The Caspian Sea is the world's largest inland body of water.  It is almost 750 miles long and about 200 miles in breadth.  It is bordered by five countries.  What word means distance from side to side?

Japan's March 2011 earthquake was the fourth-largest earthquake ever recorded.  It caused a giant tsunami in the Pacific Ocean.  The strength causes small boats at docks to break loose and capsize.  Which word means "to turn over in the water"?

The brolga is a bird native to Australia and New Guinea.  This large, long-legged crane is famous for its intricate mating dance.  In their more impressive leaps, the bird may jump three feet high.  What word means "complex, with many parts"?

The 2010 film The King's Speech portrays the struggle of an English King.  He has difficulty speaking.  He has a stammer.  There are many historical inaccuracies, but the popular film still won an Academy Award for Best Picture.  What word means "shows in words and images"?

Ben is so apprehensive about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.  What does "apprehensive" mean?

The continents are slowly drifting apart. Since they are not stationary, North and South America will one day separate entirely.  What does stationary mean?

The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president.  What does somber mean?

Each student was allotted two tickets to the dance.  What does allotted mean?

Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon.  What does dismal mean?

Use context clues to figure this out: Mike always had terrible aim. But after two summers at a baseball camp, he is now an adroit pitcher.  What does "adroit" mean?