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Quiz about Ex Marks the Spat
Quiz about Ex Marks the Spat

Ex Marks the Spat Trivia Quiz


Have fun with this exciting exhibit of "ex" words. There are ten question related to unusual words that start with "ex". I am sure you will have an excellent time.

A multiple-choice quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
dcpddc478
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
366,248
Updated
Mar 14 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of the following words means to denounce or severely criticize? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of these words means to remove or destroy completely? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of these words means to be full of energy and excitement? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Exchequer is an Old English term for a grocery store cashier.


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of the following words is a type of betting strategy? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What might the word "exurbia" be used to describe? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of the following things might be called an expletive? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of these words means to make a bad situation worse? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The word "exorcise" means to do calisthenics or other strenuous physical activity.


Question 10 of 10
10. Now, back to the title. Which of the following 'ex' words might make you spit, spat, or otherwise expel sputum? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of the following words means to denounce or severely criticize?

Answer: Excoriate

The correct answer for this question is excoriate. It has an alternate definition which means to remove someone's skin, often by whipping or other form of punishment.
2. Which of these words means to remove or destroy completely?

Answer: Extirpate

The correct answer for this question is extirpate. Other alternative definitions are: to remove surgically or to uproot. Synonyms for this word include raze, demolish, and annihilate.
3. Which of these words means to be full of energy and excitement?

Answer: Exuberant

If someone is described as exuberant, they are being described as being lively, energetic, and filled with excitement and enthusiasm. Exuberant can also mean to be extreme or excessive in degree, size or extent. Some synonyms for this word include vivacious, extroverted, joyful, and effervescent.
4. Exchequer is an Old English term for a grocery store cashier.

Answer: False

This statement is false. Exchequer is a term used for the government department in charge of collecting taxes in the various European countries. This government department is usually in charge of managing public spending.
5. Which of the following words is a type of betting strategy?

Answer: Exacta

Exacta is a type of bet, most often seen at horse races. In this type of a bet, the bettor must correctly select the first- and second-place finishers in exact order. A synonym for this word is 'perfecta'.
6. What might the word "exurbia" be used to describe?

Answer: Location of your home

Exurbia is a term used for the residential regions beyond the suburbs. It usually connotes a prosperous area of nice homes that have lots of acreage. Another term used for these regions is a 'bedroom community' or 'dormitory town'.
7. Which of the following things might be called an expletive?

Answer: Swearword

An expletive is an interjectory exclamation that is often profane. It usually indicates emotion such as surprise or fear. Some common expletives might be damn, wow, and yahoo. Most expletives are followed by an exclamation point.
8. Which of these words means to make a bad situation worse?

Answer: Exacerbate

Exacerbate is the correct answer for this question. Drinking more alcohol could while suffering from a hang-over could be said to exacerbate the problem. It indicates that a certain act or thing is aggravating or increasing the severity of an already difficult situation or disease.
9. The word "exorcise" means to do calisthenics or other strenuous physical activity.

Answer: False

This statement is false. The term exorcise means to free someone from evil, or to rid them of demons. The similar word, exercise, means to do calisthenics, or to use something. It should be noted that exorcise does not always have religious overtones. It can also mean to rid oneself from bad thoughts or desires.
10. Now, back to the title. Which of the following 'ex' words might make you spit, spat, or otherwise expel sputum?

Answer: Expectorant

An expectorant is any kind of medication that is used to loosen mucus in the lungs. It causes you to spit as the mucus is coughed up and then expelled by spitting. A common expectorant is guaifenesin which can be found in many types of cold medications.
Source: Author dcpddc478

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