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Word Definitions I Trivia Quiz

In this quiz, I'll give you the definition, and you choose the word that best fits that definition. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by mkp51. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
mkp51

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
98,278

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1860

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Lacking harmony or agreement; incompatible: Hint

incongruous

intercalary

inoculant

incarnate

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Question 2 of 10

2. The art of cutting out designs or illustrations from paper, foil, etc., mounting them decoratively on a surface, and applying several coats of varnish or lacquer: Hint

d�coupage

artevelde

decorum

fraise

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Question 3 of 10

3. Calm; peaceful; tranquil: Hint

butyraceous

querulous

halcyon

peripatetic

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Question 4 of 10

4. An apparatus for conveying information by means of visual signals: Hint

telemeter

luminophore

commutator

semaphore

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Question 5 of 10

5. The condition of being a uniquely particular person or thing; individuality: Hint

haecceity

unitard

unicameral

transpontine

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Question 6 of 10

6. The use of many words where one or a few will do; a roundabout way of speaking or writing: Hint

periphrasis

redolence

peristalsis

parramorphemicry

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Question 7 of 10

7. A syllogism in which one of the premises or the conclusion is not expressed but implied: Hint

kittiwake

eobiont

enthymeme

pibroch

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Question 8 of 10

8. A set of stationary bells, each producing one tone of the chromatic scale: Hint

pachinko

tintinnabulus

carillon

bell arch

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Question 9 of 10

9. A decoration or series of decorations forming an ornamental band around a room or mantel:
Hint

frieze

gargoyle

lunette

bas-relief

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Question 10 of 10

10. Advancing a definite point of view: Hint

churlish

tendentious

curmudgeonly

rubicund

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Lacking harmony or agreement; incompatible:

Answer: incongruous

Derived from the Latin "incongruus," meaning "not congruous or harmonious."

2. The art of cutting out designs or illustrations from paper, foil, etc., mounting them decoratively on a surface, and applying several coats of varnish or lacquer:

Answer: d�coupage

Derived from the French "d�couper," meaning "to cut out."

3. Calm; peaceful; tranquil:

Answer: halcyon

Derived from the Greek "alcioun," a legendary bird that is supposed to have a calming, peaceful effect on the sea at the winter solstice.

4. An apparatus for conveying information by means of visual signals:

Answer: semaphore

Derived from the Greek "sema," meaning "sign," and "-phoros" meaning "to bear."

5. The condition of being a uniquely particular person or thing; individuality:

Answer: haecceity

Derived from the Latin "haec," feminine gender of "hic," meaning "this," and the Latin suffix "-itas."

6. The use of many words where one or a few will do; a roundabout way of speaking or writing:

Answer: periphrasis

Derived from the Greek "peri-" meaning "around," and "phrazein," meaning "to speak."

7. A syllogism in which one of the premises or the conclusion is not expressed but implied:

Answer: enthymeme

Derived from the Latin "enthymema," meaning "to consider or reflect upon."

8. A set of stationary bells, each producing one tone of the chromatic scale:

Answer: carillon

Derived from the Old French "carrignon," meaning "a chime of bells."

9. A decoration or series of decorations forming an ornamental band around a room or mantel:

Answer: frieze

Derived (possibly) from Middle Latin "frisium," meaning "embroidered cloth."

10. Advancing a definite point of view:

Answer: tendentious

Derived from the German "tendenzi�s" meaning "tendency."

Source: Author mkp51

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