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63 quizzes and 665 trivia questions.
1.
Overcompensating for the Letter K  Kay
  Overcompensating for the Letter "K" - 'Kay?   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Letter K gets a raw deal in English. Not considered unusual enough to earn at least eight Scrabble points like J, Q, X, and Z yet K words are uncommon too. This quiz addresses this anomaly by raising awareness of unusual words starting with K. 'Kay?
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Apr 10 23
Average
1nn1 gold member
Apr 10 23
297 plays
2.
Tenletter G Words
  Ten-letter G Words    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
This will continue a series of ten-letter word quizzes. Use the description and photo to come up with a word that starts with "G" and is ten letters long. Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, Trivia_Fan54, Mar 12 24
Easier
Trivia_Fan54 gold member
Mar 12 24
447 plays
3.
Tenletter L Words
  Ten-letter L Words    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
This will continue a series of ten-letter word quizzes. Use the description and photo to come up with a word that starts with "L" and is ten letters long. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Trivia_Fan54, Apr 13 23
Average
Trivia_Fan54 gold member
Apr 13 23
396 plays
4.
Ten Letter M Words
  Ten- Letter M Words    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
This will continue a series of ten-letter word quizzes. Use the description and photo to come up with a word that starts with "M" and is ten letters long. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Trivia_Fan54, Apr 14 23
Average
Trivia_Fan54 gold member
Apr 14 23
263 plays
5.
Tenletter K Words
  Ten-letter K Words    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
This will continue a series of ten-letter word quizzes. Use the description and photo to come up with a word that starts with "K" and is ten letters long. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Trivia_Fan54, Mar 14 23
Average
Trivia_Fan54 gold member
Mar 14 23
362 plays
6.
Tenletter F Words
  Ten-letter F Words    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
This will continue a series of ten-letter word quizzes. Use the description and photo to come up with a word that starts with "F" and is ten letters long. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Trivia_Fan54, Oct 29 22
Average
Trivia_Fan54 gold member
Oct 29 22
365 plays
7.
Tenletter H Words
  Ten-letter H Words    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
This will continue a series of ten-letter word quizzes. Use the description and photo to come up with a word that starts with "H" and is ten letters long. Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, Trivia_Fan54, Nov 23 22
Easier
Trivia_Fan54 gold member
Nov 23 22
374 plays
8.
Tenletter J Words
  Ten-letter J Words    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
This will continue a series of ten-letter word quizzes. Use the description and photo to come up with a word that starts with "J" and is ten letters long. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Trivia_Fan54, Mar 12 23
Average
Trivia_Fan54 gold member
Mar 12 23
313 plays
9.
Tenletter C Words
  Ten-letter C Words    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz will follow in my ten-letter word photo quiz series. Use the clues and the photos to determine the word that is ten letters long and begins with "C". Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Trivia_Fan54, Oct 09 22
Average
Trivia_Fan54 gold member
Oct 09 22
420 plays
10.
Tenletter B Words
  Ten-letter B Words    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
This will continue a series of ten-letter word quizzes. Use the description and photo to come up with a word that starts with "B" and is ten letters long. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Trivia_Fan54, Oct 04 22
Average
Trivia_Fan54 gold member
Oct 04 22
457 plays
trivia question Quick Question
The name of which 'A' chemical element causes some controversy as it seems to have two popular spellings?

From Quiz "Interesting 'A' Words"




11.
Tenletter AWords
  Ten-letter A-Words    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
This will follow my "Ten-letter E-Word" quiz. For this quiz, use the photos and clues to figure out which ten-letter word fits. All words begin with the letter "A".
Easier, 10 Qns, Trivia_Fan54, Jun 15 23
Easier
Trivia_Fan54 gold member
Jun 15 23
530 plays
12.
Tenletter D Words
  Ten-letter D Words    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
This will continue a series of ten-letter word quizzes. Use the description and photo to come up with a word that starts with "D" and is ten letters long. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Trivia_Fan54, Oct 21 22
Average
Trivia_Fan54 gold member
Oct 21 22
374 plays
13.
TenLetter Ewords
  Ten-Letter E-words    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
For this quiz, use the photos and clues to figure out which ten-letter word fits. All words begin with the letter "E".
Average, 10 Qns, Trivia_Fan54, Jan 12 23
Average
Trivia_Fan54 gold member
Jan 12 23
528 plays
14.
  The 'F' Words   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
First, they're not bad words, just fundamentally unusual words that begin with 'F'. I'll give the word, you follow with the correct definition. Have frolicsome, feverish fun.
Easier, 10 Qns, rossian, Jan 30 22
Easier
rossian editor
Jan 30 22
822 plays
15.
  Oh My, Four Letter 'F' Words On FunTrivia   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Yes, FunTrivia is now allowing you to guess which four letter 'F' words these might be. I'll give you two hints. Are you ready? Number one hint: All words are four letters in length. Number two hint: All the words begin with the letter 'F.'
Average, 10 Qns, linkan, Feb 25 23
Average
linkan gold member
Feb 25 23
10675 plays
16.
  Interesting 'B' Words   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some of my favorite words start with 'B', and this quiz is dedicated to them. I would 'B' honored if you would join me and tromp through the world of 'B' words...good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Dec 03 07
Average
thejazzkickazz gold member
6764 plays
17.
Tenletter I Words
  Ten-letter I Words    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
This will continue a series of ten-letter word quizzes. Use the description and photo to come up with a word that starts with "I" and is ten letters long. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Trivia_Fan54, Aug 14 23
Average
Trivia_Fan54 gold member
Aug 14 23
243 plays
18.
  Growing the Word Cat's Tail   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Help our question CAT grow a nice long tail of letters - all of the answers in this quiz begin with CAT and you should supply the one that best fits the definition.
Average, 10 Qns, WesleyCrusher, Jan 19 13
Average
WesleyCrusher editor
4978 plays
19.
  Interesting 'A' Words   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are some interesting questions regarding English language words that start with the letter 'A'. I hope you will enjoy it...good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Jan 04 05
Average
thejazzkickazz gold member
5720 plays
20.
  See the Soft C   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
These ten adjectives each contain a 'soft C' (which makes the same sound as the letter S). Match each of them with their definition.
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Dec 27 21
Easier
looney_tunes editor
Dec 27 21
344 plays
21.
  Answers Beginning With 'G'   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Quizzical73: All the answers begin with the letter 'G'. I provide a description of the word that begins with 'G' and you tell me what it is. These increase in difficulty. Have fun. (Gee it's easy)
Average, 25 Qns, Quizzical, Nov 04 23
Average
Quizzical
Nov 04 23
5757 plays
22.
  Words Beginning With "Ant"   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are ten words all beginning with "Ant" for you to work out. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, Creedy, Oct 16 16
Average
Creedy gold member
1670 plays
23.
  Improve your Vocabulary? Easy as ABC   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Good vocabularies make for clear, informative communication. Here are some fine, useful words starting with the first three letters of the alphabet. Once we've learned our ABC's, who can know how far we'll go?
Easier, 15 Qns, smeone, Nov 24 14
Easier
smeone
1209 plays
24.
  Definition Bee for the Letter A    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Come one and all! This is the first Priscilla Definition Bee! There are 10 contestants with us today, who will read a word and select the proper definition for it by the options given. Every word starts with the letter 'A'.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Priscilla9, Jun 10 23
Very Easy
Priscilla9
Jun 10 23
2376 plays
25.
  A Jumble of J and K Words    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Can you match these not-too-common J and K words with their definitions? Give a try, and best of luck!
Average, 10 Qns, gracious1, Jan 13 22
Average
gracious1 gold member
Jan 13 22
261 plays
26.
  Fun with Four Letter F-words    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Have fun with four letter F words! Nothing X-rated about this little quiz but I thought it would get your attention. A very easy, fun quiz to test your knowledge of four letter words that start with F!
Easier, 15 Qns, puddytat2, Aug 02 19
Easier
puddytat2
Aug 02 19
7110 plays
27.
  Improve your Vocabulary: Easy as G-H-I    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Well Fun Trivia quizzers, you've run from A to F in the vocabulary obstacle course. So let's take a shower and try the next round all refreshed and ready to go.
Easier, 15 Qns, smeone, Dec 12 15
Easier
smeone
897 plays
28.
  Vocabulary: Words Beginning with 'Gn'    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
In this short quiz, all of the vocabulary words begin with 'gn'.
Easier, 5 Qns, ravenskye, Apr 22 02
Easier
ravenskye
4198 plays
29.
  Follow That Cab!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about words starting with 'cab'. Hopefully you'll be able to follow it. :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Tizzabelle, Feb 10 18
Average
Tizzabelle gold member
Feb 10 18
699 plays
30.
  "B" Happy    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
To "b" or not to "b"? A bevy of "b" words beckons in this quiz about words beginning with the second letter of the alphabet. "B" happy and enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, stardust587, Aug 29 11
Easier
stardust587
1146 plays
31.
  Vocabulary I    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hi! This is my first quiz. I hope you enjoy answering the questions. Thanks!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, jbchong1258, Jun 12 15
Very Easy
jbchong1258
1536 plays
32.
  Animal Words    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Words from A to I beginning with animal names. I'll give you a definition and you choose the correct word. Good luck. ("Chambers" 20th-century dictionary used, with UK spellings.)
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Senga2, Aug 22 15
Very Easy
Senga2
847 plays
33.
  Make Mine a Double    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How many words are made that much more impressive with the word "double" attached to them? Can you identify the following "two-word" phrases that all begin with the first or second word "double?"
Average, 10 Qns, coachpauly, Jan 18 19
Average
coachpauly
Jan 18 19
571 plays
34.
  Buy a Vowel: E As in Eye    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Just like the word 'eye' each question's theme word will begin and end with the excellent letter E. There will also be a letter Y somewhere in the word. "The New Shorter Oxford English Dictionary" has been used as the main reference source.
Average, 10 Qns, Wordpie, Jun 27 17
Average
Wordpie gold member
Jun 27 17
437 plays
35.
  "L" Words and Meanings    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Each question has something to do with the letter "L." Have fun with it!
Average, 10 Qns, bodyguard, Dec 16 12
Average
bodyguard
2916 plays
36.
  Dee-lightful Words   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All of the answers in this quiz start with the delicious, delectable letter D!
Average, 10 Qns, bullymom, Nov 15 09
Average
bullymom
1911 plays
37.
  A is NOT for Apple!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A is for many places, things, parts of speech, and a very popular letter. It is also recognised in many other languages than English. These mostly A words are the lesser-known and used. Some are dying out. Please help to reanimate them!
Average, 10 Qns, alexis722, Aug 21 15
Average
alexis722
423 plays
38.
  Bar-red words.    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I was sitting in a pub one day and wondered how many words I could find that began with BAR. I'll give you the word, you choose the correct definition. All definitions quoted are from Dictionary.com.
Average, 10 Qns, DaveH1960, Aug 18 14
Average
DaveH1960
738 plays
39.
  Improve your Vocabulary? Easy as D-E-F    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
You've played the first quiz in this series - Easy as ABC. Now try playing D-E-F to move your vocabulary onward to the end of the alphabet.
Average, 15 Qns, smeone, Nov 27 14
Average
smeone
749 plays
40.
  B is NOT for Banana!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Actually, this quiz includes B and D words, odd ones. Ms. B has been doing pushups to Beautify her Bust. D is on a diet because A told him he couldn't see his own feet anymore. Have fun!
Difficult, 10 Qns, alexis722, Sep 06 15
Difficult
alexis722
467 plays
41.
  Vocabulary Words: ABCs of Clothing    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Following are 25 questions on different apparel and fashion accessories beginning with the letters A, B, and C.
Tough, 25 Qns, ravenskye, Mar 24 20
Tough
ravenskye
Mar 24 20
1094 plays
42.
  Three letter E words    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
I give you the definition, you give me the word. These are all three letter words beginning with 'E'
Very Easy, 5 Qns, the_kazmeister, May 31 20
Very Easy
the_kazmeister
May 31 20
4408 plays
43.
  C is NOT for Cat    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Mrs. C has decided to have her own quiz (Mr. C is at the local hangout having a few beers). Mrs. C has invited Mr. B over because he's a good friend. He also has a preference for B words. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, alexis722, Sep 24 15
Average
alexis722
467 plays
44.
  Words beginning with BEE    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
As a member of the Bees Knees team I thought I would see if I could find some words starting with the letters BEE. Have fun, don't get stung.
Average, 10 Qns, DaveH1960, Feb 07 11
Average
DaveH1960
791 plays
45.
  Clothing-Related Vocabulary: DEFGH    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The following quiz is about clothing and footwear beginning with the letters D, E, F, G, and H.
Average, 10 Qns, ravenskye, Dec 17 10
Average
ravenskye
1256 plays
46.
  D, Interrupted!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
D was all set to make his own quiz when B claimed D had used 5 of his B quiz questions, so he would take over some of D's. Some definitions can be found in the online 'Urban Dictionary'. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, alexis722, Sep 04 18
Average
alexis722
Sep 04 18
326 plays
47.
  'C' is for....    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another installment of this quiz. I give you a scenario involving a word beginning with 'C' and you guess the answer. Again, it couldn't be simpler than metapartical physics within the quantum concept of nuclear fission. Simple. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, kristian88, Nov 01 16
Tough
kristian88
787 plays
48.
  J's Turn!    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The only consonant you need in these answers is the letter J. Should be enough clues that you can find the answers even if you don't know the words. If you like this, see the rest of my alphabet quizzes.
Difficult, 15 Qns, sharkbytes, Dec 03 07
Difficult
sharkbytes
975 plays
49.
  It's a "Cin"-ful Quiz!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you answer with no multiple choices given, which you may think is a sin? Well, think of terms that start with 'cin'.
Average, 10 Qns, Earthboy, Mar 19 18
Average
Earthboy
Mar 19 18
206 plays
50.
  'A' Is For....    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will give you a scenario involving a word beginning with 'A' and you figure the answer from it. So easy a mouse could do it....an intelligent mouse though. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, kristian88, Jan 15 15
Tough
kristian88
709 plays
51.
  'I' is for....    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another installment here of my quiz. Up to 'I' now where I give you a scenario and.......oh if you don't know how it works by now look at my others.....Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, kristian88, Aug 15 03
Tough
kristian88
892 plays
52.
  'M' is for....    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Half way through now in my A-Z thing. I give you a scenario involving a word beginning with 'M' and you guess the answer. Easy peasy. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, kristian88, May 30 14
Average
kristian88
714 plays
53.
  'F' is for....    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Part 6 now, when I give you a scenario involving a word beginning with 'F' and you guess the answer. It's just so easy an illiterate mouse could do it. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, kristian88, Mar 03 09
Tough
kristian88
945 plays
54.
  'L' is for....    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
It's the turn of 'L' now in the quiz where I give you a scenario involving a word beginning with 'L' and you guess the answer. Easy as pie! Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, kristian88, Aug 27 03
Tough
kristian88
906 plays
55.
  'E' is for...    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Part 5 in the series. I will give you a scenario involving a word beginning with 'E' and you guess the answer. Nothing could be simpler....except maybe George W. Anyhow. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, kristian88, Aug 01 03
Average
kristian88
892 plays
56.
  'B' Is For....    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Second installment of this quiz. I give you a scenario involving a word beginning with 'B' and you pick the answer that fits. It's as simple as quantum physics. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, kristian88, Apr 29 19
Average
kristian88
Apr 29 19
1174 plays
57.
  'G' is for....    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Next part in the A to possibly Z series, unless I get sick of it. This time it is 'G' and you guess the answer from the scenario given, involving a word beginning with G. It's just so simple. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, kristian88, Nov 07 09
Average
kristian88
927 plays
58.
  'K' is for....    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Onto part 11 of this quiz and almost half-way through. I give you a scenario involving a word beginning with 'K' and you guess the answer. As simple as a wimple. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, kristian88, Feb 13 21
Tough
kristian88
Feb 13 21
1023 plays
59.
  'D' Is For.....    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Fourth installment of this quiz and still going strong.....ish. Up to 'D' now in which I will give you a scenario involving a D word and you pick the most suitable answer. As easy as writing out pi to infinity. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, kristian88, Apr 11 14
Tough
kristian88
860 plays
60.
  'J' is for.....    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Up to part 10 now and still going on and on and on and etc. O.K. you know how it works, no? I give you a scenario involving a word beginning with 'J' and you guess the answer. Simple. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, kristian88, Mar 19 18
Tough
kristian88
Mar 19 18
673 plays
61.
  'H' is for....    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Up to part 8 now and still going kinda strong. I give you a scenario involving a word beginning with 'H' and you blah, blah, blah, blah. Dead simple! Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, kristian88, May 14 12
Tough
kristian88
757 plays
62.
  Vocabulary: Words Starting with 'Dh'    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Following is a brief quiz on vocabulary words starting with 'dh'.
Tough, 5 Qns, ravenskye, Apr 22 02
Tough
ravenskye
671 plays
63.
  G Words    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Naturally, these odd words all begin with G. This is the only clue you get however! Good luck.
Tough, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Feb 25 04
Tough
thejazzkickazz gold member
655 plays

Words A - M Trivia Questions

1. D 'drumbles' into the bedroom as he gets drowsy when disgruntled. What does drumble mean?

From Quiz
D, Interrupted!

Answer: To move in a sluggish manner

D is dragging his feet, moving slowly and lazily. He was perfectly gruntled before B came along and sabotaged his quiz. Perhaps he can grab some more ink while B is out on the town bootlegging.

2. Mrs. C rarely calamistrates as she has no need of it. What does it mean?

From Quiz C is NOT for Cat

Answer: To curl the hair

Calamistrate means to curl the hair. It comes from the Latin meaning a curling iron. Mrs. C is duly proud of her beautiful naturally curly hair and invites some bucculent comments. Bucculent simply means wide-mouthed, as in surprised or amazed at something.

3. A reddish brown sweetening spice; a reddish brown color.

From Quiz It's a "Cin"-ful Quiz!

Answer: cinnamon

Cinnamons are tasty and sweet! Even though cinnamon is a spice, I don't consider it spicy. There are several foods that are cinnamon-flavored, like cinnamon crackers, cinnamon cookies, Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, cinnamon bread, and cinnamon waffles. Cinnamon comes from the inner bark of various Asian trees, exclusively from the genus Cinnamomum.

4. On the streets growing up we played great games such as "Kick the Can", "World Cup", "40-40", and "Hopscotch". My little sisters preferred a game with skipping ropes; what was it called?

From Quiz Make Mine a Double

Answer: Double Dutch

Double Dutch is a popular playground game played with two long jump ropes that are turned in opposite directions while one or more people are jumping in the middle. The game is believed to have begun in the inner-cities of America and has become popular world-wide. In New York City, Double Dutch was added as a varsity high school sport in the Spring of 2009.

5. Referred to by my more familiar name, I am a product taken to combat the effects of illness-causing bacteria. What am I?

From Quiz Words Beginning With "Ant"

Answer: Antibiotic

Antibiotics are also known as antibacterials. However, antibiotics cover a broader range of the antimicrobial products. The term antibiotic was created by an American biochemist, Selman Waksman, in 1942. His research into organic substances led to the discovery of Streptomycin and the development of other antibiotics followed on from this.

6. The first word is 'BEESTINGS', not to be confused with bee stings. What does it mean?

From Quiz Words beginning with BEE

Answer: Colostrum

BEESTINGS is the name given to the first milk secreted by a mammal, especially a cow, after giving birth.

7. Rather than leaving fast, they waited for the storm to abate. What is the meaning of abate?

From Quiz Vocabulary I

Answer: subside

Abate means to reduce in amount, degree, intensity.

8. The word is barege, but what is (a) barege?

From Quiz Bar-red words.

Answer: A gauzy fabric of silk, cotton, wool, or worsted

'A sheer fabric constructed in a leno weave of silk warp and cotton or worsted filling, often used to make veils and dresses.' Barege veiling is named after the town in France where it was first made and is imported in different qualities. It has a 'warp' of silk and a 'weft' of wool. The 'warp' is the yarn which runs the length of the fabric whilst the 'weft' is the yarn which runs across the loom. 'Leno Weave' is a method of weaving where the 'warp' threads are partly twisted around each other creating an open, lace - like, appearance.

9. A is for Ass. What "A" word means to allot, designate or appoint?

From Quiz Animal Words

Answer: assign

The Head Honcho will ASSIGN a task for you in the form of completing a challenge. An ass is a donkey; I hope you got this right and weren't one.

10. This word, meaning 'high point of achievement', has long been associated with a certain coyote of Warner Brothers fame. To which word am I referring?

From Quiz Interesting 'A' Words

Answer: Acme

Wile E. Coyote always purchased his products from Acme, and why not, it implies that the material that this company produces is the most excellent available. Alas, however, Mr. Coyote never seemed an adept at employing his Acme acquisitions accurately. Apparently, Sears once had a product line called 'Acme', from whence it was derived by Warner Brothers. The word comes from the Greek for 'the top' or 'perfection', the name being shared by a certain nymph.

11. A very good friend of mine came round the other day and told me he had just lost his job. I asked why and he told me his bosses had cited 'iatromelia' as the cause. What was his profession?

From Quiz 'I' is for....

Answer: Doctor

Iatromelia is medical negligence. The word comes from the Greek 'iatro' meaning related to a physician or medicine and 'meleos' meaning fruitless or in vain.

12. After being out of work for some time, I recently took a job I would not normally take, but needs must. I am now employed as an 'ecdysiast'. What do I have to do to earn my money?

From Quiz 'E' is for...

Answer: Striptease dancing

An ecdysiast is a striptease performer. It comes from the Greek, ecdusis, meaning to strip off.

13. Which professional person would you most likely expect to see leading a 'brachiotomy'?

From Quiz 'B' Is For....

Answer: Surgeon

Of them all I would prefer for the surgeon to be leading it, as a brachiotomy is the amputation of an arm. Not that I would like my arm amputated mind, but if I had to....

14. Which type of movie would you most likely to be watching if you thought that it was a little bit 'affreux'?

From Quiz 'A' Is For....

Answer: Horror

Affreux means frightening, hideous or horrific. It is a French word that has been accepted into the English language.

15. A sometimes nocturnal mammal related to the monkey is the:

From Quiz "L" Words and Meanings

Answer: lemur

It also has a foxlike face and soft fur.

16. Remember, the only consonant you need throughout this quiz is J! (Y is a consonant)... Those fruit-flavored gummy, but impossible to chew candies.

From Quiz J's Turn!

Answer: Juju

Also called Jujubes. They come shaped like berries, fish, coins, and bears. The real ones are as hard as last decade's tar and will remove your fillings expertly for a few cents.

17. Which US state is nicknamed 'The First State'?

From Quiz Dee-lightful Words

Answer: Delaware

Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution, in 1787.

18. What is the world's tallest mammal, which reaches a height of 18 feet?

From Quiz Answers Beginning With 'G'

Answer: Giraffe

A glutton is another name for wolverine. A guanaco is a cud-chewing South American mammal closely related to the domesticated llama.

19. Where you are very likely to find cows, chickens, the odd sheep, grains growing, dams and Old Macdonald on a tractor?

From Quiz Fun with Four Letter F-words

Answer: Farm

20. What is a recumbent sculpture, often found on top of a coffin, called?

From Quiz G Words

Answer: gisant

Gisant figures are very common throughout Europe. Just look at the tombs of the wealthy and important figures of medieval Europe and you are likely to see a stone gisant figure lying atop the coffins. For more information on art terms, please see my art terms quizzes in the art sub-section of the Humanities category. There is a 'g' terms quiz included!

21. The organ of hearing

From Quiz Three letter E words

Answer: ear

22. D notices his 'dignotion' has turned a bright red and is not overly surprised. Could it be the 'cowin' he had before the banana split? Or is it simply indignation? Which pair of terms could be referred to as dignotion and cowin, respectively?

From Quiz D, Interrupted!

Answer: Birthmark/tiny shellfish

A dignotion could be your dragon tattoo, a mole, any remarkable spot on your person, even a birthmark. A cowin is a very small shellfish which is plucked from its shell using a hatpin. Some people are allergic to shellfish, which could cause a reaction on the skin or elsewhere. Aha, C slipped in, but she is a good friend, and very couthy (Scottish term for a warm and friendly person, or a comfy-cosy place).

23. Mrs. C is on a new regimen to trim her figure a bit, as she is both callipygian and campaniform, which means what?

From Quiz C is NOT for Cat

Answer: Having shapely buttocks/being bell shaped

Zaftig she is, but a bit overabundantly, although Mr. B tells her she is simply being bogglish about it. Bogglish is to be unsure of something, even a wee bit skittish.

24. Which word means able to ward off a contagious disease?

From Quiz A is NOT for Apple!

Answer: Alexiteric

Alexiteric, an adjective, can also mean similar to an antibiotic. The word is from the Greek meaning protection. Anabiosis is a return to life from apparent or real death. Anglewitch is an obsolete term for a worm that is used as fish bait. Agowilt is sudden sickening fear.

25. A genus of South American trees that contains quinine.

From Quiz It's a "Cin"-ful Quiz!

Answer: cinchona

Cinchona, or quina, is a genus of trees, native to East Andes region of South America in Peru and Bolivia, but it can also grow in Central America, Jamaica, French Polynesia, Indonesia, India, and parts of Africa. Quinine, found in the barks of cinchonas, is used to treat malaria.

26. What is a legal term for a procedural defense that disallows a defendant from being tried again on the same charges after gaining a legitimate acquittal?

From Quiz Make Mine a Double

Answer: Double Jeopardy

In many countries such as the United States and Mexico, the condition of double jeopardy is a constitutional right. In other countries the protection is based upon statute law. In the United States the law of double jeopardy falls under the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution that states: "Nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb." In 1999, the critically acclaimed thriller "Double Jeopardy" appeared in the movie theaters. In this film, starring Tommy Lee Jones, a woman (Ashley Judd) is framed for the murder of her husband (Bruce Greenwood).

27. How about 'BEETLE'? Apart from being an insect, do you know what a beetle is?

From Quiz Words beginning with BEE

Answer: A wooden instrument for mashing potatoes

A BEETLE is a wooden instrument used for beating linen or for mashing potatoes. Also, of course, it is an insect of the order Coleoptera. Beetles are probably one of the most prolific insects on the planet with approximately 370,000 species identified already and more being described and named every day.

28. Given the aberrant nature of data, we came to doubt the validity of the entire experiment. What is the meaning of aberrant?

From Quiz Vocabulary I

Answer: deviant

Aberrant means deviating from the ordinary.

29. Can anyone tell me what a baroscope is, please?

From Quiz Bar-red words.

Answer: A weather-glass

A baroscope is an instrument used for measuring changes in atmospheric pressure. It's a type of barometer.

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