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SALUD!

1. The word saturnalia (sat-ur-NAY-lee-uh) would most likely suggest:
   assembly lines for cars
   elliptical orbits of stars
   a festive celebration
   deep, focused contemplation

2. The term antimony (ANN-tuh-mony) refers to:
   tiny mollusks found in brooks
   protection money paid to crooks
   a silvery metal with many uses
   a widespread practice of abuses

3. You’d most likely use the word litotes (LIE-toe-teez or lie-TOE-teez) in talking about:
   walking
   talking
   stalking
   balking

4. Ultimogeniture (ulti-mo-JENNA-chur) would be of most-obvious benefit to:
   the real McCoy
   the youngest boy
   a gene-transplant receiver
   a real true believer

5. Dactylology (dak-tull-OLLA-gee) would most likely be practiced by people who:
   study aquatic creatures
   are planning to build bleachers
   are eager to sell
   don’t hear too well

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