2024 Spelling Bee Random Stuff

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What does the root word 'HYDRA' mean?

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water

Front

Which is the correct spelling of the element named after Lise Meitner?

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meitnerium

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What does the root 'cred' mean in words like 'credit' and 'credible'?

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believe

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Which is the correct spelling of the ancient civilization known for its early writing system?

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Sumerian

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Which is the correct spelling of the type of moss that forms peat?

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sphagnum

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What is the meaning of the prefix 'bio-' in biology?

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life

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What does the root 'graph' mean in words like 'autograph' and 'photograph'?

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to write

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What does the suffix '-ology' mean in terms like 'biology' and 'geology'?

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the study of

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What does the root 'phon' mean in words like 'telephone' and 'symphony'?

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sound

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What does the prefix 'trans-' mean in words like 'transport' and 'translate'?

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across or beyond