Spelling Bee Vocabulary
A basic academic subject that includes addition and subtraction. 4
Math
After the long hike, I was dead on my feet.
→ What does dead on my feet mean?
To be very tired
I didn't saw the sign.
Wrong verb tense → I didn't see the sign
You’re extremely happy because your team won.
On cloud nine
How many nephews does Amy have?
One
A word used to describe something that is strange or unusual. 5
She was over the moon when she got into her dream university.
→ What does over the moon mean?
To be really happy about something
She don't like coffee.
Wrong form of do → She doesn't like coffee.
You accidentally told your friend’s secret.
Spill the beans OR let the cat out of the bag
How old is Amy?
24 years old
A feeling of embarrassment. 7
awkward
Tom thought he could wing the presentation, but he ended up putting his foot in his mouth.
→ What does putting his foot in his mouth mean?
To say something embarrassing, or mess up
He's more smarter than his brother.
-er already means 'more' → He's smarter than his brother OR He's more smart than his brother.
A friend says they’ll finally pay you back, but you know they never will.
When pigs fly
What are all the countries Amy has been to?
USA, Mexico, India, South Korea
It’s important to get enough sleep to stay ___ during class. 9
conscious
Jacob kept telling everyone he’d win, but when the results came in, he had to eat his words.
→ What does eat his words mean?
Neither of the answers are correct according to the latest textbook.
“Neither” is singular, so it takes a singular verb: is, not are. → Neither of the answers is correct according to the latest textbook.
Everyone at the meeting was trying to talk about small issues, but nobody mentioned the company losing half its employees last week. It was awkward.
The elephant in the room
How long has Amy been growing out her hair?
Her whole life
He received a standing ovation for his ___ performance. 10
phenomenal
Sarah agreed to help, but now she’s in over her head with three group projects and two exams.
→ What does in over her head mean?
To be involved in something that is beyond one's capacity to deal with
Each of the students have submitted their essay on time.
1. 'Each' is a singular subject, so it uses has
2. B/c 'each' is singular, grammar rules call for his or her
→ Each of the students has submitted his or her essay on time.
You made a huge effort to study, but failed the test.
Back to square one
When is Amy's birthday?
September 15