What does it mean for something to be "random"?

Occurring without a definite pattern or predictability

What does it mean to "commemorate" something?

To celebrate or honor the memory of it

What is a "virtuoso"?

A person highly skilled in a particular art or activity

What does "heritage" refer to?

Traditional beliefs or customs, passed down through generations

What does it mean to "sacrifice" something?

To give up something valuable for the sake of something else

An image/pattern produced by arranging small colored pieces of material.

What does it mean to "cower"?

To shrink away in fear or servility

A harmful substance produced by living organisms

Which of the following is an example of "alliteration"?

She sells seashells by the seashore.

What is does it mean to "galvanize"?

To shock or excite into action.

Who is a "protagonist"?

The main character or hero of a story

What is a "technique"?

A method or way of doing something

What does it mean to "undulate"?

To move in a smooth, wave-like motion

What does it mean for someone to be "immune"?

Resistant to illness or disease

What is a "renaissance"?

A period of renewed interest and creativity in art, culture, and learning

A type of tissue in vascular plants that conducts water and nutrients

What is a "marsupial"?

An animal characterized by carrying its young in a pouch

What does it mean for someone to be "voracious"?

To eat or consume large quantities of food eagerly

What does it mean to "boycott" something?

To refuse to participate in something to protest

Which of the following best describes something "bizarre"?

Strange in appearance or behavior

What does it mean for something to be "jaunty"?

Lively and cheerful in manner or appearance

What is an "omnivore"?

An animal that eats both plants and meat

What is a "kilometer"?

A unit of measurement equal to 1000 meters

The right to vote in political elections

What is a "parasite"?

An organism that lives on or in another and benefits at the host's expense

What is an "antibody"?

A type of protein produced in response to an antigen

What is an "embargo"?

A government order restricting trade with a particular country or group

What is a "light-year"?

A measure of distance equal to the distance light travels in one year

A type of medicine used to prevent infectious diseases

What does it mean for something to be "wretched"?

In a deplorable or pitiful state

A geometric shape with at least three sides

A share or portion, especially of goods or responsibilities

What is a "participle"?

A form of a verb that functions as an adjective

What is a "hologram"?

A 3D image formed by laser light

A state of confusion, noise, and disorder

What is "ultraviolet"?

An electromagnetic radiation beyond the end of the visible spectrum

A type of fungus that grows on rocks or trees

What is a "dialogue"?

A conversation between two or more people

What is a "vertebrate"?

An animal with a backbone or spinal column

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1
What does it mean for someone to be "laconic"?
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Using few words; concise
Talkative and verbose
Mysterious and secretive
2
What does it mean for something to be "random"?
Occurring without a definite pattern or predictability
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Deliberate and planned
Carefully selected and organized
3
What does it mean for something to "recede"?
To decrease or move back
To advance or move forward
To remain stationary
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4
What does it mean to "bamboozle" someone?
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To deceive or trick them
To help them out of a difficult situation
To praise them excessively
5
What does it mean to "commemorate" something?
To forget about it entirely
To celebrate or honor the memory of it
To criticize it harshly
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6
What is a "virtuoso"?
A singing voice which is higher than the ordinary adult male range.
A person highly skilled in a particular art or activity
The speed or pace of a given piece of music
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7
What is a "rainforest"?
A type of geological formation
A dense forest characterized by high rainfall and biodiversity
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A type of weather phenomenon
8
What does "heritage" refer to?
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An individual's genetic makeup
A type of historical artifact from the 1700's used to build houses
Traditional beliefs or customs, passed down through generations
9
If something is described as "formidable," what does that mean?
Delicate or fragile
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To be intimidating
Easy to overcome or defeat
10
What does it mean to "sacrifice" something?
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To protect something from harm or malice.
To give up something valuable for the sake of something else
To gain something of equal value
11
What does it mean to "flourish"?
To thrive or prosper
none
To fail or deteriorate
To retreat or withdraw
12
What is a "mosaic"?
An image/pattern produced by arranging small colored pieces of material.
none
A cold dessert of sponge cake and fruit.
A unit of energy measured in watts.
13
What does it mean to "cower"?
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To stand tall and confident
To shrink away in fear or servility
To speak loudly and forcefully
14
What is a "toxin"?
A harmful substance produced by living organisms
A type of tax deduction
none
A type of geological feature found in the steppes of China.
15
Which of the following is an example of "alliteration"?
She sells seashells by the seashore.
The cat chased the mouse.
Peter told me he would pick tomotoes instead.
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16
What is does it mean to "galvanize"?
To formulate an idea or opinion
To chop many pieces
To shock or excite into action.
none
17
Who is a "protagonist"?
The main character or hero of a story
The villain of a story
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A supporting character in a story
18
What is a "technique"?
A method or way of doing something
A French word meaning to do.
A type of musical instrument
none
19
What is a "deduction"?
A financial penalty
A logical conclusion
none
A type of tax refund
20
What does it mean to "undulate"?
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To remain stationary
To move in a smooth, wave-like motion
To move quickly and erratically
21
What does it mean for someone to be "immune"?
Resistant to illness or disease
Susceptible to illness or disease
Experiencing symptoms of illness or disease
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22
What is a "renaissance"?
Very old-fashioned and primitive
A type of artifact found in Ancient Greece
none
A period of renewed interest and creativity in art, culture, and learning
23
What does it mean to "vacillate"?
none
To be indecisive or uncertain
To make a quick decision
To remain steadfast and unwavering
24
What is "Xylem"?
A type of tissue in vascular plants that conducts water and nutrients
A group of Humans, Elves, Hobbits and Dwarves living in Middle-Earth
A type of ancient artifact found in Eastern Africa.
none
25
What is a "marsupial"?
none
An animal characterized by carrying its young in a pouch
A type of ancient whale with long skulls and large teeth.
A mammal is one who completes embryo development inside the mother.
26
What does it mean for someone to be "voracious"?
To eat or consume large quantities of food eagerly
To eat only small amounts of food
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To have a strong dislike for certain foods
27
What does it mean to "boycott" something?
To enthusiastically support it
To promote it aggressively
To refuse to participate in something to protest
none
28
Which of the following best describes something "bizarre"?
Ordinary and unremarkable
none
Extremely loud and disruptive
Strange in appearance or behavior
29
What does it mean for something to be "jaunty"?
Lively and cheerful in manner or appearance
Dark and gloomy in manner or appearance
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Serious and solemn in manner or appearance
30
If someone is "despondent," how are they feeling?
Happy and content
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Angry and frustrated
Sad and hopeless
31
What is an "omnivore"?
An animal that eats only plants
An animal that eats both plants and meat
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An animal that eats only meat
32
What is a "kilometer"?
A unit of measurement equal to 10 centimeters
A unit of measurement equal to 1000 meters
A type of measurement equal to 3 tons.
none
33
What does it mean for someone to be "jovial"?
Shy and reserved
none
Grumpy and irritable
Cheerful and friendly
34
What is "suffrage"?
A type of ancient writing system
none
A type of dance
The right to vote in political elections
35
What is a "parasite"?
A type of medicine
An organism that lives on or in another and benefits at the host's expense
none
A type of musical instrument
36
What is an "antibody"?
A type of protein produced in response to an antigen
none
A chemical used in cleaning products
A type of medicine
37
What is an "embargo"?
A type of hat used in cerftain cultures
A type of musical instrument
A government order restricting trade with a particular country or group
none
38
What is a "light-year"?
A unit of energy measured in watts.
A unit of time equal to one year in space
none
A measure of distance equal to the distance light travels in one year
39
What is a "vaccine"?
The performance of preventive maintenance and equipment
none
A type of medicine used to prevent infectious diseases
An extended period of leisure and recreation
40
What does it mean for something to be "wretched"?
In a state of great happiness
In a deplorable or pitiful state
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In excellent condition
41
What does it mean for a group to be "unanimous"?
In partial agreement
In disagreement
none
In complete agreement
42
What is a "polygon"?
none
A geometric shape with at least three sides
A round object like a sphere
A member of the woodwind musical family
43
What is a "quota"?
none
A share or portion, especially of goods or responsibilities
A group of words taken from a text or speech.
A type of men's hats popular in the 1920's
44
What is a "participle"?
none
A type of geological feature
A form of a verb that functions as an adjective
A type of insect
45
What is a "hologram"?
A 3D image formed by laser light
A type of lens to focus on images
A replica of a historic document
none
46
What is "tumult"?
none
A complete absence of sound.
A state of confusion, noise, and disorder
A behavior involving physical force intended to hurt / damage
47
What is "ultraviolet"?
An electromagnetic radiation beyond the end of the visible spectrum
A type of mathematical equation used to solve exponential increase or decay
none
A male peafowl, which has very long tail feathers and eye-like markings
48
What is "lichen"?
A type of ancient writing system
none
A type of fungus that grows on rocks or trees
A type of small mammal
49
What is a "dialogue"?
none
A type of written document
A conversation between two or more people
A monologue performed by one person
50
What is a "vertebrate"?
An animal with a backbone or spinal column
Any of a group of spore- producing organisms feeding on organic matter
An animal without a backbone or spinal column
none
51
What does it mean to "divulge" something?
To keep it secret
To embellish or exaggerate it
none
To reveal or disclose it
52
What does it mean for someone to be "boisterous"?
none
Easily frightened or anxious
Quiet and reserved
Energetic and noisy
53
What are "hieroglyphics"?
Ancient symbols used in Egyptian writing
A type of geometric shape with 5 sides
A type of musical composition
none
54
What is a "nuisance"?
Something or someone who is helpful and convenient.
Something or someone causing annoyance or inconvenience
none
A detached, cauliflower shaped cloud found during fair weather.
55
What is the "tundra"?
A flat and treeless biome found in cold regions
none
A wooden piece that is fastened over the necks of two animals for plowing.
An area of relatively level high ground.
56
What is "hypocrisy"?
A type of psychological disorder
none
Pretending to have beliefs or qualities that one does not actually possess
Someone who behaves in accordance to their beliefs/moral code/values.
57
If someone is described as "impertinent," what does that mean?
Someone who shows respect and deference
Rude or disrespectful, especially towards authority
none
Someone who is polite, mannerly, civil and considerate.
58
What is "phloem"?
A mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid
A tissue in vascular plants that transports the soluble compounds
A type of mineral used in plumbing to unclog drains.
none
59
What is "decorum"?
A type of decorative style
A type of musical instrument
Proper behavior or etiquette
none
60
What is a "strategy"?
none
A type of mathematical operation
A type of geological formation
A plan of action designed to achieve a specific goal
61
What is a "stereotype"?
A type of musical composition
none
A type of plant
A widely held belief about a particular group of people, usually wrong
62
What is a "solstice"?
A type of weather phenomenon
none
When the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky twice per year
A type of dance
63
What is a "gargoyle"?
A type of mythical creature with a horse's body and wings
none
An architectural feature with a grotesque creature
A type of cruciferous vegetable
64
What is "tempo"?
A type of ancient artifact
none
The speed or pace of music
A type of weather phenomenon
65
What is "zoology"?
The study of weather patterns
The scientific study of animals
none
The scientific study of ancient civilizations
66
What is a "yacht"?
A type of musical instrument of the string family.
none
A type of bird found in South American rain forests.
A type of boat or ship used for pleasure or racing
67
What does it mean for something to be "eclectic"?
Composed of a diverse range of elements or styles
none
Lacking any discernible pattern or order
Consisting of a single style or type
68
What is an "ellipse"?
A shape resembling a flattened circle
A type of fruit without seeds
A type of dance move
none
69
What is a "fallacy"?
A mistaken belief or flawed argument
The wing of a bird or insect
A type of building material used to form walls
none
70
What does it mean for something to be "outrageous"?
Quiet and unassuming
Shockingly bad or excessive
Reasonable and acceptable
none
71
What is a "labyrinth"?
A type of musical studio to edit songs
none
A type of laboratory used to mix chemicals
A complex and confusing network of passages or paths
72
What is an "exponent"?
A type of scientific instrument
none
A type of mathematical operation
Someone who supports a cause or idea
73
What is "symbiosis"?
An interaction where one species is harmed or killed by the other
A close and long-term interaction between two different species
none
A set of letters or symbols used to represent the basic sounds of language
74
What is a "renegade"?
A shrubby plant of the milkweed family
A person who betrays their country or group
none
A person who loves their country
75
What is a "metaphor"?
A figure of speech used as comparison between things that aren't related.
An explanationbetween two objects used to deepen a connection.
none
A type of communication that does not use a word's real meaning.
76
What is a "tariff"?
none
A type of tax on imported or exported goods
A preparation of the nicotine-rich leaves of an American plant
A forcible overthrow of a government or social order
77
What is a "mutation"?
Change in an organism's genetic material
none
A type of weather pattern
A type of political movement
78
What does it mean to "deign" to do something?
To do it reluctantly or with reluctance
To do it willingly, despite feeling superior or condescending
none
To refuse to do it no matter what
79
What is "ozone"?
A type of cloud
A type of dance
none
A type of gas found in Earth's atmosphere
80
What does it mean to "accentuate" something?
To emphasize or highlight it
To confuse or mislead
none
To make it less noticeable
81
What is "tranquility"?
none
A type of mesmerizing dance performed by the Iroquois Indians.
A type of mineral found in Tanzanite.
A state of calmness and peacefulness
82
What does it mean to "accentuate" something?
To confuse or mislead
To make it less noticeable
To emphasize or highlight it
none
83
What does it mean to "pulverize" something?
none
To crush or grind it into a fine powder or dust
To freeze it to prevent freezer burn
To cook it thoroughly almost like braising.
84
What is a "maneuver"?
A type of endangered animals
Throw (someone or something) into a state of disorganization.
none
A type of military strategy or tacticial movement
85
What is a "spectrum"?
A type of insect
none
A range of colors, frequencies, or other properties
A type of geometric shape
86
What is a "quandary"?
A four-sided geometric shape
Uncertainty when requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
none
Mining for rocks and minerals
87
What is "introspection"?
none
A type of religious ritual practiced by Hinduism
The act of looking inward and examining one's thoughts and feelings
The examination of external objects or events
88
What is "repose"?
To engage in a heated argument
To exercise vigorously
none
To rest or relax
89
What is an "analogy"?
none
A type of virus
A comparison between two things.
A loud and noisy celebration
90
What does "chronology" refer to?
The study of rocks and minerals
The order of events in which they occurred
none
The study of ancient civilization
91
What is "quarantine"?
none
A period of isolation imposed to prevent the spread of a contagious disease
A method of cooking food by vacuum sealing and warm water
An event that happens four times per year at three-month intervals.
92
If someone is "enthusiastic," how are they feeling?
none
Bored and indifferent
Excited and eager
Uninterested and apathetic
93
What is "camouflage"?
A pattern/color that allows an object to blend in with its surroundings
A type of ritualisitc dance
none
Giving out or reflecting a lot of light
94
What is a "nebula"?
A type of cloud of gas and dust in space
The male fertilizing organ of a flower
A celestial body that has sufficient mass
none
95
What is a "plateau"?
A type of valley found between two elevations.
none
A type of mountain ridge.
A flat, raised area of land
96
What does it mean for an animal to be "nocturnal"?
Active during both day and night
Active during the day
Active during the night
none
97
What is a "silhouette"?
none
The outline or shape of something against a lighter background
An easy and effective way to start fires in an wilderness environmental
A type of musical instrument found in the percussion family.
98
What does it mean to "exult"?
none
To rejoice or celebrate enthusiastically
To feel confused or disoriented
To feel sad or disappointed
99
What is an "inference"?
A type of mathematical operation that shows the roots of a parabola.
A logical conclusion based on evidence or reasoning
none
A sudden burst of energy
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What is a "guru"?
A spiritual leader or influential teacher/expert
none
A type of migrating songbird
A type of map used for deep sea exploration

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