Define or give a synonym for the word "achievements"
accomplishments
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The word "crisp" is used in two consecutive sentences. Describe the differences in their meanings: "...scientists in crisp white lab coats..." / "With a "crisp" beep, the countdown reached zero.
fresh; not soft (to the touch) / firm; loud (sound)
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seesaw
Swap points!
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gift
Win 20 points!
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gift
Win 25 points!
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thief
Give points!
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lifesaver
Give 25 points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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shark
Other team loses 20 points!
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lifesaver
Give 15 points!
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Pizmo tells his business partner to "put a tail on" Lisa. What does he mean?
to follow
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Define the word "uniform" / What did Pizmo mean when he said that Lisa's lie detector results were unusually uniform?
consistent; identical from one moment or place to the next
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Define the word "inspected"
to view carefully
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Define the word "unison"
something that occurs at the same time; simultaneous action
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Define the word "expanded" / How did the company expand over the years?
grew; increased in size / It started as an internet company and expanded into electronics, energy production, and many other fields.
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Define the word "unfazed" / In what way was Noel Pizmo "unfazed" by the failed experiment?
calm; not upset or worried / (teams/SLP decide)
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boom
Lose 50 points!
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fairy
Take points!
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shark
Other team loses 20 points!
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banana
Go to last place!
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"Your security has been cleared"...Why might it be important for someone's security to be cleared before working for a company?
(Teams/SLP judge accuracy)
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Other than the text stating Lisa was nervous, what evidence showed she was nervous when meeting with Mr. Pizmo?
Her heart rate was speeding up and her hands were growing clammy with sweat.
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Define the word "efficient" / In what way were the elevators "efficient"?
performing in the best possible way; competent / Each person wears a device that tells the elevator where you're going
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Noel Prizmo was "mysterious". In what way was he mysterious?
He refused to speak to the press or to have his photo taken.
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"Lisa snuck glances at the hall around her..." Why might she have been sneaking glances?
