>> Welcome to the WITF's Central PA Spelling Bee.

Today, 35 spellers will compete in an oral bee, which will be done virtually for the second year in a row.

Out of more than 200 qualifying fourth- through eighth-grade students from 11 counties, these spellers scored the highest on a 50-word spelling and vocabulary test.

Our 35 top spellers would usually move on to an oral bee at WITF that includes a lot of lights, cameras, and action.

But in this time, unlike any other, the WITF crew will work in a much smaller way, and our top spellers will compete from the safety of their own homes.

>> I think it would've been really cool to do it in person, but since I've never done it really in person before, I won't be too, like, upset that it's on virtual.

>> Although the 2022 bee will not involve a stage or a set, our spellers are still feeling the heat.

>> I mean, for me, it's been pretty stressful, but I don't know if that goes for everyone else.

>> I am feeling a bit nervous, but I am also very excited because it is a new experience to enjoy and look back on.

>> Many of these spellers have put in countless hours of studying.

>> I am studying two hours a day.

>> It takes a long way to get to the competition.

You need to study a lot and do a lot in order to actually get into the competition.

>> Today, they'll see if their hard work will pay off.

If a speller hears the bell ding... [ Bell dings ] ...they'll know they spelled the word incorrectly.

>> Hearing the bell is like you're sad that you got out, but it also -- you feel accomplished for making it so far, and kind of relieved that it's finally over.

After four hours of spelling, it's kind of tiring.

>> It's, like, a very sunken feeling.

It feels like I'm in the ocean and I've just, like, sank down to the deep depths.

It's very devastating.

>> Our champion will move on to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee near Washington, D.C. >> I don't expect to go all the way to D.C., but if I could place high in this one, that'd make me happy.

>> I feel like it's gonna be very competitive.

>> Now let's watch as the WITF's Central PA Spelling Bee begins.

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And by viewers like you.

Thank you.

>> Mister.

>> Can I please have the definition of the word?

>> "Sir -- used in direct address."

>> Mister.

M-i-s-t-e-r. Mister.

>> Correct.

>> Joyful.

>> Joyful.

J-o-y-f-u-l. Joyful.

>> Correct.

>> Warning.

>> Can you repeat that, please?

>> Warning.

>> Definition?

>> "A notice, bulletin, or signal that serves to caution of the approach of danger."

>> Warning.

W-a-r-n-i-n-g.

Warning.

>> Correct.

>> Golden.

>> Golden.

G-o-l-d-e-n. Golden.

>> Correct.

>> Teaspoon.

>> Can you repeat the word?

>> Teaspoon.

>> Teaspoon.

T-e-a-s-p-o-o-n. Teaspoon.

>> Correct.

>> Yammer.

>> Can I have the definition, please?

>> "To talk persistently."

>> Yammer.

Y-a-m-m-e-r. >> Correct.

>> Shindig.

>> Can you repeat the word?

>> Shindig.

>> Shindig.

S-h-i-n-d-i-g.

Shindig.

>> Correct.

>> Useful.

>> Useful.

U-s-e-f-u-l.

Useful.

>> Correct.

>> Membership.

>> Membership.

M-e-m-b-e-r-s-h-i-p.

Membership.

>> Correct.

>> Neaten.

>> Can you repeat the word?

>> Neaten.

>> And what's the definition?

>> "To set in order, to make tidy."

>> Can you repeat the word?

>> Neaten.

>> N-e-a-t-e-n. Neaten.

>> Correct.

>> Farewell.

>> Farewell.

F-a-r-e-w-e-l-l. Farewell.

>> Correct.

>> Knock.

This word has a homonym.

It is a verb.

"To strike upon the surface of something, such as a door."

"Since the doorbell was broken, Connie had to knock."

Knock.

>> K-n-o-c-k.

Knock.

>> Correct.

>> Stubble.

>> Can you repeat the word?

>> Stubble.

>> May I have the definition, please?

>> "A short growth of beard."

>> Stubble.

S-t-u-b-b-l-e. Stubble.

>> Correct.

>> Ounce.

>> Can you say that again?

>> Ounce.

>> Ounce?

>> Ounce.

>> Okay.

Ounce.

O-u-n-c-e.

Ounce.

>> Correct.

♪♪ >> Hi, my name is Nathaniel Cole -- N-a-t-h-a-n-i-e-l.

I like to draw.

I like drawing so much because you could do whatever you want on the canvass or the piece of paper or whatever you're doing your art on.

It used to get me in trouble when I was littler 'cause I'd, like, draw on the walls and stuff.

I like to play basketball 'cause it's relaxing, and sometimes I can do it by myself, like, just shooting hoops.

It's good for relieving stress, I think.

I like to go hiking because in the woods, you're kind of, like, secluded, you're by yourself.

It's just so relaxing.

Like, if you're hiking to the top of a mountain or something, you can get to the top, and then you just look over everything, and it's very cool.

I've kind of been stressing about it, like, getting anxiety about it because I'm, like, the youngest age bracket there.

I don't expect to go all the way to D.C., but if I could place high in this one, that'd make me happy.

>> Difficult.

>> Can I have the definition, please?

>> "Hard to do."

>> Difficult.

D-i-f-i-c-u-l-t. [ Bell dings ] >> And the spelling of that word is d-i-f-f-i-c-u-l-t. >> Gossip.

>> Gossip.

May I have the definition, please?

>> "Rumor, report, tattle, or behind-the-scenes information."

>> Gossip.

G-o-s-s-i-p.

Gossip.

>> Correct.

>> Famous.

>> May I please have the definition?

>> "Much talked about, well known."

>> May I please have this word used in a sentence?

>> "Daria's dream was to be a famous astronaut."

>> F-a-m... o-u-s. >> Correct.

>> Twitchy.

>> Could you define it?

>> "Fidgety, irritable."

>> Could you say it again?

>> Twitchy.

>> Twitchy.

T-w-i-t-c-h-y.

Twitchy.

>> Correct.

>> Praise.

This word has a homonym.

It is a verb.

"To express approbation, to extol, to commend."

"Rob received praise for his good work."

Praise.

>> Praise.

P-r-a-i-s-e.

Praise.

>> Correct.

>> Ulna.

>> Can you say that again?

>> Ulna.

>> Ulna?

Can you define it?

>> "The inner of the two bones of the forearm that, in humans, forms with the humerus, the elbow joint, and serves as a pivot in rotation of the hand."

>> Can you use it in a sentence, please?

>> "Pedro told his friends that the fracture to his ulna was from a biking accident, though really, it was from high-fiving the upper bunk bed while he was dreaming."

>> Ulna.

Ulna.

A-l-n-a.

Ulna.

[ Bell dings ] >> The spelling of the word is u-l-n-a.

>> Thank you.

>> Fellowship.

>> Fellowship.

F-e-l-l-o-w-s-h-i-p. Fellowship.

>> Correct.

>> My favorite word is pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicov- olcanoconiosis, and I like it because it's a really long word and very fun to say.

It's actually a lung disease contracted from inhaling silica particles exuded by volcanoes.

P-n-e-u-m-o- n-o-u-l-t-r-a- m-i-c-r-o-s-c-o-p-i-c- s-i-l-i-c-o- v-o-l-c-a-n-o-c-o- n-i-o-s-i-s. >> I'd say my favorite word is probably enchanted because it's the name of a Taylor Swift song and I think it just sounds really pretty.

It means, like, you are mystified by something, if that makes sense.

Like something kind of took your breath away.

E-n-c-h-a-n-t-e-d. >> Melody.

>> M-- Melody.

M-e-l-o-d-y.

Melody.

>> Correct.

>> Modesty.

>> Modesty.

M-o-d-e-s-t-y.

Modesty.

>> Correct.

>> Normative.

>> Could I please have that in a sentence?

>> "The normative section of the handbook had all the rules and regulations, while the rest was more informative."

>> Could you please repeat the word?

>> Normative.

>> Normative.

N-o-r-m- a-t-i-v-e. Normative.

>> Correct.

>> Sword.

This word has a homonym.

It is a noun.

"A weapon with a long blade for cutting or thrusting, set in a hilt, usually terminating in a pommel and often having a tang or a protective guard where the blade joins the handle."

"For his knight costume, Mellow purchased a realistic-looking sword."

Sword.

>> Sword.

S-w-o-r-d.

Sword.

>> Correct.

>> Entrance.

This word has a homonym.

It is a noun.

"The means or place for physical entering."

"The entrance to the secret garden was so covered in ivy, it was almost impossible to find."

Entrance.

>> Entrance.

E-n-t-r-a-n-c-e.

Entrance.

>> Correct.

♪♪ >> Hi, my name's Emma.

E-m-m-a.

I don't think it was until I started studying, like, a lot for the actual bee that I was like, "I'm actually, like, really good at spelling, and I feel like I can comprehend it really well."

I hope I at least make it in the top 10, but it's really stressful.

I do have, like, two main ways that I study.

I write down my words on notebook paper until I, like, understand how to spell them, and I also usually have, like, my dad say the words to me and then I spell them back, and we just keep doing that.

I'm trying to study as much as I can, but it's really hard with school and everything, but I'm trying really hard to study at least every day.

I really like reading.

It's, like, something that I do when I don't have anything else to do, and I'm also a cheerleader.

I'm a competitive cheerleader.

My fourth year is coming up.

I like mystery books.

Like, I can try to figure out the mystery before, like, the plot twist actually happens, and I get to kind of, like, put the puzzle pieces together myself.

It's kind of hard to explain why I love reading so much.

It's the fact that it's kind of like a movie, but it's in words, and you can visualize it all, and it's such a great way to, like, get rid of your boredom.

I first started cheering in 2019.

Something that I loved so much about it was all of the teamwork and how I got to work together with so many other girls.

You're with so many other people who are just like you, and you get to really express yourself.

Competitions are another part.

Those are really fun performing.

It's just such a great feeling.

I'm not really sure how to, like, describe it.

>> Literally.

>> Literally.

L-i-t-e-r-a-l-l-y.

Literally.

>> Correct.

>> Astounding.

>> Astounding.

May I have the definition, please?

>> "Causing or capable of causing wonder and surprise in high degree -- amazing."

>> Astounding.

A-s-t-o-u-n-d-i-n-g. Astounding.

>> Correct.

>> Heavenly.

>> Can you repeat that?

>> Heavenly.

>> Can you give the definition?

>> "Very pleasing, delightful, enchanting."

>> Can you repeat it one more time?

>> Heavenly.

>> Heavenly.

H-e-a-v-e-n-l-y.

Heavenly.

>> Correct.

>> Genius.

This word has a near homonym.

It is a noun.

"A singular, strongly marked capacity or aptitude."

"Grace's genius for gardening means that her yard is always the pride of the neighborhood."

Genius.

>> Genius.

G-e-n-i-u-s.

Genius.

>> Correct.

>> Elasticity.

>> Can you please repeat that?

>> Elasticity.

>> Elasticity.

E-l-a-s-t-i-c-i-t-y.

Elasticity.

>> Correct.

>> Pleasant.

>> Pleasant.

P-l-e-a-s-e-n-t.

Pleasant.

[ Bell dings ] >> And the word is spelled p-l-e-a-s-a-n-t. >> Haggle.

>> Could you repeat the word, please?

>> Haggle.

>> Haggle.

H-a-g-g-l-e. Haggle.

>> Correct.

♪♪ >> When I grow up, I want to do something in either the physical sciences or in coding.

I've already started learning to code, and I just -- it's very fascinating, like a completely different language.

Coding.

C-o-d-i-n-g. Coding.

>> I think I want to go into science researching in the medical field, 'cause I want to figure things out and help people.

I think cancer research, like trying to find a cure for some sort of cancer or disease like that would be fun.

R-e-s-e-a-r-c-h. >> I would like to be a mathematician at NASA.

M-a-t-h-e-m-a-t-i-c-i-a-n. >> I want to be a pediatric oncologist.

Being a pediatric doctor means working with kids, and an oncologist is working with kids with cancer.

If you're gonna be working with kids and trying to help them, I'd like to help the kids that need the most help.

>> Companion.

>> Companion.

C-o-m-p-a-i-o-n. Companion.

[ Bell dings ] >> Sorry for the delay, Ren.

The spelling of the word is c-o-m-p-a-n-i-o-n. >> Docket.

>> Could you repeat that?

>> Docket.

>> Could you please use it in a sentence?

>> "Milos fidgeted, wondering how many more items were on the docket until the board discussed his fireworks proposal."

>> Docket.

D-o... c-i-t. Docket.

[ Bell dings ] >> The spelling is d-o-c-k-e-t. >> Joinery.

>> Can you please repeat the word?

>> Joinery.

>> Joinery.

J-o-i-n-e-r-y.

Joinery.

>> Correct.

>> Kennel.

>> Kennel.

Can I please have the word in a sentence?

>> "Roscoe plans to help his father build a kennel for their dogs."

>> Is there any alternate pronunciations?

>> No.

>> Kennel.

K-e-n-n-e-l. Kennel.

>> Correct.

♪♪ >> Hi, my name is Jaslene.

J-a-s-l-e-n-e.

I really like hiking and working out.

My most recent trip of hiking would be at the Bushkill Falls.

Beautiful views.

It's just like a breath of fresh air.

I really like it.

It also plays into another one of my hobbies, which is photography, and my favorite part of photography is taking landscapes.

So, while hiking, I can also just take a nice photo.

What I love most about photography is actually looking back at the photos that I took and remembering the memories that I had when I took them.

I collect porcelain dolls.

It's a special hobby that got passed down from my grandma to me.

She gave me all her porcelain dolls.

This is just one of them.

It's still my favorite one to this day.

When she got it for me, I was really excited and immediately put it on my shelf.

And ever since, I started collecting porcelain dolls.

I am studying two hours a day.

Writing the words is one of my tricks because I can easily memorize them.

I am feeling a bit nervous, but I am also very excited because it is a new experience to enjoy and look back on.

I am hoping for number one, but my goal would be to be in top 10 at least.

But I'm hoping for that number-one place.

>> Historical.

>> Historical.

H-i-s-t-o-r-i-c-a-l.

Historical.

>> Correct.

>> Geometric.

>> Can you repeat the word?

>> Geometric.

>> Geometric.

G-e-o-m-e-t-r-i-c. Geometric.

>> Correct.

>> Genuine.

>> Can you put that in a sentence?

>> "Dirk's happiness over coming in third place was genuine."

>> Genuine.

G-e-n-u-i-n-e. >> Correct.

>> Worrywart.

>> Worrywart.

W-o-r-r-y-w-a-r-t. Worrywart.

>> Correct.

>> Coffee.

>> Coffee.

C-o-f-f-e-e. Coffee.

>> Correct.

>> Whittle.

This word has a homonym.

It is a verb.

"To cut or shape, as a piece of wood."

"Owen will skillfully whittle the block of wood into a beautiful ornament."

Whittle.

>> Whittle.

W-h-i-t-t-l-e. Whittle.

>> Correct.

>> Utterable.

>> Can you repeat the word?

>> Utterable.

>> Can I have a definition?

>> "Capable of being spoken."

>> Utterable.

U-t-t-e-r-a-b-l-e. Utterable.

>> Correct.

>> Astonish.

>> Astonish.

A-s-t-o-n-i-s-h. Astonish.

>> Correct.

>> Scornfully.

>> Scornfully.

S-c-o-r-n-f-u-l-l-y.

Scornfully.

>> Correct.

♪♪ >> Hi, my name is Jhayce Hawley.

J-h-a-y-c-e.

I have been in the WITF grand championship.

This is my fourth time, and my fifth time making it to the semifinals.

I've been doing the spelling bee since fourth grade, and I've really, really had a fun time with it.

I'm on a swim team.

It's very fun, and I have a really good team who are, like, very supportive and, yeah.

I play the bass and the piano.

For some reason, I've always been fascinated with the bass.

Like, ever since I was like 4 years old, I've just wanted to play the bass.

I don't know why.

So, I play electric bass and upright bass.

I started with the upright bass, and then I think Christmas when I was in sixth grade, I got an electric bass.

I'm not, like, trained in piano.

I don't go to piano lessons or anything, but I'm self-taught.

I like being able to take songs that I know and like and be able to play them.

I just like making music.

I also have a 3-D printer.

I put in these little infinity cube things.

I got it in October a year ago, so I haven't even had it for a year and I've put in a lot of stuff.

I got sixth place last year.

Hearing the bell is like you're sad you got out, but it also -- you feel accomplished for making it so far, and kind of relieved that it's finally over.

After four hours of spelling, it's kind of tiring.

Ding!

[ Bell dings ] I don't believe I'm going to make it to nationals, but I hope to get top 10.

I would say if you're doing the spelling bee, just have fun with it.

If you overthink it, you're just gonna spell the words wrong.

If you just have fun with it, you're gonna do your best that you can, and obviously, you're gonna have fun.

I don't know, it's my last year.

I should try and make it my best year, but also, like, I've done so much, it doesn't really matter what happens this year.

It's not gonna take away from the accomplishments I've already had with this spelling bee.

It's been a long time.

I'm kind of sad that this is my last year, but also, I'm excited for my final bee.

>> Redemption.

>> Can you repeat the word?

>> Redemption.

>> Can I have the definition, please?

>> "Expiation of guilt or wrong."

Redemption.

Redemption.

R-e-d-e-m- p-t-i-o-n. Redemption.

>> Correct.

>> Mambo.

>> Can you repeat that, please?

>> Mambo.

Mambo.

M-o-m-b-o.

Mambo.

[ Bell dings ] >> The spelling is m-a-m-b-o.

>> Cucumber.

>> Cucumber.

C-u-c-u-m-b-e-r. Cucumber.

>> Correct.

>> Island.

>> What is the definition of an island?

>> "A track of land surrounded by water."

>> May I please have the etymology of the word?

>> Originally English that was influenced by a Latin-derived French word.

>> Mm, thank you.

I-s-l- a-n-d. >> Correct.

>> Hypnotic.

>> Could you repeat that, please?

>> Hypnotic.

>> Could you define it?

>> "Tending to produce sleep."

>> Hypnotic.

H-y-p-n-o-t-i-c. Hypnotic.

>> Correct.

♪♪ >> Hi, my name is Anna.

A-n-n-a.

I'm in seventh grade, Manheim Township Middle School.

I think my favorite words is probably gherkin.

It's a German word for pickles.

It's just fun to say and it's fun to spell.

I haven't always been, like, interested in spelling.

I'm more of a reader/writer kind of person, but I don't hate spelling, so...

I really like learning new words and using them, and it's also cool to read things that other people wrote down and thought was an interesting idea for a word.

I like to write and read.

I also play soccer and I swim on Skyline Swim Team.

I've been writing ever since I could write.

I like writing historical fiction and research papers 'cause I like looking things up and learning new information that I haven't learned before.

What I like about fictional writing is there's so many different types of writing you could do.

I personally like historical fiction when I'm writing 'cause I get to look things up and learn more about history.

I've been playing soccer since before kindergarten.

I like running around and being involved in something with the team.

I like how everyone gets to be involved and everyone's always doing something.

I've been swimming since second grade.

Competitive swimming is -- I don't know, it's really fun to see your best times.

I'm always super nervous and my heart is racing until I'm diving off the block, and when I'm in the water, it's like I feel unstoppable.

I've been baking ever since I've been, like, 5, and I like baking 'cause I love experimenting with things and seeing how it turns out.

I've never done a spelling bee before.

I'm pretty nervous going into it.

I think if I'll be able to listen to other people's answers and, like, understand how some words go together with their spellings, and maybe use that.

I don't know.

I have this giant dictionary that I've been going through and just copying every single word down from it.

I have one puppy and four chickens.

My puppy is very energetic, and he's super cute, and my chickens are also super cute and they're really nice.

>> League.

This word has a homonym.

It is a noun.

"An association of persons or groups united by common interests or for the achievement of common ends."

"Carter signed up three more participants for his fantasy football league."

League.

>> League.

L-e-a-g-u-e. League.

>> Correct.

>> Villa.

>> Alright, can I have the definition of the word?

>> "A country estate."

>> Villa.

V-i-l-l-a.

Villa.

>> Correct.

>> Frivolous.

>> Can you repeat the word?

>> Frivolous.

>> Can I have a definition?

>> "Of little weight or importance."

>> F-r-i-v-l-o-u-s.

Frivolous.

[ Bell dings ] >> And the spelling is f-r-i-v-o-l-o-u-s. >> Thank you.

>> You're welcome.

>> Fleetness.

>> Can you repeat that?

>> Fleetness.

>> Fleetness.

F-l-e-e-t-n-e-s-s. Fleetness.

>> Correct.

>> Aloha.

>> Could I please have the definition?

>> "Love, affection, kindness, often used to express greeting or farewell."

>> Could I please have the origin?

>> Hawaiian.

>> Aloha.

A-l-o-h-a.

Aloha.

>> Correct.

>> Scripture.

>> Can I have a definition?

>> "A religion's sacred writing."

>> Scripture.

S-c-r-i-p-t-u-r-e. Scripture.

>> Correct.

>> Baptismal.

>> Baptismal.

B-a-p-t-i-s-m-a-l. Baptismal.

>> Correct.

>> Cascade.

>> Can I have the definition?

>> "A fall of water over steeply slanting rocks."

>> Cascade.

C-a-s-c-a-d-e. Cascade.

>> Correct.

>> Cinderella.

>> Cinderella.

May I have the definition, please?

>> "One suddenly lifted, often fortuitously, from obscurity and neglect."

>> Cinderella.

C-i-n-d-e-r-e-l-l-a.

Cinderella.

>> Correct.

>> Donatee.

>> Can you repeat that?

>> Donatee.

>> Is there any alternate pronunciations?

>> Yes, there's one.

"Donay-tee."

>> D-o-n-a-t-e-e. Donatee.

>> Correct.

>> Arrogant.

>> May I have the definition, please?

>> "Having a feeling of superiority that shows or is inclined to show itself in an overbearing attitude or in claiming more consideration than is due to one's position, dignity, or power."

>> Arrogant.

A-r-r-o-g-a-n-t.

Arrogant.

>> Correct.

>> Frailty.

>> Frailty.

F-r-a-i-l-t-y.

Frailty.

>> Correct.

>> Suitable.

>> Can I have it in a sentence, please?

>> "Rita checked the label to see if the cheese was suitable for vegetarians."

>> Suitable.

S-u-i-t-a-b-l-e.

Suitable.

>> Correct.

>> Dandelion.

>> Dandelion.

D-a-n-d-y-l-i-o-n. Dandelion.

[ Bell dings ] >> And the spelling is d-a-n-d-e-l-i-o-n. >> Okay.

>> Mortician.

>> Mortician?

Can I please have the definition?

>> One whose profession is the management of funeral and burial arrangements."

>> Mortician.

M-o-r-t-i-c-i-a-n. Mortician.

>> Correct.

>> Leniency.

>> Leniency.

L-e-n-i-e-n-c-y.

Leniency.

>> Correct.

>> Amass.

>> Can you use it in a sentence?

>> "Justin hopes to amass a large fortune by selling lemonade in front of his house."

>> Amass.

A-m-a-s-s. Amass.

>> Correct.

>> Fashionista.

>> Can you give me the definition?

>> "A designer, promoter, or follower of the latest style in dress and personal decoration."

>> Can you put it in a sentence?

>> "Chloe's first-year roommate is a fashionista who has provided Chloe with an entire wardrobe of her favorite discards."

>> Fashionista.

F-a-s-h-i-o-n-i-s-t-a.

>> Correct.

♪♪ >> The entire process is very -- oh, dang, I don't have a word for that.

I can't think of a word that can, like, accurately describe all of it together.

This spelling bee is very exhilarating.

E-x-h-i-l-- Uh, frick.

This spelling bee is very exhilarating.

E-x-h-- Wait, what?

Oh, yeah, I did that right.

E-x-h-i-l-a-r-a-t-i-n-g. >> I would say learning experience.

>> Tedious, 'cause it takes a long way to get to the competition.

You need to study a lot and do a lot in order to actually get into the competition.

T-e-d-i-o-u-s. >> Surly.

>> Can you say that again?

>> Surly.

>> Surly.

Can you give me the definition?

>> "Ill-natured, abrupt, and rude."

>> Surly.

S-u-r-l-y.

Surly.

>> Correct.

>> Dreadlocks.

>> Dreadlocks.

D-r-e-a-d-l-o-c-k-s. Dreadlocks.

>> Correct.

>> Nuance.

>> Nuance.

N-u-a-n-c-e. Nuance.

>> Correct.

>> McMansion.

>> Can you repeat that.

>> McMansion.

>> May I have the definition?

>> "A very large house, usually built in a suburban neighborhood or development."

>> Can you repeat that again?

>> McMansion.

>> M-c-M-a-n-s-i-o-n. McMansion.

>> Correct.

>> Statusy.

>> Statusy.

Could you define it?

>> "Having showing or conferring superior rank or high prestige."

>> Statusy.

S-t-a-t-u-s-e-e. Statusy.

[ Bell dings ] >> The spelling is s-t-a-t-u-s-y.

>> Stereotypical.

>> Stereotypical.

S-t-e-r-e-o- t-y-p-i-c-a-l. Stereotypical.

>> Correct.

>> Flannel.

>> Can you repeat the word?

>> Flannel.

>> May I have the definition, please?

>> "A napped cotton fabric of soft yarns."

>> May I have it used in a sentence?

>> "Elisa bought a red plaid dress made of flannel on sale after the holidays."

>> Flannel.

F-l-a-n- n-e-l. Flannel.

>> Correct.

>> Enviable.

>> Enviable.

Can you use it in a sentence?

>> "Babette's ability to spell on stage under pressure was enviable."

>> Can you give me the definition?

>> "Highly desirable."

>> Can you repeat the word?

>> Enviable.

>> And is there any alternative pronunciations?

>> No.

>> Enviable.

E-n-v-i-a-b-l-e. Enviable.

>> Correct.

>> Parvo.

>> What's the definition of it?

>> "A highly contagious febrile disease of dogs that is caused by a virus."

>> Can you use it in a sentence?

>> "Mike thinks that Boomer caught parvo from a neighbor dog who dug his way under the fence into the yard."

>> P-a-r-v-o.

>> Correct.

>> Merlin, and this word has a homonym.

It is a noun.

"A prophet and magician."

"Parker knew the legend that Merlin helped to guide young Arthur to discover the sword in the stone."

Merlin.

>> Could you repeat that?

>> Merlin.

Merlin.

M-e-r-l-i-n. Merlin.

>> Correct.

>> Polenta.

>> Polenta.

P-o-l-e-n-t-a.

Polenta.

>> Correct.

>> Mildew.

>> Can you repeat the word?

>> Mildew.

>> Mildew.

M-i-l-d-e-w. Mildew.

>> Correct.

♪♪ >> Hi, my name is Aryan Sai.

A-r-y-a-n.

I'm in eighth grade and I go to Mechanicsburg Middle School.

In sixth grade, I was in the written test, and then in seventh grade, I made it to the oral bee for, like, regionals.

It was, like, nerve-racking at some points, but it was mostly fun.

I'm probably studying anywhere from, like, one and a half hours to two hours a day.

Obviously, I want to win, but my, like, goal is to make it into the top five.

Typically, I have, like, a list of the words, and then I go through, look at the definition of the words, and I spell them to myself, and sometimes I get my mom and my sister to help me.

I play soccer.

I like to play video games.

I also play basketball.

I've been playing soccer for a really long time, I think since I was in, like, first or second grade.

I don't even remember how long ago.

I play goalie, so I just, like, really enjoy, like, saving balls from going in.

It's just fun to, like, go outside and play something.

I think a word to describe a spelling bee would be stressful, especially when you get closer to the actual spelling bee itself.

S-t-r-e-s-s-f-u-l. >> Extinguish.

>> Can you repeat the word?

>> Extinguish.

>> Extinguish.

E-x-t-i-n-g-u-i-s-h. >> Correct.

>> Tangible.

>> Can I please have the definition?

>> "Capable of being touched, able to be perceived as existent, especially by the sense of touch."

>> Could you please repeat the word?

>> Tangible.

>> Tangible.

T-a-n-g-i-b-l-e. Tangible.

>> Correct.

>> Atomic.

>> Can I have it in a sentence, please?

>> "The atomic structure is made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons."

>> Atomic.

A-t-o-m-i-c. Atomic.

>> Correct.

>> Mastiff.

>> Mastiff.

M-a-s-t-i-f-f. Mastiff.

>> Correct.

>> Leaven.

This word has a homonym.

It is a noun.

"A substance, such as yeast, acting or used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid."

"Bella neglected to add the leaven that causes the bread dough to rise."

Leaven.

>> Could I have the origin?

>> Originally Latin, this word went through French before becoming English.

>> L-e-v-e-n. Leaven.

[ Bell dings ] >> The spelling is l-e-a-v-e-n. >> Engineer.

>> Engineer.

May I have the definition, please?

>> "A person trained to plan and supervise projects in a technical field."

>> Any alternate pronunciations?

>> No.

>> Engineer.

E-n-g-i-n-e-e-r.

Engineer.

>> Correct.

>> Midriff.

>> Could you repeat that?

>> Midriff.

>> Can I hear it in a sentence?

>> "According to the dress code, any student coming to school with an exposed midriff will be sent home."

>> What is the definition?

>> "The mid region of the human torso."

>> Midriff.

M-i-d-r-i-f-f. Midriff.

>> Correct.

>> Kodak.

>> Kodak.

K-o-d-a-k. Kodak.

>> Correct.

>> Elaborative.

>> Can you repeat -- >> Elaborative.

>> Can I have the definition, please?

>> "Tending to expand something in detail."

>> Are there any other alternate pronunciations?

>> Yes.

Two.

"Elabor-aytive."

"Illab-orative."

>> Okay.

Elaborative.

E-l-a-b-o-r-a-t-i-v-e. Elaborative.

>> Correct.

>> Terrarium.

>> Could I have it in a sentence?

>> "Mosses and other small woodland plants thrive in a terrarium."

>> Terrarium.

T-e-r-r-a-r-i-u-m. Terrarium.

>> Correct.

>> Medusa.

>> Medusa.

Can I please have the definition?

>> "A small hydrozoan jellyfish."

>> Is there any alternate definitions?

>> Pronunciations.

Yes.

>> Oh, pronunciations.

Pronunciations.

>> No problems.

"Med-yusa."

"Meduza."

>> Medusa.

M-e-d-u-s-a.

Medusa.

>> Correct.

>> Lithium.

>> Lithium.

L-i-t-h-i-u-m. Lithium.

>> Correct.

>> Scrutiny.

>> Can you repeat the word one more time?

>> Scrutiny.

>> Scrutiny.

S-c-r-u-t-i-n-y.

Scrutiny.

>> Correct.

>> Amphibian.

This word has a homonym.

It is a noun.

"An animal or plant accustomed or adapted to life both on land and in the water."

Amphibian.

>> Amphibian.

A-m-p-h-i-b-i-a-n. >> Correct.

♪♪ >> Hi.

My name is Winson Wang.

W-i-n-s-o-n.

I read a lot of classic novels, like "Brave New World" and "1984."

And I also read "Lord of the Flies."

And I liked the plot and everything.

I also like astronomy, and I have a telescope now to look at the stars at night.

I went to my cousin's house one night and they showed me their telescope and I managed to get a peep of it.

And I was so fascinated by what I saw.

So I just decided to just get my own one and look at the stars by myself.

The best part is seeing, like, space and the beautifulness of it and really looking at the nature of it and appreciate it for what it is.

I've never been in a spelling bee before.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

I feel like it's gonna be very competitive, and I'm gonna try my best and hope.

It's not about the prizes.

And if you lose, it doesn't matter.

It's about the experience and what you learn from this.

So, I've learned a lot so far.

>> Hostile.

This word has a homonym.

It's an adjective.

"Marked by antagonism or unfriendliness."

"Though initially hostile, the relationship between Vivian's new puppy and her cat eventually improved."

Hostile.

>> Hostile.

H-o-s-t-i-l-e.

Hostile.

>> Correct.

>> Tributary.

>> Can I have the definition, please?

>> "A stream feeding a larger stream or a lake."

>> Tributary.

T-r-i-b-u-t-a-r-i-e. Tributary.

[ Bell dings ] >> The spelling is t-r-i-b-u-t-a-r-y.

>> Wattage.

>> Wattage.

W-a-t-t-a-g-e. Wattage.

>> Correct.

>> Modular.

>> May I have the definition?

>> "Planned or constructed on the basis of a standard pattern or standard dimensions."

>> Could you use it in a word?

I mean a sentence?

>> "Clay bought a modular sofa so it would fit perfectly in his living room."

>> Modular.

M-o-d-u-l-a-r. >> Correct.

>> Juxtapose.

>> Can you please give me the definition?

>> "To place side by side, often to create an interesting effect or to show...different."

>> Juxtapose.

J-u-x-t-a-p-o-s-e. Juxtapose.

>> Correct.

>> Subsequent.

>> Can you repeat the word?

>> Subsequent.

>> May I have the definition?

>> "Following in time, coming or being later than something else."

>> Are there any alternate pronunciations?

>> There is one.

"Subsequent."

"Subsequent."

>> Can I have the word used in a sentence, please?

>> "Derek's accident and subsequent surgery to repair the damage kept him away from work for two weeks."

>> Subsequent.

S-u-b-s-e-q-u-e-n-t.

Subsequent.

>> Correct.

>> Perceptible.

>> Perceptible.

P-e-r-c-e-p-t-a-b-l-e. [ Bell dings ] >> "Blatant."

>> [ Sighs ] May I have please have the definition?

>> "Completely or crassly obvious, especially brazen."

>> Hmm.

May I have the word in a sentence, please?

>> "Mr. Noll suspended Eddie for blatant disobedience during the fire drill."

>> What is the term of this word?

Term of speech?

>> First part is perhaps from a Latin word, and the second part is an English combining form.

>> Thank you.

>> You're welcome.

>> B-l-a-t-a-n-t. >> Correct.

>> Thank you.

>> Zygote.

>> Could you repeat that?

>> Zygote.

>> Could you use that in a sentence?

>> "A normal human zygote quickly divides into multiple cells and becomes an embryo."

>> Zygote.

Z-y-g-o-t. [ Bell dings ] >> The correct spelling is z-y-g-o-t-e. >> Thank you.

>> You're welcome.

>> "Vengeance."

>> Can I have the definition?

>> "Infliction of punishment in return for an injury or offense."

>> Can I -- Wait.

Can you use it in a sentence?

>> Yes.

"Chris swore vengeance after the prank his brother played on him."

>> Vengeance.

V-e-n-g-e-a-n-c-e. Vengeance.

>> Correct.

♪♪ >> I like "discombobulate" because it sounds pretty funny and it looks pretty funny.

D-i-s-c-o-m-b-o-b-u-l-a-t-e. >> My favorite word is "glow" because it's really fun to spell, 'cause I just enjoy writing out the word.

G-l-o-w. >> My favorite word is "obsidian," and you spell it o-b-s-i-d-i-a-n.

I believe it's a kind of rock, black, I think.

>> I want to be an architect because I actually find joy in drawing houses.

A-r-c-h-i-t-e-c-t. >> Right now, I kind of -- I want to be an orthopedic surgeon.

It's just there's not a lot of women in the field, and it kind of sounds fun to be a surgeon.

O-r-t-h-o-p-e-d-i-c s-u-r-g-e-o-n. >> I want to either go into I.T.

or become a doctor.

As a doctor, you get to help people, and with I.T., I just like computers.

♪♪ >> Predicament.

>> Can I have the word in a sentence?

>> "After a few hours of procrastination, Steve found himself in the predicament of having too much homework and too little time.

>> Can I have the language of origin?

>> Latin.

>> Predicament.

P-r-e-d-i-c-a-m-e-n-t. >> Correct.

>> Provincial.

>> Can you repeat that, please?

>> Provincial.

>> Um...what is the definition?

>> "Exhibiting the ways and manners of a province or rural district."

>> Provincial.

P-r-o-v-i-n-c-i-a-l.

Provincial.

>> Correct.

>> Revulsive.

>> Can you please repeat that?

>> Revulsive.

>> Can I please have the definition?

>> "Causing a sense or mood of utter distaste or repugnance."

>> Could you please repeat the word?

>> Revulsive.

>> Are there any other pronunciations?

>> "Ree-vulsive."

>> Could I please have the language of origin?

>> Formed from Latin, plus an English combining form.

>> Could you please repeat the word?

>> Revulsive.

>> Revulsive.

R-e-v-o-l-s-i-v-e. Revulsive.

[ Bell dings ] >> The spelling is r-e-v-u-l-s-i-v-e. >> Thank you.

>> You're welcome.

>> Capsule.

>> Can I please have a definition?

>> "A compact, often sealed and detachable container or compartment."

>> Can I please have it in a sentence?

>> "While renovating their kitchen, Cindy and Davis found a time capsule that contained a newspaper from 1946, three coins, and an old photograph."

>> Capsule.

C-a-p-s-i-a-l.

Capsule.

[ Bell dings ] >> The spelling is c-a-p-s-u-l-e. >> Thank you.

>> Retrograde.

>> Retrograde.

R-e-t-r-o-g-r-a-d-e. Retrograde.

>> Correct.

>> Principality.

>> Can you repeat the word?

>> Principality.

>> Principality.

Am I saying it correctly?

>> Say that again, please.

>> Principality.

>> Principality.

>> May I have the definition, please?

>> "A minor, semi-independent state under the rule of a monarch."

>> Principality.

What's the language of origin?

>> Latin to French to English.

>> Are there any alternate pronunciations?

>> No.

>> Principality.

Principality.

P-r-i-n... ...c-a-p-a-l-i-t-y.

Principality.

[ Bell dings ] >> The spelling is p-r-i-n-c-i-p-a-l-i-t-y.

>> Thank you.

>> You're welcome.

>> Tectonic.

>> Can you repeat the word?

>> Tectonic.

>> Can I have it in a sentence?

>> "Tectonic activity generated the monster tsunami."

>> Can I have the definition?

>> "Of or relating to the deformation of the Earth's crust, the forces involved in or producing such deformation, and the resulting rock structures and external forms."

>> Tectonic.

T-e-c-h-t-o-n-i-c. Tectonic.

[ Bell dings ] >> And the spelling is t-e-c-t-o-n-i-c. >> Tempestuous.

>> Can I have the definition, please?

>> "Of, involving, or resembling a furious storm."

>> Tempestuous.

T-e-m-p-t-e-s-t-u-o-u-s. >> Correct.

♪♪ >> I mean, for me, it's been pretty stressful.

S-t-r-e-s-s-f-u-l. >> Probably nerve-racking.

N-e-r-v-e-r-a-c-k-i-n-g. And it's like all eyes are on you, and it's like -- It's kind of crazy.

>> Exciting and a new experience.

E-x-c-i-t-i-n-g. >> Cumbersome.

>> Can you please repeat the word?

>> Cumbersome.

>> Cumbersome.

Am I saying that right?

>> That sounds correct.

>> Cumbersome.

C-u-m-b-e-r-s-o-m-e.

Cumbersome.

>> Correct.

>> Chastise.

>> Can I have the definition, please?

>> "To censure severely in denunciation or in an attempt to correct or improve."

>> Chastise.

C-h-a-s-t-i-s-e. Chastise.

>> Correct.

>> Indigent.

>> Can I please have a definition for that?

>> "Being poor, usually without being destitute, impoverished or needy."

>> Can I please have a sentence?

>> "The basketball star donated money to build a community center for the indigent residents of his old neighborhood."

>> Is there any alternate pronunciations?

>> No.

>> What is the origin of the word?

>> Latin.

Excuse me.

Latin to French to English.

>> Okay.

Indigent.

I-n-d-i-g-e-n-t. Indigent.

>> Correct.

>> Pallor.

This word has a homonym.

It is a noun.

"Deficiency of color, abnormal paleness of all or part of the human body."

"The pallor of Lila's stage makeup frightened Benson."

Pallor.

>> Can you say it one more?

>> Pallor.

>> Pallor.

Am I saying that correctly?

>> Yes.

>> Pallor.

P-a-l-l-o-r. Pallor.

>> Correct.

>> Afghan.

>> Can you give me a definition?

>> "A blanket or shawl of colored wool knitted or crocheted in strips or squares, which are joined by sewing or crocheting."

>> Am I saying it right?

Afghan?

>> Afghan.

>> A-f-g-h-a-n. >> Correct.

>> Centenary.

>> Centenary.

Can you give me a definition?

>> "Commemoration or celebration of an event that occurred one hundred years before."

>> Can you give me etymology?

>> Latin.

>> Can I hear it in a sentence?

>> "Francois attended a banquet marking the centenary of the university's founding."

>> Centenary.

C-e-n-t-e-n-n-a-r-y.

[ Bell dings ] >> Ohh.

>> And the spelling is c-e-n-t-e-n-a-r-y.

>> Mitigative.

>> Mitigative.

M-i-t-i-g-a-t-i-v-e. Mitigative.

>> Correct.

>> Promontory.

>> May I have the definition?

>> "A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water beyond the line of coast."

>> Could you use it in a sentence?

>> "The architect designed a home that blended with the rocky promontory."

>> Um...okay.

Promontory.

P-r-o-m-o-n-t-o-r-y.

Promontory.

>> Correct.

>> Mollify.

>> Mollify.

Can I have the definition, please?

>> "To soothe in temper or disposition, to pacify."

>> Are there any alternate pronunciations?

>> No.

>> Mollify.

M-o-l-l-i-f-y.

Mollify.

>> Correct.

>> Prehensile.

>> Prehensile.

Is that right?

>> Yes.

>> May I have the definition?

>> "Adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around."

>> Uh, are there any alternate pronunciations?

>> No.

>> Can I have it in a sentence, please?

>> "Upon waking from his dream, Claudio was disappointed when he realized he did not really have a prehensile tail."

>> Can you please repeat the word?

>> Prehensile.

>> Prehensile.

Prehensile.

P-r-e-h-e-n-s-i-l-e. Prehensile.

>> Correct.

>> Tragedian.

This word has a near-homonym.

It is a noun.

"A writer of serious drama that typically describe conflict between the protagonist and a superior force and have a sorrowful or disastrous conclusion that elicits pity or terror."

"Ben writes sitcoms for a living, but believes his true calling is as a tragedian."

>> Tragedian.

Is that the word?

Tragedian?

>> Tragedian.

>> T-r-a-g-e-d-i-a-n. >> Correct.

>> Animus.

This word has a homonym.

It is a noun.

"Ill will, antagonism, or hostility, usually controlled but deep-seated and sometimes virulent."

"Mackenzie suspected that Mason had been nursing an ongoing animus against her."

Animus.

>> Animus.

Am I saying that right?

>> Yes.

>> Animus.

A-n-i-m-u-s. Animus.

>> Correct.

>> Inimical.

>> Can you repeat the word?

>> Inimical.

>> What's the definition?

>> "Having the disposition or temper of an enemy, hostile."

>> E-n-e-m-i-c-a-l. [ Bell dings ] >> And the spelling is i-n-i-m-i-c-a-l. >> Conundrum.

>> Can you repeat the word, please?

>> Conundrum.

>> Can you give me the definition?

>> "A puzzle or problem that is usually intricate and difficult to solve."

>> Conundrum.

C-o-n-u-n-d-r-u-m. Conundrum.

>> Correct.

>> Quotidian.

>> Can you repeat the word?

>> Quotidian.

>> Can I have a definition?

>> "Commonplace, ordinary."

>> Are there any other alternate pronunciations?

>> No.

>> Can you please repeat the word again?

>> Quotidian.

>> Quotidian.

Am I saying that right?

>> Yes.

>> Okay.

Can I have the definition again?

>> "Commonplace, ordinary."

>> Okay.

Quotidian.

Q-u-o-t-i-d-i-a-n. Quotidian.

>> Correct.

>> Sedulous.

>> Can I please have the definition for that?

>> "Diligent in application or pursuit, persevering in endeavors to affect an object, steadily industrious."

>> Can you please repeat it?

>> Sedulous.

>> Are you saying "sedulous" or "seduloust"?

>> Sedulous.

>> Can you please put that in a sentence?

>> "The minutes of the meeting were compiled by a sedulous board member, who later posted them to the website."

>> What is the origin of the word?

>> Latin.

>> Sedulous.

S-e-g-u-l-i-s. Sedulous.

[ Bell dings ] >> And the word is spelled s-e-d-u-l-o-u-s. ♪♪ >> Lapidary.

>> Can you say it again and the definition?

>> Lapidary.

"A cutter, polisher, or engraver of precious stones other than diamonds."

>> Can you put it in a sentence?

>> "The lapidary spent months engraving a jade pendant for the queen's birthday."

>> Can you say it one more time?

>> Lapidary.

>> "Alapidary" or "lapidary"?

>> Lapidary.

>> Lapidary.

L-a-p-i-d-a-r-y.

Lapidary.

>> Correct.

>> Gendarme.

>> Can you put it in a sentence?

>> "The gendarme sighed heavily when he realized the only witness to the burglary was a mime."

>> Can you repeat it?

>> Gendarme.

>> Can you give me the etymology?

>> French.

>> Are there any other ways of saying it?

>> There are two.

"John-darm."

"Jen-darm."

>> Can you say the word one more time?

>> Gendarme.

>> Gendarme.

Am I saying that right?

>> Yes.

>> G-e-n-d-a-r-m-e. >> Correct.

>> Ululate.

>> May you repeat that?

>> Ululate.

>> "Ogulate"?

>> Ululate.

>> Ululate.

>> Ululate?

>> Ululate.

>> Ululate?

Can you repeat that one more time?

>> Ululate.

>> Ululate?

Oh, okay.

Ululate.

Ululate.

U-l-u-l-a-t-e. Ululate.

>> Correct.

>> Sacerdotal.

>> May I have the definition?

>> "Of or relating to priests or priesthood."

>> Can you use it in a sentence?

>> "Sacerdotal clothing distinguishes the clergy from the laity."

>> Sacerdotal?

>> Yes.

>> Sacerdotal.

S-a-c-e-r-d-o-t-a-l. Sacerdotal.

>> Correct.

>> Holobenthic.

>> "Hallow-benthic"?

May I please have the definition?

>> "Inhabiting the deep sea during all stages of life."

>> Can you use it a sentence, please?

>> "Holobenthic species typically do not go through a free-swimming larval stage."

>> What is the origin?

>> Greek.

>> And are there any alternate pronunciations?

>> There's one.

"Holo-benthic."

>> Okay.

Holobenthic.

H-o-l-o-b-e-n-t-h-i-c. Holobenthic.

>> Correct.

>> Quokka.

>> Can I have it a sentence?

>> "The quokka is able to climb trees and shrubs and can survive for long periods of time without fresh water."

>> Quokka.

Is that right?

Quokka?

>> Yes.

>> Quokka.

Q-u-o-k-k-a.

Quokka.

>> Correct.

>> Veridical.

>> V-e-r-i-d-i-c-a-l. >> Correct.

>> Angiitis.

>> Angiitis.

Can I have the definition?

>> "Inflammation of a blood or lymph vessel or duct."

>> Angiitis.

Am I saying that correct?

>> Yes.

>> Angiitis.

A-n-g-i-i-t-i-s. Angiitis.

>> Correct.

>> Parterre.

>> Can you give me the definition, please?

>> "A garden having an ornamental and diversified arrangement of beds or plots separated by paths."

>> Parterre.

P-a-r-t-a-i-r. Parterre?

[ Bell dings ] >> The spelling is p-a-r-t-e-r-r-e. >> Okay.

Thank you.

>> Ossicle.

>> Can you please repeat?

>> Ossicle.

>> Can I have the definition, please?

>> "Any of certain small bones."

>> Ossicle.

Hmm.

Ossicle.

O-s-s-i-c-l-e. Ossicle.

>> Correct.

>> Meiosis.

This word has a homonym.

It is a noun.

"The sequence of complex nuclear changes resulting in the production of cells with half the number of chromosomes present in the original cell."

"Meiosis is one of the two main mechanisms for cell reproduction."

Meiosis.

>> Meiosis.

M-e-i-o-s-i-s. Meiosis.

>> Correct.

>> Galena.

This word has a homonym.

It is a noun, a mineral consisting of native lead sulfide, occurring in cubic or octahedral crystals that is bluish-gray in color and metallic luster.

"Ali gave his brother a near-perfect cube of galena for his mineral collection."

Galena.

>> G-a-l-e-n-a.

>> Correct.

>> Après.

>> Après?

Can I have the definition?

>> After.

>> Après.

Can I have the language of origin?

>> Latin to French.

>> Après.

A-u-p-r-e-y.

Après.

[ Bell dings ] >> And the word is spelled a-p-r-è-s. >> Mamushi.

>> Can you repeat that?

>> Mamushi.

>> Can you put that in a sentence?

>> "The mamushi can live in a wide range of habitats and is considered one of the most venomous snakes in Japan."

>> Mamushi.

M-a-m-u-s-h-i.

Mamushi.

>> Correct.

>> Pudibund.

>> "Cudibund."

Am I saying that right?

>> Pudibund.

>> Pudibund.

Can I have the definition?

>> Marked by excessive modesty.

>> And are there any alternate pronunciations?

>> No.

>> Okay.

Pudibund.

P-u-t-a-b-u-n-d. Pudibund.

[ Bell dings ] >> And the spelling is p-u-d-i-b-u-n-d. >> Thank you.

>> You're welcome.

>> Ethylene.

>> May I -- Can you repeat the word, please?

>> Ethylene.

>> E-t-h- y-l-e-n-e.

Ethylene.

>> Correct.

>> Oubliette.

>> Oubliette.

That is the pronunciation?

>> Yes.

>> Thank you very much.

May I please hear this word in a sentence?

>> "The prisoner was considered dangerous and so was kept in the castle's oubliette."

>> Oubliette.

Definition, please?

>> A dungeon with an opening only at the top and often a concealed pit beneath the floor.

>> Okay.

Origin?

>> French which formed it from Latin.

>> Thank you.

That is very helpful.

And this is a noun?

>> Yes.

>> There is no other alternate pronunciation?

>> No.

>> Okay.

In that case, I shall begin.

[ Breathes deeply ] O-u-b-l-i-e-t-t-e. >> Correct.

>> Flavedo.

>> Flavedo?

>> Yes.

>> Can I have the definition?

>> The outer, colored layer of the mesocarp of a citrus fruit.

>> Can I have the language of origin?

>> Latin.

>> Are there any alternate pronunciations?

>> There's one.

"Flay-veedo."

>> "Flay-vee-dough"?

>> "Flay-veedo."

>> What is the part of speech?

>> It is a noun.

>> Flavedo.

F-l-e-v-i-t-o.

Flavedo.

[ Bell dings ] >> And the spelling is f-l-a-v-e-d-o.

>> Thank you.

>> Agnomen.

>> Can I have the definition, please?

>> An additional name.

>> Can you say the word again?

>> Agnomen.

>> Are there any other alternate pronunciations?

>> No.

>> Can I have the origin?

>> Latin.

>> Latin?

>> Yes.

>> Okay.

And can you repeat the word one more time, please?

>> Agnomen.

>> Okay.

Agnomen.

A-g-n-o-m-e-n. Agnomen.

>> Correct.

>> Oleiculture.

>> Can you give me the definition?

>> The production, processing, and marketing of olives.

>> And can you put it in a sentence?

>> "Experts in oleiculture say that olive trees must grow for about 10 years before they become commercially productive."

>> And can you repeat the word one more time?

>> Oleiculture.

>> Oleiculture.

O-l-i-a-c-u-l-t-u-r-e. Oleiculture.

[ Bell dings ] >> The spelling is o-l-e-i-c-u-l-t-u-r-e. >> Okay, thank you.

>> Joropo.

>> Can you repeat that?

>> Joropo.

>> Can you give me a definition?

>> The national ballroom dance of Venezuela.

>> Can you put it in a sentence?

>> "The joropo is usually danced wherever and whenever Venezuelans gather to celebrate."

>> What is the etymology?

>> Spanish.

>> Are there any alternate ways of saying it?

>> No.

>> "Uh-ropo."

Is that correct?

>> Joropo.

>> "Uh-ropo."

>> Joropo.

>> I think he got it.

>> A-r-a-p-o.

[ Bell dings ] >> And the spelling is j-o-r-o-p-o.

>> Unakite.

>> Can you repeat that?

>> Unakite.

>> What's the definition?

>> An altered igneous rock that is usually opaque with green, black, pink, and white flecks and is usually used as a gemstone.

>> Unakite.

Okay.

Unakite?

>> Yes.

>> Unakite.

U-n-a-k-i-t-e. Unakite.

>> Correct.

>> Deliquesce.

>> Can I have the definition, please?

>> To become soft or liquid with age, used of certain plant structures.

>> Can I have it in a sentence?

>> "After a few days in the refrigerator, cilantro will deliquesce."

>> Are there any alternate pronunciations?

>> No.

>> Deliquesce.

Is that right?

Deliquesce?

>> Yes.

>> Deliquesce.

Deliquesce.

D-e-l-i-q-u-e-s-c-e. Deliquesce.

>> Correct.

>> Pointelle.

>> Pointelle.

Is that the word, pointelle?

>> Yes.

>> Oh, okay.

Definition, please?

>> An openwork design typically in the shape of chevrons, or a fabric with this design.

>> Can you please use this in a sentence?

>> "Karlett wanted to try knitting pointelle but didn't have much money for yarn, so she started with a hat."

>> Origin, please?

>> Greek.

>> P-- >> Excuse me.

Oh, excuse me.

>> Oh?

>> Excuse me.

I jumped down.

No, Latin to French to English.

Sorry.

>> Oh.

P-o-i-n-t-e-l-l-e. >> Correct.

>> Agelicism.

>> Can I have the definition, please?

>> The doctrine that holds that society completely determines the thoughts, feelings, and acts of individuals.

>> Can you say the word again?

>> Agelicism.

>> Agelicism.

Am I saying that right?

>> Yes.

>> Mm.

>> Is there any other alternate pronunciations?

>> No.

>> Are there any other definitions?

>> No.

>> Can I have the definition one more time?

>> The doctrine that holds that society completely determines the thoughts, feelings, and acts of individuals.

>> Agelicism.

A-g-e-l-i-c-i-s-m?

>> Correct.

>> Sorry.

>> Piscivorous.

>> Can I have the definition?

>> Feeding on fish.

>> Can you put it in a sentence?

>> "There are at least 50 known species of piscivorous gastropods."

>> What are the origins?

>> Latin.

>> P-o-c- i-f-e-r-o-u-s. [ Bell dings ] >> And the spelling is p-i-s-c-i-v-o-r-o-u-s. >> Rambla.

>> May I have a definition?

>> A very broad street.

>> Can you use it in a sentence?

>> "Beatrice enjoys strolling along the rambla, with its quaint cafes on either side."

>> Is there an alternate pronunciation?

>> No.

>> Okay.

Can I have the language of origin?

>> Arabic into Spanish before becoming adopted by English.

>> Rambla.

R-a-m-b-l-a.

Rambla.

>> Correct.

>> Saccharide.

>> What's the definition of saccharide?

>> A simple sugar, combination of sugars.

>> Okay.

May I please have the origin?

>> Originally Sanskrit, went from Pali to Greek to Latin.

>> Oh, oh, that's interesting.

May I please see this used in a sentence?

>> "The juice contains artificial flavors and saccharide."

>> Okay.

What's the part of speech?

>> It is a noun.

>> Is there any other pronunciation for this?

>> One.

"Sack-uh-rid."

>> Okay, that actually ties it together.

Thank you.

And I shall begin.

[ Breathes deeply ] S-a-c-h-a-r-r-i-d-e. [ Bell dings ] >> And the spelling is s-a-c-c-h-r-i-d-e. Oh, excuse me, c-h-a-r-i-d-e. >> Thank you.

>> Humboldt.

>> Can you say it again, please?

>> Humboldt.

>> Can I have the definition?

>> River, 290 miles, in northern Nevada flowing west and southwest into Rye Patch into a lake of the same name.

>> So it's a place, right?

Okay.

>> Right.

>> Can you say the word again?

>> Humboldt.

>> What's the origin?

>> It's a United States geographical name.

>> Humboldt.

H-o-m-b-o-l-d-t?

Humboldt?

[ Bell dings ] >> And the spelling is H-u-m-b-o-l-d-t. >> Thank you.

>> Isagoge.

>> Can you repeat that?

>> Isagoge.

>> Okay.

Can I have the definition?

>> A scholarly introduction to a branch of study or research.

>> Could I please have it in a sentence?

>> "The philosophy student found Porphyry's isagoge on Aristotle's logic very helpful."

>> Is there an alternate pronunciation?

>> No.

>> Can I have the language of origin?

>> Greek into Latin.

>> Isagoge.

Is that right, Isagoge?

>> Yes.

>> Okay.

Isagoge.

Isagoge.

I-s-a-g-o-g-e. Isagoge.

>> Correct.

We have a winner.

>> [ Laughs ] [ Cheering ] Oh, my... >> Congratulations to our 2022 WITF Central Pennsylvania grand champion, Ananya Kannan.

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>> I think I'm dreaming.

I have no words.

I didn't see this coming.

Thank you to you guys.

Thank you to my family, to my friends, and to, like, everyone who has supported me.

It's been a long road.

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