First Subject—Spelling.
Twenty words are dictated by the examiner. Each word is pronounced and its definition given. The competitor is required to write only the words and not their definitions, and to write them in the blank spaces on the first sheet of the examination paper. All words should be commenced with capital letters.
Opponent: One who opposes; as, a political opponent.
President: The Chief Executive of the United States.
Conqueror: One who conquers.
Wholesome: Healthful; as, wholesome food.
Achieve: To gain; as, to achieve success.
Tranquil: Quiet or peaceful.
Detach: To separate or remove; as, to detach a leaf from a book.
Expensive: Very costly.
Decease: Death; as, a person’s decease.
Noticeable: Worthy of notice; as, a noticeable occasion.
Suspicious: Exciting suspicion; as, a suspicious circumstance.
Terrace: A raised bank of earth.
Rapping: Making a number of quick blows.
Language: The speech of a people; as, the English language.
Schedule: A list or inventory; as, a schedule of prices.
Tying: Binding or fastening with a cord.
Vulgar: Low or mean.
Course: A way or track; as, a race course.
Salary: A stated allowance paid for services.
Chicago: A city in the United States.