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Big round (ages 12 and up): 💬 Word meanings. Ten questions. Tap a box to see the answer.
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The ten, for a host reading aloud
- 1.What does the word “sagacious” mean?
- A wise and showing good judgment
- B calm, happy, and peaceful
- C the earthy smell after rain
- 2.What does the word “crepuscular” mean?
- A active at dawn and dusk
- B sweet and smooth to hear
- C calm and never bothered
- 3.What does the word “taciturn” mean?
- A quiet and not liking to talk
- B wise and showing good judgment
- C cheerful readiness and speed
- 4.What does the word “cacophony” mean?
- A a harsh mix of loud sounds
- B likely to fall or go wrong
- C very dry, with little rain
- 5.What does the word “indefatigable” mean?
- A move in smooth waves
- B never getting tired
- C shining brilliantly
- 6.What does the word “labyrinthine” mean?
- A twisting and tangled like a maze
- B finding something good by happy chance
- C very fussy about details and neatness
- 7.What does the word “torrential” mean?
- A pouring down hard and fast
- B green with growing plants
- C skillful with your hands
- 8.What does the word “undulate” mean?
- A never getting tired
- B move in smooth waves
- C impossible to satisfy
- 9.What does the word “pellucid” mean?
- A found everywhere
- B very talkative
- C perfectly clear
- 10.What does the word “infinitesimal” mean?
- A so tiny it can barely be measured
- B glowing with strong heat or light
- C cheerful and bursting with energy
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- A: wise and showing good judgment. The sagacious owl gave the best advice. Peabody's word bank
- A: active at dawn and dusk. Deer are crepuscular animals. Peabody's word bank
- A: quiet and not liking to talk. The taciturn farmer just nodded. Peabody's word bank
- A: a harsh mix of loud sounds. The cacophony of honking geese woke us. Peabody's word bank
- B: never getting tired. The indefatigable ant carried crumb after crumb. Peabody's word bank
- A: twisting and tangled like a maze. The labyrinthine tunnels confused the mice. Peabody's word bank
- A: pouring down hard and fast. Torrential rain flooded the street. Peabody's word bank
- B: move in smooth waves. The flag undulated in the breeze. Peabody's word bank
- C: perfectly clear. The pellucid stream showed every pebble. Peabody's word bank
- A: so tiny it can barely be measured. An infinitesimal speck of dust floated by. Peabody's word bank
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