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Quiz about Random Trip through Dictionary Land
Quiz about Random Trip through Dictionary Land

Random Trip through Dictionary Land Quiz


Here is a random trip through dictionary land, English is a rich language if you only look into its treasure chests.

A multiple-choice quiz by Bruyere. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Bruyere
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
44,741
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
2867
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Question 1 of 10
1. A false Solomon's seal: Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Ear rot refers to: Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Charlock: Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Nugatory: Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Lollygag: Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Argy-bargy: Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Gibbet: Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Proustite: Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Quiff: Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Rinky-dink: Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. A false Solomon's seal:

Answer: an herb, lily family

2. Ear rot refers to:

Answer: mold that afflicts Indian corn

3. Charlock:

Answer: wild mustard

4. Nugatory:

Answer: of little or no consequence

5. Lollygag:

Answer: dawdle, fool around

6. Argy-bargy:

Answer: argument or dispute

7. Gibbet:

Answer: gallows

8. Proustite:

Answer: mineral found in crystals

It was just a different Proust who discovered the mineral.
9. Quiff:

Answer: prominent forelock

I suppose this is what Elvis had, but I wouldn't have been the one to point it out to him! Elmer the Cow did too!
10. Rinky-dink:

Answer: Mickey-Mouse

Mickey-Mouse is synonomous with poorly built or rinky-tink things. Small time.
Source: Author Bruyere

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