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91
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 Oh no! More Clichés. Part 5
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Another chance to prove you are "a mine of information". Don't let this opportunity "slip through your fingers". Good luck!
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Very Easy
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10Q |
763 plays
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Aug 16 04
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musicmonkeyman
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92
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(Ety)Mological Miscellany
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Words fascinate me so I thought I'd share another 10 with you. Do you know the meanings of the words in this quiz? All definitions are taken from Chambers Dictionary published in the UK in 1995
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Average
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10Q |
159 plays
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Sep 18 04
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Mink
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93
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Asian 'H' Art Terms
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If you are curious about Asian art this is certainly the quiz for you. Like the previous 6 quizzes in this series, I will focus on what I consider to be the most important terms related to Asian art!
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Tough
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10Q |
65 plays
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Aug 18 02
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thejazzkickazz
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94
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Words by Decade 1931-1940
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This is a decade that begins with the Depression and ends with the Second World War. Check out the only thing not in short supply and that is new words entering English and American English dictionaries.
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Average
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10Q |
379 plays
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Nov 07 03
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Philian
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95
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Asian Art Terms You Must 'K'now!
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There are so many Asian-related art terms that begin with K that two quizzes were required, this is the second of the two. Please enjoy and be prepared to learn some new things!
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Tough
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10Q |
84 plays
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Aug 26 02
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thejazzkickazz
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96
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It All Sounds Greek To Me
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Undoubtedly, it is very difficult to master the Greek language. However, most of us speak Greek every day even though we do not always understand it! This is a quiz dealing with the influence of the Greek language on the English vocabulary. Have fun! :)
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Easy
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10Q |
589 plays
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Dec 18 03
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Warzycha
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97
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The Gondoliers
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I played Tessa in "The Gondoliers" in 2002. Here's a quiz on this wonderful operetta.
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Very Easy
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15Q |
58 plays
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Nov 23 03
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Anna M
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98
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Languages of Asia and the Americas
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This might be a bit tough for those not in the language business, but give it a go anyway.
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Tough
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10Q |
86 plays
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Nov 17 05
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twinflame
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99
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Say Again?
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I provide a sentence that uses an obscure word of four letters (five if plural) and an adjective ending in "-acious". See if you can choose which of the sentences that follow has nearest to the same meaning.
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Tough
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10Q |
291 plays
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Jul 17 04
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uglybird
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100
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The QWERTYUIOP Quiz - Top Line Words.
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All of these words can be made using just the top line of letters on your computer keyboard. Given the definition can you discover the QWERTYUIOP word?
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Easy
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10Q |
234 plays
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Dec 24 05
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musicmonkeyman
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101
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Asian Art Terms - 'I'ntellectual 'J'ewels
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As you may have ascertained from the title, these Asian art terms will begin with the letter 'I' (first five) and 'J' (final five). Good luck, have fun and happy learning!
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Average
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10Q |
66 plays
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Aug 20 02
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thejazzkickazz
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102
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South African Slang
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I've noticed a few fun language quizzes (Aussie lingo, rhyming slang etc.) and decided to throw some more choice into the mix. Behold, my first try - a Saffa (South African) lingo quiz!
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Easy
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10Q |
62 plays
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Aug 26 04
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angus007
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103
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Joseph's Story
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This is a really good musical. I shall ask ten questions about the musical and the lyrics. Enjoy!
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Very Easy
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10Q |
477 plays
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Mar 25 03
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JaneMarple
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104
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From Accrue to Zoo
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A quick and easy vocabulary quiz. Begin with A and continue on to Z. Use the clues to find words that begin with successive alphabet letters and end with the ooo sound--spelled any number of ways. If you like this one, please try 'From Arrow to Zydeco.'
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Easy
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25Q |
482 plays
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Jan 14 02
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robynraymer
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105
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Who Painted Me?
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Artists breathe life into their paintings, now those paintings are challenging you to figure out who gave them that life! Answer with first, last, or first & last names. Spelling counts! Hint: words in quotations mean a play on words!
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Tough
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10Q |
2463 plays
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Jul 17 02
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MissScarlet
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106
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Art History Creature Feature
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From prehistoric times to present, animals have inspired artists. This is a quiz on some of those animal images throughout time.
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Tough
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20Q |
165 plays
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May 30 03
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Bruyere
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107
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Borrowed English Words from Arabic
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You may not be aware of it, but English has many borrowed words from languages throughout the world! Quite a number of English words come originally from Arabic. See if you can figure out which ones are from Arabic below...good luck!
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Average
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10Q |
433 plays
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Dec 05 02
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thejazzkickazz
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108
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"Avenue Q" Musical
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"Avenue Q" is a musical that teaches many lessons. To get the point across, the setting is somewhat reminescent of "Sesame Street," creating an environment that puppets and people live together in.
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Very Easy
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10Q |
165 plays
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Aug 14 04
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baileyegh
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109
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A Case Of "Ologyitis" with Dr Ology's Diagnosis
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It's a great feeling to have an "Ology" in your academic portfolio! But for all of you who think you're experts, watch out! A sure sign of "Ologyitis" is an irresistible urge to try this quiz!
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Easy
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10Q |
521 plays
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Nov 13 02
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bagendbo
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110
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Operatic Greek Myth
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Many classical operas are based upon tales deriving from Greek mythology. In this quiz, I’ll discuss some of these operas. Most of the operatic facts are related in the “Grand Opera Book”.
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Very Easy
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25Q |
65 plays
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Apr 09 06
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JanIQ
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111
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Words In Custody
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English usage imposes limits on the company some words usually keep. Aspersions are most often "cast", and there is seldom "kith" without "kin". See if you know which word seems to be the constant (or at least frequent) companion of the other.
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Easy
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10Q |
544 plays
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Jun 07 04
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uglybird
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112
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'L'ovely Art Terms
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Let yourself lurk and linger inside this labor of love...art terms that begin with 'L'. These questions deal with some of the familiar and some of the less familiar words used by artists and art historians...good luck!
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Average
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10Q |
91 plays
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Aug 26 02
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thejazzkickazz
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113
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Aspects of Lloyd Webber
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This is a mix questions on the lyrics from the works by Andrew Lloyd Webber, one of the world's most talented and famous musical composers. Try it, it might not be as hard as you think. Have fun!
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Average
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15Q |
176 plays
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Apr 25 04
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janephob
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114
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Pots and Pans
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All of the words described begin with the letters "pot" or "pan". Good luck!
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Very Easy
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10Q |
897 plays
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Sep 20 02
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LadyCaitriona
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115
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Banshees, Boggarts, and Kelpies
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15 questions on creatures and people from the folklore of Ireland, Scotland, England, and Wales.
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Average
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15Q |
399 plays
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Jun 28 03
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ironikinit
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116
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Famous Artists in London's Tate Modern
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Tate Modern is Britain's new national museum of modern art, containing international works from 1900 to the present day. I'll name ten pieces from the gallery, with the year they were produced. All you have to do is identify the artist.
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Average
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10Q |
94 plays
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Nov 30 02
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stedman
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117
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Raw Prawns and Drinking Lizards
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Australians have always had a unique turn of phrase. In this quiz I promise not to come the raw prawn with you. If you are flat out like a lizard drinking you might want to change tack and play.
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Easy
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10Q |
198 plays
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Jun 13 04
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Nannanut
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118
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Words Easily Confused
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The English language contains a number of words that sound so similar they are confused very easily. In large part, these are homophones, but this is not always the case. Please partake in this quiz as we sample some of these awkward cases. Good luck!
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Average
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10Q |
1441 plays
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Jan 07 05
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thejazzkickazz
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119
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Daffy Derivations
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The English language contains an abundant supply of words that communicate impaired sanity or intellect. Can you connect some of these "dotty" words to their origins? I'll supply information regarding origin and usage, and you can guess the word.
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Average
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10Q |
168 plays
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May 24 04
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uglybird
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120
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Canadian from Eh to Zed
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An alphabet quiz on Canadian words.
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Average
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25Q |
102 plays
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Jan 01 06
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catamount
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