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Aloof


describing someone who is cold and distant, especially towards other people


100

How many planets are in our solar system?

8

100


describing someone who is bad-tempered, unfriendly or rude




surly


100

what would happen to you if you got selected for the lottery

you would get killed

100


brusquely



describing an action done quickly; bluntly; abruptly; almost rudely


200


bemused



describing someone who is preoccupied or deep in thought


200

What is the hottest planet in our solar system

Venus

200


to soothe, calm, or pacify


mollify

200

name a trap that rainsford made

malay man catcher, burmese tiger trap

200


impertinent



describing someone who is rude and not showing proper behavior


300

cower


to shrink and tremble in fear


300

what do you call a scientist who studies rocks

Geologist

300


describing someone eager to fight


pugnacious

300

Why did the government kill Dickie?

because he was to smart

300


querulous



describes someone who is complaining, argumentative or agitated


400

apprehensive


describing someone who is anxious or fearful


400

how much of the earth is covered in water

71%

400


mockery or ridicule



derision


400

What 2 things would happen if you pressed the button

someone would die, and you would get a cash prize. 

400


surreptitious


describing someone or something stealthy or secretive


500

ominous


describing something giving the impression that something bad is going to happen


500

How many bones do sharks have

0

500


describing someone open to change or new ideas



receptive


500

how does zaroff lure in boats?

a lit up channel, with rocks for them to crash into.

500

calculating


describing someone who is shrewd and scheming or cold and conniving