An Adult-Level Spelling Bee

Many of you are champion spellers, whether you know it or not. So we have made this challenging, adult-level spelling bee for you to show us your true abilities! Can you tell us the true spelling of these words?
 
 
Which is the correct spelling for a word that means a mixture of various things, especially documents?
Potpourri
Potpouri
Potporri
Potporee
 
 
Which is the correct spelling of the term used to describe an animal's outer covering of hair or fur?
Pellage
Pelage
Pehlage
Pealage
 
 
Which is the correct spelling for a word meaning "a puzzle in which words are represented by combinations of pictures and individual letters"?
Rebus
Reebus
Rebbus
Ribbus
 
 
Which is the correct spelling for a word that means a person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules?
Pedant
Pedent
Pidant
Pidante
 
 
Which is the correct spelling for a word that refers to a small, slender, and sharp-pointed metal pin?
Bradawl
Bradawhl
Bradowl
Bradawle
 
 
Which is the correct spelling for a word that means "a priest who hears confession, gives absolution, and provides spiritual guidance"?
Confessor
Confesor
Conffesor
Confeser
 
 
Which is the correct spelling for a word meaning "a person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area"?
Connoisseur
Connesuer
Connoisuer
Conosseur
 
 
Which is the correct spelling for a word meaning "a person who is an enthusiastic admirer or follower of a particular pursuit, sport, or pastime"?
Aficionado
Afeccionado
Afiçionado
Aficionaado
 
 
Which is the correct spelling for a word meaning "a violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob"?
Tumult
Tummult
Tummolt
Tumolt
 
 
Which is the correct spelling for a word meaning "a rapid and often excessive spread or increase"?
Proliferation
Proliforation
Proleferation
Prolipheration
 
 
Which is the correct spelling for a word meaning "a person who is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or pastime"?
Hobbyist
Hobbiest
Hobbyst
Hobyist
 
 
Which is the correct spelling for a word meaning "a person who is skilled in the science of cultivating plants, including the preparation of soil, the planting of seeds, and the care and harvesting of plants"?
Horticulturist
Horticulturyst
Horticulturer
Hortyculturist
 
You Misspelled...
Oh my, these complicated words have indeed tricked you! It's not so easy, sometimes, when the choices are so similar. English can be such a weird language. Not to worry, have a look at your mistakes, learn from them, and challenge yourself with another of our countless English spelling and grammar quizzes on BabaMail!
 
Pretty Good!
Not bad at all! You managed to show most of these tricky words who's boss! That said, you still missed a fair share, and you might wanna have a quick look at the results to see which words gave you some trouble. You can further prove your mettle with one of our many other English quizzes.
 
Incredible Spelling!
O.M.G! You are a serious speller! You know your English and can probably see in a glance if the word is right or not. Not only are you an English speaker, but you're a great English speaker and cannot be fooled by these tricky words that give some trouble. Great job!
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