Level 4038
Topic :
Gifts
Full Phrase :
Gift wrapping became popular in the early 20th century, with the Hall brothers inventing modern wrapping paper in 1917
Level Phrase
GIFT WRAPPING BECAME POPULAR IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY, WITH THE HALL BROTHERS
Questions & Answers
A small stringed instrument used in ancient Greece
LYRE
To secure or attach a climber’s rope to a fixture
BELAY
A relaxed or poor posture, often implying laziness
SLOUCH
The book was placed on the shelf, and __ it stayed for years
THEREON
Known for its sharp, slim appearance in both footwear and blades
STILETTO
He trained for months to compete in multiple __
MARATHONS
Evoking admiration or fascination due to forcefulness
COMPELLING
A device or vehicle designed to stop or catch something
INTERCEPTOR
A term used to describe a period when forests flourished (adj.)
CARBONIFEROUS
She hesitated before __ the interviewer’s question
ANSWERING
Who pursues or follows closely?
CHASER
Existing in more than one form
POLYMORPHIC
The meeting __ with a brief introduction by the chairperson
BEGAN
A distinct group of animals, plants, or organisms (pl.)
SPECIES
Not typical or ordinary, stands out from the norm (adv.)
UNCOMMONLY