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Stage 4 – Round 1Diocesan Spelling Bee
Word evidencePronunciation (Say ev-uh-duhns)
Sentence The evidence he gave in court was compelling.
Word theoryPronunciation (Say theer-re)
Sentence The scientific theory proved to be correct. Word hypothesisPronunciation (say huy-poth-uh-suhs)Sentence The hypothesis was investigated and tested thoroughly.
Word secondaryPronunciation (Say sek-und- duh-ree/dree)
Sentence The diagnosis was a secondary cancer.
Word chronologicalPronunciation (Say kruh-nol-loj-i-kuhl)
Sentence The events were arranged in chronological order.
Word altarPronunciation (Say awl-tuh)
Sentence The priest stood behind the altar.
Word sacramentPronunciation (Say sak-ruh-muhnt)
Sentence A sacrament is a Christian ceremony.
Word healthPronunciation (Say helth)Sentence Good health is achieved through sensible exercise and diet.
Word eucharistPronunciation (say yoo-kuh-ruhst)
Sentence Many of the people at mass received the eucharist.
Word physicalPronunciation (Say fiz-i-kuhl)
Sentence Physical education is part of the school curriculum.
Word reconciliationPronunciation (Say rek-uhn-sil-ee-ay-shuhn)Sentence The children received the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Word algebraPronunciation (Say al-juh-bruh)
Sentence Her results in algebra were outstanding.
Word JerusalemPronunciation (Say juh-roo-suh-luhm)
Sentence Jerusalem is a holy city in Israel.
Word diseasePronunciation (Say duh-zeez)Sentence The disease quickly spread within the family.
Word nutritionPronunciation (Say nyoo-trish-uhn)
Sentence Nutrition is the study of food and nourishing substances.
Word communicablePronunciation (Say kuh-myoo-nic-kuh-buhl)Sentence The information was communicable through the media.
Word annualPronunciation (Say an-yoo-uhl)Sentence The annual event proved to be a huge success.
Word integerPronunciation (say in-tuh-juh)
Sentence The fraction had to be converted into an integer.
Word poetryPronunciation (Say poh-uh-tree)
Sentence Banjo Patterson wrote some extraordinary Australian poetry.
Word percentagePronunciation (say puh-sent-tij)
Sentence A high percentage of students were absent from school.
Word parallelPronunciation (Say pa-ruh-lel)
Sentence Parallel lines are always the same distance apart.
Word metaphorPronunciation (Say met-uh-faw)
Sentence The use of a metaphor added depth to the description.
Word armourPronunciation (Say ah-muh)
Sentence In readiness for the battle, the knights put on their armour.
Word similePronunciation (say sim-uh-lee)
Sentence A simile is a comparative device used in language.
Word mediumPronunciation (Say mee-dee-uhm)
Sentence The hikers travelled at a medium pace.
Word limerickPronunciation (Say lim-uh-rik)
Sentence A cleverly written limerick will make the audience laugh.
Word glazePronunciation (say glayz)Sentence The potter put a coloured glaze on his pots.
Word cartoonPronunciation (say cah-toon)
Sentence Walt Disney produced many animated cartoon movies.
Word haikuPronunciation (Say huy-koo)
Sentence He chose to write a haiku instead of a limerick.
Word pigmentPronunciation (say pig-muhnt)
Sentence Natural colouring pigment was used in the painting.
Word genrePronunciation (Say zhon-ruh)Sentence A genre is a style or type of literature or art.
Word compositionPronunciation (Say kom-puh-zish-uhn)
Sentence Talented musicians can create an artistic composition.
Word improvisePronunciation (Say imp-pruh-vuyz)
Sentence She had to improvise the recipe to make it tasty.
Word musicalPronunciation (Say myoo-zik-al)
Sentence The musical production was a masterpiece.
Word notationPronunciation (Say noh-tay-shuhn)
Sentence Numerical notation was used to represent the symbols.
Word geographicalPronunciation (Say jee-uh-graf-i-kuhl)
Sentence Geographical locations were marked on the map.
Word legendPronunciation (Say lej-uhnd)
Sentence “You are a legend”, said my friend.
Word globalPronunciation (Say gloh-buhl)Sentence Global warming is an issue that we all have to face.
Word faunaPronunciation (Say faw-nuh)
Sentence Much of the fauna was affected by the bushfires.
Word industrialPronunciation (Say in-dus-tree-uhl)Sentence The Industrial Revolution had a huge impact on the world.
Word investigationPronunciation (Say in-vest-tuh-gay-shuhn)
Sentence There will be an investigation into the increased crime rate in the area.
Word formulatePronunciation (Say faw-myuh-layt)
Sentence Together, we will formulate a plan of attack.
Word chemicalPronunciation (Say kem-i-kuhl)Sentence A chemical reaction changes the structure of atoms, molecules and ions.
Word electricalPronunciation (Say uh-lek-tree-kal)
Sentence The electrical storm caused enormous damage.
Word noxiousPronunciation (Say nock-shus)
Sentence Noxious weeds are harmful to livestock.
Word technologyPronunciation (Say tek-nol-uh-jee)
Sentence In recent years, technology has changed the face of the workplace.
Word designPronunciation (Say duh-zuyn)
Sentence The design of the dress was very flattering.
Word solutionPronunciation (say suh-loo-shuhn)
Sentence An easy solution was found for the problem.
Word processPronunciation (Say proh-ses)
Sentence The process for constructing the tower was straight-forward.
Word creativePronunciation (Say kree-ay-tiv)
Sentence Creative writing usually engages the reader.
Stage 4 – Round 2
Diocesan Spelling Bee
Word perspectivePronunciation (Say puh-spek-tiv)
Sentence The lawyer gave a different perspective to the situation.
Word colonisation
Pronunciation (Say kol-uh-niyz-ay- shuhn)
Sentence British colonisation of Australia began in 1788.
Word syringePronunciation (Say suh/si-rinj)
Sentence A syringe is used for injecting liquid.
Word maintenancePronunciation (Say mayn-tuh-nuhns)
Sentence Regular maintenance was needed to keep the house in good repair.
Word promotional
Pronunciation (Say pruh-moh-shuh-nuhl)
Sentence The promotional material contained all the details for the event.
Word diameterPronunciation (Say duy-am-uh-tuh)
Sentence A specific mathematical formula is used to calculate the diameter of objects.
Word indigenousPronunciation (Say in-dij-uh-nuhns)
Sentence Aborigines are indigenous to Australia.
Word copingPronunciation (Say ko-ping)
Sentence Everyone was coping well with the difficult situation.
Word synopticPronunciation (Say sah-nop-tik)
Sentence They viewed the synoptic weather forecast with interest.
Word matrimonyPronunciation (Say mat-ruh-muh-nee)
Sentence Matrimony is the sacrament of marriage.
Word seasonal
Pronunciation (Say see zuhn-uhl)
Sentence Accommodation for seasonal work can be difficult to find.
Word culturePronunciation (Say kul-chuh)
Sentence Many countries in the world have a distinct and unique culture.
Word friendshipPronunciation (Say frend-ship)
Sentence A happy friendship is the basis for a solid relationship.
Word longitudePronunciation (Say long-guh-tyood)
Sentence Locations on maps can be found using coordinates of longitude.
Word anxietyPronunciation (Say ang-zuy-uh-tee)
Sentence A sense of anxiety prevailed as they awaited the outcome of the tests.
Word noticeablePronunciation (Say noh-tuhs-uh-buhl)
Sentence There was a noticeable change in his behaviour.
Word consciencePronunciation (Say kon-shuhns)
Sentence His conscience would not allow the situation to continue.
Word latitudePronunciation (Say lat-uhtyood)
Sentence She was allowed as much latitude as she wanted.
Word identityPronunciation (Say uy-den-tuh-tee)
Sentence A case of mistaken identity was soon rectified.
Word environment
Pronunciation (Say en-vuy-ruhn-muhnt)
Sentence We have an obligation to care for our environment.
Word photosynthesis
Pronunciation ((Say foh-toh-sin-thuh-suhs)
Sentence Photosynthesis is a scientific process evident in the plant kingdom.
Word foliagePronunciation (Say foh-lee-ij)
Sentence The foliage on the trees was destroyed by the horrific bushfire.
Word theatrePronunciation (Say theer-tuh)
Sentence The operating theatre at the hospital was fully booked by the surgeons.
Word scenePronunciation (Say seen)
Sentence The opening scene at the opera was dramatic.
Word pianoPronunciation (Say pee-an-oh)
Sentence Listening to piano music can be very relaxing.
Word distilPronunciation (Say duh-stil)
Sentence To make a good wine you have to distil the grapes.
Word explanationPronunciation (Say ek-spluh-nay shuhn)
Sentence A clear explanation of the process was necessary for success.
Word clefPronunciation (Say clef)
Sentence A clef is a musical symbol.
Word linearPronunciation (Say lin-ee-uh)
Sentence The linear graph displayed the information correctly.
Word alignmentPronunciation (Say uh-luyn-muhnt)
Sentence The trees were placed in alignment with the fence.
Word germination
Pronunciation (Say jer-muh-nay-shuhn)
Sentence Germination of seeds can be a tricky process.
Word equationPronunciation (Say ee-kway-zhuhn)
Sentence The answer to the equation was difficult to solve.
Word zucchiniPronunciation (Say zoo-kee-nee)
Sentence Zucchini quiche was the main item on the menu.
Word liaisonPronunciation (Say lee-ay-zon)
Sentence The liaison officer met the group in the office.
Word guitarPronunciation (Say guh-tar)
Sentence To play a guitar well requires a special skill.
Word pythagorasPronunciation (Say puy-thag-uh-ruhs)
Sentence Pythagoras was a 6th century Greek philosopher.
Word commitmentPronunciation (Say kuh-mit-muhnt)
Sentence The team made a commitment to train hard.
Word melodicPronunciation (Say muh-lod-ik)
Sentence The melodic composition was appreciated by the audience.
Word competition
Pronunciation (Say kom-puh-tish-uhn)
Sentence Competition for the top job was fierce.
Word dynamicPronunciation (Say duy-nam-ik)
Sentence The gymnastic display was both dynamic and energetic.
Word separationPronunciation (Say sep-uh-ray-shuhn)
Sentence Separation from family and friends can be painful.
Word resilience
Pronunciation (Say ruh-zil-ee-uhnz)
Sentence Building resilience into our life is very important.
Word architecturePronunciation (Say ah-kuh-tek-chuh)
Sentence Different styles of architecture were evident in the township.
Word initiationPronunciation (Say i-nish-ee-ayt-shuhn)
Sentence An initiation ceremony is part of Aboriginal culture.
Word depressionPronunciation (Say duh-presh-uhn)
Sentence The economic depression in the 1930’s caused a great deal of hardship.
Word techniquePronunciation (Say tek-neek)
Sentence The batsman displayed outstanding technique with his bat.
Word humorousPronunciation (Say hyoo-muh-ruhs)
Sentence It was a humorous situation.
Word radiusPronunciation (Say ray-dee-uhs)
Sentence The cattle stayed within a radius of 20 kilometres.
Word meagrePronunciation (Say mee-guh)
Sentence His meagre allowance was soon spent.
Word AboriginalPronunciation (Say ab-uh-rij-uh-nuhl)
Sentence Aboriginal languages are taught in many schools.
Stage 4 – Round 3
Diocesan Spelling Bee
Word justicePronunciation (Say jus–tuhs)
Sentence: The family was seeking justice for the crimes committed.
Word personificationPronunciation (Say puh-son-uh-fuh-kay-shuhn)Sentence: He was the personification of youthful arrogance. Word equality Pronunciation (Say ee-kwol-uh-tee)
Sentence: The union members were fighting for equality of work conditions.
Word meditationPronunciation (Say med-uh-tay-shuhn)
Sentence: Meditation is believed to be a relaxing pastime.
Word mandalaPronunciation (Say man-duh-luh)Sentence: A mandala is a circular figure designed as a religious symbol of the universe.
Word GallipoliPronunciation (Say guhl-i-po-lee)
Sentence: Many Australians travel to Gallipoli to honour the fallen soldiers.
Word soldierPronunciation (Say sohl-juh)
Sentence: The soldier was issued with his uniform and kit bag.
Word conscriptionPronunciation (Say kuhn-skript-shuhn)
Sentence: Conscription has been a contentious issue throughout Australia’s history.
Word internmentPronunciation (Say in-tern-munht)
Sentence: The junior doctor completed her internment at the local hospital.
Word federationPronunciation (Say fed-uh-ray-shuhn)
Sentence: Federation for Australia was established on 1 January 1901.
Word evolutionPronunciation (Say ee-vuh-loo-shuhn)Sentence: The evolution of the computer age is a complex journey.
Word voltmeterPronunciation (Say volt-mee-tuh)
Sentence: A voltmeter is an instrument used to measure electrical volts.
Word precipitatePronunciation (Say pruh-sip-hu-tayt)
Sentence: The heavy, moisture-laden clouds began to precipitate.
Word neutralPronunciation (Say nyoo-truhl)
Sentence: It was best to remain neutral in the political conversation.
Word raspberryPronunciation (Say rahz-buh-ree)Sentence The most popular choice was raspberry pie.
Word sustainablePronunciation (Say suh-stayn-ay-buhl)
Sentence: The innovative farming practices needed to be sustainable.
Word agriculturePronunciation (Say ag-ruh-kul-chuh)
Sentence: Agriculture is the science of cultivating the soil and rearing animals.
Word vegetationPronunciation (Say vej-uh-tay-shuhn)
Sentence: The vegetation was severely affected by the unseasonal climatic conditions.
Word salinityPronunciation (Say sal-ihn-i-tee)
Sentence: Salinity is the measure of the salt content of the soil.
Word fertiliserPronunciation (Say fer-tuh-luyz-uh)
Sentence: The application of fertiliser enhances the growth rate of plants.
Word simultaneousPronunciation (Say sim-uhl-tay-nee-uhs)Sentence: Simultaneous volcanic eruptions occurred in the region.
Word indicesPronunciation (Say in-duh-sees)Sentence: What is the highest power of the indices in this expression?
Word co-efficientPronunciation (Say koh-uh-fish-uhnt)
Sentence: Co-efficient is an algebraic expression.
Word parallelogramPronunciation (Say pa-ruh-lel-uh-gram)
Sentence: A parallelogram is a four-sided figure with opposite sides parallel.
Word exponentialPronunciation (Say eks-puh-nen-shuhl)Sentence: Describe the features of this exponential graph.
Word compassionPronunciation (Say kuhm-pash-uhn)
Sentence: Deep compassion for the family was demonstrated by the community.
Word expositionPronunciation (Say eks-puh-zish-uhn)
Sentence: A written exposition was forwarded to the police.
Word juxtapositionPronunciation (Say juk-stuh-puh-zish-uhn)Sentence: The items were placed in juxtaposition.
Word AboriginePronunciation (Say ab-uh-rij-uh-nee)Sentence: The Aborigine was puzzled by the strange sight on the shoreline.
Word interactivePronunciation (Say in-tuh-rakt-tiv)Sentence: Interactive white-boards have been a bonus for teachers.
Word portfolioPronunciation (Say pawt-foh-lee-oh)
Sentence: The artist submitted his portfolio to the graphic designer.
Word sculpturePronunciation (Say skulp-shuh)
Sentence: The famous sculpture of David is housed in Florence.
Word expressivePronunciation (Say ek-spres-iv)
Sentence: His expressive facial appearance indicated his true feelings.
Word pilgrimPronunciation (Say pil-gruhm)
Sentence: The pilgrim travelled to the sacred city of Jerusalem.
Word animationPronunciation (Say an-uh-may-shuhn)
Sentence: Animation is often used in children’s movies.
Word repertoirePronunciation (Say rep-hu-twah)
Sentence: The batsman had a repertoire of brilliant, match-winning shots.
Word gradientPronunciation (Say gray-dee-uhnt)Sentence: The hikers found the steep gradient difficult to climb.
Word ensemblePronunciation (Say on-som-buhl)
Sentence: The musical ensemble gathered to practice for the opening performance.
Word rhythmicPronunciation (Say rith-mik)Sentence: The dance was both rhythmic and creative.
Word tonalityPronunciation (Say toh-nal-uh-tee)
Sentence: A specific tonality was chosen by the artist, for his picture.
Word topographyPronunciation (Say tu-pog-ruh-fee)
Sentence: Topography is an important consideration in town planning.
Word communityPronunciation (Say kuh-myoo-nuh-tee)
Sentence; A sense of community spirit was evident amongst the township.
Word adaptationPronunciation (Say ad-ap-tay-shuhn)
Sentence: Adaptation is a biological process in the plant and animal kingdoms. Word transectPronunciation (Say tran-zekt)Sentence: In Geography we did a transect of the map.
Word populationPronunciation (Say pop-yuh-lay-shuhn)Sentence: The increasing world population places pressure on food supply.
Word harassmentPronunciation (Say ha-ruhs- munht/ huh-ras-munht)Sentence: Harassment of other community members is a criminal offence.
Word aerobicPronunciation (Say air-roh-bik)Sentence: Aerobic exercise increases your heart rate.
Word dehydrationPronunciation (Say dee-huy-dray-shuhn)Sentence: Dehydration of the body can be fatal.
Word flexibilityPronunciation (Say flek-suh-bil-uh-tee)
Sentence: Pilates and yoga exercises increase body flexibility.
Word coordinationPronunciation (Say koh-aw-duh-nay-shuhn)
Sentence: Effective coordination of big events ensures success.
Stage 4 – Round 4Diocesan Spelling Bee
Word asylumPronunciation (Say uh-suy-luhm)
Sentence The man was put in an asylum for mental health reasons.
Word imprisonedPronunciation (Say im-priz-uhnd)
Sentence The woman was imprisoned for committing a crime. Word theology Pronunciation (Say thee-ol-uh-jee)
Sentence Studying theology helped the student understand the bible.
Word sufferingPronunciation (Say suf-hu-ing)
Sentence He was suffering dreadfully from hay fever.
Word spiritualPronunciation (Say spi-ruh-choo-uhl/chuhl)Sentence The prayer service was very spiritual.
Word communismPronunciation (Say kom-yuh-niz-uhm)
Sentence Communism is more prevalent in Eastern bloc countries.
Word referendumPronunciation (Say ref-uh-ren-duhm)
Sentence The government held a referendum to determine public opinion.
Word protectionismPronunciation (Say pru-tek-shuhn-iz-uhm)Sentence Protectionism in developed countries may be detrimental to free trade and
development.
Word assimilationPronunciation (Say uh-sim-uh-lay-shuhn)Sentence Assimilation is important for new migrants.
Word integrationPronunciation (Say in-tuh-gray-shuhn)
Sentence The integration of two parts made up the whole.
Word vitreousPronunciation (Say vit-ree-uhs)
Sentence The coarse-grained rock contained much grey vitreous quartz.
Word parabolaPronunciation (Say puh-rab-uh-luh)
Sentence The main cables of a suspension bridge will form a parabola.
Word depreciationPronunciation (Say duh-pree-shee-ay-shuhn)Sentence How do I calculate depreciation on my building’s capital works?
Word parallelogramPronunciation (Say pa-ruh-lel-uh-gram)
Sentence A quadrilateral that has two pairs of parallel sides is called a parallelogram.
Word quotientPronunciation (Say kwoh-shuhnt)
Sentence In Mathematics a quotient is the result of division.
Word anaerobicPronunciation (Say ahn-air-roh-bik)
Sentence An anaerobic organism is any organism that does not require oxygen for growth.
Word sexualityPronunciation (Say sek-shoo-al-uh-tee/seks-yoo-al-uh-tee))Sentence She began to understand the power of her sexuality.
Word psychologicalPronunciation (Say suy-kuh-loj-i-kuhl)
Sentence Psychological testing is often required before a diagnosis can be given.
Word sustainablePronunciation (Say suh-stayn-ay-buhl)
Sentence The agriculturist is developing good sustainable practices.
Word vengeancePronunciation (Say ven-juhns)
Sentence Voters are ready to wreak vengeance on all politicians.
Word horticulturePronunciation (Say haw-tuh-kul-chuh)
Sentence By studying horticulture, I have learnt some good gardening tips.
Word remnantPronunciation (Say rem-nuhnt)
Sentence The icon was a remnant from the past.
Word hypotenusePronunciation (Say huy-pot-uh-nyooz)
Sentence The longest side of a triangle is called the hypotenuse.
Word marijuanaPronunciation (Say ma-ruh-wah-nuh)
Sentence He had smoked marijuana while overseas.
Word equilateralPronunciation (Say ee-kwuh-lat-uh-ruhl)
Sentence In an equilateral triangle, sides and angles are the same.
Word soliloquyPronunciation (Say suh-lil-uh-kwee)
Sentence In the opening soliloquy, he declares his true intent.
Word appropriationPronunciation (Say uh-proh-pree-ay-shuhn)Sentence It was a dishonest appropriation of property.
Word intertextualityPronunciation (Say in-ter-teks-choo-uhl-uh-tee)Sentence Intertextuality is the relationship between texts.
Word multimodalPronunciation (Say mul-tee-moh-duhl)
Sentence A multimodal distribution refers to a distribution with two peaks.
Word rhetorical
Pronunciation (Say ruh-to-ri-kuhl)
Sentence The teacher asked the students a rhetorical question to try and trick them.
Word poignantPronunciation (Say poi-nyuhnt)
Sentence It was a poignant reminder of the passing of time.
Word tawdryPronunciation (Say taw-dree)
Sentence The young girl wore tawdry jewellery.Word expressivePronunciation (Say ek-spres-iv)
Sentence The student used good expressive language in his narrative.
Word weatheringPronunciation (Say weth-uh-ing)Sentence The rock platform shows extensive weathering after continual rainfall.
Word connoisseurPronunciation (Say kon-uh-ser)
Sentence He is a connoisseur of fine food and French wine.
Word gradationPronunciation (Say gruh-day-shuhn)Sentence Each gradation in the process is important in arriving at a final conclusion.
Word modulationPronunciation (Say mod-yuh-lay-shuhn)Sentence The opera star has been well trained in the modulation of her voice.
Word ornamentationPronunciation (Say aw-nuh-muhnt-tay-shuhn)Sentence The palace exhibits a great deal of ornamentation on the walls and in the
furniture.
Word chromaticismPronunciation (Say kruh-mat-ik-iz-uhm)Sentence Chromaticism is a technique in music using various pitches and chords for
composing music.
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Word globalisationPronunciation (Say gloh-buhl-ize-ay-shuhn)Sentence National economies are now impacted on by globalisation of world trade.
Word satellitePronunciation (Say sat-uh-luyt)
Sentence The satellite in space is used for weather observations.
Word governmentPronunciation (Say guv-uhn-muhnt)Sentence In his Gettysburg address, Abraham Lincoln described democracy as
“government of the people, by the people, for the people”.
Word statisticalPronunciation (Say stuh-tis-tik-khul)
Sentence The NAPLAN test shows a variety of statistical results.
Word sustainabilityPronunciation (Say suh-stayn-uh-bil-uh-tee)Sentence African economies are focused on food sustainability.
Word qualitativePronunciation (Say kwol-uh-tah-tiv)
Sentence Highly competent work usually results in excellent qualitative results.
Word absorptionPronunciation (Say uhb-sawp-shuhn)
Sentence Farmers hope that the latest rainfalls result in a great deal of water absorption in the soil.
Word monochromaticPronunciation (Say mon-uh-kruh-mat-ik)Sentence The monochromatic diagram is quite plain and displays little colouring.
Word diaphragmPronunciation (Say duy-uh-fram)
Sentence The diaphragm in the chest region of the body is important for breathing technique.
Word electromagnetic
Pronunciation (Say ee-lek-troh-mag-net-ik)
Sentence The electromagnetic field has a large impact on the use of the compass.(50)
Stage 4 – Round 5Diocesan Spelling Bee
Word glamorousPronunciation (Say glam-uh-ous)Sentence The model was glamorous.
Word persuadePronunciation (Say puh-swayd)Sentence The students tried to persuade the teacher not to give any homework.
Word procrastinatePronunciation (Say proh-kras-tuh-nayt)Sentence The boy was prone to procrastinate over answers.
Word voraciousPronunciation (Say vuh-ray shuhs)Sentence The man had a voracious appetite.
Word lucrativePronunciation (Say loo-kruh-tiv)Sentence The football player signed a lucrative deal.
Word amnestyPronunciation (Say am-nuh-stee)Sentence Amnesty was granted to the political prisoners.
Word unsanitaryPronunciation (Say un- san-uh-tuh-ree)Sentence The toilets were in an unsanitary condition.
Word embargoPronunciation (Say em-bah-goh)Sentence The embargo meant that the ship could not dock.
Word vesselPronunciation (Say ves-uhl)Sentence The vessel sank during the storm.
Word benevolentPronunciation (Say buh-nev-uh-luhnt)Sentence A large donation was made to the benevolent society.
Word cryptPronunciation (Say kript)Sentence The crypt beneath the church was his final resting place.
Word meticulousPronunciation (Say muh-tik-yuh-luhs)Sentence The beadwork on the dress was meticulous.
Word meantPronunciation (Say ment)Sentence It was meant to be this way.
Word occurredPronunciation (Say uh-kerd)Sentence The accident occurred at the intersection.
Word credentialsPronunciation (Say kruh-den- shuhls)Sentence The woman’s credentials meant she did not qualify for the job.
Word aquaticPronunciation (Say uh-kwot-ik)Sentence They went to the aquatic centre for a swim.
Word curriculumPronunciation (Say kuh-rik-yuh-luhm)Sentence The Australian Curriculum is mandatory for all students.
Word inanePronunciation (Say in-ayn)Sentence The girls inane chatter was driving their father mad!
Word inauguralPronunciation (Say in-aw-gyuh-ruhl)Sentence The president gave his inaugural speech.
Word consensusPronunciation (Say kuhn-sen-suhs)Sentence The board came to a consensus about the matter.
Word affinityPronunciation (Say uh-fin-uh-tee)Sentence There is a strong affinity between them.
Word buglePronunciation (Say byoo-guhl)Sentence He played the Last Post on the bugle.
Word nasalPronunciation (Say nay-zuhl)Sentence His nasal cavity was crushed by the punch.
Word primalPronunciation (Say pruy-muhl)Sentence The behaviour of the pack was primal.
Word trajectoryPronunciation (Say truh-jek-tuh-ree)Sentence The comet’s trajectory caused great concern.
Word susceptiblePronunciation (Say suh-sep-tuh-buhl)Sentence After the operation, he was very susceptible to infection.
Word vivisectionPronunciation (Say viv-uh-sek-shuhn)Sentence The scientist performed a vivisection on a live rat.
Word perfidyPronunciation (Say per-fuh-dee)Sentence Perfidy is a breach of faith.
Word escalatorPronunciation (Say es-kuh-layt-or)Sentence The escalator moves the shoppers effortlessly between the floors.
Word mercenaryPronunciation (Say mer-suh-nuh-ree)
Sentence The mercenary collect his reward.
Word cameosPronunciation (Say kam-ee-ohs)Sentence Various actors provided cameos throughout the movie.
Word fibrousPronunciation (Say fuy-bruhs)Sentence The rose bush had a very fibrous root structure.
Word surmisePronunciation (Say suh-muyz)Sentence The police had to surmise the truth of the matter.
Word propellerPronunciation (Say pruh-pel-uh)Sentence The propeller on the aircraft stalled.
Word phenomenonPronunciation (Say fuh-nom-uh-nuhm)Sentence The scientists could not agree on the cause of the phenomenon.
Word meticulousPronunciation (Say muh-tik-yuh-luhs)Sentence The accountant was meticulous in his calculations.
Word venomPronunciation (Say ven-uhm)Sentence Brown snake venom is deadly.
Word omittedPronunciation (Say oh-mit-ud)Sentence Their names were omitted from the list.
Word potpourriPronunciation (Say poh-poor-ree)Sentence The potpourri had a spicy aroma.
Word undulyPronunciation (Say un-dyoo-lee)Sentence He was unduly scrutinised.
Word freightPronunciation (Say frayt)Sentence The freight train crashed at the level crossing.
Word deterrentPronunciation (Say duh-te-ruhnt)Sentence The consequences were not enough of a deterrent to the criminal.
Word comparativelyPronunciation (Say kuhm-pa-ruh-tiv-lee)Sentence The footballer was comparatively unscathed after the scrum collapsed.
Word simultaneousPronunciation (Say sim-uhl-tay-nee-uhs)Sentence The class could not comprehend the simultaneous equation.
Word piccoloPronunciation (Say pik-uh-loh)Sentence The piccolo gave a shrill sound.
Word tarantulaPronunciation (Say tuh-ran-chuh-luh)Sentence The tarantula is a most hideous spider.
Word spurnPronunciation (Say sp-urn)Sentence She had to spurn the attention of the young man.
Word sievePronunciation (Say siv)Sentence The sieve was needed to sift the flour.
Word nauseaPronunciation (Say naw-zee-uh)Sentence Her nausea was overwhelming.
Word asphaltPronunciation (Say ash-felt)Sentence They had to lay fresh asphalt on the road.(50)
Stage 4 – Round 6
Diocesan Spelling Bee
Word traitPronunciation (Say trayt)Sentence Height is a welcome trait if you’re interested in basketball.
Word veneerPronunciation (Say vuh-neer)Sentence The thin veneer of kindness failed to mask his growing anger.
Word possePronunciation (Say pos-ee)Sentence In Western style movies, the posse is the group deputised to apprehend the villain.
Word quaffPronunciation (Say kwof)Sentence Shearers often quaff a schooner of beer at the end of a long day.
Word rancidPronunciation (Say ran-suhd)Sentence The rancid butter made the sandwich taste disgusting.
Word luauPronunciation (Say loo-ow)Sentence A luau is an Hawaiian feast.
Word jacuzziPronunciation (Say juh-koo-zee)Sentence The water jets of the Jacuzzi eased our aching muscles.
Word islePronunciation (Say uyl)Sentence An isle is a small island like our own Apple isle.
Word meleePronunciation (Say mel-ay)Sentence The melee at Recess led to several lunchtime detentions.
Word larynxPronunciation (Say la-ringks)Sentence Her swollen larynx made talking difficult.
Word appliquePronunciation (Say ap-luh-kay)
Sentence The applique, which was sewn onto her skirt, looked amazing.
Word beretPronunciation (Say bear-ray)Sentence Is the beret part of a French artist’s uniform?
Word eczemaPronunciation (Say ek-suh-muh)Sentence Eczema is just a big itch waiting for a scratch.
Word harlequinPronunciation (Say hah-luh-kwuhn)Sentence The harlequin is usually the mute colourful character in a pantomime.
Word gnashPronunciation (Say nash)Sentence The grizzly bear decided to hungrily gnash his sharp teeth.
Word idyllPronunciation (Say id-uhl)Sentence The idyll in poetry is usually a peaceful romantic rural setting.
Word onyxPronunciation (Say on-iks)Sentence Onyx is a semi-precious type of coloured, marble-like stone.
Word nickelodeonPronunciation (Say nikel-ode-ee-uhn)Sentence A coin-operated jukebox was called a nickelodeon.
Word rescindPronunciation (Say ruh-sind)Sentence When a judge chooses to rescind a motion, it means he cancels it.
Word sauerkrautPronunciation (Say sowuh-krowt)Sentence The German’s love of sauerkraut –pickled cabbage-is a mystery to us all.
Word scourgePronunciation (Say skerj)Sentence Pirates were often referred to as “the scourge of the Seven Seas”.
Word sleightPronunciation (Say sluyt)Sentence Sleight of hand is a magician’s greatest skill!
Word tableauPronunciation (Say tab-low)Sentence The Christmas nativity is a common tableau.
Word toutPronunciation (towt)Sentence To tout wares to unsuspecting tourists, is a common practice in Bali.
Word rougePronunciation (Say roozh)Sentence Rouge is a red cosmetic, used for colouring the cheeks.
Word poinsettiaPronunciation (Say poin-set-ee-uh)Sentence The large red fronds make the poinsettia a popular Christmas plant.
Word obsolescentPronunciation (Say ob-suh-les-uhnt)Sentence Our technological age has made the humble typewriter obsolescent .
Word marqueePronunciation (Say mah-kee)Sentence The marquee was positioned perfectly for the outdoor wedding reception.
Word legionnairePronunciation (Say lee-juh-nair)Sentence A legionnaire belongs to the French foreign army.
Word decaffeinatePronunciation (Say dee-kaf-uh-nayt)Sentence To decaffeinate coffee seems to take away its ‘coffee-ness’.
Word facsimilePronunciation (Say fak-sim-uh-lee)Sentence She had a facsimile of the transcript.
Word belligerencePronunciation (Say buh-lig-er-uh-ns)Sentence It was a blatant act of belligerence.
Word liegePronunciation (Say leej)Sentence The Scots obeyed him as their liege lord.
Word marquessPronunciation (Say mah-kwuhs)Sentence They marquess attended the grand ball at the palace.
Word catastrophePronunciation (Say-kuh-tas-truh-fee)Sentence Inaction will only bring us closer to catastrophe.
Word nonpareilPronunciation (Say non-puh-rel/non-puh-rayl)Sentence Nonpareil means to be unsurpassed or unmatched.
Word quandaryPronunciation (Say kwon-duh-ree)Sentence They were in a legal quandary.
Word plaidPronunciation (Say plad)Sentence She wore a plaid shawl.
Word sachetPronunciation (Say sash-ay)Sentence They put the unused portion into a sachet.
Word seancePronunciation (Say say-ons)Sentence They held a séance to try and meet with the dead.
Word silhouettePronunciation (Say sil-uh-wet)Sentence We can always use a silhouette of Father Christmas.
Word ancillaryPronunciation (Say an-sil-uh-ree)Sentence Paragraph 19 was merely an ancillary to paragraph 16.
Word cardiopulmonaryPronunciation (Say kah-dee-oh-pul-muh-nuh-ree)Sentence The man performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation.Word exquisitePronunciation (Say eks-kwiz-it )Sentence Exquisite lace adorned the antique bridal gown.
Word hydraulicPronunciation (Say huy-dro-lik)Sentence Firefighters removed a casualty using hydraulic equipment.
Word motifPronunciation (Say moh-tuhf/moh-teef)Sentence There is a motif on my collar.
Word palettePronunciation (Say pal-uht)Sentence Choose a colour from the palette.
Word peripheryPronunciation (Say puh-rif-uh-ree)Sentence Most of the housing is on the southern periphery of the city.
Word suretyPronunciation (Say shaw-ruh-tee)Sentence It is worth buying quality goods, for the added surety that is provided.
Word trichotomyPronunciation (Say tri-coht-ohm-ee)Sentence A trichotomy is a system based on three parts.(50)