31 Questions
What does the term 'wayward' mean?
Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior
What is a 'satellite phone'?
A phone that communicates via satellites rather than terrestrial cell sites
What is 'canvas' commonly used for?
A strong, durable fabric typically used for sails, tents, and other items requiring sturdiness
What are 'beaks' in reference to birds?
The horny projecting parts forming the jaws of a bird
When something 'overheats', what typically happens?
Become excessively hot
How many does a 'quarter-million' refer to?
250,000
'Swells' are associated with what kind of movement in the sea?
Rolling or undulating movements of the sea
'Nips' commonly refer to what type of action?
Small bites or pinches
What is the meaning of 'Stern'?
The rear part of a ship
Which word means 'swam faster'?
Swam faster
What does 'Aquatic' mean?
Relating to water
Which term describes 'Becoming progressively better'?
Becoming progressively better
What does 'Flushed' refer to?
The process of cleaning or rinsing thoroughly
'Webcam' is commonly associated with:
A video camera typically attached to a computer, broadcasting images over the internet
'Fitted' means:
Equipped or supplied with something
'Tracker' is best described as:
A device or system for tracking the movements or location of something
What does the term 'sojourn' signify?
A temporary stay or visit
Which best describes the term 'tangaroa'?
A research vessel
'Wayward' behavior is characterized by being:
Difficult to control or predict because of unusual behavior
'Canvas' is a strong, durable fabric commonly used for:
Sails, tents, and items requiring sturdiness
'Beaks' are best described as:
The horny projecting parts forming the jaws of a bird
'Satellite phone' differs from regular phones as it communicates via:
Satellites
'Overheat' refers to an object becoming:
Excessively hot
'Swells' in the sea are characterized by:
Rolling or undulating movements of the sea
'Nips' are typically associated with:
Small bites or pinches
What is the meaning of 'Resurfaced'?
Emerged again after being submerged
Which best describes the term 'Deteriorating'?
Becoming progressively worse
What does 'Molts' refer to?
The process of shedding feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth
What does 'Seasick' mean?
Affected with nausea or vomiting while on a moving ship at sea
What would a 'Tracker' typically refer to?
A device or system for tracking the movements or location of something
In nautical terms, what part of a ship is the 'Stern'?
The rear part of a ship
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