ATES Student Day 2021. 2022 Word List-1

ATES/APAS
Dakar Students’ Day 2022: Wordlist for Spelling Bee /

Practice Round
1. Admirer [əd-mī(ə)rər] Noun
Definition: Someone who has a particular regard for someone or something.
Example: I am a great admirer or of George Washington.
2. Admissible [ad-mis-uh-buh l] adjective
Definition that may be allowed or conceded; allowable:
Example: The judge said the testimony was admissible.
3. Beige n. [bāzh] French
Definition: a variable color averaging light grayish-yellowish brown
Example: Claire’s beige coat gets dirty very easily.
4 camera [kam-mər-ə] noun
Definition: a device that consists of a lightproof chamber with an aperture fitted with a lens and a shutter through
which the image of an object is projected onto a surface for recording (as on film) or for translation into electrical
impulses (as for television broadcast).
Example: Jim got a cool camera for Christmas.
5 Canal [kə-nal] noun
Definition: an artificial waterway for navigation or for draining or irrigating land.
Example: Swimming in the canal is dangerous.
6 Decimal: [de-sə-məl] adjective
Definition: numbered or proceeding by tens especially expressed in or utilizing a decimal system especially with a
decimal point.
Example: Make sure to put the decimal in the right place
7 Dreadful [dred-fəl]
Definition: inspiring dread : causing great and oppressive fear.
Example: Going through the haunted house was a dreadful experience.
8 Easier [I zi er] Adjective
Definition: Posing no difficulty, requiring little effort.
Example: It is easier to ride a bike downhill than it is to ride it uphill.
9 Else /ˈɛls/ adverb/
Definition: in a different or additional manner or place
Example: We decided to go somewhere else for dinner.
10 feather / ˈfeðə(r) / noun
Definition: one of the many soft light parts covering a bird's body Example: “birds of a feather flock together”
ATES/APAS
11 genius [jēn-yəs] noun
Definition: a person endowed with transcendent mental superiority; especially: a person with a very high IQ.
Example: Albert Einstein was a genius.
12 issue noun [i-shü]
Definition: a matter that is in dispute between two or more parties
Example: He should stop dodging the issue and make a decision now.
13 Kitchen /ˈkɪtʃən/ noun/
Definition: a room in which cooking is done.
Example: Joan asked her family to stay out of the kitchen while she was preparing the meal.
14 Knockout /ˈnɒkaʊt/ (noun)
Definition: an act of knocking someone out, especially in boxing.
Example: “The boxer defeated his opponent by a knockout"
15 Lamb /ˈlæm/ noun/
Definition: a young sheep
Example: She's as gentle as a lamb.
16. Malice /ˈmæləs/ noun
Definition : a desire to cause harm to another person.
Example : This attack is motivated by pure malice.
17. Referee /réffə
Definition: an official who oversees the play in a sport or game, judges whether the rules are being followed, and
penalizes fouls or infringements
Example: The referee wistles a penalty.
18. Innermost [i-nər-mōst] adjective
Definition: farthest inward: inmost.
Example: Ron shared his innermost feelings with Lisa.
19. Leaf /ˈli:f/ noun/
Definition: one of the flat and typically green parts of a plant that grow from a stem or twig.
Example: We watched as the last leaf on the tree fell.
20. Painful /ˈpeɪnfəl/ adjective
Definition : causing pain to your body
Example : I got a painful sunburn.

ATES/APAS
21. Fortnight / ˈfɔːtnaɪt / noun
Definition: a period of two weeks
Example: They usually get together about once a fortnight
21. fallible / ˈfæləbl / adjective
Definition: able to make mistakes or be wrong
Example: All human beings are fallible.
22. Vagrant noun va·grant | \ ˈvā-grənt \
Definition: one who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible
means of support
Example: California gulls have turned up as vagrants in other nearby states, including New York,
Maryland and Pennsylvania.
23. Urethra noun ure·thra | \ yu ̇ -ˈrē-thrə \
Definition: the canal that in most mammals carries off the urine from the bladder and in the male serves also as a
passageway for semen
Example: Your doctor may also insert long, thin tools into your urethra to locate the stone, then remove it or
break it into smaller pieces.
24. Observe /əbˈzɚv/ verb
Definition : to watch and sometimes also listen to (someone or something) carefully.
Example : She observed that every man in the room had removed his hat.
25. Deaf [def] adjective
Definition: lacking or deficient in the sense of hearing.
Example: My dog does not respond when I call him because he is deaf.
26. Chaotic { kāˈädik } adj
Definition: In a state of complete confusion and disorder
27. Device [di-vīs] noun
Definition: a piece of equipment or a mechanism designed to serve a special purpose or perform a special
function.
Example: The device is not working.
28. brought [brɔːt] verb
Definition: the past tense and past participle of bring
Example: I brought some money with me here today.
29. Adhesive {adˈhēsiv / adˈhēziv}noun
Definition : A substance used or sticking objects or materials together.

ATES/APAS
30. Debris [duh-bree, dey-bree or, especially Brit., deb-ree] noun
Definition: the remains of anything broken down or destroyed; ruins; rubble:
Example: It was sad to see the debris of the buildings after the air raid.
31. Bazaar noun [bə-zär]
Definition: a market (as in the Middle East) consisting of rows of shops or stalls selling miscellaneous goods;
Example: We went to the bazaar looking to buy gifts.
32. Dedicate [de-di-kāt]
Definition: To set apart to a definite use.
Example: The President will dedicate the memorial on Veterans day.
33. diesel n. \dē-zəl, -səl\ After R. Diesel, the engine’s inventor
Definition: a type of fuel or engine
Example: When at the gas station, be careful that you don’t put diesel in your car by mistake.
34. Each /ˈi:tʃ/ adjective/
Definition: every one of two or more people or things considered separately
Example: A rope was tied to each end of the boat.
35. Glue /ˈglu:/ noun/
Definition: a substance used to stick things tightly together.
Example: Bill needed glue to repair the chair.

ATES/APAS
ROUND 1
1. Laughable /ˈlæfəbəl/, British /ˈlɑ:fəbəl/ adjective/

Definition: causing or likely to cause laughter.
Example: Grandpa was never at a loss for a laughable story.
2. Panic /ˈpænɪk/ verb

Definition: to cause (a person or animal) to feel extreme fear.
Example: If something goes wrong, don't panic.
3. Opponent noun [ə-pō-nənt]

Definition: one that takes an opposite position (as in a debate, contest, or conflict)
Example: He knocked out his opponent in the third round.
4. Manage /ˈmænɪʤ/ verb

Definition : to take care of and make decisions about (someone's time, money, etc.) .
Example : She manages her family's baker
5. Victory noun vic·to·ry | \ ˈvik-t(ə-)rē \

Definition : the overcoming of an enemy or antagonist
6. Uniform /ˈju:nəˌfoɚm/ noun

Definition: special clothing worn by members of a particular group.
Example: As a security guard, Bill had to wear a special uniform
7. Quarantine noun [kwo r-ən-tēn]

Definition: a restraint upon the activities or communication of persons or the transport of goods designed to
prevent the spread of disease or pests.
Example: The infected people were put into quarantine.
8. Road /ˈroʊd/ noun/

Definition: a hard flat surface for vehicles, people, and animals to travel on.
Example: In the spring the road was full of potholes.
9. October /ɑkˈtoʊbɚ/ noun

Definition : the 10th month of the year.
Example : They were married on October the eighteenth
10. Nation /ˈneɪʃən/ noun

Definition : a large area of land that is controlled by its own government
Example: the United Nations

ATES/APAS
11. Simile noun [si-mə-lē]
Definition: a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like
roses) — compare metaphor
Example: “She's as fierce as a tiger” is a simile.
12. Versus preposition ver·sus | \ ˈvər-səs , -səz \

Definition: AGAINST
Example: Liverpool versus Tottenam
13. Thirsty [thər-stē] adjective

Definition: deficient in moisture : parched
Example: Lauren was thirsty after running the marathon.
14. Need /ˈniːd/ verb

Definition: to be in a condition or situation in which you must have (something): to require (something)
Example: I need some advice. What do you think of this dress ?
15. Mad /ˈmæd/ adjective

Definition : very angry
Example : if you keep teasing this dog, you’ll make him mad
16. Wallet noun \ ˈwä-lət \

Definition : a bag for carrying miscellaneous articles while traveling
Example: This is a shopping mall that seems to swallow your wallet
17. Youngster noun \ ˈyəŋ(k)-stər \

Definition: a young person or, a young animal or plant especially of a domesticated or cultivated breed or type
Example: Seven people, including five of the youngsters and two truck drivers, died in the crash.
18. Vampire noun \ ˈvam-ˌpī(-ə)r \

Definition: the reanimated body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of
persons asleep
Example: regarded debt collectors as vampires who made a living from the misery of others
19. Version noun ver·sion | \ ˈvər-zhən , -shən\

Definition: an account or description from a particular point of view especially as contrasted with another
account or a form or variant of a type or original
Example: an experimental version of the airplane
20. Achievable {əˈCHēvəb(ə)l}adj

Definition : Capable of existing or taking place; possible to do Example: Your objectives are not achievable
ATES/APAS
21. calf [kaf] noun
Definition: the young of the domestic cow.
The calf follows its mother around.
22. Electric [i-lek-trik] adjective

Definition: relating to, or operated by electricity <an electric current><an electric heater>
Example: The electric wire along the fence keeps the cows from breaking the fence.
23. Handkerchief /ˈhæŋkətʃɪf / / ˈhæŋkərtʃiːf / noun

Definition: a small piece of material or paper that you use for blowing your nose, etc.
Example: He uses a handkerchief to blow his nose.
Idealism /ʌɪˈdɪəlɪz(ə)m, ʌɪˈdiːəlɪz(ə)m/ (noun)
Definition: the unrealistic belief in or pursuit of perfection.
"young people are usually full of idealism"
24. Male (noun)

Definition: a man or a boy
Example: She attended a school where there were more males than females.
25. Manicure noun /ˈman ˌk r/

Definition: A cosmetic treatment of the hands involving cutting, shaping, and often painting the nails
Example: Leslie went to the salon to get a manicure.
26. Offense (US) noun

Definition : something that causes a person to be hurt, angry, or upset.
Example : She didn't mean to cause offense.
27. Reproach [ri-prōch] noun

Definition: a cause or occasion of blame, discredit, or disgrace.
Example: The soldier's service record was above reproach.
28. Themselves [thəm-selvz] pronoun plural

Definition: their normal, healthy, or sane condition.
Example: Sam's family was beside themselves with grief.
29. Useful /ˈju:sfəl/ adjective

Definition: capable of being put to use for a purpose.
Example: The map proved useful on our trip to New York.

ATES/APAS
30. Rabbit /rábbit / noun
Definition: a small burrowing animal with long ears, soft fur, and a short tail.
Example: Rabbits are commonly kept as pets.
31 Tennis /ténniss/ noun

Definition: a game played on a rectangular court by two players or two pairs of players, who use rackets to hit a
ball back and forth over a net stretched across a marked-out court.
Example: I like tennis better than football.
32. Canal [kə-nal] noun

Definition: an artificial waterway for navigation or for draining or irrigating land.
Example: Swimming in the canal is dangerous.
33. Blouse [blous, blouz] noun

Definition: a usually lightweight, loose-fitting garment for women and children, covering the body from the neck
or shoulders more or less to the waistline, with or without a collar and sleeves
Example: That is a lovely blouse she’s wearing.
34. Necessary /ˈnɛsəˌseri/ Brit /ˈnɛsəsri/ adjective

Definition : so important that you must do it or have it.
Example : It's necessary to drink water.
35. Jack /dʒak/ (noun)

Definition: a piece of equipment for lifting a car off the ground.
Example: “I needed to change one of my car wheels. So, my mechanic brought a jack along with him”
ATES/APAS
ROUND 2
1. Cheer [chir]
Definition: state of mind or heart : spirit, to be of good cheer.
Example: Everyone was of good cheer at the birthday party.
2. Quilt [kwilt] noun
Definition: a bed coverlet of two layers of cloth filled with padding (as down or batting) held in place by ties or
stitched designs.
Example: Heidi’s grandmother made her a quilt for Christmas.
3. Zoology noun \ zō-ˈä-lə-jē , zə-ˈwä- \
Definition: a branch of biology concerned with the classification and the properties and vital phenomena of
animals
Example : Abdou studies Zoology.
4. Devour verb [di-vau (-ə )r]
Definition: to eat up greedily or ravenously
Example: I’m so hungry I could devour everything on this plate.
5. Failure / ˈfeɪljə(r) / noun
Definition: lack of success in doing or achieving something
Example: The success or failure of the plan depends on you.
6. Laboratory [lab-ruh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, lab-er-uh-;Brit. luh-bor-uh-tuh-ree, -uh-tree] noun
Definition: a building, part of a building, or other place equipped to conduct scientific experiments, tests,
investigations, etc., or to manufacture chemicals, medicines, or the like.
Example: The scientist was hard at work in his laboratory.
7. Machine noun \mə-ˈshēn\
Definition: A combination of parts that transmit forces, motion, and energy to do some desired work
Example: Do you know how to operate this machine?
8. Rhythm n. [ri-thəm]
Definition: Middle French and Latin the aspect of music comprising all the elements (as accent, meter, and
tempo) that relate to forward movement.
Example: The rhythm of the song made me want to jump up and dance.
9. Many /ˈmɛni/ pronoun
Definition : a large number of people or things.
Example : Many of his friends never went to school.
10. Special [spe-shəl] adjective

ATES/APAS
Definition: distinguished by some unusual quality; especially :being in some way superior.
Example: Jen had a special birthday.
11. Furniture / ˈfɜːnɪtʃə(r) / noun
Definition: objects such as tables, chairs and beds…, that are put into a house or an office to make it suitable for
living or working in
Example: We need to buy some new furniture.
12. Glacier [glā-shər] noun
Definition: a large body of ice moving slowly down a slope or valley or spreading outward on a land surface.
Example: The glacier is melting.
13. Height / haɪt / noun
Definition: the measurement of how tall a person or thing is
Exampkle: Please state your height and weight.
14. Infallible /ɪnˈfæləbəl/ adj/
Definition: not capable of being wrong or making mistakes : not fallible
Example: I never claimed to be infallible.
15. Eloquent adj [e-lə-kwənt]
Definition: marked by forceful and fluent expression; 2: vividly or movingly expressive or revealing;
Example: The president is a very eloquent speaker.
16. Drawer [dro (-ə)r] noun
Definition: a sliding box or receptacle opened by pulling out and closed by pushing in.
Example: Jill puts her socks in the top drawer.
17. Cactus [kak-təs] noun
Definition: any of a family (Cactaceae, the cactus family) of plants that have succulent stems and branches with
scales or spines instead of leaves and are found especially in dry areas (as deserts).
Example: Cactus plants grow in the desert.
18. Brainstorm [bran storm] transitive verb.
Definition: To think of or produce (a solution to a problem, for example) by brainstorming
Example: The group decided to brainstorm on what to do for their group project.
19. Zonation noun\ zō-ˈnā-shən \
Definition: structure or arrangement in zones
Example: the hazard zonation and the vulnerability of the district.
20. Yoghurt noun\ ˈyō-gərt \

ATES/APAS
Definition: a fermented slightly acid often flavored semisolid food made of milk and milk solids to which cultures
of two bacteria (Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus) have been added.
Example: variants: or less commonly yoghurt
21. Winnow verb \ ˈwi-(ˌ)nō \
Definition: to remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air or to get rid of (something undesirable or
unwanted) :
Example : the wind is winnowing his thin white hair—.
22. vigilance noun vig·i·lance | \ ˈvi-jə-lən(t)s \
Definition: the quality or state of being vigilant
Example: eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.
23. Viewpoint noun view·point | \ ˈvyü-ˌpȯint \ plural viewpoints
Definition: a position or perspective from which something is considered or evaluated
Example : The novel is told from two major viewpoints and a number of minor ones …
24. Understood /ˌʌndɚˈstʊd/ verb
Definition: got the meaning of.
Example: The teacher asked if the class understood how to do long division.
25. Usually /ˈju:ʒəwəli/ adverb
Definition: commonly, ordinarily.
Example: After doing his homework, Don usually plays his video games.
26. Unfaithful un·faith·ful | \ ˌən-ˈfāth-fəl \ adjective
Definition: not faithful:
Example: She suspected her husband of being unfaithful
27. Dossier [dos-ee-ey, -ee-er, daw-see-ey, -see-er; Fr.daw-syey] noun
Definition: a collection or file of documents on the same subject, especially a complete file containing detailed
information about a person or topic.
Example: The spy studied the dossier before starting his mission.
28. Topic /tóppik/ noun
Definition: something dealt with in a text or in discussion
Example: The topic of this year’s conference was very topical.
29. Totally /tṓt'li / adverb
Definition: in a complete or utter way
Example: The bucket is totally full of water.

ATES/APAS
30. Soccer /sókər / noun
Definition: a game in which two teams of 11 players try to score by kicking or butting a round ball into the net
goals on either end of a rectangular field. UK term football.
Example: I love American soccer.
31. Sacred /sáykrid/ adjective
Definition: dedicated to a deity or religious purpose.
Example: The Baobab tree is sacred.
32. Random /rándəm/ adjective
Definition: done, chosen, or occurring without an identifiable pattern, plan, system, or connection
33. Parent /ˈperənt/ noun
Definition: a person who is a father or mother: a person who has a child
Example: My parents live in New York.
34. Parade /pəˈreɪd/ noun
Definition : a public celebration of a special day or event that usually includes many people and groups moving
down a street by marching or riding in cars or on special vehicles.
Example: A military parade occurs every year on April the 4th at Place de l’Obelisque.
35. Macaroni noun \ˌma-kə-ˈrō-nē\
Definition: Pasta made from semolina and shaped in the form of slender tubes
Example: My kids love macaroni and cheese for dinner.

ATES/APAS
ROUND 3
1. Lacquer [lak-er] noun
Definition: a protective coating consisting of a resin, cellulose ester, or both, dissolved in a volatile solvent,
sometimes with pigment added.
Example: The carpenter finished his project with a coat of lacquer.
2. Kitchen /ˈkɪtʃən/ noun/
Definition: a room in which cooking is done.
Example: Joan asked her family to stay out of the kitchen while she was preparing the meal.
3. Jumpy /ˈdʒʌmpi/ (adjective)
Definition: anxious and uneasy.
Example: "he was tired and jumpy"
4. Kerb /kəːb/ (noun)
Definition: edge of the raised path at the side of a road, usually made of long pieces of stone.
Example: “they stood on the kerb waiting to cross the road”
5. Majority /məˈʤorəti/ noun
Definition : a number that is greater than half of a total
Example : Unfortunately, the majority of students in the class failed the test.
6. Near /ˈniɚ/ preposition
Definition : close to (something or someone)
Example : She stood near me.
7. Negligent /ˈnɛglɪʤənt/ adjective
Definition : failing to take normal care of something or someone.
Example : The fire was started by a negligent smoker.
8. Paint /ˈpeɪnt/ verb
Definition : to cover (something) with paint
Example : We're going to paint the room yellow.
9. Twice /twīss/ adverb
Definition: on two occasions, or in two instances
Example: Read the passage aloud twice.
10. Toast /tōst/ noun
Definition: a call to a gathering to honour somebody or something by raising glasses and drinking
Example: A toast is organised to celebrate her retirement.

ATES/APAS
11. New { ˈnü,}
Definition: having recently come into existence : recent, modern
Example: I bought new shoes before school starts.
12. Vacation /veɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun/
Definition: a period spent away from home or business in travel or amusement.
Example: Josh thought he needed a vacation from schoolwork.
13. Year ˈyir :
Definition: the period of about 365 1/4 solar days required for one revolution of the earth around the sun
Example: It takes a year for the earth to go around the sun.
14. Tasty /táysti / adjective
Definition: having a pleasant flavour
Example: This food is so tasty.
15. Toils [to i(-ə)ls] noun
Definition: long strenuous fatiguing labor.
Example: Grandpa toils in the garden every day in the summer time.
16. Sibling / síbbling / noun
Definition: a brother or sister
Example: I am born in a family of seven siblings.
17. Seat /ˈsi:t/ noun/
Definition: something (such as a chair) that you sit on.
Example: The bicycle seat was uncomfortable.
18. Traffic / traffic/ noun
Definition: the movement of vehicles on a road or in an area
Example: The traffic is busy in the evenings.
19. Recycle /riˈsaɪkəl/ verb/
Definition: to make something new from (something that has been used before)
Example: The company recycles plastic.
20. Tobacco /tə bákō/ noun
Definition: the dried leaves of a plant of the nightshade family, processed primarily for smoking in cigarettes,
cigars, and pipes
Example: Tobacco companies make a lot of money.

ATES/APAS
21. Leopard /ˈlɛpəd/ (noun)
Definition: a large wild animal of the cat family that has yellow fur with dark spots.
Example: “The leopard killed the goat of the farmer”
22. Dodge [däj] noun
Definition: an act of evading by sudden bodily movement.
Example: The batter had to dodge the baseball to avoid being hit by the ball.
23. Pale /ˈpeɪl/ adjective
Definition : light in color.
Example : The walls were painted a pale blue.
ɪ'mentərɪ/ adjective
Definition: existing at an elementary or basic level
Example: I have a rudimentary knowledge of French
24. Unicorn /ˈju:nəˌkoɚn/ noun
Definition: an imaginary animal that looks like a horse with one horn in the middle of the forehead.
Example: Zoe's toy unicorn makes a noise when its horn is squeezed.
25. Vacuum noun vac·u·um | \ ˈva-(ˌ)kyüm , -kyəm also -kyü-əm \
Definition: emptiness of space
Vaccary noun vac·ca·ry | \ ˈvakərē\
Definition: a place where cows or cattle are kept : cow pasture : dairy farm
26. Versatile adjective ver·sa·tile | \ ˈvər-sə-tᵊl , especially British -ˌtī(-ə)l \

Definition: embracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills also : turning with ease from one thing to another
Example: The Trekker is versatile enough to be worn like a backpack, or placed on top of everything from cars to
boats to zip-lines.
27. Whale /ˈweɪl/ noun/
Definition: an often very large animal that lives in the ocean and that is animal rather than a fish
Example: We were able to see a whale from our fishing boat.
28. Waffle verb \ ˈwä-f(ə-)l , ˈwȯ- \
Definition: to talk or write foolishly
Example: she waffled when asked what she thought of her sister's new boyfriend
29. Adoptee { əˌdäpˈtē } noun Definition: Someone who has been adopted
30. Bauble noun [bo -bəl] Definition: trinket, something of trifling appeal
Example: I picked up a cheap bauble at the fair.

ATES/APAS
ROUND 4
1. Videocassette noun vid·eo·cas·sette | \ ˌvi-dē-ō-kə-ˈset , -ka-\
Definition: a case containing videotape
Example: That movie is now available on videocassette. He has a large collection of videocassettes.
1. Drowse { drouz } verb
Definition : Sleep lightly or for a short period of time
2. Freight / freɪt / noun,
Definition: goods transported by ships, planes, trains or lorries/trucks…..
Example: Many traders send goods by air freight
3. Governor noun [gə-vən-ər]
Definition: one that governs: as a : one that exercises authority especially over an area or group
Example: The governor of the state of Idaho is Butch Otter.
4. Papaya noun /pəˈpīə/
Definition: A tropical fruit shaped like an elongated melon, with edible orange flesh and small black seeds
Example: The papaya was juicy and delicious.
5. Impugn /ɪmˈpjuːn/ verb/
Definition: to criticize (a person's character, intentions, etc.) by suggestingthat someone is not honest and should
not to be trusted
Example: He impugned his rival's character
6. Dyer { ˈdīər } noun
Definition : Someone whose job is to dye cloth
7. Naked /ˈneɪkəd/ adjective
Definition: not wearing any clothes : not covered by clothing
Example: the naked human body
8. Pack /ˈpæk/ verb
Definition : to put (something) into a bag, suitcase, etc., so that you can take it with you.
Example : Don't forget to pack your toothbrush.
9. Immovable [ih-moo-vuh-buh l] adjective
Definition: incapable of being moved; fixed; stationary.
Example: This piano is so heavy it’s almost immovable.

ATES/APAS
10.Relish [re-lish] noun
Definition: enjoyment of or delight in something that satisfies one's tastes, inclinations, or desires.
Example: Madison took a minute to relish her game winning goal.
11. Map /ˈmæp/ noun
Definition : a picture or chart that shows the rivers, mountains, streets of an area or country.
Example : it’s very easy to Senegal in the world map.
12. Jut /dʒʌt/ (verb)
Definition: to stick out further than the surrounding surface, objects, etc. .
Example: "As I watched the braking waves, a rock jutted out from the side of the bank"
13. Cheerless { ˈCHirləs } adj

Definition : Causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
14. Parade /pəˈreɪd/ noun
Definition : a public celebration of a special day or event that usually includes many people and groups moving
down a street by marching or riding in cars or on special vehicles.
Example : A military parade occurs every year on April the 4th at Place de l’Obelisque
15. Tasty /táysti / adjective
Definition: having a pleasant flavour
Example: This food is so tasty.
16. Inoculate verb [i-nä-kyə-lāt]
Definition: to introduce immunologically active material into, especially in order to treat or prevent a disease
Example: The doctor is going to inoculate you to prevent chicken pox.
17. Jinx /ˈʤɪŋks/ noun/
Definition: someone or something that causes bad luck
Example: The player blamed his poor performance on a jinx.
18.Lettuce /ˈlɛtɪs/ (noun)

Definition: a cultivated plant of the daisy family, with edible leaves that are eaten in salads.
Example: “Ryan's hamburger also contained lettuce and pickles.”
19.Nail /ˈneɪl/ noun

Definition : a long, thin piece of metal that is sharp at one end and flat at the other end and that is used to attach
things to wood.
.
ATES/APAS
20.Stubborn [stə-bərn] adjective
Definition: unreasonably or perversely unyielding.
Example: Macho is a stubborn mule.
21.Talons [tal ens] noun

Definition: The claws of a bird of prey.
Example: An eagle has sharp talons.
22. Umpire /ˈʌmˌpajɚ/ noun/

Definition: a sports official who rules on plays.
Example: Fans yelled at the umpire, but he didn't take it personally.
23. Yell yel\
Definition: to utter a loud cry, scream, or shout
Example: I yell when I get really angry.
24. Jiggle /ˈdʒɪɡ(ə)l/ (noun)
Definition: move about quickly from side to side or up and down.
Example: " because of holes and stones, the car jiggled on its springs"
25. Futile / ˈfjuːtaɪl / / ˈfjuːtl / adjective
Definition: having no purpose because there is no chance of success .
Example: Their efforts to revive him were futile.

ATES/APAS
ROUND 5
1. Dove /ˈdʌv/ noun/
Definition: a small wild bird that is related to pigeons
Example: The dove is often used as the symbol of peace.
2. Drizzle {ˈdrizəl|} noun
Definition : Very light rain which can be stronger than mist
3. Edge /ˈɛʤ/ noun/
Definition: the line or part where an object or area begins or ends
Example: Don't stand too close to the edge of the cliff.
4. Fortuitous / fɔːˈtjuːɪtəs / / fɔːrˈtuːɪtəs / adjective
5. Uncus noun un·cus | \ ˈəŋ-kəs \ plural unci\ ˈəŋ-ˌkī , -ˌkē ; ˈən-ˌsī \
Definition: a hooked anatomical part or process
Example: Doctor Ndoye showed the uncus to his doctor trainees
6. Unfetter verb un·fet·ter | \ ˌən-ˈfe-tər \
Definition: to free from fetters unfetter a prisoner
Example: authorities eventually unfettered the menagerie of wild animals that had been kept illegally as pets
Unfettered by worries about his relationship, Caldwell thrived.
7. Vacuity noun va·cu·i·ty | \ va-ˈkyü-ə-tē , və-\
Definition: the state, fact, or quality of being vacuous, or empty
Example: Indeed, the very vacuity that Trump prizes also allows outsiders to project on her the role of being the
reasonable moderating force in the administration
8. Wren /ˈrɛn/ noun/
Definition: a small bird with brown feathers and a short tail that points upward
Example: Ellen spotted a wren feasting on some insects
9. Glimpse [glim(p)s] verb Inflected Form(s): glimpsed;glimps·ing
Definition: to look at briefly.
Example: The whole class wanted to get a glimpse of Tommy's rabbit.
10. Which
Definition: being what one or ones out of a group
Which tie should I wear?

ATES/APAS
11.Yam noun \ ˈyam \
Definition: the edible starchy tuberous root of various plants, or a moist usually orange-fleshed sweet potato
Example: The chips, made from the Japanese mountain yam, were never crunchy and always needed more salt.
12. Vegetable /ˈvɛʤtəbəl/ noun/
Definition: a plant or plant part grown for use as human food and usually eaten with the main part of a meal.
Example: Sarah serves at least one vegetable with every meal
13. Translucent [trans-loo-suh nt, tranz-] adjective
Definition: permitting light to pass through but diffusing it so that persons, objects, etc., on the opposite side are
not clearly visible:
Example: Frosted window glass is translucent.
14. Valentine /ˈvælənˌtaɪn/ noun/
Definition: a greeting card or gift sent or given on Saint Valentine's day.
Example: Joe sent a valentine to every girl in his class.
15. Waif noun \ ˈwāf \
Definition: a homeless child; something found without an owner and especially by chance
16. Vanquish verb van·quish | \ ˈvaŋ-kwish , ˈvan- \
vanquished; vanquishing; vanquishes
Definition: to defeat in a conflict or contest
17. Uxorious adjective ux·o·ri·ous | \ ˌək-ˈsȯr-ē-əs , ˌəg-ˈzȯr- \
Definition: excessively fond of or submissive to a wife
Example: Big Baller—and is often shown in videos walking around his home in Chino Hills, California, doing
domestic things and making uxorious remarks about family life.
18. Occur /əˈkɚ/ verb
Definition : to happen Example : No one was ready for what was about to occur.
19. Unflinching adjective un·flinch·ing | \ ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ \
Definition : not flinching or shrinking
Example: he was unflinching in his determination to see that justice was done.
20. Vernacular noun
Definition: a vernacular language, expression, or mode of expression : an expression or mode of expression that
occurs in ordinary speech rather than formal writing
Example: Most African languages are considered vernalucar

ATES/APAS
21. Yacht noun \ˈ ät\
Definition: a large usually motor-driven craft used for pleasure cruising
Example: He purchased a yacht to sail across the sea in comfort.
22. Chemistry { ˈkeməstrē } noun
Definition : The branch of natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and
reactions
23. Yawn noun
Definition : an opening of the mouth wide while taking a deep breath often as an involuntary reaction to fatigue
or boredom also : a reaction resembling a yawn.
24. Zaddik noun \ ˈtsä-dik \
variants: or tzaddikplural zaddikim or tzaddikim\ tsä-ˈdi-kəm \
Definition: a righteous and saintly person by Jewish religious standards or the spiritual leader of a modern Hasidic
community.
25. Visceral adjective vis·cer·al | \ ˈvi-sə-rəl , ˈvis-rəl\
Definition: dealing with crude or elemental emotions : EARTHYa visceral novel
Example: When you measure your waist circumference, you're indirectly measuring your visceral fat.
Unhitch verb un·hitch | \ ˌən-ˈhich \

ATES/APAS
ROUND 6
1. Beverage { ˈbev(ə)rij } noun
Definition: Any liquid suitable for drinking
2. Deceit { dəˈsēt }
Definition: The quality of being fraudulent
3. fetter / ˈfetə(r) / verb [ usually passive ]
Definition: to restrict somebody's freedom to do what they want
Example: He felt fettered by petty rules and regulations.
4. Itch /ˈɪtʃ/ verb/
Definition: to have or produce an unpleasant feeling on your skin or inside yourmouth, nose, etc. that makes you
want to scratch
Example: His eyes began to itch because of his allergies
5. Capsize { ˈkapˌsīz } noun
Definition: (of a boat) overturn accidentally in the water
6. boundary [boun-duh-ree, -dree] noun
Definition: something that indicates bounds or limits; a limiting or bounding line.
Example: We live right on the boundary between two counties.
7. Underbite noun un·der·bite | \ ˈən-dər-ˌbīt \
Definition : malocclusion in which the lower jaw and front teeth project beyond the upper front teeth :
prognathism involving the lower jaw
Example: She had braces to straighten his own teeth and surgery to correct a severe underbite, ….
8. obsessive /ɑbˈsɛsɪv/ adjective
Definition : thinking about something or someone too much or in a way that is not normal.
Example : Many dancers are obsessive about their weight.
9. hijack / ˈhaɪdʒæk / verb
Definition: to use violence or threats to take control of a vehicle, especially a plane, in order to force it to travel to
a different place or to demand something from a government
Example: The plane was hijacked by two armed men on a flight from London to Rome.
10. Eligible [el-i-juh-buh l] adjective
Definition: fit or proper to be chosen; worthy of choice; desirable:
Example: She hopes to marry an eligible bachelor.
11. zieger noun zie·ger variants: or less commonly ziger \ ˈzēgə(r) \plural -s
Definition: a cheese made from whey consisting principally of albumin.

ATES/APAS
12. Sabbatical /sə báttik'l/ adjective
Definition: a period of leave from work for research, study, or travel, often with pay and usually granted to
university lecturers every seven years.
Example: My professor has taken a sabbatical year.
13. Xenograft noun \ ˈze-nə-ˌgraft , ˈzē- \
Definition: a graft of tissue taken from a donor of one species and grafted into a recipient of another species.
14. Khaki /ˈkɑːki/ (noun)
Definition: a strong cotton or wool fabric of a dull brownish-yellow colour, used especially in military clothing.
15. Zaftig adjective \ ˈzäf-tig , ˈzȯf- \ variants: or less commonly zoftig \ ˈzȯf-tig \
Definition: having a full rounded figure : pleasingly plump (woman)
Example: The actress playing the lead role was a zaftig blonde.
16. Waltz /ˈwɑ:lts/ noun/
Definition: a dance in which a couple moves in a regular series of three steps
Example: Many people enjoy dancing a waltz.
17. Dairy [der-ē] noun
Definition: a room, building, or establishment where milk is kept and butter or cheese is made.
Example: My grandfather owns a dairy farm.
18. Grocery noun [grōs-rē]
Definition: a grocer's store
Example: She stopped at the grocery store to pick up some chicken for supper.
19. Disciple { dəˈsīpəl } noun
Definition : Someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another.
20. Deceased { dəˈsēst } adj
Definition : A person who has died.
Definition: Capable of existing or taking place; possible to do
Example: Your objectives are not achievable.

ATES/APAS
ROUND 7
1. Unhitched; unhitching; unhitches
Definition: to free from or as if from being unhitched
2. Believable [ bi l vəb'l ]ADJECTIVE
Definition : appearing true: seeming to be true or authentic, and capable of being believed or believed in
Example: His story seemed believable.
3. Paraphrase /ˈperəˌfreɪz/ verb
Definition : to say (something that someone else has said or written) using different words
Example : She frequently paraphrases (the words of) famous authors in her lectures.
4. Sleeve [slēv] noun
Definition: a part of a garment covering an arm.
Example: Taylor's short sleeve shirt is dirty.
5. Kitty /ˈkɪti/ (noun)
Definition: a fund of money for communal use, made up of contributions from a group of people.
Example: “All the students in the apartment put$5 a week into the kitty”
6. Paradigm /ˈperəˌdaɪm/ noun
Definition : a model or pattern for something that may be copied
Example : Her recent book provides us with a new paradigm for modern biography.
7. Escapade [es-kuh-peyd, es-kuh-peyd] noun
Definition: a reckless adventure or wild prank.
Example: The teenagers went on a wild escapade last night.
8. Unhitched; unhitching; unhitches
Definition: to free from or as if from being unhitched
Definition: Capable of existing or taking place; possible to do Example: Your objectives are not achievable.
10. Roast [rōst] transitive verb
Definition: to cook by exposing to dry heat (as in an oven or before a fire) or by surrounding with hot
embers, sand, or stones.
11. Wrasse noun \ ˈras \
Definition: any of a large family (Labridae) of elongate usually brilliantly colored marine bony fishes that usually
bury themselves in sand at night and include important food fishes as well as a number of popular aquarium
fishes
Example: One species of wrasse, for instance, has been filmed engaging in a marine version of tool use.
ATES/APAS
12. Escapade [es-kuh-peyd, es-kuh-peyd] noun
Definition: a reckless adventure or wild prank.
Example: The teenagers went on a wild escapade last night.
13. Junk /dʒʌŋk/ (noun)
Definition: old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value.
Example: "There’s an awful lot of junk up in the attic"
14. Undamped adjective un·damped | \ ˌən-ˈdam(p)t \
Definition : not damped: such as or not depressed, or not affected by a damper
Example: undamped ardor/enthusiasm, vibration.
1. Xenophobia noun \ ˌze-nə-ˈfō-bē-ə , ˌzē-\
Definition: fear and hatred of strangers or foreigners or of anything that is strange or foreign
Example: Others suggest that leaving the EU is a statement of xenophobia and an attempt to limit immigration
into the UK.
ATES/APAS
ROUND 8
1. Unwrap verb un·wrap | \ ˌən-ˈrap \
unwrapped; unwrapping; unwraps
Definition: to remove the wrapping from : DISCLOSE unwrap a package unwrap evidence in a criminal case
Example: Unwrap the bandages so I can see the wound.
2. Interval [in-tər-vəl] noun
Definition: a space of time between events or states.
Example: The bodybuilder has a one minute interval between each set on the bench press.
3. Vicarious /vi·car·i·ous | \ vī-ˈker-ē-əs , və-\ adjective
Definition: serving instead of someone or something else, or that has been delegated
Example : vicarious authority
4. Jurisdiction /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃ(ə)n/ (noun)
Definition: legal power or authority; the area in which this power can be used.
Example: “That question is outside the jurisdiction of this council”
5. Xylem noun \ ˈzī-ləm , -ˌlem\
Definition : a complex tissue in the vascular system of higher plants that consists of vessels, tracheids, or both
usually together with wood fibers and parenchyma cells, functions chiefly in conduction of water and dissolved
minerals but also in support and food storage, and typically constitutes the woody element (as of a plant stem)—
Example: Around the edges ran thick, vertical strands containing xylem, the tubelike structures that carry water
through many plants.
6. Unhallow verb un·hal·low | \ ˌən-ˈha-(ˌ)lō \
unhallowed; unhallowing; unhallows
Definition: archaic or to make profane
7. Hegemony / hɪˈdʒeməni / noun
Definition: control by one country, organization, etc. over other countries, etc. within a particular group
Example: The country's continuing desire for political and military hegemony.
8. Icicle [ahy-si-kuh l] noun
Definition: a pendent, tapering mass of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water.
Example: Did you see that huge icicle hanging from the roof?
9. Jeopardy /ˈdʒɛpədi/ (noun)
Definition: danger of loss, harm, or failure.
Example: "with no protection, the future of the company and 1000 jobs are in jeopardy"
The desert soldiers often wear khaki uniforms”

ATES/APAS
10. Kilobyte /ˈkɪləbʌɪt/ (noun)
Definition: a unit of memory or data equal to 1,024 bytes.
Example: “A gigabyte includes one million kilobytes”
11. Undulant adjective un·du·lant | \ ˈən-jə-lənt , ˈən-dyə-, ˈən-də-\
Definition : rising and falling in waves
Example: She played her approach shot onto the undulant green
12. Vanish verb van·ish | \ ˈva-nish \
vanished; vanishing; vanishes
Definition: to pass quickly from sight, to cause to disappear
Example: The missing girl vanished without a trace a year ago. The papers seem to have vanished into thin air.
13. x-axis noun \ ˈeks-ˌak-səs \
Definition: the axis in a plane Cartesian coordinate system parallel to which abscissas are measured or one of the
three axes in a three-dimensional rectangular coordinate system.
14. Headquarters / ˌhedˈkwɔːtəz / / ˈhedkwɔːrtərz / noun
Definition: a place from which an organization or a military operation is controlled
Example: Several companies have their headquarters downtown.
15. Earthquake [ərth-kwāk] noun
Definition: a shaking or trembling of the earth that is volcanic or tectonic in origin.
Example: Tina hid under the desk during the earthquake.

ATES/APAS
ROUND 9
1. Hat-trick noun
Definition: three points, goals, etc. scored by the same player in a particular match or game…
Example: three successes achieved by one person he score a hat-trick
2. Hawk / hɔːk /
Definition: to try to sell things by going from place to place asking people to buy them
Example: He made a living hawking cleaning products from door to door.
3. Hazardous / ˈhæzədəs / adjective
Definition: involving risk or danger, especially to somebody's health or safety
Example: Please, avoid products that are potentially hazardous to health
Example: “ Undaunted adjective un·daunt·ed | \ ˌən-ˈdȯn-təd , -ˈdän-\
Definition: courageously resolute especially in the face of danger or difficulty : not discouraged
Example: Although Ibrahima failed his exam he stayed undaunted.
4. Unerring adjective un·err·ing | \ ˌən-ˈer-iŋ , ˌən-ˈər- \
Definition: committing no error : Example : he wrote a poem with an unerring accuracy
5. Unbutton verb un·but·ton | \ ˌən-ˈbə-tᵊn \
Definition: transitive verb : to loose the buttons of or to open by or as if by loosing buttons intransitive verb :to
undo buttons
Example: With his perm, soothing voice and chambray shirts unbuttoned nearly to the navel, Mr. Ross was an
instantly recognizable hit.
6. Unlettered adjective un·let·tered | \ ˌən-ˈle-tərd \
Definition: lacking facility in reading and writing and ignorant of the knowledge to be gained from books
Example: Most young Africans are unlettered
7. Undercapitalized adjective un·der·cap·i·tal·ized | \ ˌən-dər-ˈka-pə-tə-ˌlīzd , -ˈkap-tə-\
Definition: having too little capital for efficient operationan undercapitalized business
Example: The central bank said stress tests showed the lender was undercapitalized.
8. Unctuous adjective unc·tu·ous | \ ˈəŋ(k)-chə-wəs , -chəs, -shwəs\
Definition: smooth and greasy in texture or appearance Example : This plastic is unctuous.
9. Xiphoid noun \ ˈzī-ˌfȯid , ˈzi- \
Definition: the third and lowest segment of the human sternum that is cartilaginous early in life but becomes
more or less ossified during adulthood _ called also ensiform cartilage, ensiform process.
10. Zagazig geographical name \ ˈza-gə-ˌzig \variants: or Az-Zaqāzīq \ ˌaz-zə-ˌkä-ˈzēk \
Definition : city in northern Egypt north-northeast of Cairo population 302,840.

ATES/APAS
ROUND 10
1. Underappreciated adjective un·der·ap·pre·ci·at·ed | \ ˌən-dər-ə-ˈprē-shē-ˌā-təd \
Definition: not duly appreciated
Example: Her work is underappreciated by the critics.
Unflappable adjective un·flap·pa·ble | \ ˌən-ˈfla-pə-bəl \
Definition: marked by assurance and self-control
Example: During the last competition most candidates stayed unflappable
: Most young Africans are unlettered
2. Unfathomable adjective un·fath·om·able | \ ˌən-ˈfa-thə-mə-bəl \
Definition: not capable of being measurable or comprehensible.
3. Urethroscope noun ure·thro·scope | \ yu ̇ -ˈrē-thrə-ˌskōp \
Definition: an instrument for viewing the interior of the urethra.
4. User-friendly adjective us·er-friend·ly | \ ˌyü-zər-ˈfren(d)-lē \
Definition: easy to learn, use, understand, or deal with
Example: Excel is a user-friendly software
5. Xylophagous adjective\ zī-ˈlä-fə-gəs \
Definition: feeding on or in wood
Xylophagous insects
6. Haemorrhagic / hemorrhagic / ˌheməˈrædʒɪk /ˌheməˈrædʒɪk / adjective
Definition: happening with or caused by haemorrhage
Example: Ebola is a haemorrhagic fever.
7. Idiosyncrasy /ˌɪdɪə(ʊ)ˈsɪŋkrəsi/ (noun)
Definition: a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.
Example: "one of his little idiosyncrasies was always preferring to be in the car first"
8. Kaleidoscope /kəˈlʌɪdəskəʊp/ (noun)
Definition: a toy consisting of a tube containing mirrors and pieces of colored glass or paper, whose reflections
produce changing patterns when the tube is rotated; a constantly changing pattern or sequence of elements.
Example: "the dancers moved in a kaleidoscope of color"

ATES/APAS
Parachute /ˈperəˌʃuːt/ noun a piece of equipment usually made of cloth that is fastened to
people or things and that allows them to fall slowly and land safely after they
have jumped or been dropped from an aircraft EX: The pilot was wearing a parachute.
principal
/ˈprɪnsəpəl/ adj most important : chief
Vegetables are the principal ingredients in this soup.
volunteer
/ˌvɑːlənˈtiɚ/ noun a person who does work without getting paid to do it
The school was built by volunteers.
steady
/ˈstɛdi/ adj not shaking or moving : held firmly in one place or position
She used a tripod to keep the camera steady.
mawkish
/ˈmɑːkɪʃ/ adj sad or romantic in a foolish or exaggerated way
a mawkish love story
desperate
/ˈdɛsprət/ adj very sad and upset because of having little or no hope : feeling or
showing despair
The collapse of her business had made her desperate
ROUND 11
trait
/ˈtreɪt, Brit ˈtreɪ/ noun a quality that makes one person or thing different from
another
Humility is an admirable trait.
mystical
/ˈmɪstɪkəl/ adj having a spiritual meaning that is difficult to see or understand
He has a mystical union/relationship with God.
oval
/ˈoυvəl/ adj having the shape of an egg : shaped like a circle that is longer than it
is wide
an oval mirror
demagogue
/ˈdɛməˌgɑːg/ noun a political leader who tries to get support by making false
claims and promises and using arguments based on emotion rather than reason
His opponent called him a bigoted demagogue.
quirk
/ˈkwɚk/ noun an unusual habit or way of behaving
ATES/APAS
Everyone has their little quirks.
flail
/ˈfleɪl/ verb to move or swing your arms or legs in a wild and uncontrolled way
They were flailing their arms to drive away the insects.
employee
/ɪmˌploɪˈiː, ɪmˈploɪˌiː/ noun a person who works for another person or for a
company for wages or a salary
A good boss listens to his employees.
odious
/ˈoυdijəs/ adj causing hatred or strong dislike
It was one of the most odious crimes of recent history.
vault
/ˈvɑːlt/ noun an arched structure that forms a ceiling or roof
They gazed up at the vault of the cathedral.
visage
/ˈvɪzɪʤ/ noun a person's face
his smiling visage
recur
/rɪˈkɚ/ verb to happen or appear again : to occur again
There is only a slight chance that the disease will recur
ROUND 12
antique
/ænˈtiːk/ adj belonging to an earlier period, style, or fashion : old and often
valuable
antique furniture
creole
/ˈkriːˌoυl/ adj relating to people who are Creoles or to their language
Creole music
legible
/ˈlɛʤəbəl/ adj capable of being read : clear enough to be read
legible handwriting
knighthood
/ˈnaɪtˌhυd/ noun the rank or title of a knight
The Queen awarded a knighthood to the famous actor.
carouse
/kəˈraυz/ verb to drink alcohol, make noise, and have fun with other people
My brother and his friends went out carousing last night.
honeycombed
/ˈhʌniˌkoυmd/ adj having many holes or open spaces
The car bumper includes a special honeycombed plastic
vale
/ˈveɪl/ noun valley
hills and vales
pleasure
/ˈplɛĤɚ/ noun a feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction : a pleasant or
pleasing feeling
ATES/APAS
I paint for the pure pleasure of it.
regime
/reɪˈĤiːm/ noun a form of government
a socialist/Communist/military regime
premiere
/prɪˈmiɚ, Brit ˈprɛmiˌɛə/ noun the first time a film, play, television show, etc., is
shown or performed
The movie will have its premiere next week.
cleave
/ˈkliːv/ verb to split (something) by hitting it with something heavy and sharp
The ax easily cleaves the log.
parcel
/ˈpɑɚsəl/ noun a section or area of land
Several 10-acre parcels (of land) are available.
ROUND 13
lure
/ˈluɚ/ verb to cause or persuade (a person or an animal) to go somewhere or to
do something by offering some pleasure or gain
advertisers trying to lure a younger audience to their products
pony
/ˈpoυni/ noun a small horse
He rode a pony.
sacred
/ˈseɪkrəd/ adj worthy of religious worship : very holy
a sacred shrine
censor
/ˈsɛnsɚ/ noun a person who examines books, movies, letters, etc., and removes
things that are considered to be offensive, immoral, harmful to society, etc.
Government censors deleted all references to the protest.
prophet
/ˈprɑːfət/ noun a member of some religions (such as Christianity, Judaism, and
Islam) who delivers messages that are believed to have come from God
the Old Testament prophets
cavalier
/ˌkævəˈliɚ/ adj having or showing no concern for something that is important or serious
Ex: They are too cavalier in their treatment of others.

ATES/APAS
ancestor
/ˈænˌsɛstɚ/ noun a person who was in someone's family in past times : one of the
people from whom a person is descended Ex: My ancestors came to America during the 1800s.
deceitful
/dɪˈsiːtfəl/ adj not honest : making or trying to make someone believe something
that is not true
a scheming, deceitful person
aplomb
/əˈplɑːm/ noun confidence and skill shown especially in a difficult situation
He showed great aplomb in dealing with the reporters.
salvage
/ˈsælvɪʤ/ noun the act of saving something (such as a building, a ship, or cargo)
that is in danger of being completely destroyed
The ship was beyond salvage.
riddance
/ˈrɪd̩ ns/ noun used to say that you are glad that someone is leaving or that
something has gone
"Did you hear? Jack is leaving for a new job." "Well, good riddance (to him)! We'll
be better off without him!"
ROUND 14
streaky
/ˈstriːki/ adj having or showing streaks
streaky windows
flair
/ˈfleɚ/ noun a natural ability to do something
He has a flair for storytelling.
coerce
/koυˈɚs/ verb to make (someone) do something by using force or threats
He was coerced into signing the confession.
allude
/əˈluːd/ verb to speak of or mention (something or someone) in an indirect way
I'm interested in hearing more about the technology you alluded to a minute ago.
economy
/ɪˈkɑːnəmi/ noun the process or system by which goods and services are
produced, sold, and bought in a country or region
The war altered the country's economy.
hypnotism
ATES/APAS
/ˈhɪpnəˌtɪzəm/ noun the act or practice of putting people into a state of hypnosis
a psychologist who employs hypnotism to treat his patients
bestow
/bɪˈstoυ/ verb to give (something) as a gift or honor Ex:The university bestowed on her an honorary degree.
deposit
/dɪˈpɑːzət/ verb to put (money) in a bank account
Your paycheck will be automatically deposited into your account.
ascension
/əˈsɛnʃən/ noun the act of rising or ascending
the ascension of a balloon
recycle
/riˈsaɪkəl/ verb to make something new from (something that has been used
before)
The company recycles plastic.
Martian
/ˈmɑɚʃən/ adj of or relating to the planet Mars
the Martian landscape
regal
/ˈriːgəl/ adj of, relating to, or suitable for a king or queen
He has a regal bearing.
ROUND 15
rotary
/ˈroυtəri/ adj turning around a central point like a wheel
a rotary blade
plantain
/ˈplænt̩n/ noun a greenish fruit that comes from a kind of banana plant and is
eaten after it has been cooked
a fried plantain
electricity
/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsəti/ noun a form of energy that is carried through wires and is used to
operate machines, lights, etc.
Electricity can be dangerous.
waistline
/ˈweɪstˌlaɪn/ noun the distance around the narrowest part of your waist
The diet claims it will reduce your waistline in just four weeks.
conversational
/ˌkɑːnvɚˈseɪʃən̩ l/ adj relating to or suggesting informal talk : relating to or
suggesting conversation
conversational skills
desirable
/dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/ adj having good or pleasing qualities : worth having or getting
The house is in a highly desirable location/neighborhood.
ghost
/ˈgoυst/ noun the soul of a dead person thought of as living in an unseen world or
as appearing to living people
a house haunted by ghosts
ATES/APAS
cacao
/kəˈkaυ/ noun the dried seeds of a tropical tree that are used to make cocoa and
chocolate
a farmer who grows cacao
whirl
/ˈwɚrəl/ verb to move or go in a circle or curve especially with force or speed
The cars were whirling around the track.
streaming
/ˈstriːmɪŋ/ adj playing continuously as data is sent to a computer over the Internet
streaming audio/media/video
solace
/ˈsɑːləs/ noun someone or something that gives a feeling of comfort to a person
who is sad, depressed, etc. : a source of comfort
Her presence was a great solace for/to me.
sweetie
/ˈswiːti/ noun a person you love very much
My sweetie and I will be at the party

ATES Student Day 2021. 2022 Word List-1

Uploaded by

Document Information

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

ATES Student Day 2021. 2022 Word List-1

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

ATES/APAS

Dakar Students’ Day 2022: Wordlist for Spelling Bee /

Definition: Someone who has a particular regard for someone or something.

Example: I am a great admirer or of George Washington.

2. Admissible [ad-mis-uh-buh l] adjective

Definition that may be allowed or conceded; allowable:

Example: The judge said the testimony was admissible.

3. Beige n. [bāzh] French

Definition: a variable color averaging light grayish-yellowish brown

Example: Claire’s beige coat gets dirty very easily.

4 camera [kam-mər-ə] noun

Example: Jim got a cool camera for Christmas.

5 Canal [kə-nal] noun

Definition: an artificial waterway for navigation or for draining or irrigating land.

Example: Swimming in the canal is dangerous.

6 Decimal: [de-sə-məl] adjective

Example: Make sure to put the decimal in the right place

Definition: inspiring dread : causing great and oppressive fear.

Example: Going through the haunted house was a dreadful experience.

8 Easier [I zi er] Adjective

Definition: Posing no difficulty, requiring little effort.

Example: It is easier to ride a bike downhill than it is to ride it uphill.

9 Else /ˈɛls/ adverb/

Definition: in a different or additional manner or place

Example: We decided to go somewhere else for dinner.

10 feather / ˈfeðə(r) / noun

Example: Albert Einstein was a genius.

12 issue noun [i-shü]

Definition: a matter that is in dispute between two or more parties

13 Kitchen /ˈkɪtʃən/ noun/

Definition: a room in which cooking is done.

14 Knockout /ˈnɒkaʊt/ (noun)

Definition: an act of knocking someone out, especially in boxing.

Example: “The boxer defeated his opponent by a knockout"

15 Lamb /ˈlæm/ noun/

Definition: a young sheep

Example: She's as gentle as a lamb.

16. Malice /ˈmæləs/ noun

Definition : a desire to cause harm to another person.

Example : This attack is motivated by pure malice.

17. Referee /réffə

Example: The referee wistles a penalty.

18. Innermost [i-nər-mōst] adjective

Definition: farthest inward: inmost.

Example: Ron shared his innermost feelings with Lisa.

19. Leaf /ˈli:f/ noun/

Example: We watched as the last leaf on the tree fell.

20. Painful /ˈpeɪnfəl/ adjective

Definition : causing pain to your body

Example : I got a painful sunburn.

Definition: a period of two weeks

Example: They usually get together about once a fortnight

21. fallible / ˈfæləbl / adjective

Definition: able to make mistakes or be wrong

Example: All human beings are fallible.

22. Vagrant noun va·grant | \ ˈvā-grənt \

Maryland and Pennsylvania.

23. Urethra noun ure·thra | \ yu ̇ -ˈrē-thrə \

24. Observe /əbˈzɚv/ verb

Definition : to watch and sometimes also listen to (someone or something) carefully.

25. Deaf [def] adjective

Definition: lacking or deficient in the sense of hearing.

26. Chaotic { kāˈädik } adj

Definition: In a state of complete confusion and disorder