Can You Figure Out What Letter Is Missing From These Hard-to-Spell Words?

A handkerchief is a small square- or round-shaped personal accessory that is made of cloth. Cloth kerchiefs are similarly styled, though they are slightly larger. A bandana is a type of kerchief that is usually patterned.

The word "unanimous" means "agreement" and "of one mind." For example, a unanimous decision implies that a group of people agree and, therefore, everyone voted for the same thing.

One thousand years equal a millennium period. "Millennia" and "millenniums" are plural forms of the word.

A yarmulke is a close-fitting brimless cap, usually worn in public by males who follow the Jewish faith. Wearing a yarmulke is a form of adherence to Orthodox religious laws.

Teutonic Knights participated in the Crusades and were originally Germans of noble birth. The word "Teutonic" is a noun (as a language) or a descriptor.

The xylophone is a percussion instrument with wooden bars that are graduated in size to produce a range of sound. Musicians use padded sticks to strike and vibrate the bars, creating melodic tones.

This literary term is often misspelled. In English, "onomatopoeia" describes the naming of a thing or action after the sound it makes. Splash! Bang! Some writers use onomatopoeia to enhance the expressive nature of poetry.

A mastiff is a type of dog that was bred in England to fight or guard. Mastiffs are often large and stocky in build. "Molosser" is a common term for this breed of dog.

A weimaraner is a large light gray-colored dog, bred for sport. This canine breed was developed for the German court of Weimar in the early 19th century.

The term "luau" was used to reference the edible leaves of the taro plant or the meal at which the dish was served. Today, a luau is a large ceremonious Hawaiian feast.

"Jardiniere" is a French word that describes a flower pot or a decorative stand that holds flowers or plants. It's also a culinary term that refers to a mixed-vegetable garnish.

A keeshond is a Dutch breed. The medium-sized dog was bred as a guard dog and has a thick grayish-colored coat.

Nasturtium are flowery plants of the genus Tropaeolum. There are approximately 80 species of this plant, which grows in Central and South America.

A voyeur is someone who engages in voyeurism and is described as voyeuristic. Voyeurs gain pleasure, sometimes of a sexual nature, from observing their unsuspecting subjects.

An isthmus is a narrow strip of land that connects two larger land structures. "Isthmi" or "isthmuses" are plural forms of the word.

Ranunculus is a genus of flowering plants, including some with the common name "buttercup." The ranunculus genus also includes crowfoot and spearwort.

"Picayune" describes something of little worth or importance. The word also refers to a Spanish coin.

An inquiline is a parasitic creature that inhabits the dwelling place of another creature. A mite is an example of an inquiline critter.

Palilalia is a medical term that describes a speech disorder. People who suffer from the disorder repeat words, sounds or phrases abnormally.

The word "turgescent" is an adjective that describes the act of becoming inflated or distended. "Turgidity" is the state of being "turgid," another adjective, which usually describes embellished mannerisms or can also mean "swollen."

"Heuristic" is a descriptor that connotes problem-solving through trial-and-error methods. Also called "heuristic technique," the term implies a practical means of learning.

Just as the word "fanfare" suggests a showy display, the word "fanfaronade" implies similar ostentatiousness. "Fanfaronade" is a blusterous display of strong words or arrogance.

"Desuetude" comes about when something is no longer used, due to disrepair or obsolescence. Pagers and VCRs have fallen into desuetude.

"Ginglymus" is a medical term that describes a joint in the human skeletal structure that allows single-plane motion. A ginglymus is also called a "bone joint" or "ginglymoid joint."

"Ennui" is a noun that means "extreme boredom." The degree of boredom is such that a person is also annoyed by it.

"Schizophrenic" is the adjective that describes human behavior that aligns with the mental disorder schizophrenia. A schizophrenic individual may or may not be diagnosed with clinical schizophrenia. A schizophrenic, as a noun, is someone who has been formally diagnosed with the disorder.

A "cynosure" is a center of attention or a focal point. "Cynosure," capitalized, also refers to the North Star.

Czechoslovakia is the name of a country that existed from 1918 to 1992. In 1993, Czechoslovakia was split up into two countries: Slovakia and the Czech Republic.

A baluster supports a railing or balustrade. Typically, there is a series of balusters supporting a handrail.

"Gnu" is another name for the African wildebeest. This creature is a type of large antelope that eats only plants.

"Apparatchik" is a Russian word that refers to a member of the Communist apparat, or administrative system. The term also describes a bureaucrat.

"Arctic" is a proper noun that refers to the North Pole region. The adjective may refer to the region or simply mean "intensely cold."

"Myriacanthous" is a biology term for something that is prickly to the touch. A rose stem can be described as myriacanthous.

Sauerbraten is a German dish of marinated braised beef. Chefs usually brine the meat in a vinegar base before it is slow-cooked.

"Quenelle" is a French term for a mixture of fish (usually pike) or meat that is shaped like an oval and poached in a cream sauce. Similarly shaped foods, like potatoes or fruit, are also called quenelles.