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Foreign Words That Have Crossed Over

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Foreign Words That Have Crossed Over game quiz
"Many foreign words have been incorporated into the English language. Here are a few that come to us from the French and German."

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1. What does the German word, 'zeitgeist', mean?
    Deep sorrow
    Speculation regarding the future
    Regret and guilt
    Spirit of the time


2. Another German word that has 'crossed over' is 'weltschmerz'. What does it mean?
    Sadness at the state of the world
    Gregariousness
    Rebelliousness
    Poverty


3. The French concept of 'savoir-faire' is commonly used. What does it mean?
    Extreme cautiousness
    Excessive imbibing
    Miserly attitudes
    Grace, tact and polish


4. Another popular French word is 'sang-froid'. Meaning?
    Profoundly moralistic nature
    Timidity
    Calm, imperturbable nature
    Great intelligence


5. The German language also speaks of 'weltanschauung'. What does it mean?
    View of the world
    Political and economic isolationism
    Advocating anarchy
    Fascination with the occult


6. Also German is the literary phrase, 'sturm und drang'. To what does it refer?
    Cowardice, Fear
    Ruthlessness,Power-seeking
    Patriotism, Militarism
    Turmoil, Rebellion


7. The French word, 'laissez-faire', is commonly used. What does it describe?
    Creation of a classless society
    No government interference
    Government by aristocracy
    Socialization of essential aspects of society


8. Hitler often spoke of 'lebensraum'. What does this word mean?
    Annexation of Austria
    Living space
    Self-sacrifice of soldiers in combat
    Unreasonableness of foreign powers


9. The French give us the word 'panache'. Meaning?
    Dash and flamboyance
    Bravery
    Fearlessness
    Ethical and moral behavior


10. The French also speak of 'joie de vivre'. What does it mean?
    Irrational nature of man
    Acceptance of burdens
    Joy of Living
    Inevitability of Fate


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