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'Re' Words Trivia Quiz

Re-ady to re-gale yourself with these Re- words? Give it a try...you may find yourself learning a thing or two about some strange words that begin with 're'!

A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
thejazzkickazz

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
22,480

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1181

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these words is synonymous with 'reborn'? Hint

Renascent

Revitrify

Recumbent

Relitrophy

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Question 2 of 10

2. One of these words can mean either 'rare' or 'pretentious', but which? Hint

Remulgent

Regalianiana

Recis

Recherche

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Question 3 of 10

3. A person who is a 'non-conformist' may have which of these terms most aptly applied to them? Hint

Reprobate

Replusier

Recusant

Rehircismus

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Question 4 of 10

4. Let's do something spooky now. Which of these frightful terms is synonymous with 'ghost'? Hint

Remorphica

Revenant

Remulgent

Relapsiarian

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Question 5 of 10

5. If a flower has the quality of blooming more than once a year, which of these words might be used to describe it? Hint

Retund

Repand

Retrad

Remontant

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Question 6 of 10

6. If one is said to be 'cunning' like a fox, which of these terms would best be used to describe him or her? Hint

Recoy

Revile

Renard

Remand

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following is a noun used for someone who seems addicted to publicity? Hint

Retradic

Repandic

Rehetadent

Reclame

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Question 8 of 10

8. This 're' term is equivalent to an 'activity involving eating'. Which of the following words fits this description? Hint

Reglutitiousness

Repast

Remasticutionary

Revile

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these terms could be used to describe someone or something that is 'fearsome'? Hint

Redoubtable

Reformicatatory

Remangent

Regulent

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these terms would be helpful in describing a 'renewal of' a disease, or some other misfortune? Hint

Reboantic

Rebarbative

Recrudescence

Recension

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these words is synonymous with 'reborn'?

Answer: Renascent

The word 'Renaissance' also has s similar word origin, literally meaning 'rebirth'! The term 'renascent' is derived from the French, but originally of Latin origin.

2. One of these words can mean either 'rare' or 'pretentious', but which?

Answer: Recherche

From the old French "rechercher", to research. The word can also mean 'exquisite' and 'overrefined'. Quite a useful word indeed then!

3. A person who is a 'non-conformist' may have which of these terms most aptly applied to them?

Answer: Recusant

This term first came into use during the 16th century in England and was used to describe those individuals who 'rebelled' against the monarchy and refused to switch to the Church of England. They rather remained Roman Catholics, regardless of the penalties.

4. Let's do something spooky now. Which of these frightful terms is synonymous with 'ghost'?

Answer: Revenant

More specifically, a person who has returned from the land of the dead, it is derived from the French "revenir", which means 'return'. How terrifying!

5. If a flower has the quality of blooming more than once a year, which of these words might be used to describe it?

Answer: Remontant

Yet another French term, what a surprise! It's true, the French do have many words that begin with 're-', as do we in English.

6. If one is said to be 'cunning' like a fox, which of these terms would best be used to describe him or her?

Answer: Renard

The term 'renard' is actually archaic, from Middle English. It is identical to the term 'reynard', which of course is from the French...for fox.

7. Which of the following is a noun used for someone who seems addicted to publicity?

Answer: Reclame

The word 'reclame' is, of course, derived from the French...we owe the French something fierce! The French word 'r�clamer' means simply 'to claim'! I do think Michael Jackson's r�clame is excessive, don't you?

8. This 're' term is equivalent to an 'activity involving eating'. Which of the following words fits this description?

Answer: Repast

Have you had your morning 'repast'? If not, please finish this quiz slowly and carefully and then go on with your dining...bon appetite!

9. Which of these terms could be used to describe someone or something that is 'fearsome'?

Answer: Redoubtable

Another term from the French, an extraordinarily rich language! 'Redoubtable' is another way to say 'formidable', we must always expand our vocabulary...there's nothing wrong with having several ways to express ourselves, even if the task is redoubtable!

10. Which of these terms would be helpful in describing a 'renewal of' a disease, or some other misfortune?

Answer: Recrudescence

From the Latin, this time, 'recrudescere' which means 'to grow raw again'. Well...I hope you have enjoyed this quiz, and that your interest in 're' words has been revived, rekindled and reenforced...and that your newly found vocabulary will reverberate resoundingly from henceforth!

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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