Define the word "expanded" / How did the company expand over the years?
grew; increased in size / It started as an internet company and expanded into electronics, energy production, and many other fields.
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Define the word "inspected"
to view carefully
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Define the word "unison"
something that occurs at the same time; simultaneous action
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In the end, we learn that Pizmo knows Lisa is a spy. Why do you think he didn't confront her about it before she left?
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Pizmo tells his business partner to "put a tail on" Lisa. What does he mean?
to follow
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The word "crisp" is used in two consecutive sentences. Describe the differences in their meanings: "...scientists in crisp white lab coats..." / "With a "crisp" beep, the countdown reached zero.
fresh; not soft (to the touch) / firm; loud (sound)
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Noel Prizmo was "mysterious". In what way was he mysterious?
He refused to speak to the press or to have his photo taken.
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Define the word "unfazed" / In what way was Noel Pizmo "unfazed" by the failed experiment?
calm; not upset or worried / (teams/SLP decide)
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Define the word "uniform" / What did Pizmo mean when he said that Lisa's lie detector results were unusually uniform?
consistent; identical from one moment or place to the next
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"Your security has been cleared"...Why might it be important for someone's security to be cleared before working for a company?
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"Lisa snuck glances at the hall around her..." Why might she have been sneaking glances?
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Define the word "efficient" / In what way were the elevators "efficient"?
performing in the best possible way; competent / Each person wears a device that tells the elevator where you're going
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Other than the text stating Lisa was nervous, what evidence showed she was nervous when meeting with Mr. Pizmo?
Her heart rate was speeding up and her hands were growing clammy with sweat.