VOA慢速英语:Ananya Vinay, 12, Wins National Spelling Bee

impress - v. to cause (someone) to feel admiration or interest

confetti- n. small pieces of brightly colored paper that people often throw at celebrations (such as weddings and parties)

comfort - v. to cause (someone) to feel less worried, upset, frightened, etc. :to give comfort to (someone)

regional adj. ​relating to a part of a country, of the world, etc., that is different or separate from other parts in some way

pattern - n. a repeated form or design especially that is used to decorate something

trademark n. ​something (such as a word) that identifies a particular company's product and cannot be used by another company without permission

alternate adj. ​other than the usual​

eligibility - n. the state of having the right to do something