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Quiz about Words starting with the letter N

Words starting with the letter N Quiz

Many words start with the letter N. Do you know all of them?

A multiple-choice quiz by rahul0. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
rahul0

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
376,649

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
10 / 10

Plays
1220

Last 3 plays: lylbytz (10/10), Guest 72 (10/10), Guest 67 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these words refers to someone who cares only about themselves? Hint

Narcissist

Nationalist

Nobleman

Novelist

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Question 2 of 10

2. On a boat, many people get seasick. What is another way to term their condition? Hint

Negligible

Nausea

Nesting

Normative

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Question 3 of 10

3. Lord Voldemort from Harry Potter was as evil as evil could be, as he had no morality, even attempting to kill innocent children. What word that starts with N could also describe him? Hint

Nefarious

Negotiator

Negligent

Neophyte

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Question 4 of 10

4. If a security guard falls asleep and burglars rob the bank, what would he be charged with? Hint

Necromancy

Negligence

Normalcy

Nepotism

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Tuareg of North Africa do not stay in one place; rather, they are always moving. What could they be called? Hint

Nihilists

Nomads

Novel

Nocturnal

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Question 6 of 10

6. Owls are not awake during the day. What could they be called? Hint

Nosy

Nominal

Nocturnal

Noncomformist

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Question 7 of 10

7. Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre" was a fiction book. What could it also be called? Hint

Nobility

Novice

Novel

Nuance

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the 1890s, cars were new and exciting. What could they be called? Hint

Nuclear

Nuptial

Novelty

Necrotic

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Question 9 of 10

9. Grandpa loves to reminisce about his childhood. What is another term for it? Hint

Nourishment

Nondescriptness

Nostrum

Nostalgia

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Question 10 of 10

10. In Bob's first baseball game, he didn't even know where home plate is. What can Bob be called on this day? Hint

Novice

Nasty

Noble

Nugatory

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these words refers to someone who cares only about themselves?

Answer: Narcissist

A narcissist is someone who views themselves very highly. The word narcissist comes from Narcissus, a man in Greek mythology. Narcissus was cursed to love himself, and wasted away near a pond, gazing at his own reflection.

2. On a boat, many people get seasick. What is another way to term their condition?

Answer: Nausea

Being nauseated is not a pleasant feeling, as you get sick to your stomach and feel uncomfortable. Neither is throwing up afterwards.

3. Lord Voldemort from Harry Potter was as evil as evil could be, as he had no morality, even attempting to kill innocent children. What word that starts with N could also describe him?

Answer: Nefarious

One who is nefarious stops at nothing to accomplish their (evil) agendas. Most villains can be considered nefarious. Another example would be Sauron from Lord of the Rings, who brought down kingdoms and only wished to rule Middle-Earth.

4. If a security guard falls asleep and burglars rob the bank, what would he be charged with?

Answer: Negligence

The security guard would be charged with negligence, as he did not fulfill his duty. He also would be looking for a new job.

5. The Tuareg of North Africa do not stay in one place; rather, they are always moving. What could they be called?

Answer: Nomads

Nomads are people who do not settle in one place, instead choosing to wander.

6. Owls are not awake during the day. What could they be called?

Answer: Nocturnal

A nocturnal animal is one that is awake during the night. On the other hand, a diurnal animal is awake during the day.

7. Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre" was a fiction book. What could it also be called?

Answer: Novel

"Jane Eyre", a book about a young orphaned girl, is a novel. Novels are fiction books of a reasonable length with a certain realistic quality.

8. In the 1890s, cars were new and exciting. What could they be called?

Answer: Novelty

Cars were invented in 1886. Only the very rich could buy them until Henry Ford invented the assembly line, so they were viewed as a novelty.

9. Grandpa loves to reminisce about his childhood. What is another term for it?

Answer: Nostalgia

Grandpa is feeling nostalgic, as he is wishing for a time long gone, where there were no new-fangled electronic devices and kids actually played outdoors.

10. In Bob's first baseball game, he didn't even know where home plate is. What can Bob be called on this day?

Answer: Novice

Yes, Bob is a novice, as he has never before played baseball. Hopefully he improves as he gains more experience.

Source: Author rahul0

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