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)