Familiarize yourself with the words that will appear in the spelling bee. Circle any words that seem difficult or any you don't recognize so you know where to focus most of your attention. Make sure you practice spelling each of the words from the list until you master them. Work on word lists made for your grade level before moving on to lists made for higher levels. Many regional and national spelling bees don't have set word lists, but you can find frequently used words through Merriam-Webster and online study sources. Find words that you find challenging and focus your time on learning them. Start with words in your grade level before studying higher-level words. Spell It! From Merriam-Webster lists over 1,000 words that are commonly used in bees along with tips and tricks on how to remember their spelling. You can find the words here: http://myspellit.com/. Look on online flashcard websites like Quizlet for study options that other people preparing for spelling bees have made. Most online dictionaries offer an audio option where you can hear each word. Type the word into the search bar on the website and click on the small speaker icon to hear the word. This is how the announcer at the spelling bee will say the word. Hearing the word while looking at the spelling will help you recognize how the letters are vocalized. If you're familiar with phonetic writing, you can find the correct pronunciation in the dictionary. Break your workload into manageable chunks of words to focus on. Pair difficult words with ones you're familiar with to give yourself a break between challenging spellings. Work until you master how to spell each word on your list for that given day. Revisit words after a week to see if you can spell them correctly again. Increase or decrease the number of words you practice depending on what works for you. Pretend you're standing in front of a microphone just like you would at the actual spelling bee. When your friend or parent reads off the word, ask any questions you have, such as the definition or country of origin, or have them repeat the word. Practice spelling each word aloud. Having someone read the words for you helps prepare you for being on stage as well as work on spelling under pressure. Make sure they pronounce the words correctly when they announce the words.
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One-sentence summary -- Review the word list if you have one. Look for common spelling bee words online if a list isn't provided. Listen to the pronunciation of each word online so you hear how it sounds. Practice spelling 15-20 words every day. Have someone announce the words so you can practice spelling them out loud.

Narrow-minded people can often be spotted due to a rigid moral code. Narrow-minded people have trouble contemplating difference, and tend to see their way as the best way. Narrow-minded people can move quickly from judging a person's actions to judging a person. For example, a narrow-minded person may not see an action as morally wrong. They may only see the person who committed that action as morally corrupt. You can detect moral code in how someone judges others. A narrow-minded person may be quick to condemn unconventional behavior. For example, you may have a friend in an open relationship. A narrow-minded person may be inclined to say something like, "That will never work" or "That's just reckless behavior." Narrow-minded people may see their way as the only way. They may be unwilling to admit that any of their opinions, ideas, or ways of doing things are flawed. A narrow-minded person will stick to his or her guns, even when confronted with opposing facts. He or she may become hostile when his or her beliefs are challenged. For example, a narrow-minded person may mix up the name of an actor in a movie. When you correct the narrow-minded person, he or she may insist on being correct, even after you present information to the contrary. A narrow-minded person may be difficult to talk to. He or she may expect others to listen and agree at all times. In personal relationships, a narrow-minded person may be self-focused. He or she may constantly nitpick and give others advice. For instance, if you express frustration about struggles with weight loss, then a narrow-minded person may immediately say something like, "I feel like weight loss is all a matter of willpower." Narrow-minded people are difficult to change, even if change is necessary. They may be resistant to insights or facts that challenge their beliefs. For example, a narrow-minded person may reject facts. He or she may insist on the validity of debunked scientific studies and act hostile or condescending to those who challenge him or her. Narrow-minded people may actually enjoy power struggles more than they enjoy the healthy resolution of conflicts. You may feel like you're being forced into an argument when dealing with a narrow-minded person. Narrow-minded people can be quick to anger. A narrow-minded person may become quite hostile in the face of criticism. They may yell, throw fits, and refuse to work with those who challenge them. For example, if you have a disagreement with a narrow-minded colleague, he or she may grow angry and walk away from the project. For narrow-minded people, it may be easier to get angry than to confront the fact they may be wrong.
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One-sentence summary -- Evaluate this person's moral code. Find out if this person can accept being wrong. Watch for stubborn tendencies. Pay attention to hostility.

Cheilitis (chapped lips) is a common side effect of accutane treatment. In order to both prevent and treat chapped lips, apply a lip balm of your choice. Some have a pleasant scent like lavender or wild berry, while others are unscented. The most hygienic lip balms are those which come in a small retractable tube, as you don't have to touch your hand to your lips in order to apply the balm. However, the balms which require you to manually remove a glob of lip balm from the container and apply it to your lips have the advantage that you can scoop any amount you desire from the container. If lip balm is ineffective, use something stronger to protect your chapped lips. Vaseline or Aquaphor should be applied by dipping your pinky in the container and applying a light coating to your lips or around your mouth as needed. For extremely dry lips, use a 1% ointment. Apply the ointment two to three times each day in addition to using Vaseline, Aquaphor, or a lip balm. You could also use a low-potency corticosteroid ointment if you obtain a prescription from your dermatologist. Using corticosteroid treatments for more than a few days could lead to thinning of the skin on your lips or the enlargement of blood vessels in the area you applied the ointment. Always use ointments and prescription medications as directed. While it may provide temporary relief, the enzymes in saliva can irritate your skin. The more you lick your lips, the drier and more painful they will become over time. Keep your tongue in your mouth and apply lip balm instead as needed. Wear a rubber band on your wrist and give it a small snap when you catch yourself licking your lips. The slight irritation of the band against your wrist will minimize your likelihood of lip-licking again.
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Use lip balm. Use Vaseline or Aquaphor Healing Ointment. Use OTC hydrocortisone ointment. Do not lick your lips.