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Goofy Words Trivia Quiz

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

A multiple-choice quiz by ralzzz. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ralzzz

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
190,652

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4153

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

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Question 1 of 10

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"? Hint

Courting or flirting with a member of the opposite sex.

Constant complaints brought on due to being a hypochondriac.

Mean-spirited or ill-tempered behavior.

Sickness or behavior resulting from overeating or drinking, particularly alcoholic beverages.

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Question 2 of 10

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? Hint

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.

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Question 3 of 10

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? Hint

The ability to walk many miles without the need for rest or water.

The ability to locate food, even in remote locations.

The ability to find water using a divining rod.

The ability to lift the spirits of others, particularly in traumatizing situations.

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Question 4 of 10

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? Hint

Statues

Flags

Parks

Buildings

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Question 5 of 10

5. Veronica found that Martin's thewy physique was quite attractive. What description would best suit Martin? Hint

Thin

Tall

Short

Muscular

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Question 6 of 10

6. A neologist would probably enjoy a quiz of this nature. Why is that? Hint

A neologist is a person who makes up new words.

A neologist is a person who studies trivial matters.

A neologist enjoys wasting time.

A neologist writes crossword puzzles and might find a new word in this quiz.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Doris was concerned with the rash she was experiencing in her oxter. Where was this irritating rash located? Hint

Thigh

Neck

Stomach

Armpit

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Question 8 of 10

8. Phillip was offended by the odor of mundungus in the room. What was the source of this odor? Hint

Wet dog

Body odor

Tobacco

Mildew

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Question 9 of 10

9. Henry's dipsomania was the source of most of his life's troubles. What affliction would best describe dipsomania? Hint

A need to gamble.

A compulsive need to overspend or buy items spontaneously.

A strong desire to pursue members of the opposite sex.

A craving for alcoholic beverages.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Aunt Martha was shunned at family events because she was labeled a quidnunc. What in the world is a quidnunc? Hint

A vulgar person

A liar

A gossip

An eccentric

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Sickness or behavior resulting from overeating or drinking, particularly alcoholic beverages.

The word "crapulent" is from the Latin word "crapulentus" meaning "very drunk" or "sick from drinking".

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?

Answer: The goo that accumulates in the corners of your eyes during sleep.

During sleep, mucous drains through the eye's conjunctiva, the mucous membranes that lines the eyelids and covers the eye surface. Normal seepage and light crusting during sleep is normal. Persistent drainage, eye discoloration and swelling may be a symptom of conjunctivitis, better known as pink eye.

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?

Answer: The ability to find water using a divining rod.

The word rhabdomantist is derived from 17th century Greece. The word is a combination of "rod" and "ability".

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?

Answer: Flags

A vexillologist is a person who studies flags. A true vexillologist would know that the flag of Somalia is a blue background with a single white star in the center.

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

Answer: Muscular

Thewy is from the Middle English word "thew'y" meaning to "have a well defined or large sinew or muscle". Arnold Schwarzenegger is probably the most thewy state governor in the history of the United States.

6. A neologist would probably enjoy a quiz of this nature. Why is that?

Answer: A neologist is a person who makes up new words.

Sometimes the word neologist and lexicographer are used interchangeably.

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

Answer: Armpit

The oxter is the hollow area found at the top of your arm, under the shoulder, or the armpit. Armpit is a word sometimes used to describe an undesirable location. Oxter is a word taken from the Scottish language.

8. Phillip was offended by the odor of mundungus in the room. What was the source of this odor?

Answer: Tobacco

Mundungus is a stinking tobacco. The word is Spanish in etymology.

9. Henry's dipsomania was the source of most of his life's troubles. What affliction would best describe dipsomania?

Answer: A craving for alcoholic beverages.

Dipsomania is from the Greek word "dipsa" which means "thirst". Many could say that my college fraternity was full of dipsomaniacs.

10. Aunt Martha was shunned at family events because she was labeled a quidnunc. What in the world is a quidnunc?

Answer: A gossip

Quidnunc has roots in either Latin or the Indo-European languages. In Latin "quid nunc" means "what now". Mrs. Kravitz, from the television program "Bewitched", would definitely classify as a quidnunc.

Source: Author ralzzz

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