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Lexical Ovines

Created by eburge

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Lexical Ovines game quiz
"As a member of the Inter-Continental Ballistic Sheep for the Amazing Trivia Race, I've compiled a quiz with ten words with a connection to sheep, though not all are used when referring to our woollen pals. Enjoy!"

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1. Which of these is not a true definition of the word "lambda"?
    The junction between two sutures in the skull
    The eleventh letter of the Modern Greek alphabet
    Any animal in its first year of life
    A symbol used in physics to denote wavelength


2. You may have eaten a sheepshead before, but don't worry - it isn't the skull of an ovine. What is a "sheepshead"?
    One of several species of flightless bird found in parts of southern Asia
    A blue-black berry native to parts of northern USA
    One of a few fish found off the coast of North America
    A variety of cauliflower, grown in parts of Scandinavia


3. I'm not sure about the ramifications of using sheep in a quiz, but I'm sure they would be positive. Speaking of "ramifications", which of these words would not be an appropriate synonym for this word?
    Consequences
    Connotations
    Upshots
    Results


4. There aren't many cases of sheep using ewers, mainly because they lack the manual dexterity required to use such an object. Nevertheless, what exactly is a "ewer"?
    An archaic term for a timepiece
    A painter's utensil
    A large pitcher
    A writing implement


5. Reports of sheep on the lam are few and far between. To what does "lam" refer in this context?
    To imbibe alcohol
    To flee or escape
    To cross a bridge or overpass
    To consume meat


6. Due to a sheep's aforementioned lack of manual dexterity, they wouldn't be much use if asked to make a "sheepshank". What is this?
    A type of knot
    A Middle Eastern cooking oven
    A woollen garment
    A type of hand-woven headgear


7. Where might you most likely find a "ramekin" (or "ramequin")?
    In a car
    In a kitchen
    In a forest
    In the sky


8. Thank your lucky stars that a disgruntled sheep hasn't lambasted you yet. What is the definition of the word "lambast" (or "lambaste", if you prefer)?
    To cook on a low heat
    To request money
    To beat or flog
    To send letters


9. Now, a word which actually does have an ovine connection. Which of these words is not synonymous with "sheepish"?
    Shy
    Meek
    Timid
    Brazen


10. A rambunctious sheep would certainly be a sight to behold, but which of these is the definition of "rambunctious"?
    Archaic and antiquated
    Flamboyant and resplendent
    Boisterous and unruly
    Melancholic and unhappy


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Compiled May 19 13