kids.spillner.ca http://kids.spillner.ca The kids Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:06:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 What does “I was hoodwinked” mean? http://kids.spillner.ca/?p=715 http://kids.spillner.ca/?p=715#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:06:05 +0000 Mr. Spillner http://kids.spillner.ca/?p=715
a) I was totally in love
b) I was cleverly tricked
c) I was highly entertained
]]> http://kids.spillner.ca/?feed=rss2&p=715 1 What does “runner-up” mean? http://kids.spillner.ca/?p=714 http://kids.spillner.ca/?p=714#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:00:57 +0000 Mr. Spillner http://kids.spillner.ca/?p=714
a) a mountain climber in the lead position
b) a hole deliberately made in jeans
c) the person placed second in a competition
]]> http://kids.spillner.ca/?feed=rss2&p=714 1 What does “eyeball” mean? http://kids.spillner.ca/?p=713 http://kids.spillner.ca/?p=713#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:11:46 +0000 Mr. Spillner http://kids.spillner.ca/?p=713
a) to look at quickly
b) to examine carefully
c) to observe from above
]]> http://kids.spillner.ca/?feed=rss2&p=713 1 What does “viable” mean? http://kids.spillner.ca/?p=712 http://kids.spillner.ca/?p=712#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:16:48 +0000 Mr. Spillner http://kids.spillner.ca/?p=712
a) possible to make happen
b) exceedingly difficult to make happen
c) impossible to make happen
]]> http://kids.spillner.ca/?feed=rss2&p=712 1 What does “hedge our bets” mean? http://kids.spillner.ca/?p=711 http://kids.spillner.ca/?p=711#comments Sun, 29 Aug 2010 22:43:36 +0000 Mr. Spillner http://kids.spillner.ca/?p=711
a) reduce our risk
b) protect our savings
c) increase our investment
]]> http://kids.spillner.ca/?feed=rss2&p=711 1 What does “bedraggled” mean? http://kids.spillner.ca/?p=710 http://kids.spillner.ca/?p=710#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:10:22 +0000 Mr. Spillner http://kids.spillner.ca/?p=710
a) wet and dirty (people)
b) unmade and untidy (bed)
c) chaotic and complex (situation)
]]> http://kids.spillner.ca/?feed=rss2&p=710 1 What does “feisty” mean? http://kids.spillner.ca/?p=709 http://kids.spillner.ca/?p=709#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:08:38 +0000 Mr. Spillner http://kids.spillner.ca/?p=709
a) active, spirited (person)
b) bright, colourful (clothing)
c) funny, humorous (film or theatre play)
]]> http://kids.spillner.ca/?feed=rss2&p=709 1 What does “an axe to grind” mean? http://kids.spillner.ca/?p=708 http://kids.spillner.ca/?p=708#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:08:08 +0000 Mr. Spillner http://kids.spillner.ca/?p=708
a) to have an argument with someone in public
b) to have a hidden reason for doing something
c) to have difficulty making an important decision
]]> http://kids.spillner.ca/?feed=rss2&p=708 1 What does “roster” mean? http://kids.spillner.ca/?p=707 http://kids.spillner.ca/?p=707#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:18:35 +0000 Mr. Spillner http://kids.spillner.ca/?p=707
a) a male chicken
b) a list of people's names
c) a system of linked computers
]]> http://kids.spillner.ca/?feed=rss2&p=707 1 What does “sticky wicket” mean? http://kids.spillner.ca/?p=706 http://kids.spillner.ca/?p=706#comments Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:07:41 +0000 Mr. Spillner http://kids.spillner.ca/?p=706
a) a difficult situation
b) an unwanted visitor
c) a sweet and sickly dessert
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