Reap Trivia Quiz

Answer: pear

A pear is the fruit of a tree of the rose family (Pyrus communis) that is often associated with the autumn season. It usually has green, yellow or brownish skin, firm, juicy flesh, and a distinctive shape - broader at the base, and tapering at the stem end. Popular pear varieties are Anjou, Bartlett and Williams.

Answer: sear

To sear means to burn or scorch something by applying intense heat quickly and suddenly. In cooking, it usually refers to the process of browning the surface of a piece of meat or fish, leaving the interior nearly raw: this is generally done in a very hot pan (such as a cast iron skillet) or on a hot grill.

Answer: ears

Although the word ears most usually refers to the organs of hearing, it also denotes the seed-bearing spikes of cereals such as corn (maize), wheat or barley. An ear of corn includes the cob, the kernels and various leaf-like layers, known as husks. Though they look the same, these two meanings of "ears" have different origins.

Answer: eats

Eats is the third person singular (he/she/it) of the present tense of the verb "to eat". In English, the third person singular is the only form of the present tense to end with an "s". Besides its most common meaning of "consume food", eat also means to wear away or destroy.

Answer: east

East is one of the cardinal points, referring to the direction in which the sun rises: it corresponds to the right if one is facing north. When used as a noun, and spelled with a capital E, it refers to countries or cultures from Asia, which is located east of Europe and the Americas.

Answer: seat

A seat is a piece of furniture where one can sit. More broadly, the word can refer to seating accommodation (such as theatre or restaurant seats), or the part of something on which one sits (such as the seat of one's pants). If used metaphorically, seat may refer to a place or symbol of status or authority, or the centre of a particular action (such as a seat of learning).

Answer: feat

A feat is a particularly notable act, usually involving a lot of courage, strength or intellect. It is most frequently used in the phrase "no mean feat", which refers to a truly impressive achievement - though it can occasionally have an ironic connotation. Etymologically, feat is related to fact, as both come from the Latin "factum" (deed, action).

Answer: neat

The adjective neat can have various meanings - one of which is synonymous with clean and orderly. Colloquially, it is often used to express enthusiastic approval - as in "a neat idea". It can also refer to something that has not been diluted, and is often used for alcoholic beverages drunk without the addition of water or ice.

Answer: near

Near means not distant in either place or time; it can be used an adjective, an adverb, a preposition or a verb. It can also refer to something almost happening or not happening - as in a "near miss" or a "near win". In the phrase "nearest and dearest", it implies emotional closeness and intimacy.

Answer: earn

Earn is listed by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as one of the main synonyms of "reap". Though most often associated with the money or other benefits that one receives as compensation for their work, the word may also apply to things such as praise, support, or a place in history.