True Word Origins

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1. What stone was worn to ward off drunkenness? Jade Diamond Amethyst Garnet

2. What vegetable literally means 'anti-fart vegetable'? Carrots Aubergine Squash Mushroom

3. 'To eat humble pie' suggested a meat-dish composed of what type of substance? Old leftovers Offal Possum Cat parts

4. An Irish word gruaimin means a rather odious pygmy. What word do we derive from this root-expression? Answer: (G______)

5. What common word-adjective comes from the expression 'farting dog'; a rather Medieval English utterance? Growl Feisty Grumble Frazzle

6. This word is derived from the Basque word for 'beard'. What word do you suppose it may be? Bizarre Hirsute Hairy Fey

7. This interesting word finds its origin from the Sanskrit word bhasam which means to 'blow'. What is the anatomical suggestion here? Mouth Bosom Lungs Eyes

8. 'Character' derived it origins from the Greek kharakter...it represented a tool for what specific purpose? Beating Eraser Torture Branding-iron

9. A lemur was named by a French naturalist as he called out: "Indri, Indri!" Indri is a Malagasy term for _____? Danger Love Help Look

10. A typical thing derives its name from bibere, from the Latin 'to drink'. What do you think it might be? Liquid Drink Juice Beverage