20
Oliver Halkett
age 14 | grade 8
Los Angeles County Office of Education
Los Angeles, California
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Oliver finished in 6th place (tied).
| Round | Word/Question | Spelling/Answer Given |
| 1 | astilbe |
astilbe
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| 2 | What is the main ingredient in ganache? |
chocolate
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| 3 | Spelling test threshold met. | |
| 4 | lalopathy |
lalopathy
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| 5 | Something described as precarious is characterized by: |
lack of security or stability
|
| 6 | pseudepigraphy |
pseudepigraphy
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| 7 | nectria |
nectria
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| 8 | Patina refers to: |
a surface made beautiful by age or use
|
| 9 | gallinae |
gallinae
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| 10 | cobola |
cobola
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| 11 | What does pro tempore mean? |
occupying a position during the absence of an elected official
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| 12 | Faesulae |
Fisile
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