"Gr"eat Words Trivia Quiz

Answer: Greenland

The capital of Greenland is Nuuk. Greenland is the largest island in the world that is not a continent. Over three-quarters of the land is covered in permafrost or ice sheets. If it is to be considered a country, it would be the least densely populated country in the world. Greenland has been ruled by Denmark since 1814 when Norway ceded control.

Kalaallit Nunaat literally means "land of the Kalaallit" which refers to the native people of the island.

Answer: Grumpy

Grumpy is one of Snow White's seven dwarves known for his rather bad attitude. Despite that, Grumpy is one of the more popular dwarves. In the 1937 animated film "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves", Grumpy was voiced by Pinto Colvig, who also voiced Sneezy.

The word grumpy first came into use in the late 1770s, according to Merriam-Webster.

Answer: Gross

The word gross comes from the French word "grosse" which means twelve dozens. The origin of the adjective gross comes from the Latin word "gros" which means thick or coarse.

Gross can also refer to something beneath one's station, shameful or to one's income before taxes.

Answer: Grail

A grail is a cup, typically ornately designed, from which Christians drink wine symbolizing the blood of Christ. The Holy Grail is said to be chalice Jesus used during the Last Supper before his crucifixion. Afterwards, it was given to Joseph of Arimathea. The Holy Grail plays a large role in Arthurian legends.

A grail can also be any cup used for ceremonial purposes, not just Christian purposes.

Answer: Groom

Groom (as in bridegroom) comes from the Middle English word "grom" which means "boy" but also referred to a boy during the puberty years when he grows up. The verb groom, meaning to tidy up or clean, may come from the horse stable workers who were also called grooms. The grooms would be responsible for the maintenance of the stables and of the horses.

Answer: Gravity

"Gravity" is a 2013 science fiction film starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. Bullock's and Clooney's characters, Dr. Ryan Stone and Lt. Matt Kowalski, are both astronauts who find themselves stranded in outer space after space junk destroys their shuttle.

Isaac Newton is said to have "discovered" gravity when an apple fell on his head. He developed the universal law of gravity which states that gravity is force given off by each point of mass to attract all other points of mass.

The word gravity, which means the seriousness of a situation, comes from the Latin word "gravitat" which means heavy. That refers to the burdensomeness or heaviness some people feel physical when in a trying situation.

Answer: Greek

The phrase "it's all Greek to me" refers to a situation where someone does not understand any of the ideas or suggestions being made. The origin of this phrase is unknown exactly but it is believed to come from the Middle Ages in Europe when the Greek language was declining in use but ancient artefacts and inscriptions were being found and not understood by even the most learned people of the era.

Answer: Groundhog

Groundhog Day is celebrated every February 2nd. The most popular celebration is in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania where Punxsutawney Phil, the world's most famous groundhog, lives. According to superstition, if the groundhog sees his shadow, winter will last for six more weeks. If he does not see his shadow, spring will arrive early.

The 1993 comedy film "Groundhog Day" stars Bill Murray as a weatherman named Phil Connors who lives Groundhog Day over and over again.

Answer: Gridlock

The word "gridlock" referring to politicians not agreeing originated first. Sometimes, especially in houses of Congress or Parliament, the different political parties cannot agree and the work of the body is halted. That situation was later used to describe a traffic jam where no one can move head because of the many cars on the road.

Answer: Green

Rev. Green (or Mr. Green in the U.S.) is one of the possible murder suspects in the classic board game "Cluedo" or "Clue". He is called Rev. Green in most countries but Mr. Green in the United States because Hasbro believed Americans would have a hard time considering a reverend or priest as a murder suspect. In some editions of the game like the spin-off "Clue DVD", he is called Rev. Green in the U.S.

Green Arrow is a superhero whose real name is Ollie Queen, a billionaire from the fiction Star City. He first appeared in DC Comics "More Fun Comics #73" in 1941. He is portrayed by Stephen Amell in the television series "Arrow".

Green beans, also called string beans, are technically unripe runner beans typically served still in the pod like snow peas. China grows the most green beans each year with over 16 million tons produced.