Vocabulary Quiz: Wayward, Satellite Phone, Canvas
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What does the term 'wayward' mean?

  • Well-behaved and obedient behavior
  • Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior (correct)
  • Smooth and consistent behavior
  • Easily predictable behavior

What is a 'satellite phone'?

  • A phone that communicates via satellites rather than terrestrial cell sites (correct)
  • A phone that communicates through underground cables
  • A phone used only for satellite TV
  • A phone that requires a landline connection

What is 'canvas' commonly used for?

  • A type of wood used for furniture making
  • A strong, durable fabric typically used for sails, tents, and other items requiring sturdiness (correct)
  • A type of paper used for painting
  • A type of metal used for construction

What are 'beaks' in reference to birds?

<p>The horny projecting parts forming the jaws of a bird (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When something 'overheats', what typically happens?

<p>Become excessively hot (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many does a 'quarter-million' refer to?

<p>250,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Swells' are associated with what kind of movement in the sea?

<p>Rolling or undulating movements of the sea (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Nips' commonly refer to what type of action?

<p>Small bites or pinches (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Stern'?

<p>The rear part of a ship (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which word means 'swam faster'?

<p>Swam faster (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Aquatic' mean?

<p>Relating to water (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes 'Becoming progressively better'?

<p>Becoming progressively better (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Flushed' refer to?

<p>The process of cleaning or rinsing thoroughly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Webcam' is commonly associated with:

<p>A video camera typically attached to a computer, broadcasting images over the internet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Fitted' means:

<p>Equipped or supplied with something (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Tracker' is best described as:

<p>A device or system for tracking the movements or location of something (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'sojourn' signify?

<p>A temporary stay or visit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which best describes the term 'tangaroa'?

<p>A research vessel (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Wayward' behavior is characterized by being:

<p>Difficult to control or predict because of unusual behavior (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Canvas' is a strong, durable fabric commonly used for:

<p>Sails, tents, and items requiring sturdiness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Beaks' are best described as:

<p>The horny projecting parts forming the jaws of a bird (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Satellite phone' differs from regular phones as it communicates via:

<p>Satellites (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Overheat' refers to an object becoming:

<p>Excessively hot (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Swells' in the sea are characterized by:

<p>Rolling or undulating movements of the sea (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Nips' are typically associated with:

<p>Small bites or pinches (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Resurfaced'?

<p>Emerged again after being submerged (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which best describes the term 'Deteriorating'?

<p>Becoming progressively worse (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Molts' refer to?

<p>The process of shedding feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Seasick' mean?

<p>Affected with nausea or vomiting while on a moving ship at sea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would a 'Tracker' typically refer to?

<p>A device or system for tracking the movements or location of something (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In nautical terms, what part of a ship is the 'Stern'?

<p>The rear part of a ship (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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