Question 1

What does 'encyclopaedia' mean?

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a book or set of books that gives facts on many topics

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a file or chart of notes that keeps track of several lessons

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a list or group of pages that gives songs on many topics

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a map or book of stories that tells tales from many places

Question 2

What does 'palaeontology' mean?

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the study of fossils and ancient life forms

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the study of insects and forest life patterns

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the search for metals and rare stones in caves

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the science of stars and distant space weather

Question 3

What does 'toxaemia' mean?

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a condition where toxins build up in the blood

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a condition where sugar builds up in the lungs

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a problem when oxygen cannot reach the bones

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a disease where bacteria grow inside the liver

Question 4

What does 'anaemic' mean?

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having too few red blood cells in the body

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having weak muscles in both of your legs

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having slow blood flow to parts of the skin

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having too many white cells in the fingers

Question 5

What does 'orthopaedic' mean?

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relating to bones and how they are treated

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relating to nerves and how they are tested

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relating to teeth and how they are cleaned

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relating to eyes and how they are checked

Question 6

What does 'paediatric' mean?

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relating to the medical care of children

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relating to the vision care of the elderly

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relating to the food plans of athletes

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relating to the exercise needs of dancers

Question 7

What does 'haemophilia' mean?

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a disorder where the blood does not clot properly

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a condition where the lungs do not hold air firmly

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a disease where the brain does not rest correctly

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a disorder where the skin does not stretch evenly

Question 8

What does 'Caesar' mean?

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a title used by ancient Roman emperors

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a role held by royal French advisors

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a robe used by old Egyptian rulers

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a crown worn by ancient Greek fighters

Question 9

What does 'algae' mean?

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simple green water plants without roots or stems

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long brown forest vines with wide twisted roots

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tiny floating insects with glowing green legs

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thick river stones with small holes and cracks

Question 10

What does 'aetiology' mean?

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the study of the cause of a disease or condition

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the reading of poems to predict coming weather

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the record of names used in old city histories

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the use of songs to help with memory and dreams

Question 11

What does 'amoeba' mean?

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a tiny living thing that moves and eats in water

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a soft worm that glows and lives in dry caves

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a thick liquid that spreads over trees and soil

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a cold gas that rises from rivers and lakes

Question 12

What does 'phoenix' mean?

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a mythical bird that rises again from fire and ashes

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a silent cat that flies above fog and rivers

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a golden snake that swims below desert caves

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a glowing horse that sleeps inside frozen forests

Question 13

What does 'coeliac' mean?

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a condition where the body reacts to eating gluten

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a condition where the brain forgets older lessons

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a disease where the skin peels in cold weather

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a problem where the stomach hurts after exercise

Question 14

What does 'foetus' mean?

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an unborn baby developing in its mother’s womb

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a sleeping baby lying quietly in a cradle

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a small egg that grows inside a tree hollow

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a young animal that has just opened its eyes

Question 15

What does 'aquarium' mean?

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a clear tank where fish and water plants are kept

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a deep pot where frogs and bugs are collected

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a glass box where birds and insects are stored

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a sealed bag where toys and lights are hidden

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