Topic : Flora Full Phrase : Strangler figs grow on other trees, sending roots down and eventually killing the host to take its place in the canopy Level Phrase STRANGLER FIGS GROW ON OTHER TREES, SENDING ROOTS DOWN AND EVENTUALLY KILLING THE Questions & Answers What’s a laborious or tiring struggle? SLOG To tear or…
Topic : Interesting Internet Full Phrase : The International Space Station (ISS) has had internet access since 2010, allowing astronauts to surf the web from space Level Phrase INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION (ISS) HAS HAD INTERNET ACCESS SINCE 2010, ALLOWING Questions & Answers A scornful or mocking smile or remark SNEER To consume or absorb something,…
Topic : Food Facts Full Phrase : In the 1830s, ketchup was marketed as a medicinal cure for indigestion and other ailments. It was even sold in pill form Level Phrase IN THE 1830S, KETCHUP WAS MARKETED AS A MEDICINAL CURE FOR INDIGESTION AND OTHER Questions & Answers A sudden, brief movement or action SNAP…
Topic : Intriguing Psychology Full Phrase : The Zeigarnik effect suggests people remember uncompleted tasks better than completed ones, causing a nagging feeling until finished Level Phrase THE ZEIGARNIK EFFECT SUGGESTS PEOPLE REMEMBER UNCOMPLETED TASKS BETTER THAN Questions & Answers The sturdy, thick stem of a tree, supporting the branches BOLE The outer edge or…
Topic : Amazing Inventions Full Phrase : The Oculus Rift, released in 2016, mainstreamed virtual reality, offering immersive gaming and educational experiences Level Phrase OCULUS RIFT, RELEASED IN 2016, MAINSTREAMED VIRTUAL REALITY, OFFERING IMMERSIVE Questions & Answers A spear-like weapon used in medieval times LANCE The leaves have __ from the trees in autumn FALLEN…
Topic : Music Full Phrase : The first song ever played in space was “Jingle Bells” by astronauts aboard NASA’s Gemini 6A space flight in 1965 Level Phrase THE FIRST SONG EVER PLAYED IN SPACE WAS “JINGLE BELLS” BY ASTRONAUTS ABOARD Questions & Answers A natural marine habitat for fish REEF Prefix meaning “beyond” or…
Topic : Economics & Politics Full Phrase : Adam Smith’s 1776 “invisible hand” concept suggests individuals pursuing self-interest unintentionally benefit society Level Phrase SMITH’S 1776 “INVISIBLE HAND” CONCEPT SUGGESTS INDIVIDUALS PURSUING SELF-INTEREST Questions & Answers What’s a type of plant with feathery fronds? FERN A tiny, herring-like fish found in European waters SPRAT She is…
Topic : Mysterious Predictions Full Phrase : Serbian peasant Mitar Tarabich, who lived in the 19th century, reportedly predicted World War I, as well as other global conflicts Level Phrase SERBIAN PEASANT MITAR TARABICH, WHO LIVED IN THE 19TH CENTURY, REPORTEDLY PREDICTED Questions & Answers A group of things produced together BATCH She trained to…
Topic : Entertainment Full Phrase : Vinyl records have made a comeback, with sales reaching their highest levels since the 1980s, driven by nostalgia and collectors Level Phrase VINYL RECORDS HAVE MADE A COMEBACK, WITH SALES REACHING THEIR HIGHEST LEVELS SINCE Questions & Answers A bundle of something, especially yarn or thread HANK He tried…
Topic : Nonverbal Communication Full Phrase : Adopting a “power pose,” like standing with hands on hips, can boost confidence and reduce stress Level Phrase ADOPTING A “POWER POSE,” LIKE STANDING WITH HANDS ON HIPS, CAN BOOST CONFIDENCE Questions & Answers A family of young offspring BROOD Reduced to shreds, especially food items GRATED Who…