Vocabulary Quiz: Wayward, Satellite Phone, Canvas

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What does the word 'Wayward' mean?

Easily predictable behavior

Well-behaved and obedient behavior

Smooth and consistent behavior

Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior (correct)

Which of the following best describes a 'Satellite phone'?

A phone that communicates through underground cables

A phone that requires a landline connection

A phone that communicates via satellites rather than terrestrial cell sites (correct)

A phone used only for satellite TV

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 (correct)

A type of wood used for furniture making

A type of paper used for painting

A type of metal used for construction

What are 'Beaks'?

The horny projecting parts forming the jaws of a bird Signup and view all the answers

What happens when something 'Overheats'?

Become excessively hot Signup and view all the answers

How many is a 'Quarter-million'?

250,000 Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Aquatic' refer to?

Relating to water Signup and view all the answers

When a ship is described as 'Stern', what part of the ship is being referred to?

The rear part of a ship Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Deteriorating'?

Becoming progressively worse Signup and view all the answers

In the context provided, what does 'Flushed' mean?

The process of cleaning or rinsing thoroughly Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Fitted' imply in the given text?

Equipped or supplied with something Signup and view all the answers

If someone is 'Seasick', what are they experiencing?

Affected with nausea or vomiting while on a moving ship at sea Signup and view all the answers

What is the most accurate definition of 'Swells'?

Rolling or undulating movements of the sea Signup and view all the answers

Which best describes the term 'Nips' as used in the text?

Small bites or pinches Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Overheat' mean based on the information given?

Become excessively hot Signup and view all the answers

'Canvas' is described as:

A strong, durable fabric typically used for sails, tents, and other items requiring sturdiness Signup and view all the answers

'Beaks' are best defined as:

The horny projecting parts forming the jaws of a bird Signup and view all the answers

'Wayward' behavior is characterized by being:

Difficult to control or predict because of unusual behavior Signup and view all the answers

'Sojourn' typically refers to a:

Temporary stay or visit Signup and view all the answers

'Satellite phone' differs from regular phones by its ability to:

Communicate via satellites rather than terrestrial cell sites Signup and view all the answers

'Quarter-million' represents how many units?

250000 Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Resurfaced' mean?

Emerged again after being submerged Signup and view all the answers

If something is 'Aquatic', it is most likely:

Relating to water Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Deteriorating' mean?

Becoming progressively worse Signup and view all the answers

What would be the opposite of 'Flushed' in the given context?

Emptied completely Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Tracker' as described in the text?

A device for tracking the movements or location of something Signup and view all the answers

If something is 'Molting', what is happening?

The process of shedding feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth Signup and view all the answers

'Seasick' individuals are most likely to experience:

Affected with nausea or vomiting while on a moving ship at sea Signup and view all the answers

'Stern' in relation to a ship refers to the:

The rear part of a ship Signup and view all the answers

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