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Goofy Words

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Introduction:
"Some English words are peculiar either in sound or appearance. Can you guess the answer to the following questions containing some goofy words?"


1. After a night on the town, Sam and Mary were engaged in an argument. It was due to Sam's crapulent behavior earlier in the evening, that Mary was upset about. What would be the best meaning of the word "crapulent"?
    Sickness or behavior resulting from overeating or drinking, particularly alcoholic beverages.
    Mean-spirited or ill-tempered behavior.
    Courting or flirting with a member of the opposite sex.
    Constant complaints brought on due to being a hypochondriac.


2. When Johnny woke from his nap, his mom asked him to go and wipe the disgusting gound from his face. What did Johnny have on his face that his mom found so offensive?
    The mucous substance that trickles around the nostrils during sleep.
    The sleep marks that occur on your face as a result of contact with a pillow.
    The spittle that runs from your mouth during sleep.
    The goo that accumulates in the corners of your eyes during sleep.


3. Sidney's skills as a rhabdomantist were useful while he and his party were stranded in the desert. What is the nature of Sidney's talent?
    The ability to locate food, even in remote locations.
    The ability to walk many miles without the need for rest or water.
    The ability to lift the spirits of others, particularly in traumatizing situations.
    The ability to find water using a divining rod.


4. Joe's studies as a vexillologist helped his high school Academic Bowl team win the competition. What category did he know so much about?
    Statues
    Flags
    Parks
    Buildings


5. Veronica found that Martin's thewy physique was quite attractive. What description would best suit Martin?
    Muscular
    Short
    Thin
    Tall


6. A neologist would probably enjoy a quiz of this nature. Why is that?
    A neologist enjoys wasting time.
    A neologist writes crossword puzzles and might find a new word in this quiz.
    A neologist is a person who studies trivial matters.
    A neologist is a person who makes up new words.


7. Doris was concerned with the rash she was experiencing in her oxter. Where was this irritating rash located?
    Thigh
    Armpit
    Stomach
    Neck


8. Phillip was offended by the odor of mundungus in the room. What was the source of this odor?
    Body odor
    Wet dog
    Mildew
    Tobacco


9. Henry's dipsomania was the source of most of his life's troubles. What affliction would best describe dipsomania?
    A craving for alcoholic beverages.
    A strong desire to pursue members of the opposite sex.
    A need to gamble.
    A compulsive need to overspend or buy items spontaneously.


10. Aunt Martha was shunned at family events because she was labeled a quidnunc. What in the world is a quidnunc?
    A gossip
    An eccentric
    A liar
    A vulgar person


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