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1. A shibboleth (SHIBBO-leth) is:
   a wicked, curve-blade knife
   a time of war and strife
   an identifying word or phrase
   a rampant fad, a craze

2. Tangential (tan-GENT-shul) means:
   fasting, rarely
   touching, barely
   spicy in taste
   done in haste

3. Polyphemus (polly-FEE-mus) is a term most closely associated with:
   a famous great white whale
   a legendary trip by sail
   a many layered pasta pie
   a mythical giant with just one eye

4. Arcane (are-CANE) means:
   secret, known only to the in-group
   in geometry, made of one continuous loop.
   physically attractive
   seriously radioactive.

5. Tergiversation (ter-GIVVER-say-shun) involves:
   a change of heart or mind
   helping lead the blind
   talking way too much
   walking with a crutch

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