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1. The word stipple (STIP-ul) would most likely apply to a:
   dotty painting
   tricolor horse
   pierced ear
   physical disability

2. To astronomers, an asteroid (ASTER-oid) is:
   a random rock from another galaxy
   commonly called a shooting star
   a small celestial body that orbits our sun
   a male hormone (just kidding)

3. To imbue (em-BYOO) is to:
   grant a loan
   overindulge in drink
   deeply resent
   strongly inspire or influence

4. The word leitmotif (LITE-moe-teef) most likely refers to:
   a pale German beer
   the reason for commiting a crime
   a recurring musical phrase
   a fancy printing font

5. A sarcophagus (sar-KOFF-uh-gus) is:
   an insulting remark
   an Egyptian headdress
   a bony fish
   a stone coffin

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