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Quiz about Strange Exotic Dictionary Words
Quiz about Strange Exotic Dictionary Words

Strange Exotic Dictionary Words Quiz


Here is a strange exotic mixture of words delved out of a standard Websters' collegiate dictionary, happy surfing!

A multiple-choice quiz by Bruyere. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Bruyere
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
32,945
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1177
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Question 1 of 10
1. Poltroon: Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Vinegaroon: Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Gittern: Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Hornpout: Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Psittaceous: Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Mulct: Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Snood: Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Bunraku: Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Goatsucker: Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Tommyrot: Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Poltroon:

Answer: Lily-livered

2. Vinegaroon:

Answer: Scorpion-like arachnid

Too bad I can't show you a picture, wouldn't like to meet this one in a lonely desert.
3. Gittern:

Answer: Guitar

4. Hornpout:

Answer: Catfish

5. Psittaceous:

Answer: Parrot-like

Parrots have their own adjectives? Looks like a parrot, talks like a parrot, eats crackers like a parrot must be psittaceous!
6. Mulct:

Answer: Fine or penalty

7. Snood:

Answer: Hairnet

8. Bunraku:

Answer: Guignols

Both are types of puppet shows.
9. Goatsucker:

Answer: Whippoorwill

Night bird, but I don't know if it actually drinks goat's milk. Maybe someone thought it did at one time.
10. Tommyrot:

Answer: Poppycock

Sounds like the tale of Chicken Little and the sky falling down!
Source: Author Bruyere

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