Starting in summer 2025, SpellPundit will be offering small-group online coaching to help spellers master words with expert guidance!
If you’re interested, sign up at the link below for more details:https://tinyurl.com/mr3j7bvu
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SpellPundit Spelling and Vocabulary Word knowledge #53
Spellers’ unwavering pertinacity in mastering the spelling of words daily, despite difficult words and long hours of study, demonstrates their remarkable dedication and determination!
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Study Topic: Italian Musical Terms
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Study Topic: Breed Names
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SpellPundit Spelling and Vocabulary Word knowledge #52
Spelling bee preparation can enhance English fluency by lowering the kurtosis in a student’s language skills, fostering greater consistency in reading, writing, and spelling!
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SpellPundit Spelling and Vocabulary Word knowledge #51
Many spellers are like bats (chauve-sourises)—nocturnal, thriving in the quiet of the night as they sharpen their spelling skills.
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The dictionary includes many newly added astronomical terms. While numerous bright stars have Arabic-derived names due to the contributions of medieval Islamic astronomers, planets and other astronomical words primarily originate from Latin or Greek. Here are some examples:
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SpellPundit Spelling and Vocabulary Word knowledge #50
Greek root words are commonly used in botanical terminology, as the Greek language has significantly influenced the scientific naming system, particularly in taxonomy and plant physiology!
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SpellPundit Spelling and Vocabulary Word knowledge #49
The speller humbly offered a mea culpa to the judges after making a slip-up, spelling ‘beleive’ instead of ‘believe.
It is more common to see this kind of humble moment in an intense competition like a spelling bee!
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SpellPundit Spelling and Vocabulary Word knowledge #48
The centennial of the Scripps National Spelling Bee this year commemorates a century of linguistic excellence, resilience, academic dedication, and the timeless power of words—a tradition in which tools like SpellPundit have played a crucial role, equipping spellers with the preparation needed to excel on this prestigious stage!
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