Level 3974

Topic :

Unique Customs

Full Phrase :

In Fiji, presenting a whale’s tooth, or “tabua,” is a traditional way to ask for a woman’s hand in marriage, symbolizing respect

Level Phrase

A TRADITIONAL WAY TO ASK FOR A WOMAN’S HAND IN MARRIAGE, SYMBOLIZING RESPECT

Questions & Answers

The hard covering on the foot of certain animals like horses

HOOF

A brightly colored flower, often red

POPPY

To a high degree of perfection or subtlety

FINELY

He became her __, learning everything she had to teach

PROTEGE

Who is constantly nagged or bossed around? (adj.)

HENPECKED

A writer or storyteller who documents occurrences over time

CHRONICLER

Already prepared and wrapped for sale or use

PREPACKAGED

The act of passing laws to permit certain activities or behaviors

LEGALIZATION

As an __, she enjoyed tea time as part of her daily routine

ENGLISHWOMAN

A symbol used in writing to include additional information

BRACKET

Ancient writing system used by the Egyptians

HIEROGLYPHICS

Using physical means to stop movement or trade

BLOCKADING

To be a sign or expression of a larger concept or idea

SYMBOLIZE

Acting as though something is real when it is not

FAKING

To adjust or enhance for the best possible outcome

OPTIMIZE

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