Feb. 23 2024 Lists 15 and 16 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

What is the US census? List 15

the official count of every resident in the US

the official voting form provided via mail or electronically

the official form used to calculate inflation rates

the official formula used to calculate the literacy rate

What is an innovator? List 16

someone who introduces changes and a new idea

someone who specializes in geometry

an astronaut who is also an engineer

an astronaut who is also a scientist

Look at the pictures. Which one is a misnomer? List 16

Star fish

Grizzly bear

wasps

ants

Pick the animal that is classified as a pachyderm. List 16

a hippopotamus

a chicken

a deer

a snake

Define the word "misnomer." List 16

a wrong or deceptive name of something

the naming of something on a map

a type of misunderstanding that confuses both parties

a type of animal that lives in aquatic areas

Mr. Smith teaches CIVICS in high school. Which of following topics does he cover in class? List 15

voting rights

the causes of the Civil War

the causes of World War II

the contributions of Native Americans

The CEO was censured after the allegations were made public. What does ¨censured¨ mean? List 15

to be called out in public

to be acclaimed in private

to be acclaimed in public

to be insulted in private

The patient is in the neonatal unit at the hospital. How old is the patient? List 16

a month old or younger

the patient is elderly (over 65)

the patient is a teenager

the patient is between 18 and 21 years old

Which is an example of a misnomer? List 16

all of the above

Koala bear

peanuts

red panda

What is a microcosm? List 15

a small world or a wold in miniature

a type of quick-cooking oven

a person who uses pompous or larger than life language

a scientific instrument that is similar to a microscope

Gregory is a novice at playing golf. Using the root ¨NOV,¨ describe his golfing skills. List 16

they are very limited since he is new at the sport

they are mediocre at best

his skills are very advanced

his skills are at a professional level

Define the word commerce. List 15

sales and purchases (goods and services)

a type of comets common in the Milky Way

a type of math that focuses on statistics

a type commercial that uses logos in its ads

Pick an example of a "mercenary." List 15

a hired professional soldier who fights regardless of ethics

a leader who runs a charity in a developing, foreign country

a person who does good deeds for no pay or no favors

someone who is very forgiving

Which of the following describes a merchant? List 15

a retail store owner

a researcher for a science lab

an actor who specializes in theater productions

an artist who specializes in abstract paintings

Pick the best definition of ¨civilian." List 15

a regular person or citizen who is not in the military

a regular resident of a country

a citizen of a country

a member of the armed forces

Because of the officer´s behavior, he is now censurable. Using the root ¨cen,¨ what does ¨censurable¨ mean? List 15

someone deserving blame or judgement, especially in public

someone who is qualified for a promotion

someone who is qualified for a demotion

someone who is no longer trusted

Timothy is a captious person. Pick the best description of him (List 15)

he likes catching others at fault; he is very critical

he is an extrovert and likes to talk a lot

he is generous and very charitable

he is introverted to the point that he is almost anti-social