People get asked to spell words that hardly anybody ever uses, or even understands. The value of being able to spell such esoteric words is somewhat obscure. But people will make anything into a competition, we are a competitive species.
IN total 82 spelling bees have past
Bees
Person in charge of Spelling Bees.
Spelling bees can be seen as beneficial as they promote vocabulary, spelling skills, and public speaking abilities. However, they can also create pressure and anxiety for participants. Ultimately, the impact of spelling bees can vary depending on individual experiences and perspectives.
The correct spelling is mysterious (unexplained, strange).
The correct spelling is "unusual" (odd, strange).
In the spelling bees the easyest word was giddiness
Yes. Your school should be having a spelling bee in January 2009.
because he was so good at spelling that it wouldn't be fair
The correct spelling is peculiar (odd, strange).
The correct spelling is mysterious (unknown, secretive, strange).
That is the correct spelling of "uncanny" (amazing, unnatural, strange).