CONTEST MECHANICS The contest is open to every grade five and grade six bonafide students of Maryhill College.

All contestants will answer the same set of questions in writing.

There are four rounds in each category namely: Easy, Average, Difficult and Clincher. The Clincher Round takes place if there is a tie.

All questions will cover words lifted from the “WORD FOR TODAY” from first to fourth quarter.

Questions will be read twice by the quiz master. On the first reading, the contestants should listen carefully and are not allowed to write anything.

After the second reading, the quiz master will say “GO”, only then the contestants are allowed to answer.

CONTEST MECHANICS The following are the allotted time for each round:

Easy – 10 seconds

Average – 15 seconds

Difficult – 30 seconds

Clincher – 15 seconds

After the time limit the buzzer rings, the contestants must stop writing and raise their boards with their final answer.

The quiz master shall read and verify the contestants’ answer. Points are assigned for each question answered correctly.

Easy – 1 point

Average – 2 points

Difficult – 3 points

Clincher – 5 points

In the easy, average and difficult round, ten (10) questions will be asked and in the clincher, as many as needed to break the tie.

CONTEST MECHANICS There is a corresponding score to qualify for the next category (at least or higher than):

Easy – 6 points

Average – 12 points

Difficult – 18 points

The contestants who will not reach the target passing score will be automatically eliminated.

After the last question in the difficult round, the total number of points of the remaining contestants will be tabulated.

The contestants who will get the first three highest points will be declared as the first, second and third place respectively.

Note: Non-compliance of the guidelines will be subjected for disqualification.

- [aknolijment]- noun- the act of recognition

- [aknolijment]- noun- the act of recognition

ACKNOWLEDGMENTACKNOWLEDGMENT

As an [aknolijment] for Pacquiao’s success, the president gave him special merit.As an [aknolijment] for Pacquiao’s success, the president gave him special merit.

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-[asasin]- noun- the one who slays treacherously

-[asasin]- noun- the one who slays treacherously

ASSASSINASSASSIN

The tycoon hired an [asasin] against his mortal business rival.The tycoon hired an [asasin] against his mortal business rival.

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- [avalanch]- noun- the descent of a mass of snow or ice from the higher parts of a mountain

- [avalanch]- noun- the descent of a mass of snow or ice from the higher parts of a mountain

AVALANCHEAVALANCHE

After a long period of snowfall, [avalanch] can be seen on mountains.After a long period of snowfall, [avalanch] can be seen on mountains.

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-[kamelion]- noun- an insectivorous lizard said to change color at will

-[kamelion]- noun- an insectivorous lizard said to change color at will

CHAMELEONCHAMELEON

[kamelion] are usually in a camouflage to protect themselves against predators.[kamelion] are usually in a camouflage to protect themselves against predators.

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- [vudu]- noun- ancient practice of black magic

- [vudu]- noun- ancient practice of black magic

VOODOOVOODOO

The old lady manipulates a [vudu] doll to harm her enemies.The old lady manipulates a [vudu] doll to harm her enemies.

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- [merang]- noun- a desert made of beaten egg whites

- [merang]- noun- a desert made of beaten egg whites

MERINGUEMERINGUE

Mother baked [merang] and decorated it on the chiffon cake.Mother baked [merang] and decorated it on the chiffon cake.

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- [mamot]- noun- a large elephant-like mammal

- [mamot]- noun- a large elephant-like mammal

MAMMOTHMAMMOTH

In the movie Ice Age, Manny is a fun-loving [mamot] who cares about others’ welfare. In the movie Ice Age, Manny is a fun-loving [mamot] who cares about others’ welfare.

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- [vendeta]- noun- a form of revenge

- [vendeta]- noun- a form of revenge

VENDETTAVENDETTA

In the play Romeo and Juliet, [vendeta] among family members is very common.In the play Romeo and Juliet, [vendeta] among family members is very common.

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- [yuletayd]- noun- Christmas season

- [yuletayd]- noun- Christmas season

YULETIDEYULETIDE

[Yuletayd] season is a time for loving, sharing and forgiving.[Yuletayd] season is a time for loving, sharing and forgiving.

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- [keyos]- noun- state of complete disorder and confusion

- [keyos]- noun- state of complete disorder and confusion

CHAOSCHAOS

During World War II, everything is in [keyos]. During World War II, everything is in [keyos].

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- [kaleydoskowp]- noun- an instrument in which mirrors cause colored chips to form an infinite variety of patterns

- [kaleydoskowp]- noun- an instrument in which mirrors cause colored chips to form an infinite variety of patterns

KALEIDOSCOPEKALEIDOSCOPE

When I was in elementary, my teacher instructed us to make a [kaleydoskowp] as our Science project.When I was in elementary, my teacher instructed us to make a [kaleydoskowp] as our Science project.

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- [hemorage]- noun- bleeding from a ruptured blood vessel

- [hemorage]- noun- bleeding from a ruptured blood vessel

HEMORRHAGEHEMORRHAGE

The woman was sent to the hospital due continuous [hemorage].The woman was sent to the hospital due continuous [hemorage].

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- [lokweyshus]- adjective- talkative

- [lokweyshus]- adjective- talkative

LOQUACIOUSLOQUACIOUS

Drunk people are commonly [lokweyshus]. They have the courage to express their feelings. Drunk people are commonly [lokweyshus]. They have the courage to express their feelings.

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- [labrinth]- noun- intricate series of winding passages, maze

- [labrinth]- noun- intricate series of winding passages, maze

LABYRINTHLABYRINTH

He won the princess’ test of courage and intelligence when he passed the magical [labrinth].He won the princess’ test of courage and intelligence when he passed the magical [labrinth].

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- [fyusha]- noun- garden plant with elongated flowers, a pinkish-white color

- [fyusha]- noun- garden plant with elongated flowers, a pinkish-white color

FUCHSIAFUCHSIA

[fyusha] is the symbol of passion. Thus, they chose it as the motif for their nuptial.[fyusha] is the symbol of passion. Thus, they chose it as the motif for their nuptial.

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- [sayt]- noun- a bladed weapon used for cutting

- [sayt]- noun- a bladed weapon used for cutting

SCYTHESCYTHE

The farmer uses [sayt] to harvest palay from his ricefield.The farmer uses [sayt] to harvest palay from his ricefield.

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- [filanthropist]- noun- one who loves to benefit or seek to help mankind

- [filanthropist]- noun- one who loves to benefit or seek to help mankind

PHILANTHROPISTPHILANTHROPIST

The unknown [filanthropist] donated all of her earnings to KAPUSO Foundation.The unknown [filanthropist] donated all of her earnings to KAPUSO Foundation.

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- [soliloki]- noun- talking or discourse to oneself

- [soliloki]- noun- talking or discourse to oneself

SOLILOQUYSOLILOQUY

My friend often does [soliloki] whenever she has problems in life.My friend often does [soliloki] whenever she has problems in life.

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- [fowpah]- noun- socially embarrassing action or mistake

- [fowpah]- noun- socially embarrassing action or mistake

FAUX PASFAUX PAS

Using spoon and fork while eating is a sign of good etiquette while eating bear hands in public gatherings is considered as [fowpah].

Using spoon and fork while eating is a sign of good etiquette while eating bear hands in public gatherings is considered as [fowpah].

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- [paparatzi]- noun- photographers who follow famous people

- [paparatzi]- noun- photographers who follow famous people

PAPARAZZIPAPARAZZI

Anne Curtis was cornered by her [paparatzis] after her concert.Anne Curtis was cornered by her [paparatzis] after her concert.

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- [fasad] - noun- front/face of a building

- [fasad] - noun- front/face of a building

FACADEFACADE

The [fasad] of the newly-opened mall attracts every passer-by.The [fasad] of the newly-opened mall attracts every passer-by.

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- [kudeita]- noun- a form of arm resistance against the ways of the government

- [kudeita]- noun- a form of arm resistance against the ways of the government

COUP-D’-ETATCOUP-D’-ETAT

All their [kudeita] plans have failed against the iron lady’s determined will to lead.All their [kudeita] plans have failed against the iron lady’s determined will to lead.

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- [zefir]- noun- soft, gentle breeze

- [zefir]- noun- soft, gentle breeze

ZEPHYRZEPHYR

The sentence “The quick wafting [zefir] vexed bold Jim” is the longest sentence using all letters in the alphabet.

The sentence “The quick wafting [zefir] vexed bold Jim” is the longest sentence using all letters in the alphabet.

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- [madmwazel]- noun- a French-title given to a lady

- [madmwazel]- noun- a French-title given to a lady

MADEMOISELLEMADEMOISELLE

Madam Loisel is a [madmwazel] who only values material things and seems uncontented for whatever she has.

Madam Loisel is a [madmwazel] who only values material things and seems uncontented for whatever she has.

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- [deyjavu] - noun- the illusion of having previously experienced something actually being encountered for the first time

- [deyjavu] - noun- the illusion of having previously experienced something actually being encountered for the first time

DÉJÀ VUDÉJÀ VU

The new television season has a sense of [deyjavu] about it-the same old plots and characters with new names.The new television season has a sense of [deyjavu] about it-the same old plots and characters with new names.

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- [randevu]- noun- a meeting place

- [randevu]- noun- a meeting place

RENDEZVOUSRENDEZVOUS

The committee is planning for a new [randevu].The committee is planning for a new [randevu].

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- [leyzifeir]- noun- the practice or doctrine of non-interference in the affairs of others especially when reference to individual conduct or freedom of action

- [leyzifeir]- noun- the practice or doctrine of non-interference in the affairs of others especially when reference to individual conduct or freedom of action

LAISSEZ-FAIRELAISSEZ-FAIRE

French economists chose [leyzifeir] as the form of doctrine in business.French economists chose [leyzifeir] as the form of doctrine in business.

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- [paraferneylia]- noun- ornaments of dress generally, equipment, trappings

- [paraferneylia]- noun- ornaments of dress generally, equipment, trappings

PARAPHERNALIAPARAPHERNALIA

The SWAT Team confiscated the drug lord’s [paraferneylia] for making drugs. The SWAT Team confiscated the drug lord’s [paraferneylia] for making drugs.

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- [naftalin]- noun- a small round white substance used to drive insects away

- [naftalin]- noun- a small round white substance used to drive insects away

NAPHTHALENENAPHTHALENE

My grandmother put some [naftalin] to our closet to prevent cockroaches from coming in.My grandmother put some [naftalin] to our closet to prevent cockroaches from coming in.

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- [triskaydekapowbya]- noun- unusual fear of the number 13

- [triskaydekapowbya]- noun- unusual fear of the number 13

TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIATRISKAIDEKAPHOBIA

Most of the buildings don’t have the 13th floor because some people have [triskaydekapowbya].

Most of the buildings don’t have the 13th floor because some people have [triskaydekapowbya].

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- [nom]- noun- tiny old man, dwarf or elf

- [nom]- noun- tiny old man, dwarf or elf

GNOMEGNOME

The [nom] named Gnomio fell in love with a beautiful princess named Juliet.The [nom] named Gnomio fell in love with a beautiful princess named Juliet.

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- [frankinsens]- noun- aromatic medicinal plant

- [frankinsens]- noun- aromatic medicinal plant

FRANKINCENSEFRANKINCENSE

The three magi gave [frankinsens] to Baby Jesus as a gift. The three magi gave [frankinsens] to Baby Jesus as a gift.

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- [zizji]- noun- celestial arrangement of planets and heavenly bodies that might affect one’s destiny

- [zizji]- noun- celestial arrangement of planets and heavenly bodies that might affect one’s destiny

ZYZYGYZYZYGY

That old gypsy read our palms and told our fortune through [zizji].That old gypsy read our palms and told our fortune through [zizji].

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- [lakadaysikal]- adjective- extremely sentimental

- [lakadaysikal]- adjective- extremely sentimental

LACKADAISICALLACKADAISICAL

My sister is really in [lakadaysikal] when she heard the news about the tragic Plaza Miranda bombing.My sister is really in [lakadaysikal] when she heard the news about the tragic Plaza Miranda bombing.

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- [kyaroskuro]- noun- the shade of light or dark colors

- [kyaroskuro]- noun- the shade of light or dark colors

CHIAROSCUROCHIAROSCURO

In painting, [kyaroskuro] is needed to produce the desired effect of shade.In painting, [kyaroskuro] is needed to produce the desired effect of shade.

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- [espridikor]- noun- the feeling of camaraderie among members of a group or an organization

- [espridikor]- noun- the feeling of camaraderie among members of a group or an organization

ESPRIT DE CORPSESPRIT DE CORPS

The campers have been together for only one week, but they are already bound by a strong [espridikor].The campers have been together for only one week, but they are already bound by a strong [espridikor].

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- [piruwet]- noun- whirling or turning about on the toes

- [piruwet]- noun- whirling or turning about on the toes

PIROUETTE PIROUETTE

The ballerina dances [piruwet] as she interprets the musical “Swan Lake.”The ballerina dances [piruwet] as she interprets the musical “Swan Lake.”

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- [popuri]- noun- a medley or mixture, a jar of flower petals mixed with spices

- [popuri]- noun- a medley or mixture, a jar of flower petals mixed with spices

POTPOURRIPOTPOURRI

Every Christmas, grandmother prepares [popuri] as decoration for our living room.Every Christmas, grandmother prepares [popuri] as decoration for our living room.

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