Gene was giving little words and asking their meaning. Sort of little words and what is their big meanings are.
He would say the little word, then ask a question about it. He gave us 4 choices we were to pick the correct answer.
1.Greg Laforge was asked where are you most likely to find aioli?
Fancy restaurant, skateboard park, in your lungs, auto repair shop.
Aioli is often used as a spread or a dip, aioli is a creamy emulsion (similar to mayonnaise) traditionally made with olive oil, garlic, and various flavors. Aioli comes from the Occitan (a language originating in southern France) words for “garlic” and “oil.”
2.Bob Rogers was asked what Tec is slang for? Which of these four answers?
Detective, architect, protection, ante chamber. Tec is a shortening of detective and had its heyday about the turn of the 20th century, when shelves were lined with hard-boiled noir paperbacks.
3. Bob Tiffany was asked what an obi is most likely to be worn at what event?
Japanese Tea service, highland games, Oktoberfest, Traditional Indian wedding.
An obi is the sash, or belt, worn with a kimono.
4. Chris Breen was asked, where would you likely get poi on your fingers when you are…
At a luau, replacing ink cartridge, dissecting a frog, changing a diaper.
Poi is a Polynesian food paste made from taro plant root. Traditionally not eaten with utensils, various pois are typically characterized as being one-, two- or three-finger depending on how many digits are needed to scoop it up.
5. Bryan Yamaoka was asked which of these places would you most likely find a rhea?
Nature preserve, doctors' office, jewelry store, construction site.
Rheas are large flightless birds found in South America. They resemble ostriches but are considerably smaller.
6. Doug Moore was asked what Ecru can be used to describe what aspect of clothing?
Color, sleeve length, cost, material.
Ecru, a word referring to light grayish yellow or brown, comes from the French for “raw” or “unbleached.”
7. Jim Pleyte was asked when an épée is most likely to be used during which of these events?
Fencing match, fancy dinner, long road trip, allergic reaction.
An épée is similar to a foil but is more rigid. Fencing matches with épées are designed to replicate real sword fights as the whole body is a target, as opposed to other contests where touches to certain body parts don’t count.
8. Rich Marcus was asked which of the following is most likely to be found in an etui?
Sewing kit, guitar, spare tire, puppy.
An etui is a small ornamental case that could carry an array of tiny tools, such as sewing needles or writing instruments.
9. Which of these people would most likely be described as having élan?
Bold artist, sleeping child, grieving widow, boring date.
Derived from the French for “dash” or “rush,” élan refers to a person’s stylish confidence.
10. Esther Curtice was told “That’s a nice apse.” It is a compliment that might be said about which of the following?
Church, iPhone, reptile, physically attractive person.
The apse is typically a curved end of a building, usually a church.
11. Greg Laforge was asked, During which of these activities might someone find themselves in an alee position?
Sailing, practicing yoga, playing poker, auto racing.
Often used in nautical settings, alee can refer to the side of a vessel away from the wind.
12. After visiting which of these places would you likely come home with orts?
Restaurant, beach, gym, pharmacy. Someone replied from a brothel.
Ort is a term from a leftover morsel at the end of a meal. Doggie bags are typically filled with orts.
13. Alex Kingman was asked; Oleo is synonymous with what food?
Margarine, raw sugar, olive oil, condensed milk.
Oleo, a shortening of oleomargarine, comes from the Latin for “oil,” a key ingredient in margarine.
14. A ewer is best suited for what task?
Carrying water, cutting meat, peeling potatoes, flattening dough
A ewer is a large vaselike pitcher with a wide spout, often with ornate decorations.
15. Elhi books are intended for whom?
Students, people with visual impairments, tax accountants, bird enthusiasts.
Elhi is derived from the words elementary and high school and refers to material designed for use in grades 1 through 12.
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