Spelling Bee Round 1. (2021) Grade 9

In_ _ _p_c_ _ _s

showing signs that something will not be successful or positive

ty_ _n_ _ _s

using power or authority in a cruel and unfair way

A_c_ _d_ n_y

a position of power, strength, or success

m_l_ _i_ us

intended to harm or upset other people

im_ _ _e_ _t_ly

in a way that is more than is usual or reasonable, or is too much

d_sp_r_g_m_nt

criticism of, or unkind remarks about someone or something that show you do not respect them

Ap_ _ _xim_ _ _on

not completely accurate but close

O_ _m_ _op_ _ia

the act of creating or using words that include sounds that are similar to the noises the words refer to

Hu _ _l_ _t_ _n

to make someone feel ashamed or lose respect for himself or herself

h _ _r_ _d_us

extremely unpleasant or bad