Week 3
There were _________ dark clouds gathering ahead. Irene didn't like the look of them or what they symbolized for her future.
ominous
In 10 years, homework became ________ because of the evolution of schoolwork. Homework became a waste of time and useless. No schools gave homework anymore.
obsolete
The __________ of guessing the coin flip is 50%
probability
How many countries are there in the United Kingdom?
4
a-c-h-i-c-c-u-p-h-u-m
Machu Pichu
Dean always dreamt of being an ____________. The idea of making his own schedule and being his own boss appealed to him.
entrepreneur
three __________attacks were launched by the rebels. Christopher attacked the front desk, Julie attacked from a helicopter and Matthew came in from the ceiling. David's defences were overwhelmed and had to concede.
simultaneous
My _________ of the art is probably very different from yours. We all have different points of view.
interpretation
What is the name of the second tallest mountain in the world?
K2
g-h-e-e-s-t-e-n-o-n
Stonehenge
When Riwon grew up she became a famous rock star. However, her attitude changed. She started looking down on normal people. She thought she was better than everyone else. She had become __________.
pretentious
it was an _________ seven-hour journey to get home. I felt like collapsing in my bed after that terrible trip.
arduous
The ________ had come to a verdict. Julie was sentenced to 99 years in prison for her part in the Chungdahm revolution.
jury
What season does Australia experience in December?
Summer
c-l-u-e-s-m-o-o-s
Colosseum
Amy had a very ___________ view on life. She always assumed the worst would happen.
pessimistic
symbolic, representative
emblematic
The ________ of the gramophone transformed the cultural conditions of contemporary music, including the way it was taught.
advent
In what ocean is the Bermuda Triangle located?
Atlantic
m-o-i-p-e-p-i
Pompei
The __________ of Lily took only 1 night. She went to sleep as a normal girl, but then she woke up as a giant insect.
metamorphosis
⚖️/🔨/👉/🔐
verdict
Stop that ________use of language right now and follow me into my office please
improper
What two states do not share a border with any other US state?
Hawaii and Alaska
Oh! Puny, sad eyesore