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WebsterWorld1 Trivia Quiz

Words and defintions to hopefully help us expand our vocabulary. They were taken from the Webster Dictionary and Thesarus (Deluxe Edition). 10 multiple choice. Good Luck!

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

Author
bigwoo

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
50,315

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2767

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which word means 'a sermon'? Hint

holism

homely

homily

hominy

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these words is 'a small gland at the base of a male bladder'? Hint

prostrate

psilocybin

protactinum

prostate

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is a 'ranid'? Hint

a Hindu queen

a large family of frogs

something having a rank taste or smell

a water resistant coat

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these words is a 'wine bottle that holds about 2 quarts'? Hint

frock

flask

magnum

frieze

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these words is defined as 'in comparison with or to something'? Hint

than

contrariwise

then

contredanse

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these words mean 'to make or shape with an axe'? Hint

chop

hew

hue

mache'

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Question 7 of 10

7. What word means 'to move emotionally; to influence'? Hint

affine

effectuate

effect

affect

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the definition of 'froward'? Hint

productive

obstinate, hard to control

thrifty

to move ahead

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Question 9 of 10

9. What does 'esculent' mean? Hint

fit for eating

commendable

worthy of respect

obvious, glaring

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which word means 'a sly look or sideways glance expressing desire or malicious intent'? Hint

sneer

leer

jeer

peer

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which word means 'a sermon'?

Answer: homily

2. Which of these words is 'a small gland at the base of a male bladder'?

Answer: prostate

'Prostrate' means lying down with the face to the ground. It is often confused with 'prostate'.

3. What is a 'ranid'?

Answer: a large family of frogs

4. Which of these words is a 'wine bottle that holds about 2 quarts'?

Answer: magnum

5. Which of these words is defined as 'in comparison with or to something'?

Answer: than

'Than' and 'then' are often confused. 'Then' is defined as 'at that time; soon or immediately'.

6. Which of these words mean 'to make or shape with an axe'?

Answer: hew

'Hue' means ' a graduation of color, a particular color a shade'.

7. What word means 'to move emotionally; to influence'?

Answer: affect

'Effect' means 'something produced by a cause; the power to produce the desired result'.

8. What is the definition of 'froward'?

Answer: obstinate, hard to control

Of course 'to move ahead' is 'forward' not 'froward'.

9. What does 'esculent' mean?

Answer: fit for eating

10. Which word means 'a sly look or sideways glance expressing desire or malicious intent'?

Answer: leer

Source: Author bigwoo

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