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Goofy Words
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Some English words are peculiar either in sound or appearance. Can you guess the answer to the following questions containing some goofy words?
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Tough
10 Q
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ralzzz
Sep 11 04
2412 plays
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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
10 Q
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uglybird
Jul 17 04
1863 plays
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A Few Choice Words
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These words were chosen from a variety of sources in hopes that they would bring pleasure to lovers of obscure words.
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Tough
10 Q
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uglybird
Sep 27 04
1374 plays
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In Two Words: Alliterative Reiterations
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I will describe a situation. See if you can guess which two word phrase (three if you count the article) sums it up. Be sure to check out the engrossing etymology in the interesting information section.
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Average
10 Q
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uglybird
Jan 15 05
1707 plays
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'Esoteric' Words
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I love strange and esoteric words! This quiz is an attempt to satisfy that passion by highlighting words that are synonymous with 'esoteric'. Do you know your 'esoteric' etymology?
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Average
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Jun 22 04
4023 plays
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Defining Words
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I offer you an unusual word with some definitions from which to choose. What could be simpler?
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Tough
10 Q
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bracklaman
Jun 11 08
888 plays
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Bizarre Words 2
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I had some requests for more of this kind of quiz. These are words we do not often hear. The word 'debulliate', means to boil over. For all word lovers out there, good luck!
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Tough
10 Q
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finlady
Nov 10 01
996 plays
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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
10 Q
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Mink
Sep 18 04
912 plays
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Interesting Words for the Discriminating Pedant
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I give the word, you the meaning. Big vocabulary OR etymological savviness a must. xaosdog (xaosdog.com) attests that each word appearing herein has been accepted as a legitimate English word by at least one major dictionary AND one minor dictionary.
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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xaosdog
Dec 12 01
957 plays
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Uncommon words
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I'll give you a word that is no longer in common use and you choose which of the alternative definitions is the correct one. The words are from the book "Gallimaufry" by Michael Quinion and the sources of the other information are given after the quiz.
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Difficult
10 Q
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misstified
Aug 10 09
606 plays
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More Marvellous Meanings
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More unusual words - most not in everyday use but fun to try and slip into a conversation! I'll give you a word, all you have to do is decide what it means. With thanks to "Chambers 20th Century Dictionary" for most definitions.
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Difficult
10 Q
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Mink
Dec 23 05
642 plays
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"Spizzerinctum", A to Z
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Next to FunTrivia, one of my favorite websites is Spizzerinctum, home to many a sesquipedalian word (that is, a long one!). Here are 25 from the site; see if you can guess their meanings!
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Tough
25 Q
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tjoebigham
Jul 04 03
510 plays
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In Other Words
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Are you subject to fits of logophilia? Try this quiz. I provide a sentence that uses two interesting words. See if you can choose which of the sentences that follow has the nearest to the same meaning.
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Difficult
10 Q
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uglybird
Apr 07 04
771 plays
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More Fun with Words
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Some words are strange, others are bizarre, others are downright stupid. See how many of these fun and useless words you know.
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Very Difficult
15 Q
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bullymom
Jun 24 03
657 plays
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Weird and Wonderful Words 3
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Here are some rarely used words and four alternate meanings. Choose the correct one.
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Difficult
20 Q
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steveneldaher
Jun 10 02
3030 plays
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Vocabulary: Unusual Three-Letter Words
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Following are some unusual three-letter words. Pick the answer which identifies each word.
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Average
10 Q
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ravenskye
Dec 06 00
1179 plays
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Fun with Words
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Words are fun! This quiz features words that are unusual, odd, or just plain fun.
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Difficult
15 Q
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bullymom
May 25 02
1266 plays
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What Does That Unusual Word Mean?
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10 somewhat obscure words. What is their real meaning?
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Difficult
10 Q
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awkins
Apr 19 00
1953 plays
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More Mystifying Meanings
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More obscure words for you to have fun with. As usual, try to work out the correct definition - or maybe you know it already? Thanks to "Chambers Dictionary" for the definitions.
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Difficult
10 Q
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Mink
Feb 14 06
372 plays
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Forgotten But Not Gone
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This quiz is about words that used to be part of the everyday English language. Today they may have a totally different meaning, or they may not be used anymore, but their traces can still be found.
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Difficult
10 Q
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Catamount
Aug 16 04
828 plays
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Rare Words
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Here are some rare but exciting words to employ while making yourself the life of any party!
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Difficult
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Apr 17 02
663 plays
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Wine-Dark Depths of English
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I give the definitions. Each word sought here pertains to potent drink. xaosdog (xaosdog.com) attests that each word sought has been accepted as a legitimate English word by at least one major dictionary AND one minor dictionary.
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Difficult
10 Q
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xaosdog
Nov 21 01
462 plays
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Useful but Obscure Words
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Some more or less interesting words, which you may find less or more interesting.
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Difficult
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Apr 03 02
1569 plays
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Can You Eat a Hassock?
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This is a quiz about more or less antiquated words for household items.
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Average
10 Q
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robynraymer
Jan 03 03
1392 plays
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Strange Exotic Dictionary Words
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Here is a strange exotic mixture of words delved out of a standard Websters' collegiate dictionary, happy surfing!
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Difficult
10 Q
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Bruyere
Mar 25 01
1017 plays
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Difficult Words #2
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Some words are easy, some are tough...and some are downright insane. The following might fit somewhere in between the latter two categories. Good luck!
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Tough
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Oct 25 00
444 plays
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Ten Interesting Words
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Here are ten words which I find interesting. I will give you the word, and you pick the correct definition from among the four choices.
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Tough
10 Q
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chessart
Apr 14 01
7512 plays
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Weird and Wonderful Words 4
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Another quiz on some odd and underused words I have discovered. I suggest you use a dictionary if you have one.
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Tough
20 Q
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steveneldaher
Jun 16 02
504 plays
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Weird and Wonderful Words 5
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Some odd and, in my opinion, underused words that I have come across. Tell me what they mean?
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Tough
20 Q
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steveneldaher
Jun 24 02
387 plays
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Odd Words
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I love unusual words. Here are 10 I found recently - all you have to do is tell me what they mean. All definitions are from Chambers 20th Century Dictionary.
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Difficult
10 Q
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Mink
Jul 31 02
822 plays
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