Georgia O'Keeffe was one of the most important and well-known American painters of the twentieth century. She is remembered for presenting nature from new angles. For example, she used bold lines and bright colors when painting shells or bones. In her flower paintings, she often enlarged a single blossom until it filled an entire canvas.
*What word means: made bigger?
What is enlarged?
100
Select the synonym that helps you understand the meaning of the word PRIMITIVE.
The campers built a primitive fort on the island in the middle of the lake. Though the fort's construction was simple, they still used it to play games all summer long.
*ancient, primal, or basic
What is basic?
100
How will Ruben's sprained ankle effect his ability to finish out he football season?
What is *affect?
100
What is the meaning of have a big mouth?
A. to have large teeth and lips
B. to tend to give away secrets
What is to tend to give away secrets?
100
smart is to brilliant as big is to...
A. enormous
B. intelligent
What is enormous?
200
When one person yawns, chances are that the people around that person will yawn also. In fact, almost half of adults yawn when they see someone else yawn. Even though many people experience this, scientists don't know why yawning is contagious.
Select the word that means: easily spread to others
What is contagious?
200
In 2015, NASA released an amazing picture of the sun. This incredible picture captured a solar eclipse in which Venus was passing in front of the sun.
*impossible, stunning, or doubtful
What is stunning?
200
Geckos can shed there tails to distract predators and escape from danger.
What is *their?
200
I had to burn the candle at both ends to cook and clean for so many guests.
A. to do too much and overwork oneself
B. to light a fuse twice so it burns quickly
What is to do too much and overwork oneself?
200
little is to small as smart is to...
A. intelligent
B. brain
What is intelligent?
300
Former tennis champion John McEnroe won several Grand Slam titles in the 1980s. Through McEnroe was nicknamed "Superbrat" for his bad temper, he was hardly clumsy on the court. Instead, he is remembered for his speed, agile footwork and timing.
Find the word that means graceful.
What is agile?
300
The space shuttle was supposed to blast off yesterday, but storms forced scientist to POSTPONE the launch. Do we have any idea how long they plan to delay takeoff?
*reschedule, shelve, or delay
What is delay?
300
We're out of eggs, so we should go to the market. Beside, we need to buy something for dinner.
What is *besides?
300
My hobbies will be on the back burner until studying for exams stops taking up my free time.
A. on hold
B. far away
What is on hold?
300
elm is to tree as raspberry is to...
fruit
pit
What is fruit?
400
Most TV and movie directors have abandoned film cameras and switched to digital cameras. Why? Digital and film footage costs about the same to produce, so its not to save money. Its because digital footage is easier to edit.
*Find the word that means given up.
What is abandoned?
400
"Sasha, do you promise to become a loyal member of our secret spy club?" Ava asked. "Yes, I VOW to always be a loyal member and complete my missions to the best of my ability," Sasha replied.
*engage, promise, undertake
What is promise?
400
Muir Woods Monument in California protects nearly 240 acres of redwood forest. Its estimated that most of the trees there have been alive since before the arrival of the Mayflower to America in 1620.
What is *It's?
400
What is the meaning of let sleeping dogs lie?
A. leave something alone if it might cause trouble
B. if something said about you is true, accept it
What is leave something alone if it might cause trouble?
400
anxious is to calm as amateur is to ...
A. professional
B. beginning
What is professional?
500
Most people think that the primary job of their nose is to pick up smells. But did you know your nose has another job? Special cells in the nose and mouth work together to tell you how something tastes.
*Find the word that means: most important
What is primary?
500
When a storm suddenly blew in during the soccer game, everyone ran for cover. Luckily, the TEMPEST was over quickly, and we were able to finish our game.
*storm, hurricane, hail
What is storm?
500
Apart of the Gomez's donation will go toward winter clothing for people in need, and the rest will go toward providing food for the hungry.
What is *a part?
500
What is the meaning of drop in the bucket?
A. something too small to make a difference
B. a pail with only a tiny bit of water inside
What is something too small to make a difference?
500
twirling is to dizziness as virus is to...
vaccination
flu
bacteria