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Odd-Sounding Words Trivia Quiz

Here's a vocabulary exercise- I've selected words that have an interesting sound to them.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
23,025

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1222

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. A 'Blunderbuss' is a type of Hint

Weapon

Animal

Transportation

Food

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Question 2 of 10

2. A 'Poussecafe' (Or Pousse-cafe) is a type of Hint

Drink

Theatre

Restaurant

Clothing

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Question 3 of 10

3. A 'Flibbertigibbet' is Hint

Superstitious

Scatterbrained

Perfectionistic

Short-tempered

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Question 4 of 10

4. 'Ochlocracy' is rule by Hint

Philosopher-Kings

Wealthy

Mob

Landed Gentry

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Question 5 of 10

5. The 'Grand Guignol' refers to a performance that emphasizes the Hint

Comic and Satiric

Song and dance

Religious and Occult

Gruesome and Horrible

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Question 6 of 10

6. A 'Threnody' is a form of Hint

Request

Praise

Lament

Complaint

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Question 7 of 10

7. 'Entropy' refers to Hint

Chaos and Disorder

Artistic Expression

Social Climbing

Political Deadlock

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Question 8 of 10

8. A 'Philippic' is a form of Hint

Inquiry

Confession

Prayer

Tirade

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Question 9 of 10

9. A person who is 'Pusillanimous' is Hint

Gluttonous

Ignorant

Cowardly

Corrupt

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Question 10 of 10

10. 'Entrecote' is a type of Hint

Dessert

Steak

Vegetable

Beverage

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A 'Blunderbuss' is a type of

Answer: Weapon

It's a gun that is wide and flaring at its end

2. A 'Poussecafe' (Or Pousse-cafe) is a type of

Answer: Drink

Several liqueurs are used. They are different colors and do not blend, thus creating a striped effect - one color on top of the other.

3. A 'Flibbertigibbet' is

Answer: Scatterbrained

4. 'Ochlocracy' is rule by

Answer: Mob

5. The 'Grand Guignol' refers to a performance that emphasizes the

Answer: Gruesome and Horrible

After a place in Paris that apparently specialized in such performances

6. A 'Threnody' is a form of

Answer: Lament

7. 'Entropy' refers to

Answer: Chaos and Disorder

8. A 'Philippic' is a form of

Answer: Tirade

After Demosthenes, who spoke out against Philip of Macedon

9. A person who is 'Pusillanimous' is

Answer: Cowardly

10. 'Entrecote' is a type of

Answer: Steak

Source: Author robert362

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