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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banana
Go to last place!
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magnet
Take 25 points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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thief
Give points!
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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 "anticlimactic" ("The scientists' shoulders sagged and a small anticlimactic sigh entered the room."
not reaching the most intense point
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monster
Reset all scores!
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gold
Win 50 points!
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fairy
Take points!
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lifesaver
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Define or give a synonym for the word "achievements"
accomplishments
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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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In the end, we learn that Pizmo knows Lisa is a spy. Why do you think he didn't confront her about it before she left?
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Define the word "charismatic" / How might the president, Noel Pizmo, have shown charisma?
appealing / (Teams/SLP judge accuracy)
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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?
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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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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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"Lisa snuck glances at the hall around her..." Why might she have been sneaking glances?
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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