Info
| Stage | Word Count | Value |
| Preliminaries | 1 | 3 points |
| Spellers Participating | Spellers Eliminated | Spellers Advancing | Percent Advancing |
| 519 | 0 | 519 | 100.0% |
| Description | Target Score |
The Preliminaries consisted of 12 scored spelling words and 12 scored vocabulary questions which counted as Round One, one scored vocabulary question for Round Two and one scored vocabulary question for Round Three. Spellers could earn a maximum of 30 points for correct spellings and responses on the Preliminaries Test. | To advance to the Finals in 2018, you’d have needed to earn at least 22 out of 30 possible points on the Preliminaries Test (including Round 2 Vocabulary and Round 3 Vocabulary) and spell correctly in Round 2 and Round 3. That would bring you to 28 out of 36 total points possible in the Preliminaries. |
Word
Test Question
| 26. Which of the following is closest in meaning to timorous? |
| A. | fearful |
| B. | bold |
| C. | dissonant |
| D. | honorable |
Correct Answer
Round Results
