Imagine Oliver, Abigail, and Aiden are on a treasure hunt. They come across a sign that reads 'headway'. What does 'headway' mean in this context?
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A. A small hill or mound
B. Proceed aimlessly or with little purpose
C. Forward movement; progress in a forward direction
D. Lacking in variation in tone or pitch
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Anika, Aria, and James are on a quest to find a magical artifact that can 'make lucid or clear; throw light on (a subject)'. Which word describes this magical artifact?
A. Illuminate
B. Jargon
C. Malleable
D. Meander
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
James, Rohan, and Grace were playing a word game. They came across the word 'imperious'. Can you help them figure out the meaning of 'imperious'?
A. The language, especially the vocabulary, peculiar to a particular trade, profession, or group
B. To extend beyond the main body or line; project
C. Urgent; imperative
D. Easily influenced; pliable
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During a class discussion, Mia, Grace, and Olivia were discussing the meaning of 'jargon'. Can you help them figure out what it refers to?
A. A small hill or mound
B. Proceed aimlessly or with little purpose
C. Forward movement; progress in a forward direction
D. The language, especially the vocabulary, peculiar to a particular trade, profession, or group
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During a game of charades, Daniel acted out the word 'jut'. What does it mean to 'jut'?
A. To extend beyond the main body or line; project
B. Proceed aimlessly or with little purpose
C. A small hill or mound
D. Easily influenced; pliable
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Sophia, Harper, and Mia are on a hike and come across a 'knoll'. What is a 'knoll'?
A. Forward movement; progress in a forward direction
B. A small hill or mound
C. Urgent; imperative
D. Lacking in variation in tone or pitch
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Sophia and Aiden are having a debate about the meaning of the word 'malleable'. Can you help them by choosing the correct definition?
A. To make lucid or clear; throw light on (a subject)
B. The language, especially the vocabulary, peculiar to a particular trade, profession, or group
C. Easily influenced; pliable
D. Proceed aimlessly or with little purpose
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