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Is it Octopuses or Octopi?
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100

These animals could be referred to as "spineless," but they could still win a fight. 

invertebrates

100

A octopus's brain is the size of this edible morsel.

walnut

100

When someone is so enthusiastic about something that it seems obsessive.

mania

100

This is the word you might use if you're going on a risky or daring journey.

venture

200
If you were to hunt for something, the thing you are hunting for would be referred to as your what? 

quarry

200

Because an octopus is this type of animal, it can squeeze itself into very tiny openings.

invertebrate

200
This is the ability to handle something with skill. 
manipulation
200

This is a painful experience, that may last longer than you'd like.  

ordeal

300

If you went on an ocean voyage, you might encounter animals of this type. 

aquatic

300

Weird as it may seem, octopi have neurons (brain cells) in these body parts.

arms

300
Synonyms for this word include "occupy" and "capture."

colonize

300

Someone who would like to take a donut for free, might find the rules to be...

prohibitive

400

This is something you'd want a gold digger to do, but not necessarily a dentist. 

probing

400

After just a "handful of once-a-week tries" during a scientific study, octopi were able to do this.

open (three) locked cubes 
400

This word would best complete the following sentence:

"The Rams head coach ________ a good season next year because all his players are returning."

anticipates

400

Synonyms for this word include "allure" and "beguile."

entice

500

Synonyms for this word include "empowering" and "allowing."

enabling

500

Incredibly, Octopi can learn and remember this about humans.

facial identity

500

If you live on the American continent, these two words could be used in a description of your homeland.

vast realm

500
This is something that, sadly, Columbus brought to the people in the new world. 

plague