VOA慢速英语:Spelling Bee Ends with Historic Eight-Way Tie

dictionary - n. reference book that contains words listed in alphabetical order and that gives information about the words' meanings, forms, pronunciations, etc.

champion - n. someone or something (such as a team or an animal) that has won a contest or competition especially in sports

uncharted - adj. not recorded or located on a map, chart, or plan

phenomenal - adj. very good or great : unusual in a way that is very impressive

challenge - v. to test the ability, skill, or strength of (someone or something) :to be difficult enough to be interesting to (someone)

hug - n. the act of putting your arms around someone or something as a way of showing love or friendship