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TESTfunda Daily Wordlist 21-Dec-13

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  If you're having trouble viewing this email, see today's Wordlist on the Web.         21-Dec-13 TestFunda Home  |  Sign up for Newsletters  |  Feedback Daily Wordlist Vocabulary Flashcards | Vocabulary Test | Previous Wordlists tempo  [  TEM-poh  ]   [  noun  ]   MEANING :   1. (music) speed at which music is played 2. pace, rhythm or speed   USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :   His music consisted of fast tempo accompanied by a foot-tapping beat.   USAGE EXAMPLE 2 :   Obama also is likely to submit a $130 billion request for military and diplomatic operations in Iraq and Afghanistan next year, which may not be adequate considering the increase in the tempo of operations in Afghanistan. abcNews, AP Sources: Obama to Seek $17B in Budget Savings, By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press Writer, May 6, 2009   skiff  [  skif  ]   [  noun  ]   MEANING :   1. a small boat meant for one person only.   USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :   Tom and Jerry would shoot the rapids in thei

TESTfunda - CAT Question of the Day 21-Dec-13

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  If you're having trouble viewing this email, see the Question of the Day and Tip of the Day on the Web.         21-Dec-13 TestFunda Home  |  Sign up for Newsletters  |  Feedback CAT Question of the Day Answer the question based on the passage given below. Ground-nesting birds eavesdrop on chipmunks in order to protect their nests, according to scientists. Ovenbirds and veeries live alongside egg-eating chipmunks in the Hudson Valley, New York, US. Researchers have found that when simulated chipmunk calls are played, the birds nest up to 20 metres further away. The study is the first to show that birds heed the chatter of predators. Which of the following further strengthens the findings of the study? OPTIONS     1) Ovenbirds and veeries built their nests about 9.5 meters further away when playback of treefrogs was chosen for the control site.   2) The birds built their nests about 10.5 meters further away from a control site that was without any s

TESTfunda Puzzle of the Week 20-Dec-13

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  If you're having trouble viewing this email, see the Puzzle of the Week on the Web.         20-Dec-13 TestFunda Home  |  Sign up for Newsletters  |  Feedback Puzzle of the Week Puzzle # 292 - "Clever Kid" 19-Dec-13 One Sunday morning, Saurabh was jogging along marine drive with his new girlfriend. They noticed an intelligent looking kid having an animated conversation with an old man.  Old man: How old are you? Kid: I was eight years old two days ago and next year I shall be eleven. After listening to this reply the old man was puzzled.  Can you explain how they helped the old man by figuring out the kid's reply? discuss | more puzzles   Do you have solution! If you think you know the solution submit your solution (do not reply to this email, use the link). The first person to send a 100%-correct solution and two other people, picked at random from all the 100%-correct solutions submitted by Monday, will get 200 Reward P