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Quiz about Fearsome Expressions
Quiz about Fearsome Expressions

Fearsome Expressions Trivia Quiz


Here are some of my favorite expressions. See if you can find the proper denotation listed below. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
18,257
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
5
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
3 / 5
Plays
1718
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Question 1 of 5
1. Damnosa haereditas Hint


Question 2 of 5
2. De profundis Hint


Question 3 of 5
3. Desideratum Hint


Question 4 of 5
4. Carthago delenda est Hint


Question 5 of 5
5. Aurea mediocritas Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Damnosa haereditas

Answer: ruinous legacy

Many a runinous legacy has been passed on from one generation to the next...will America's be the federal budget deficit?
2. De profundis

Answer: from the depths

These are the first words of Psalm 29. Oscar Wilde used 'De Profundis' as a title to an essay!
3. Desideratum

Answer: thing much desired

Desideratum is pronounced di-ZID-uhr-AI-tuhm or di-ZID-uhr-AH-tuhm. The plural is desderata...
4. Carthago delenda est

Answer: Carthage must be destroyed

This famous saying was repeated after every speech by the famed Roman politician and orator Cato (the elder). Eventually...Carthage was detroyed.
5. Aurea mediocritas

Answer: golden mean

The golden mean was preached by Aristotle, and is a concept to be found in philosophies around the world.
Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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