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I am writing this quiz in response to a challenge from scarygirl11. All of the questions and answers relate to adjectives beginning with the letter "F". Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Bob9491. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Bob9491

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
374,554

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
940

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Question 1 of 10

1. According to Dictionary.com which of these is an accurate definition of the word "fallacious"? Hint

logically unsound

argumentative

a total lie

lacking substance

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these words is NOT a synonym of "forthright"? Hint

brave

outspoken

direct

frank

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Question 3 of 10

3. What "f" adjective can mean a strong odor or taste but can also mean suspicious? Hint

foul

flared

fluted

fishy

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these words is NOT a synonym for "factious"? Hint

right

mutinous

divisive

contentious

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Question 5 of 10

5. If you said someone finished a task in a facile manner which of these words or phrases would best describe what you meant? Hint

with help

with difficulty

with ease

slowly

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Question 6 of 10

6. The word "fabaceous" is used to describe which vegetable? Hint

celery

bean

beet

turnip

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these most closely defines what a fatalistic person believes? Hint

They are destined to die young.

Everything in life is pre-determined by an external force.

A natural disaster is about to strike.

There is an afterlife.

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the origin of the word "filthy"? Hint

Latin

Middle English

Greek

German

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these words does not fit with the word "faithful"? Hint

under-handed

loyal

true

devout

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Question 10 of 10

10. The word "fab" is a shortened word for "fabulous". What popular musical group was known as "The Fab Four"? Hint

The Rolling Stones

The Hollies

The Eagles

The Beatles

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. According to Dictionary.com which of these is an accurate definition of the word "fallacious"?

Answer: logically unsound

"Fallacious" comes from the Latin word "fallaciosus" meaning deceitful or deceptive. An example of a sentence using the word would be: "Many argued that the president's theory of 'trickle down economics' was fallacious".

2. Which of these words is NOT a synonym of "forthright"?

Answer: brave

"Forthright" originated in old English. An example of its' use might be: "Some people were offended by his forthright comments".

3. What "f" adjective can mean a strong odor or taste but can also mean suspicious?

Answer: fishy

Examples of the use of "fishy" might be: "I love seafood, but this tastes too fishy for me". Or: "There was something fishy about the ending of the match".

4. Which of these words is NOT a synonym for "factious"?

Answer: right

An example of the use of "factious" would be: A small, but factious, group attempted to overthrow the government.

5. If you said someone finished a task in a facile manner which of these words or phrases would best describe what you meant?

Answer: with ease

The Britsh dictionary defines facile as "easy to perform or achieve" and "working or moving easily". An example would be: "He worked through the maze in a most facile manner".

6. The word "fabaceous" is used to describe which vegetable?

Answer: bean

Most dictionaries define "fabaceous" as being bean-like or having the characteristics of a bean. Any member of the legume family is considered to be fabaceous as the word is derived from the Latin word "fabacae" meaning from the legume family.

7. Which of these most closely defines what a fatalistic person believes?

Answer: Everything in life is pre-determined by an external force.

A fatalistic person believes it is useless to try affect their destiny because everything is pre-determined. Example: "I'm not afraid to walk the streets after dark because I am a fatalistic person. If something is meant to happen it will happen regardless".

8. What is the origin of the word "filthy"?

Answer: Middle English

Filthy is believed to have originated in the 14th century in England. It has many meanings and usages, the most common being disgustingly dirty, but it can also refer to a person's constant use of obscenities (as in "He has a filthy mouth") or to a wealthy person ("He is filthy rich").

9. Which of these words does not fit with the word "faithful"?

Answer: under-handed

"Under-handed" refers to a tricky or dishonest act. A faithful person can be true, loyal and devout.

10. The word "fab" is a shortened word for "fabulous". What popular musical group was known as "The Fab Four"?

Answer: The Beatles

John Lennon was sixteen when he put together a skiffle group. They named themselves "The Blackjacks" but because there was another popular group using that name they changed it to The Quarrymen. Following a couple of other name changes they eventually became The Beatles. When their popularity exploded worldwide many DJs and fan magazines began referring to them as "The Fab Four".

Source: Author Bob9491

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