Weather
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Etiquette
Odd Words
100

This storm's name is derived from Spanish tronada, meaning "thunderstorm"

Tornado 

100

Bulletin,
ironing,
skate

Boards

100

Rocky Mountain National Park in this state has more than 100 peaks above 11,000 feet

Colorado 

100

It is always appropriate to write one of these to a person who gave you a birthday gift

Thank you note

100

When a bird nidifies, it builds this

A Nest

200

Atmospheric pressure reaches its lowest point in this less cloudy central region of a hurricane

The eye 

200

A stamp,
a lollipop,
one's chops

Things you lick 

200

You'll find the Metropolitan Museum of Art & the Wollman Skating Rink in this urban park

Central Park

200

Obituaries often state that a contribution may be made to a charity "in lieu of" these

Flowers

200

Sternutation is the act of, or noise produced by, doing this; God bless you!

Sneezing 

300

The most severe of these dry spells in the 20th century affected Africa's Sahel region

A drought 

300

Blue,
John,
Leno

Jay's

300

Emmons Glacier & the Paradise Ice Caves are tourist sites in this Washington park named for a mountain

Rainer 

300

If you see an adult wearing a bib in a restaurant, he's probably eating this large crustacean

Lobster

300

A tuft of hair that won't stay flat is referred to by this bovine term

A cowlick

400

The aneroid type of this instrument measures the effect of air pressure on a metal chamber

A barometer 

400

Cowboy,
bowler,
top

Hats 

400

This state capital has 40 parks, including the 450-acre James River Park

Richmond, VA 

400

In a wedding party, it's the male equivalent of the maid of honor

The Best Man

400

A gnomon is the pin or plate that casts a shadow on one of these devices

Sundial

500

A buran is the Russian equivalent of this North American storm characterized by blowing snow

A Blizzard 

500

A glance,
a fishing line,
a vote

Things you cast 

500

This lofty park in North Carolina & Tennessee has been designated a biosphere reserve

Great Smoky Mountains 

500

At a formal dinner, this should hang down about 18 inches; it should not reach the floor

Tablecloth 

500

Term for a flock of geese or a coil of yarn as sold in stores

A Skein