
house
having many colors
a large reptile with scales that lives in rivers
a cabinet with shelves for food or dishes
a hard part of the body at the tip of the fingers
The salt is above the sugar on the shelf.
There was an accident on the Inter-American highway
today.
She sits in the armchair and reads a book.
The babysitter watched us while my mom worked.
My house has a big basement.
Brian is behind Kevin in the line.
The dictionary is below the binder.
My shoe was beside the bed.
My car was parked between two trees.
My father's books are on the bookshelf.
The husband bought his wife a gold bracelet.
The star is very bright.
Beavers build their houses out of sticks.
The bathroom has a white ceiling.
Her niece´s favorite Disney character is Tinkerbell.
a space in the room for a fire, uses a chimney
a very cold refrigerator that freezes food
a nocturnal lizard with adhesive pads on its feet
unselfish, willing to share
the daughter of your son or daughter
very good at learning or thinking about things
incapable of being beaten or defeated
incapable of being resisted; strongly desired
upset and angry because someone that you love seems
interested in another person
an organ that makes urine
Black smoke exits the chimney.
The quetzal is very colorful.
There is a crocodile in the river!
I put food in the cupboard.
I have dirt under my fingernail from playing.
The fireplace keeps the house warm during the
winter.
The ice cream is in the freezer.
There is a small gecko that lives in my bathroom.
The generous man gave 5.000 colones to a charity.
Her granddaughter is two years old.
The intelligent student learns very fast.
Superman is invincible.
That chocolate cake is irresistible.
Max feels jealous everytime another boy looks at his
girlfriend.
He punched Tim in the kidney!
2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, High School, Level 12
Word
Spanish
Translation
Part of
Speech
macaw
microwave
monthly
guacamayo
microondas
mensualmente
noun
noun
adverb
napkin
servilleta
noun
oatmeal
occasion
occur
oxygen
penguin
persistent
phrase
avena
ocasión
ocurrir
oxígeno
pingüino
persistente
frase
preference
preferencia
noun
probably
quarter
reptile
ridge
rough
scales
season
seldom
sometimes
stepdaughter
probablemente
cuarto
reptil
cresta
áspero
escamas
temporada
rara vez
a veces
hijastra
adverb
noun
noun
noun
adjective
noun
noun
adverb
adverb
noun
tapir
danta
noun
temperature
toothache
vegetable
violet
walrus
weekly
yearly
temperatura
dolor de diente
verdura
violeta
morsa
semanalmente
anualmente
noun
noun
noun
adjective
noun
adverb
adverb
Definition
a colorful, tropical bird
a machine that cooks food quickly
every month
a piece of cloth or paper used to protect clothes and wipe
the mouth
a cereal made from ground oats
an event or planned activity
to happen
life-supporting component of the air
noun
noun
verb
noun
a large flightless bird with black upper parts and white underparts
noun
adjective persevering; continuing on despite obstacles
noun
a sequence of two or more words without a verb
liking something more than another
very likely
one-fourth; may also refer to fifteen minutes
a cold blood animal that lays eggs
a long narrow hilltop or mountain range
an uneven surface; not smooth
the skin of reptiles and fish
a period of the year characterized by climatic feature
once in a while
some of the time
the daughter of your husband or wife from an earlier marriage
a nocturnal mammal with a flexible nose that lives in the
forests of tropical America and Malaysia
degrees of heat or coolness, measured in Celsius or Fahrenheit
a pain in a tooth or teeth
a plant, root, seed, or pod that is used as food,
bluish-purple color
a large marine mammal with two large tusks
every week
every year
Example Sentence
The macaw is blue and yellow.
When the food is cold I put it in the microwave.
The women's magazine runs monthly.
The napkin saved his clothes from the soup that he
spilled in his lap.
Apple and cinnamon oatmeal is delicious.
A girl´s 15th birthday is a special occasion.
Natural disasters occur when you least expect them.
Humans need oxygen to breathe.
The emperor penguin lives in Antarctica.
You must be persistent to get what you want.
"Oh my God" is a popular phrase in English.
Pepperoni is the most common preference among
pizza lovers.
Costa Rica probably won´t win the World Cup in Brazil.
It is a quarter until two o' clock.
Snakes are a class of reptile.
Billy the goat was standing on the ridge.
Sand is rough.
The fish has slimy scales.
Fall is my favorite season.
She seldom has a reason to shower at night.
Sometimes we are tired in the morning.
His stepdaughter is seven years old.
In Corcovado you can see a tapir.
The temperature in Guanacaste is usually very hot.
Tom went to the dentist because of a toothache.
Broccoli is a vegetable.
They painted their house violet.
A walrus can live in very cold climates.
The school sends out announcements weekly.
The bachillerato is a yearly exam for seniors.
2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, High School, Level 13
Spanish
Translation
Part of
Speech
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
verb
verb
noun
noun
the feeler of an insect
an insect that has a hard shell
a small, soft, dark purple fruit with seeds
to lose blood
to take air into and expel it from the lungs
a man who works in financial matters
a woman who works in financial matters
The antenna is what bugs use to feel things.
Alicia saw an armadillo in Monteverde.
Emily was excited to see a badger while hiking.
The bartender made a piña colada.
The beaver built a dam in the river.
The beetle walks across the floor.
The blackberry was too sour.
After her fall, Sarah realized her knee was bleeding.
After going for a run, he was breathing very rapidly.
The businessman wears a suit and tie to work.
The businesswoman works at the bank.
noun
a person who prepares the food for a social event
The caterer made delicious cakes for graduation.
centimeter
chopped
clause
antena
armadillo
tejón
cantinero
castor
escarabajo
mora
sangrando
respirando
empresario
empresaria
proveedor de
comida
centímetro
picado
cláusula
coconut
coco
creature
cursive
difference
diligent
dishonest
dizzy
criatura
cursivo
diferencia
diligente
deshonesto
mareado
doubt
duda
noun
drowsy
elderly
epidemic
extinct
flabby
flamingo
somnoliento
adjective
adjective
noun
adjective
adjective
noun
Word
antenna
armadillo
badger
bartender
beaver
beetle
blackberry
bleeding
breathing
businessman
businesswoman
caterer
fundamental
mayor, anciano
epidemia
extinto
flácido
flamenco
fundamental
Definition
a nocturnal mammal that has a body covered in bony plates
a gray and black nocturnal mammal of the weasel family
a person who mixes and serves drinks at a bar
a broad-tailed rodent that gnaws tree trunks to build dams
a metric unit of length, equal to one hundredth of a meter
noun
adjective cut up into small pieces
noun
an article or provision in a legal written document
a very large nut with a hard, hairy shell, a white part
noun
that you eat, and liquid in the center
noun
an animal or person
adjective a slanted, formal type of handwriting
noun
dissimiliarity
adjective showing dedication; hard-working and thorough
adjective not trustworthy; disposed to lie, cheat and steal
adjective a sensation of spinning around and losing one's balance
feeling of uncertainty
sleepy and lethargic; half asleep
a person who has lived a long time
when a disease affects a lot people quickly
a species that has no living members
soft, loose and fleshy
a tall bird with pink or red feathers and long legs and neck
adjective the most important, essential
Example Sentence
The ant is just one centimeter wide.
Chopped onions are an ingredient in salsa.
The new law was rejected due to a very controversial clause.
Coconut is used to make a lot of desserts.
A scary creature was lurking in my closet.
Most people only use cursive handwriting to sign their name.
Those cars are the same. The only difference is the color.
The Spelling Bee finalist was diligent in her studies.
The dishonest politician stole some of the tax money.
Jonathan began to suffer from dizzy spells.
There is no doubt that Costa Rica will be in the World
Cup in Brazil!
After being in the sun all day, I felt very drowsy.
My elderly neighbor needs help crossing the street.
There is a malaria epidemic in Haiti.
Dinosaurs are extinct.
My grandmother has flabby arms.
The flamingo is a very beautiful bird.
Stock speculation was the fundamental problem that
led to the crash in 1929.
2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, High School, Level 13
Word
Spanish
Translation
Part of
Speech
giraffe
jirafa
noun
guilty
culpable
adjective
hairdresser
handsome
peluquero
guapo
noun
adjective
hopeful
optimista
adjective
ketchup
lonely
milkshake
peacock
pebble
persevere
petite
predator
pronoun
recipe
reference
salsa de tomate
solo
batido
pavo real
piedrita
perseverar
chiquita
depredador
pronombre
receta
referencia
noun
adjective
noun
noun
noun
verb
adjective
noun
noun
noun
noun
sacrifice
sacrificio
noun
scaly
escamoso
adjective
selfish
egoista
adjective
sentence
separate
skiing
slender
slimy
specific
squash
strait
supplies
termite
vomiting
oración
separado
esquí
esbelto
viscoso
específico
ayote
estrecho
útiles
termita
vomitando
noun
adjective
noun
adjective
adjective
adjective
noun
noun
noun
noun
verb
Definition
the tallest land animal
feeling worry or unhappiness that you have because
you have done something wrong
a person who cuts and styles hair
having an attractive appearance
to want something to happen or to be true, and
usually have a good reason to think that it might
a red tomato sauce
unhappy because you are not with other people
a drink made from ice cream and milk
a bird with very long tail feathers that have markings
a small stone made smooth and round
to press on; to keep going
a person that is small in stature and height
an animal that naturally preys on others
a substitute for a noun (example: I, she, he, we, etc.)
instruction for cooking a dish
a mention, allusion
the offering of a plant, human or thing to something
else
covered with scales
having or showing concern for only yourself and not
for the needs of other people
a group of words that collectively form a thought
division of people or things
the sport of moving down a hill covered in snow
someone that is slim
made of or like slime
explicit or definite
a kind of vegetable-like fruit including pumpkins
a narrow passage of water connecting two areas of water
a stock of resources
a small insect that lives in large colonies
eject matter from the stomach through the mouth
Example Sentence
Pablo wants to go to the zoo to see a giraffe.
Susan felt guilty for forgetting to call her mother.
The hairdresser cut my hair too short.
Richard is a very handsome man.
Abby is hopeful that she will be able to attend college next
year.
I like to put ketchup on my French fries.
Brittany was lonely after her best friend moved away.
Alicia got a milkshake for dessert.
The peacock had a very beautiful tail.
Margarita has a pebble stuck in her shoe.
She was able to persevere despite her problems.
Yessenia is petite so she can wear small clothes.
Man is the most dangerous predator.
"I" is the most commonly used pronoun in English.
She had her family's famous recipe for tamales.
The writer added the reference to the bibliography.
Every country owes its independence to the sacrifice of a
group of people.
A snake is scaly.
The little boy is very selfish because he didn't share his
cookies.
The example sentence contained the word "sentence" twice.
Boys and girls often play sports separate.
Skiing is my Canadian friend’s favorite sport.
My niece is a slender girl.
This snake feels very slimy.
Coffee production is not specific to Costa Rica.
Susan loves to eat squash.
The strait of Magellan is very famous.
The teacher asked us to take out our supplies.
The termite ate a part of my door.
Matt began vomiting after smelling the rotten food.
2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, High School, Level 14
Word
Spanish
Translation
Part of
Speech
accountant
angrier
arrival
baggage
contador
más enojado
llegada
equipaje
noun
adjective
noun
noun
billionth
billonésimo
adjective
celery
apio
noun
chubbier
crackers
craziest
delicious
departure
dessert
destination
más rechoncho
galletas
el más loco
delicioso
salida
postre
destino
adjective
noun
adjective
adjective
noun
noun
noun
a person who keeps and inspect financial accounts
more angry; the comparative form of angry
the action of getting somewhere
personal belongings packed in suitcases
signifying number 1,000,000,000 in a sequence;
1,000,000,000th
a vegetable with long, thin, whitish or pale green
stems that can be eaten uncooked or cooked
more chubby; the comparative form of chubby
a thin, crisp wafer
the most crazy; the superlative form of crazy
something that tastes very good
the action of leaving somewhere
a sweet dish at the end of a meal
the place you are going to
diagnose
diagnosticar
verb
to examine a person in order to identify a disease
disease
earlier
earrings
easiest
eightieth
envelope
farthest
fiftieth
fortieth
funnier
enfermedad
más temprano
aretes
el más fácil
octogésimo
sobre
el más lejos
quincuagésimo
cuadragésimo
más gracioso
noun
adjective
noun
adjective
adjective
noun
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
handsomest
el más guapo
adjective
healthier
highlighter
janitor
lawyer
lonelier
más saludable
resaltador
conserje
abogado
más solitario
adjective
noun
noun
noun
adjective
Definition
illness or sickness
more early; the comparative form of early
accessories worn on the ears
the most easy; the superlative form of easy
signifying number 80 in a sequence; 80th
a flat, paper container with a sealable flap
the most far; the superlative form of far
signifying number 50 in a sequence; 50th
signifying number 40 in a sequence; 40th
more funny; the comparative form of funny
the most handsome; the superlative form of
handsome
more healthy; the comparative form of healthy
a broad felt-tipped pen used to mark notes
a person who takes care of a building
a person who practices law
more lonely; the comparative form of lonely
Example Sentence
An accountant helps her with her taxes.
The Hulk is angrier than Iron Man.
Barbra’s time of arrival was 3:30pm.
Pick up your baggage after you get off the airplane.
The billionth star was discovered in 1936.
Celery is delicious in soup.
Babies are chubbier than adults.
Some people put tuna on their crackers.
His uncle is the craziest member of the family.
My mom’s cooking is delicious.
Your time of departure is 12:45pm.
Dessert is my favorite part of the meal.
San Jose is our destination!
The doctors weren´t able to diagnose the patient suffering
from a very rare disease.
Dengue is a common disease in Costa Rica.
I arrived earlier than everyone else.
Sally got new earrings for her birthday.
Small words are the easiest to spell.
Grandpa Kevin celebrated his eightieth birthday.
I put the letter in an envelope.
Guanacaste is the farthest province from Limón.
Being a teacher is the fiftieth best job in the world.
Jesus came out of the desert on the fortieth day.
Comedies are funnier than dramas.
Her husband is the handsomest man in the city.
Vegetables are healthier than ice cream.
Erin used her highlighter to mark important notes.
The janitor swept the classroom floor.
The lawyer convinces a juror to change his mind.
We are lonelier when we aren’t together.
2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, High School, Level 14
Word
Spanish
Translation
Part of
Speech
luggage
equipaje
noun
manager
gerente
noun
mechanic
millionth
motorcycle
necklace
ninetieth
passenger
mecánico
millonésimo
motocicleta
collar
nonagésimo
pasajero
noun
plantain
plátano
noun
prettiest
rainier
saddest
el más bonito
más lluvioso
el más triste
el más
espantoso
escultor
septuagésimo
sexagésimo
el más flaco
espagueti
gafas del sol
sastre
terapeuta
trigésimo
milésimo
duodécimo
vigésimo
más feo
usualmente
mesera
más ondulado
el más mojado
adjective
adjective
adjective
accessory worn around the neck
signifying number 90 in a sequence; 90th
a traveler on public or private transportation
a tropical fruit similar to a banana with green skin, or
the plant that produces this fruit
the most pretty; the superlative form of pretty
more rainy; the comparative form of rainy
the most sad; the superlative form of sad
adjective
the most scary; the superlative form of scary
Conjunto is the scariest movie.
a person who makes statues
signifying number 70 in a sequence; 70th
signifying number 60 in a sequence; 60th
the most skinny; the superlative form of skinny
long thin pasta
worn when it is sunny to protect the eyes
a person who makes clothes to fit individually
The garden was filled with the works of the famous sculptor.
Abby finished seventieth in the race.
My mom celebrated her sixtieth birthday this year.
He is the skinniest boy because he doesn’t eat enough.
Spaghetti with meatballs is my dad’s favorite food.
I lost my sunglasses at the beach.
The tailor fixed my pants to fit me.
I talked to the therapist about my anxiety.
I am taking my thirtieth class this year.
Yesterday was the thousandth day at my job.
Jesus was betrayed by the twelfth disciple.
This is the twentieth time Joe spilled his juice.
The town was much uglier before we cleaned it up.
The bus usually comes at noon.
The waitress asked me what I wanted to eat.
Yilena’s hair is wavier than mine.
Winter is the wettest season.
scariest
sculptor
seventieth
sixtieth
skinniest
spaghetti
sunglasses
tailor
therapist
thirtieth
thousandth
twelfth
twentieth
uglier
usually
waitress
wavier
wettest
adjective
noun
noun
adjective
noun
noun
adjective
adjective
adjective
noun
noun
noun
noun
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adverb
noun
adjective
adjective
Definition
suitcases or bags used to pack personal belongings
a person who is responsible for controlling all or part
of a company
a person who repairs vehicles
signifying number 1,000,000 in a sequence; 1,000,000th
a two-wheeled vehicle resembling a bicycle with a motor
a person who is trained to help patients overcome issues
signifying number 30 in a sequence; 30th
signifying number 1,000 in a sequence; 1,000th
signifying number 12 in a sequence; 12th
signifying number 20 in a sequence; 20th
more ugly; the comparative form of ugly
a lot of the time
a women who serves customers at a restaurant
more wavy; the comparative form of wavy
the most wet; the superlative form of wet
Example Sentence
Don’t bring more luggage than you can carry.
He got a promotion to manager at the hotel.
The mechanic repaired the transmission on my car.
Jose was the millionth person through the door!
It is important to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle.
The gold necklace was very expensive.
The ninetieth song sung was beautiful.
The passenger fell asleep on the train.
There are many ways to cook plantain.
This is the prettiest butterfly of all.
It is rainier in the winter than in the summer.
It was the saddest story he had heard.
2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, High School, Level 15: Nationalities
Word
Spanish
Translation
Part of
Speech
Argentinian
Austrian
Belizean
Brazilian
Bulgarian
Cambodian
Canadian
Chilean
Chinese
Danish
Dutch
Ecuadorian
Egyptian
Ethiopian
European
Finnish
argentino
austriaco
beliceño
brasileño
búlgaro
camboyano
canadiense
chileno
chino
danés
holandés
ecuatoriano
egipcio
etiope
Europeo
finlandés
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
noun
noun
noun
adjective
from Argentina
from Austria
from Belize
from Brazil
from Bulgaria
from Cambodia
from Canada
from Chile
from China
from Denmark
from Netherlands
from Ecuador
from Egypt
from Ethiopia
from Europe
from Finland
French
francés
adjective
from France
German
Ghanaian
Greek
Guatemalan
Honduran
Hungarian
Icelandic
Indian
Indonesian
Iranian
Irish
Jamaican
alemán
ghanés
griego
guatemalteco
hondureño
húngaro
islandés
indio
indonesio
iraní
irlandés
jamaiquino
adjective
noun
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
from Germany
from Ghana
from Greece
from Guatemala
from Honduras
from Hungary
from Iceland
from India
from Indonesia
from Iran
from Ireland
from Jamaica
The best meat in the world is Argentinian.
I love Austrian music.
My favorite food is Belizean.
The Brazilian soccer team is very good.
I love the Bulgarian snow hats.
We have a friend who is Cambodian.
Many Canadian people travel to Costa Rica.
My mom loves Chilean food.
You must study to learn the Chinese language.
My Danish friends have the prettiest smiles.
My dad and brother are both Dutch.
Many people eat Ecuadorian cuisine.
The Egyptian pyramids are ancient.
Ethiopian food is popular in America.
European history is very interesting.
My husband is Finnish.
Some say that the French language is similar to the Spanish
language.
I like to eat German chocolate.
The Ghanaian soccer team is going to the world cup.
Greek chefs cook with lots of garlic.
It would be cool to be Guatemalan.
I had a friend at my university who was Honduran.
My ex-boyfriend was Hungarian.
My best friend is Icelandic.
My friend Lauren loves to cook Indian food.
Indonesian islands are beautiful.
Iranian almonds are delicious.
St. Patrick´s Day is an Irish holiday.
Bob Marley was Jamaican.
Japanese
japonés
adjective
from Japan
I like Japanese dancers.
Definition
Example Sentence
2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, High School, Level 15
Word
Spanish
Translation
Part of
Speech
Jordanian
Kenyan
Korean
Malaysian
Mongolian
Moroccan
Nicaraguan
Norwegian
Pakistani
Panamanian
Paraguayan
Peruvian
Polish
Portuguese
Romanian
Russian
Rwandan
Scottish
Slovakian
Sudanese
Swedish
Swiss
Syrian
Taiwanese
Turkish
Ugandan
Ukrainian
Uruguayan
Venezuelan
Vietnamese
jordano
keniano
coreano
malasio
mongol
marroquí
nicaragüense
noruego
paquistano
panameño
paraguayo
peruano
polaco
portugués
rumano
ruso
ruandés
escocés
eslovaco
sudanés
sueco
suizo
siriano
taiwanés
turco
ugandés
ucraniano
uruguayo
venezolano
vietnamita
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
Definition
from Jordan
from Kenya
from Korea
from Malaysia
from Mongolia
from Morocco
from Nicaragua
from Norway
from Pakistan
from Panama
from Paraguay
from Peru
from Poland
from Portugal
from Romania
from Russia
from Rwanda
from Scotland
from Slovakia
from Sudan
from Sweden
from Switzerland
from Syria
from Taiwan
from Turkey
from Uganda
from Ukraine
from Uruguay
from Venezuela
from Vietnam
Example Sentence
Jordanian people eat a lot of lamb.
President Obama is part Kenyan.
Korean barbeque is very popular.
I want to visit Malaysian beaches.
Mongolian chicken is the best chicken.
I use Moroccan oil on my hair.
A woman in my town is Nicaraguan.
The Norwegian accent is really cool.
Malala's family is Pakistani.
My friend Betty is Panamanian.
Paraguayan spices are the best.
The best clothes are Peruvian made.
Many of my friends are Polish.
I like the sound of the Portuguese language.
The president and his wife are both Romanian.
Russian roulette is not a safe game to play.
My boyfriend's grandmother is Rwandan.
My favorite dogs are the Scottish kind.
Many European countries border the Slovakian territory.
The Sudanese people have two countries.
I have a Swedish friend with pretty blonde hair.
The Swiss are known for their neutrality.
Syrian people once had a country.
I like to drink Taiwanese juice.
I love Turkish meat.
Ugandan teachers work with Peace Corps volunteers.
I went to volunteer in Ukrainian schools last year.
His father is Uruguayan.
My godmother is Venezuelan.
Vietnamese spring rolls are good.
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