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WebsterWorld1 Trivia Quiz


Words and defintions to hopefully help us expand our vocabulary. They were taken from the Webster Dictionary and Thesarus (Deluxe Edition). 10 multiple choice. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by bigwoo. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
bigwoo
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
50,315
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
2767
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which word means 'a sermon'? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of these words is 'a small gland at the base of a male bladder'? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is a 'ranid'? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of these words is a 'wine bottle that holds about 2 quarts'? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of these words is defined as 'in comparison with or to something'? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of these words mean 'to make or shape with an axe'? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What word means 'to move emotionally; to influence'? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the definition of 'froward'? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What does 'esculent' mean? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which word means 'a sly look or sideways glance expressing desire or malicious intent'? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which word means 'a sermon'?

Answer: homily

2. Which of these words is 'a small gland at the base of a male bladder'?

Answer: prostate

'Prostrate' means lying down with the face to the ground. It is often confused with 'prostate'.
3. What is a 'ranid'?

Answer: a large family of frogs

4. Which of these words is a 'wine bottle that holds about 2 quarts'?

Answer: magnum

5. Which of these words is defined as 'in comparison with or to something'?

Answer: than

'Than' and 'then' are often confused. 'Then' is defined as 'at that time; soon or immediately'.
6. Which of these words mean 'to make or shape with an axe'?

Answer: hew

'Hue' means ' a graduation of color, a particular color a shade'.
7. What word means 'to move emotionally; to influence'?

Answer: affect

'Effect' means 'something produced by a cause; the power to produce the desired result'.
8. What is the definition of 'froward'?

Answer: obstinate, hard to control

Of course 'to move ahead' is 'forward' not 'froward'.
9. What does 'esculent' mean?

Answer: fit for eating

10. Which word means 'a sly look or sideways glance expressing desire or malicious intent'?

Answer: leer

Source: Author bigwoo

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