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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.

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

to reduce in quality or intensity

to make void or annul

to swerve from a course

to split open, as the capsule of a plant

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Question 2 of 10

2. What does the word MAUNDER mean? Hint

darkness; gloom

to talk in an incoherent manner

a fresh water mollusk

an enclosed harbor

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Question 3 of 10

3. Choose the correct definition for SCORIA. Hint

disease of the spinal cord

a sandal worn by the Incas

a boat propelled by a pole

loose slag remaining after metal has been smelted

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Question 4 of 10

4. What does ORT mean? Hint

web-footed mammal related to the weasel

a thick, sweet liquid

an opening

a worthless scrap

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the correct meaning of DIGITIGRADE? Hint

walking on the toes

any one of the ten Arabic numeral symbols

having parts arranged like the fingers on a hand

dried leaves of the foxglove plant

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the definition of ENNUI? Hint

a small earthen jar

a hornlike growth

battle fatigue

boredom

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Question 7 of 10

7. Choose the correct meaning of ATTAR. Hint

to tune

In Hinduism-the soul

to cause to waste or whither

the fragrant oil of a rose

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is BRUCELLOSIS? Hint

the fear of polluted air

varicose veins

an abnormal swelling of the bronchial tubes

undulant fever

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is an EPEE? Hint

an Arabian camel trained for riding

a large, feathery fern

a black tassel

a dueling sword

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Question 10 of 10

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

a sheepskin coat

a domesticated ox of India, China and East Africa

a turkish policeman

a simple form of stringed instrument

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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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