Shibui (Japanese)
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World Languages
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Mark Davis
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describes an aesthetic that only time can reveal.
Describes the mental state of serene focus.
Describes the highly specialized skill in Japanese cuisine involving the art of arranging sushi on a plate.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Samar (Arabic)
Describes a rare celestial alignment of stars and planets that is believed to have a profound influence on human destinies.
A colloquial term used to describe a moment of unexpected, serendipitous joy or happiness.
Describes staying up late after the sun has gone down and having an enjoyable time with friends.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Aspaldiko (Basque)
Describes the euphoria and happiness felt when catching up with someone you haven’t seen in a long time.
In Basque folklore, "Aspaldiko" is a mischievous forest spirit known for its playful nature.
Describes the art of shaping trees and bushes into intricate, living sculptures using carefully crafted frames and meticulous pruning.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Epibreren (Dutch)
Describes giving the appearance of being busy and important in the workplace when in reality you’re being super lazy.
A term used to describe a unique and complex form of onomatopoeia found in a fictional language.
Describes a cutting-edge and avant-garde clothing style characterized by its use of holographic materials and interactive textiles
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Ubuntu (Zulu)
A word to describe the specific pain you feel from stubbing your toe.
Describes the act of being kind to others because of one's common humanity.
Describes the art of balancing all things in one's life.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Lieko (Finnish)
Describes the emotion that captures the bittersweet nostalgia and yearning for a moment or place in time that exists solely in one's memory.
Describes a trunk of a tree that has submerged to the bottom of a lake.
Refers to a rare and intricate time signature used by avant-garde composers.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Treppenwitz (German)
A term coined to describe a unique style of abstract painting characterized by its use of vibrant colors and bold, sweeping brushstrokes.
Describes all the things you should have said in the heat of the moment but only think of when it is too late.
Describes the feeling of thinking up the perfect comeback or witty remark long after a conversation or argument has concluded.
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