Confessions of a 30-Year-Old Gamer

Maya, Evelyn, and Avery are discussing the term 'generation.' What does it refer to?

• All the people living at the same time or of the same age

• An unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something

• The act of taking something for granted

• A kind of literary or artistic work

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Ethan, Michael, and Henry are discussing their hobbies. They come across the term 'obsession'. What does it mean?

• All the people living at the same time or of the same age

• An unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something

• The act of taking something for granted

• A kind of literary or artistic work

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During a game of trivia, David asked Aria and Hannah, 'What does the term 'assumption' mean?'

• All the people living at the same time or of the same age

• An unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something

• The act of taking something for granted

• A kind of literary or artistic work

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During a trivia game, Daniel, Nora, and Mason were asked: What does the term 'genre' refer to?

• All the people living at the same time or of the same age

• An unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something

• The act of taking something for granted

• A kind of literary or artistic work

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Imagine Liam, Henry, and Evelyn are playing a trivia game. Liam pulls out a card and reads, 'What does the term 'maxim' mean?'

• All the people living at the same time or of the same age

• An unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something

• The act of taking something for granted

• A saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

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Charlotte, Mia, and Isla are on a treasure hunt in a sprawling mansion. What does 'sprawling' mean in this context?

• Spreading out in different directions

• Existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact

• Part added to a book or film that continues and extends it

• A kind of literary or artistic work

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Imagine Isla, James, and Harper are playing a video game. In the game, they encounter a 'virtual' item. Can you guess what 'virtual' means in this context?

• Spreading out in different directions

• Existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact

• Part added to a book or film that continues and extends it

• A kind of literary or artistic work

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Imagine Michael, Mason, and Ava are watching a movie. They come across a term 'sequel'. Can you help them understand what 'sequel' refers to?

• Spreading out in different directions

• Existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact

• Part added to a book or film that continues and extends it

• A saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

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Charlotte, Ava, and Aria are on a survival adventure. If they need to 'subsist', what does that mean they have to do?

• Support themselves

• Exist in essence or effect though not in actual fact

• Add a part to their adventure book or film that continues and extends it

• Follow a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

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William, Samuel, and Maya are starting a lemonade stand and they are excited about their potential 'clientele'. Can you help them understand what 'clientele' refers to?

• Supporting oneself

• Customers collectively

• Part added to a book or film that continues and extends it

• A saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

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