Spelling Bee Word List
Spelling Bee Word List
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All words are taken from HOUGHTON MIFFLIN SPELLING & VOCABULARY grades 6 through 8.
Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 7
1. batch 1. supreme 1. mound 1. source 1. waist 1. brief
2. reject 2. bracelet 2. gloomy 2. flirt 2. waste 2. shield
3. vanish 3. mute 3. vault 3. hurdle 3. patience 3. reign
4. sloppy 4. strive 4. annoy 4. parka 4. patients 4. review
5. rhythm 5. faithful 5. dawdle 5. frontier 5. rite 5. fiery
6. blunder 6. devote 6. counter 6. scorn 6. right 6. receipt
7. strict 7. rhyme 7. haughty 7. radar 7. wright 7. relieve
8. meadow 8. succeed 8. rejoice 8. earnest 8. muscle 8. conceited
9. recover 9. coax 9. devour 9. afford 9. mussel 9. neither
10. cleanse 10. rely 10. thoughtful 10. urban 10. principal 10. foreign
11. pledge 11. conceal 11. flawless 11. discard 11. principle 11. grief
12. mystery 12. forgave 12. maroon 12. smirk 12. summary 12. veil
13. expand 13. lonesome 13. droop 13. rehearse 13. summery 13. freight
14. bluff 14. delete 14. crouch 14. mourn 14. sight 14. siege
15. promptly 15. confine 15. bamboo 15. surface 15. cite 15. deceive
16. simplify 16. exceed 16. hoist 16. parcel 16. site 16. yield
17. statue 17. terrain 17. oyster 17. yearn 17. stationary 17. beige
18. polish 18. reproach 18. exhausted 18. fierce 18. stationery 18. perceive
19. somehow 19. abuse 19. scoundrel 19. starch 19. coward 19. seize
20. dreadful 20. defeat 20. boundary 20. formula 20. cowered 20. leisure
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Unit 15 Unit 16 Unit 17 Unit 19 Unit 20 Unit 21
1. illegal 1. contrast 1. revise 1. confident 1. visible 1. section
2. indent 2. contact 2. advantage 2. confidence 2. enjoyable 2. shallow
3. imperfect 3. compound 3. memorize 3. fragrant 3. celebrate 3. direction
4. irregular 4. conquer 4. active 4. fragrance 4. incredible 4. musician
5. incurable 5. combine 5. organize 5. excellent 5. horrible 5. selfish
6. immediate 6. comment 6. criticize 6. excellence 6. desperate 6. position
7. inquire 7. conference 7. shortage 7. decent 7. cooperate 7. astonish
8. impatient 8. compete 8. advertise 8. decency 8. valuable 8. pressure
9. individual 9. community 9. attractive 9. truant 9. appreciate 9. attention
10. insert 10. concert 10. college 10. truancy 10. considerate 10. admission
11. impolite 11. conversation 11. primitive 11. brilliant 11. audible 11. crucial
12. illegible 12. commute 12. exercise 12. brilliance 12. delicate 12. official
13. irresistible 13. constitution 13. encourage 13. obedient 13. washable 13. emotion
14. infection 14. conduct 14. summarize 14. obedience 14. graduate 14. bashful
15. illustrate 15. consumer 15. wreckage 15. evident 15. capable 15. delicious
16. innocent 16. continent 16. recognize 16. evidence 16. miserable 16. establish
17. improper 17. composition 17. positive 17. occupant 17. sensible 17. ancient
18. instrument 18. communicate 18. percentage 18. occupancy 18. fortunate 18. situation
19. immovable 19. compliment 19. sensitive 19. reluctant 19. noticeable 19. suspicion
20. irrational 20. condition 20. heritage 20. reluctance 20. responsible 20. permission
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Unit 29 Unit 31 Unit 32 Unit 33 Unit 34 Unit 35
1. transform 1. opera 1. geography 1. prescribe 1. arrival 1. desert
2. decay 2. vague 2. democracy 2. contract 2. corrupt 2. dessert
3. definite 3. antique 3. zoology 3. manufacture 3. immature 3. hardy
4. detour 4. drama 4. technology 4. progression 4. attach 4. hearty
5. transmit 5. tornado 5. thermos 5. vocal 5. accent 5. moral
6. decline 6. debut 6. automatic 6. manual 6. irreparable 6. morale
7. describe 7. stampede 7. mythology 7. audience 7. appearance 7. laying
8. defense 8. gourmet 8. democratic 8. eject 8. accurate 8. lying
9. transfer 9. unique 9. thermometer 9. impose 9. attempt 9. personal
10. descend 10. academy 10. chronology 10. management 10. illogical 10. personnel
11. debate 11. sonnet 11. automobile 11. Congress 11. irritate 11. formally
12. detach 12. plaque 12. aristocrat 12. expose 12. corrode 12. formerly
13. transcript 13. beret 13. thermal 13. inject 13. application 13. bizarre
14. deposit 14. fatigue 14. geology 14. audition 14. attitude 14. bazaar
15. demonstrate 15. mosquito 15. aristocracy 15. manuscript 15. arrangement 15. precede
16. decision 16. diploma 16. geometry 16. vocabulary 16. correspond 16. proceed
17. translate 17. fiesta 17. anthology 17. objection 17. access 17. conscious
18. determine 18. debris 18. apology 18. manicure 18. illiterate 18. conscience
19. decrease 19. cafeteria 19. thermostat 19. proposal 19. immobile 19. immigrate
20. transaction 20. quartet 20. psychology 20. extract 20. approximate 20. emigrate
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Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6
1. column 1. symphony 1. universe 1. gardenia 1. capital 1. investigate
2. columnist 2. microphone 2. billion 2. zinnia 2. capitol 2. investigation
3. design 3. phonograph 3. binoculars 3. magnolia 3. border 3. detect
4. designate 4. xylophone 4. tripod 4. begonia 4. boarder 4. detection
5. debt 5. choreography 5. unique 5. boysenberry 5. core 5. violate
6. debit 6. autograph 6. unison 6. saxophone 6. corps 6. violation
7. heir 7. automobile 7. triple 7. leotard 7. colonel 7. exhibit
8. inherit 8. telephone 8. semicircle 8. guy 8. kernel 8. exhibition
9. hasten 9. homograph 9. triangle 9. graham cracker 9. hostile 9. operate
10. haste 10. bibliography 10. bicycle 10. volt 10. hostel 10. operation
11. autumn 11. phonetic 11. unify 11. sideburns 11. council 11. duplicate
12. autumnal 12. geography 12. triplets 12. Braille 12. counsel 12. duplication
13. resign 13. photograph 13. semicolon 13. maverick 13. bail 13. evaluate
14. resignation 14. graphic 14. biceps 14. silhouette 14. bale 14. evaluation
15. doubt 15. paragraph 15. bimonthly 15. cardigan 15. idle 15. participate
16. dubious 16. automatic 16. unity 16. mackintosh 16. idol 16. participation
17. vehicle 17. telegraph 17. trio 17. boycott 17. cereal 17. punctuate
18. vehicular 18. calligraphy 18. university 18. derby 18. serial 18. punctuation
19. muscle 19. homophone 19. biannual 19. Ferris Wheel 19. compliment 19. congratulate
20. muscular 20. autobiography 20. semifinals 20. derrick 20. complement 20. congratulations
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Unit 15 Unit 16 Unit 17 Unit 19 Unit 20 Unit 21
1. mystery 1. ballet 1. nucleus 1. harmony 1. contrast 1. antiseptic
2. literary 2. technique 2. nuclei 2. harmonious 2. institute 2. adhesive
3. treachery 3. fatigue 3. bacterium 3. adapt 3. statue 3. administer
4. theory 4. debut 4. bacteria 4. adaptation 4. projector 4. absorb
5. bravery 5. petite 5. analysis 5. inspiration 5. reject 5. adequate
6. primary 6. amateur 6. analyses 6. inspire 6. portable 6. adept
7. legendary 7. bouquet 7. diagnosis 7. excellence 7. objective 7. abnormal
8. forgery 8. massage 8. diagnoses 8. excel 8. obstacle 8. postpone
9. cemetery 9. antique 9. criterion 9. imposition 9. superstition 9. admission
10. elementary 10. vague 10. criteria 10. impose 10. transport 10. postscript
11. observatory 11. portrait 11. datum 11. genetic 11. reporter 11. adviser
12. secretary 12. boulevard 12. data 12. gene 12. inject 12. administration
13. nursery 13. reservoir 13. thesis 13. academy 13. circumstance 13. abuse
14. satisfactory 14. debris 14. theses 14. academic 14. stanza 14. absolve
15. imaginary 15. boutique 15. fungus 15. variety 15. interjection 15. absolute
16. vocabulary 16. plateau 16. fungi 16. various 16. porter 16. antonym
17. ordinary 17. coupon 17. oasis 17. narrative 17. adjective 17. adjustment
18. machinery 18. depot 18. oases 18. narrate 18. deport 18. antifreeze
19. boundary 19. plaque 19. cactus 19. disposition 19. subjective 19. postgraduate
20. temporary 20. crochet 20. cacti 20. dispose 20. statute 20. postdate
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Unit 29 Unit 31 Unit 32 Unit 33 Unit 34 Unit 35
1. blizzard 1. application 1. assistant 1. analyze 1. telecast 1. prescription
2. hurricane 2. appropriate 2. assistance 2. summarize 2. anchorperson 2. aspirin
3. satellite 3. arrival 3. independent 3. memorize 3. cablevision 3. quantity
4. bulletin 4. attitude 4. independence 4. alphabetize 4. sitcom 4. arthritis
5. cancellation 5. opportunity 5. patient 5. generalize 5. miniseries 5. jewelry
6. possibility 6. commute 6. patience 6. visualize 6. video 6. handkerchief
7. forbidding 7. accusation 7. confident 7. devise 7. telethon 7. restaurant
8. allotted 8. irritate 8. confidence 8. compromise 8. remote control 8. sherbet
9. misspell 9. allergy 9. significant 9. utilize 9. day care 9. governor
10. credited 10. corrupt 10. significance 10. capitalize 10. skateboard 10. miniature
11. professor 11. approximate 11. competent 11. penalize 11. cassette 11. veterinarian
12. exaggerate 12. appetite 12. competence 12. paralyze 12. audio-visual 12. glimpse
13. medallion 13. attach 13. attendant 13. despise 13. aerobics 13. licorice
14. villain 14. attire 14. attendance 14. harmonize 14. granola 14. environment
15. gossiping 15. opponent 15. intelligent 15. merchandise 15. racquetball 15. chasm
16. challenge 16. commercial 16. intelligence 16. sterilize 16. Velcro 16. incidentally
17. equipped 17. attain 17. elegant 17. legalize 17. condominium 17. comparable
18. necessary 18. irrigate 18. elegance 18. authorize 18. contact lens 18. particularly
19. abbreviate 19. alliance 19. magnificent 19. improvise 19. paramedic 19. lightning
20. dissimilar 20. corrode 20. magnificence 20. specialize 20. snowmobile 20. fulfill
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Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 7
1. commit 1. pathology 1. transportation 1. atlas 1. chord 1. communication
2. commission 2. symptom 2. subway 2. mercury 2. cord 2. announcer
3. emit 3. syndrome 3. transit 3. narcissus 3. choral 3. commentary
4. emission 4. synthetic 4. submerge 4. psyche 4. coral 4. accent
5. intercede 5. protein 5. suburban 5. odyssey 5. cymbal 5. colleague
6. intercession 6. oxygen 6. substance 6. museum 6. symbol 6. apparent
7. succeed 7. hydrogen 7. translate 7. hypnosis 7. aisle 7. allude
8. succession 8. homogenized 8. transplant 8. Fahrenheit 8. isle 8. aggressive
9. submit 9. synonym 9. submarine 9. czar 9. ascent 9. immerse
10. submission 10. sympathy 10. transform 10. pasteurize 10. assent 10. illusion
11. remit 11. pathetic 11. transfusion 11. fate 11. stationary 11. collaborate
12. remission 12. apathy 12. subdivide 12. jovial 12. stationery 12. appliance
13. transmit 13. photogenic 13. sublet 13. tantalize 13. site 13. collision
14. transmission 14. synagogue 14. subscription 14. hygiene 14. cite 14. accessory
15. concede 15. genealogy 15. transparent 15. mentor 15. canvas 15. immaculate
16. concession 16. empathy 16. subtotal 16. psychiatrist 16. canvass 16. accumulate
17. omit 17. pathological 17. transaction 17. mosaic 17. phase 17. allegiance
18. omission 18. symmetrical 18. subtitle 18. Celsius 18. faze 18. aggravate
19. recede 19. protoplasm 19. subside 19. fury 19. descent 19. collapse
20. recession 20. syndicate 20. transition 20. galvanized 20. dissent 20. illuminate
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Unit 15 Unit 16 Unit 17 Unit 19 Unit 20 Unit 21
1. nationality 1. chef 1. playwright 1. restoration 1. conspiracy 1. historian
2. hospitality 2. gourmet 2. tragedy 2. restore 2. diversion 2. politician
3. agency 3. buffet 3. metaphor 3. original 3. transpire 3. comedian
4. society 4. sauté 4. melancholy 4. origin 4. convert 4. pianist
5. curiosity 5. fillet 5. propaganda 5. illustrate 5. expire 5. librarian
6. generosity 6. parfait 6. subtle 6. illustrative 6. advertisement 6. novelist
7. familiarity 7. omelet 7. pageant 7. sequence 7. universal 7. pharmacist
8. majority 8. foyer 8. unanimous 8. sequential 8. reverse 8. custodian
9. privacy 9. brochure 9. extraordinary 9. punctual 9. perspiration 9. criticism
10. frequency 10. suite 10. enthusiastic 10. punctuality 10. extrovert 10. idealism
11. popularity 11. etiquette 11. outrageous 11. symbolism 11. diverse 11. guitarist
12. accuracy 12. mustache 12. pneumonia 12. symbolic 12. respiration 12. soloist
13. minority 13. memoir 13. khaki 13. tranquil 13. vertical 13. realism
14. urgency 14. souvenir 14. adjourn 14. tranquility 14. controversy 14. civilian
15. democracy 15. camouflage 15. minuscule 15. syllable 15. versus 15. conformist
16. emergency 16. chauffeur 16. siege 16. syllabication 16. anniversary 16. perfectionist
17. personality 17. opaque 17. endeavor 17. neutral 17. aspire 17. mannerism
18. maturity 18. intrigue 18. prominent 18. neutrality 18. versatile 18. pedestrian
19. anxiety 19. rendezvous 19. wretched 19. trivial 19. introvert 19. guardian
20. humidity 20. elite 20. flourish 20. triviality 20. invert 20. individualist
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Unit 29 Unit 31 Unit 32 Unit 33 Unit 34 Unit 35
1. personnel 1. proclaim 1. manufacture 1. monarch 1. software 1. algebra
2. applicant 2. proclamation 2. factory 2. duel 2. word processor 2. mathematics
3. referral 3. deceive 3. management 3. dilemma 3. diskette 3. probably
4. occupation 4. deception 4. efficient 4. century 4. robotics 4. nuclear
5. recommend 5. acclaim 5. manual 5. monk 5. android 5. identify
6. occurrence 6. acclamation 6. profit 6. decade 6. digital 6. liberal
7. committee 7. pertain 7. convenient 7. monopoly 7. transistor 7. recognition
8. essential 8. pertinent 8. benefit 8. decimal 8. photocopy 8. laboratory
9. broccoli 9. maintain 9. defect 9. monotone 9. smog 9. mischievous
10. summary 10. maintenance 10. inventive 10. duet 10. antibiotic 10. temperamental
11. tariff 11. exclaim 11. effect 11. monotonous 11. laser 11. candidate
12. trespass 12. exclamation 12. manipulate 12. diploma 12. calculator 12. dinghy
13. possession 13. perceive 13. factor 13. decathlon 13. space shuttle 13. hindrance
14. opossum 14. perception 14. convention 14. monologue 14. sonar 14. privilege
15. accommodate 15. conceive 15. eventually 15. dual 15. discotheque 15. monstrous
16. embarrass 16. conception 16. maneuver 16. centigrade 16. microwave 16. grievous
17. paraffin 17. prevail 17. feat 17. monogram 17. amplifier 17. preferable
18. affectionate 18. prevalent 18. sacrifice 18. monorail 18. brunch 18. arctic
19. shrubbery 19. sustain 19. manicure 19. duplex 19. supersonic 19. similarly
20. harass 20. sustenance 20. preventive 20. centennial 20. scuba 20. sophomore
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