Word of the Week
What does the word Purlin refer to?
A board used in construction, placed across the rafters and used for affixing roofing or siding
With careful and consistent effort; diligently
What European country is known for having lots of Christmas markets in December?
Germany
What are two of the biggest ways to reduce your spending on groceries?
Make a plan, helping to reduce waste and look for deals
Make it at home (vs. eating out)
Moderation (especially beverages, snacks and desserts)
Which country is north of Italy, east of France, and south of Germany?
Switzerland
Generally speaking, what is the difference between further and farther?
Farther has to do with physical distances; further is figurative
Define oxter
A person's armpit
What is the term for a numerical summary of academic achievement based on the average of grades a student has earned per credit offered?
GPA (Grade Point Average)
What is fatwood and why is it useful?
Dead wood from a pine tree that is heavy with pitch and useful for making fires.
What is the name of the sport that has a drop goal, a touchline, and a Try zone? (Hint: Mr. Warner played this sport)
Define fidelity
The quality or state of being faithful to a person or a thing, such as a spouse or one’s country. Or, accuracy or exactness in details.
Define absquatulate
To leave abruptly; to discreetly leave a gathering or party without informing the host.
Which European country used to use shillings as part of their currency?
England (or Scotland)
What are two ways to improve your study habits mentioned in the instructional video from the old days?
Take thorough notes
Re-read your notes soon after a lesson
Re-write your notes with more details that you remember
Do your homework
Set aside time to study
What does Gesundheit mean?
Bless you! (In German)
Define incontrovertible
Not able to be denied or disputed. Proven.
What does it mean to partition something?
To divide it into parts
What kind of livestock did Mr. Munson raise and butcher last summer?
Sheep
What two things do you need to buy when changing your oil?
Fresh oil and an oil filter
What are the names of the bones in the ear?
Stirrup, anvil, and hammer
What are a quid and a sovereign?
A quid was a British note worth one pound (£) and a sovereign was the gold coin worth one pound.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY! (Make a bet - if you get it right, you get as many points as you bid, not more than your current points; if you miss, you lose the amount you bid.)
What is the word meaning something edible that has a strong and unpleasant smell or taste because it is no longer fresh?
How much is one board-foot of wood?
12" x 12" x 1" (144 cubic inches)
What is the difference between tinder and kindling?
Tinder is very light, dry material (like wood shavings or newspaper) used to get a fire started, while kindling is specifically small sticks used to start building the fire
In physics, what is the difference between statics and dynamics?
Statics is the forces acting upon an object with no acceleration; dynamics studies motion and the forces acting upon an object in motion.