Vocabulary
World Events
Vocabulary
Trivia
Pop Culture
100
It is a word frequently confused with 'flout', but means showing off!
Flaunt
100
Bolshoi soloist accused of blinding artistic director
Pavel Dmitrichenko
100
Being sorry for something; penitent. Has 8 letters and begins with C
Contrite
100
What is the capital of Greece
Athens
100
Taylor Swift’s song ‘Dear John’ is supposedly about who?
John Mayer
200
What does ‘aptitude’ mean?
a natural ability to do something
200
Chang Song-thaek (what happened to N. Korea’s uncle?)
He was removed from his position as vice-chairman of the top N. Korean military body
200
What does Risque mean?
indecent, causing shock
200
She was romantically linked with a president and an author…think blonde
Marilyn Monroe
200
What is the latest season on American Idol?
Season 12
300
Think about Food for the Gods...this would amazing when used to describe food fit for the Gods!
Ambrosial
300
According to a survey by Berlin-based Transparency International, the least corrupt countries are ______?
Denmark and New Zealand with a score of 91/100
300
Has Latin roots: ‘ratus’, which means determined. This is usually employed in the context of treaties (advantage for people who take history).
Ratify
300
It was a European garment that made everyone look thinner, what is it?
Corset
300
Mom + in the media + fit?
Maria Kang aka 'Fit Mom'
400
This is frequently confused with a word used to mean the opposite of assemble! Means to hide.
Dissemble
400
14 women were sentenced to 11 years in prison and seven minors to juvenile detention in Egypt on Dec. 1 for ____?
‘gathering’, ‘thuggery’, ‘and weapons possession’ at a demonstration for ex-President Mohamed Morsy.
400
What does 'Invective' mean?
abusive/critical/insulting language
400
Pakistani girl shot by the Taliban when she lobbied for women’s rights to education. Who is she?
Malala Yousafzai
400
Who was the winner of this year’s American Idol?
Candice Glover
500
When describing a voice that is lyrical, starts with an M and ends with an S!
Mellifluous
500
China has declared an air defense zone. Which countries oppose this claim the most?
China, Japan, US and South Korea
500
What does ‘Proselytize’ mean?
To induce someone to convert one’s faith
500
What are 5 countries that begin with the letter ‘U’?
Any 5 of: Uzbekistan, USA, Uruguay, Ukraine, UK, Uganda, UAE
500
It was Queen’s last song
The Show Must Go On
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