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In Other Words

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In Other Words game quiz
"Are you subject to fits of logophilia? Try this quiz. I provide a sentence that uses two interesting words. See if you can choose which of the sentences that follow has the nearest to the same meaning."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. [It seemed anomalous that such abstruse words would be spoken in such a dulcet tone.]

Which of the following sentences has the meaning that most nearly matches the sentence in brackets?
    It seemed strange that such perplexing words would be uttered so matter-of-factly.
    It seemed inconsistent that such emotionally charged words would be spoken so calmly.
    It seemed irregular that such meaningless words would be spoken so confidently.
    It seemed odd that such difficult to understand words would be so sweetly spoken.


2. [Florence was scoffing when abruptly, arachibutyrophobia struck.]

Which of the following sentences has the meaning that most nearly matches the sentence in brackets?
    In the process of ridiculing another, Florence abruptly became fearful about losing her arms.
    While eating rapidly, Florence became anxious about having swallowed four spiders.
    As she mocked, Florence was suddenly consumed by her fear of spiders.
    As she ate, Florence became fearful of having peanut butter stuck to the roof of her mouth.


3. [Gladys had the peccant look of a person engaged in divagation.]

Which of the following sentences has the meaning that most nearly matches the sentence in brackets?
    The spirits she was calling up were causing Gladys to be agitated.
    Gladys looked abashed about the fact that she was rambling.
    Gladys' face was pinched with concentration as she attempted to find the best location to dig the well.
    Gladys had the dishonest appearance that characterizes those knowingly filing a frivolous lawsuit.


4. [So enervating was the speech that George's motivation to act turned to velleity.]

Which of the following sentences has the meaning that most nearly matches the sentence in brackets?
    The speech so excited George that he salivated profusely.
    The boring speech sapped George's motivation to act.
    As he heard the speech, George was inflamed to commit criminal acts.
    The speech wearied George. His motivation was replaced with a cynical acceptance of the status quo.


5. [Carl was not going to abdicate to a witling.]

Which of the following sentences has the meaning that most nearly matches the sentence in brackets?
    Carl was not going to hand over power to the young genius.
    Carl would not relinquish control to the pompous and self-important challenger.
    Carl would not defer to the sarcastic young man.
    Carl was not going to step aside for a person of mean understanding.


6. [Morris was as fictile as pacable.]

Which of the following sentences has the meaning that most nearly matches the sentence in brackets?
    Morris was malleable and easily placated.
    Morris was temperamental and wicked.
    Morris was fickle and inflexible.
    Morris was easily confused and boring.


7. [Our county has both karst and kame.]

Which of the following sentences has the meaning that most nearly matches the sentence in brackets?
    Our county has both brambles and heath.
    Our county has both termites and fleas.
    Our county has both short glacial ridges and areas of eroded limestone.
    Our county has both wise old men and shrewd old women.


8. [While it once required a sizable aperture to excite Marge's crytoscopophilia, she now found herself transfixed at the sight of the smallest transom.]

Which of the following sentences has the meaning that most nearly matches the sentence in brackets?
    Before Marge was only excited when looking through large microscopes but now is thrilled with even a hand lens.
    Marge is finding ever-increasing pleasure in looking at horse drawn carriages.
    Marge has an increasing desire to look through even the smallest of the windows of the homes she passes.
    The facets of smaller and smaller jewels are required to enthrall Marge.


9. [Play may be polysemous, but then true monosemy is rare.]

Which of the following sentences has the meaning that most nearly matches the sentence in brackets?
    Play requires many separate muscle movements, but then so do most activities.
    Play results in a variety of pleasurable sensations, but few activities produce a single sensation.
    Play evokes a number of emotions, but the state of being dominated by a single overweening emotion is rare.
    The word "play" has many meanings, but words that truly have a single meaning are rare.


10. [Alfred gazed at the purple welkin incredulously.]

Which of the following sentences has the meaning that most nearly matches the sentence in brackets?
    Alfred had always thought the purple welkin to be a mythological beast.
    Alfred could not believe anyone would wear a purple kilt.
    Alfred was surprised to see a purple sky.
    Alfred was astonished to see the large, purple bush.


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Compiled May 24 13