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This word means the reverse of something

Opposite

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Bite off more than

you can chew

200

This Swiss legend is known for his elegant one-handed backhand and 20 Grand Slam titles.

Roger Federer

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This Olympic gold medalist is known for his unbeatable stride, infectious smile, and habit of breaking world records before breakfast.



Haile Gebreselassie

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This North African team has won the most Africa Cup of Nations titles, with a record seven championships

Egypt

200

This classic white sneaker by Nike remains the top-selling style among teenage guys, with nearly every high schooler owning at least one pair

Nike Air Force 1

400

A word meaning stubborn or difficult to deal with—especially when someone refuses to change their mind.


Obstinate

400

Fly off

the handle

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If you win six games and your opponent wins none, you’ve just served up this breakfast-related score.

Bagel

400

Crowned in 1930, he gave Mussolini a piece of his mind at the League of Nations and inspired a global spiritual movement.



Haile Selassie I

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This West African powerhouse won its first Africa Cup in 2013 and is known for its green jersey and Super Eagles nickname.

Nigeria

400

This slip-on rubber clog with holes became cool again thanks to collabs with artists and fun charms.

Crocs

600

A fancy term for the act of public disgrace or strong disapproval, especially following shameful behavior


Opprobrium

600

Shoot yourself in

the foot

600

This nation, with Djokovic as its star, has won the Davis Cup and consistently produces world-class tennis players.

Serbia

600


The write of Held at a Distance about returning to her homeland, and co-founded the Ethiopian Education Initiative and established THIS SCHOOL for the gifted and talented in Debre Berhan





Rebecca Haile

600

This country became the first African team to reach the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup in 2022.

Morocco

600

These suede platform boots from Australia are warm, fuzzy inside, and a favorite fall shoe among teen girls.

Uggs

800

 This word describes something that’s no longer in use or outdated—like a floppy disk

Obsolete

800

Kick up your

heels

800

This American powerhouse has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles and is often considered the GOAT of women's tennis.

Serena Williams

800

A cinematic rebel, he directed SANKOFA, a haunting film shot partly in a slave castle in Ghana, challenging viewers to reckon with history.



Haile Gerima

800

The Indomitable Lions roar from this Central African country that won Olympic gold in 2000.

Cameroon

800

These comfy Boston-style clogs are made from suede or leather and have a cult following on TikTok.



Birkenstock

1000

A word meaning overly showy or flashy, often in a way that’s meant to attract attention.


Ostentatious

1000

DOUBLE JEOPARDY

Not the sharpest tool in

the shed

1000

This Australian Open is held annually in Melbourne and is part of this prestigious four-tournament series.

Grand Slam

1000

A Marxist ideologue and politician — A central figure in the early days of the Ethiopian Revolution, helped draft Ethiopia's 1976 Program for the National Democratic Revolution.

Haile Fida

1000

The name of Ghana's national football team

Black Star

1000

DOUBLE JEOPARDY 

This classic black leather shoe with a chunky sole is worn with everything from jeans to skirts and gives school-uniform vibes.

Doc Martins

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