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Quiz about Dictionary Definitions
Quiz about Dictionary Definitions

Dictionary Definitions Trivia Quiz


How well do you know the dictionary? Here is a little quiz. Good Luck and Have Fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by thelowspark. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
thelowspark
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
778
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
2117
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is the correct definition of the word DEHISCE? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What does the word MAUNDER mean? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Choose the correct definition for SCORIA. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What does ORT mean? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the correct meaning of DIGITIGRADE? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the definition of ENNUI? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Choose the correct meaning of ATTAR. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is BRUCELLOSIS? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is an EPEE? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. And last, but not least, what is the meaning of ZAMARRA? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the correct definition of the word DEHISCE?

Answer: to split open, as the capsule of a plant

To split open, as the capsule of a plant.
2. What does the word MAUNDER mean?

Answer: to talk in an incoherent manner

Maunder is to talk in a wandering or incoherent manner; to drivel.
3. Choose the correct definition for SCORIA.

Answer: loose slag remaining after metal has been smelted

Scoria is refuse or slag remaining after metal has been smelted. 2. Loose, clinkerlike pieces of lava.
4. What does ORT mean?

Answer: a worthless scrap

Ort is a worthless scrap or leaving, as of food.
5. What is the correct meaning of DIGITIGRADE?

Answer: walking on the toes

Digitigrade means walking on the toes, without resting on the whole sole of the foot.
6. What is the definition of ENNUI?

Answer: boredom

Ennui is a feeling of boredom or listless weariness.
7. Choose the correct meaning of ATTAR.

Answer: the fragrant oil of a rose

Attar is the fragrant essential oil extracted from the petals of flowers, especially roses.
8. What is BRUCELLOSIS?

Answer: undulant fever

Brucellosis is an undulant fever (named after Sir David Bruce 1855-1931, and English Physician).
9. What is an EPEE?

Answer: a dueling sword

An Epee is a dueling sword with a sharp point and no cutting edge.
10. And last, but not least, what is the meaning of ZAMARRA?

Answer: a sheepskin coat

Zamarra is a sheepskin coat worn by Spanish shepherds.
Source: Author thelowspark

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