Challenger Deep Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "abyss" refer to?

• A deep or seemingly bottomless chasm

• A type of ancient ship

• A strong muscle or tendon

• A method of painting

What is the meaning of "sinew"?

• A belief or opinion that goes against established doctrine

• A deep or seemingly bottomless chasm

• A strong muscle or tendon

• A device used to steer a boat

What does "centrifugal" describe?

• Moving or tending to move away from a center

• The right side of a ship when facing forward

• A large sailing ship from the past

• A long, thin nose of some animals

Match the following terms with their correct description related to a ship's orientation.

• The right side of a ship when facing forward

• Starboard

• A lever used to steer a boat

• Galleon

• A large sailing ship from the 16th to 18th centuries

• Tiller

• A belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine

• Heresy

What is a "carafe" commonly used for?

• Steering a boat

• Serving drinks

• Moving away from a center

• A large sailing ship

What does "pungent" best describe?

• A high or sharp quality of voice

• A strong, sharp smell or taste

• The decay of a body

• A large sailing ship

What does "putrefaction" refer to?

• A strong, sharp smell or taste

• The process of decay in a body

• A large sailing ship

• A device used to steer a boat

What does "anachronistic" mean?

• Belonging to a period other than that being portrayed

• A strong, sharp smell or taste

• A large sailing ship

• A device used to steer a boat

What does "atrophy" refer to?

• A large sailing ship

• The gradual decline in effectiveness or vigor due to underuse or neglect

• A device used to steer a boat

• A strong, sharp smell or taste

What word means "to make clear or easy to understand"?

• festoon

• elucidate

• crevasse

• laud