29 Questions
What does the word 'Wayward' mean?
Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior
Which of the following best describes a 'Satellite phone'?
A phone that communicates via satellites rather than terrestrial cell sites
What material is typically used for sails, tents, and other sturdy items?
A strong, durable fabric typically used for sails, tents, and other items requiring sturdiness
What are 'Beaks'?
The horny projecting parts forming the jaws of a bird
What happens when something 'Overheats'?
Become excessively hot
How many is a 'Quarter-million'?
250,000
What does the term 'Aquatic' refer to?
Relating to water
When a ship is described as 'Stern', what part of the ship is being referred to?
The rear part of a ship
What is the meaning of 'Deteriorating'?
Becoming progressively worse
In the context provided, what does 'Flushed' mean?
The process of cleaning or rinsing thoroughly
What does the term 'Fitted' imply in the given text?
Equipped or supplied with something
If someone is 'Seasick', what are they experiencing?
Affected with nausea or vomiting while on a moving ship at sea
What is the most accurate definition of 'Swells'?
Rolling or undulating movements of the sea
Which best describes the term 'Nips' as used in the text?
Small bites or pinches
What does the term 'Overheat' mean based on the information given?
Become excessively hot
'Canvas' is described as:
A strong, durable fabric typically used for sails, tents, and other items requiring sturdiness
'Beaks' are best defined as:
The horny projecting parts forming the jaws of a bird
'Wayward' behavior is characterized by being:
Difficult to control or predict because of unusual behavior
'Sojourn' typically refers to a:
Temporary stay or visit
'Satellite phone' differs from regular phones by its ability to:
Communicate via satellites rather than terrestrial cell sites
'Quarter-million' represents how many units?
250000
What does 'Resurfaced' mean?
Emerged again after being submerged
If something is 'Aquatic', it is most likely:
Relating to water
What does 'Deteriorating' mean?
Becoming progressively worse
What would be the opposite of 'Flushed' in the given context?
Emptied completely
What is a 'Tracker' as described in the text?
A device for tracking the movements or location of something
If something is 'Molting', what is happening?
The process of shedding feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth
'Seasick' individuals are most likely to experience:
Affected with nausea or vomiting while on a moving ship at sea
'Stern' in relation to a ship refers to the:
The rear part of a ship
Study Notes
Vocabulary
- Wayward: Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior
- Satellite phone: A phone that communicates via satellites rather than terrestrial cell sites
- Canvas: A strong, durable fabric typically used for sails, tents, and other items requiring sturdiness
- Beaks: The horny projecting parts forming the jaws of a bird
- Overheat: Become excessively hot
- Quarter-million: 250,000
- Swells: Rolling or undulating movements of the sea
- Nips: Small bites or pinches
- Sojourn: A temporary stay or visit
- Tangaroa: A research vessel
- Stern: The rear part of a ship
- Resurfaced: Emerged again after being submerged
- Aquatic: Relating to water
- Deteriorating: Becoming progressively worse
- Flushed: The process of cleaning or rinsing thoroughly
- Webcam: A video camera typically attached to a computer, broadcasting images over the internet
- Fitted: Equipped or supplied with something
- Tracker: A device or system for tracking the movements or location of something
- Molts: The process of shedding feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth
- Seasick: Affected with nausea or vomiting while on a moving ship at sea
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