Spelling Bee Winning Words

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1. Which is the correct spelling for the winning word in 1925, the definition of which is a type of flower also known as a 'sword lily?' gladiolys gladiolus gladiolas gladiolis

2. Which is the correct spelling for the winning word in 1932, the definition of which is a special way of doing something? knack knaick nack naick

3. The definition of the winning word in 1965 was an acute inflammation of the skin, but can you spell it? ecsema eczema aczema eczima

4. The definition for the winning word in 1987 is a type of bacteria found on the skin. Can you spell it? staphylococi stafilococci stafylococi staphylococci

5. Which of the following is the correct spelling for the winning word in 1995, the definition of which is a noun meaning a discoloration of tissues undergoing degeneration? xanthosis xanthesis zanthosis zanthesis

6. Which of the following is the correct spelling for the winning word in 1999? The definition of this word is a noun meaning "excessive talking." logorrhea logorrhhea logorhhea logorhea

7. Which of the following is the correct spelling for the winning word of the 2000 bee? The definition of the word we are speaking of is a government's representation of their view. demarch demarck demark demarche

8. What was the correct spelling for the winning word in 2004? This definition means to be native to a place. autochtonous autochonous autochthonous autocthonous

9. What was the correct spelling for the winning word in 2006? This is a "proto-language." Ursprach Ursprache Urspracke Ursprace

10. What was the correct spelling for the winning word in 2007? This definition referred to forceps. serefine serrefine serrefene serefene