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Quiz about Now Use That Word in a Sentence

Now Use That Word in a Sentence Quiz


I surmised that a visual representation of these sesquipedalian words might provide the possibility of an accelerated understanding of their definitive descriptions.

A photo quiz by reedy. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
reedy
Time
3 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
372,587
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
1551
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Iva9Brain (9/10), Guest 86 (8/10), cms4613 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Using the picture as a clue, choose the correct definition of 'anthropomorphism'. Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. Look at the picture and choose the word that describes what is happening. Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Which sesquipedalian measuring instrument is depicted in this photograph? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. Which of these definitions best coincides with the accompanying photograph to define 'flibbertigibbet'? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Use the accompanying picture to help choose the definition that does NOT fit with the word 'institutionalization'. Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. What kind of medical practitioner specializes in what is visible in the accompanying pictures? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. Psychopharmaceuticals are drugs that affect mood, sensation, thinking, and behaviour.


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Question 8 of 10
8. Triskaidekaphobia is the abnormal fear of which number?

Answer: (One Word or Number)
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Question 9 of 10
9. Using the accompanying photo as a clue, choose the correct definition of the word 'unscrupulousness'. Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. Something that is verisimilitudinous is obviously impossible.


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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Using the picture as a clue, choose the correct definition of 'anthropomorphism'.

Answer: The ascription of human characteristics to things not human

If you are any sort of afficionado of cartoons, then you have already experienced a wealth of anthropomorphic examples. Anything that gives a human quality to something inhuman is anthropomorphism.

The other definitions given were for the following words:

Catechism: A form of instruction by means of questions and answers.

Empiricism: The philosophical theory which attributes the origin of all our knowledge to experience.

Individualism: An excessive or exclusive regard to one's personal interest; self-interest; selfishness.
2. Look at the picture and choose the word that describes what is happening.

Answer: Circumambulation

Circumambulation is the act of walking around something in a circle, especially for a ritual purpose. The picture shows the Ka'aba, the focal point of the Al-Masjid al-Haram mosque, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Every Muslim is expected to perform the hajj pilgrimage at least once in their lifetime, and to walk around (circumambulate) the Ka'aba seven times.

The other answer choices were:

Compartmentalization: The act or process of dividing a complex task or structure into smaller, often more manageable pieces.

Microencapsulation: A process in which tiny particles or droplets of a substance are separately encapsulated for controlled release: used to prolong the action of drugs, solidify liquids, etc.

Parametrization: The process of deciding and defining the parameters necessary for a complete or relevant specification of a model or geometric object.
3. Which sesquipedalian measuring instrument is depicted in this photograph?

Answer: Electroencephalograph

An electroencephalograph is a medical instrument that records electric currents generated by the brain. Commonly shortened to EEG, it is a useful tool for diagnosing epilepsy and other similar disorders.

The other measuring devices listed were:

Bathythermograph: An instrument designed to record water temperature as a function of depth.

Electrocardiograph: An instrument for recording the changes of electrical potential occurring during the heartbeat used especially in diagnosing abnormalities of heart action.

Spectroheliograph: An instrument for taking photographs of the sun in light of one wavelength only.
4. Which of these definitions best coincides with the accompanying photograph to define 'flibbertigibbet'?

Answer: A flighty or whimsical person, usually a young woman

The meaning of flibbertigibbet (a flighty or whimsical person, usually a young woman) has changed over the years. Originally, it referred to a fiend or mischievous spirit, and from there came to mean a person who depicted those same characteristics.

Assassin: A murderer of an important person in a surprise attack for political or religious reasons.

Slangwhanger: A person who verbally attacks others.

Sobersides: A sedate and serious person.
5. Use the accompanying picture to help choose the definition that does NOT fit with the word 'institutionalization'.

Answer: The process of replacing long-stay psychiatric hospitals with less isolated community mental health services

The correct answer refers to DEinstitutionalization. The goal of deinstitutionalization is to reduce the population size of mental institutions through releasing patients and shortening stays, while also trying to reduce the rate of admitting new patients and readmitting former patients.

It is also the goal of deinstitutionalization to end the cycle of dependency, hopelessness, learned helplessness, and other such symptoms of the former manner of institutionalization.
6. What kind of medical practitioner specializes in what is visible in the accompanying pictures?

Answer: Otorhinolaryngologist

An otorhinolaryngologist is an ear (oto), nose (rhino) and throat (laryng) specialist. The photographs show various casts of those body parts.

The other medical specialists were:

Anesthesiologist: A physician who specializes in the branch of medicine specializing in the use of drugs or other agents that cause insensibility to pain.

Gastroenterologist: A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive system.

Immunohematologist: A physician who studies antigen-antibody reactions as they relate to blood disorders.
7. Psychopharmaceuticals are drugs that affect mood, sensation, thinking, and behaviour.

Answer: True

Psychopharmacological substances (psychopharmaceuticals) cover a wide range - basically anything that can alter one's perceptive state. This includes both natural substances (various mushrooms, cannabis, opiates, etc.) and processed drugs. Without proper regulations, pychopharmaceuticals can be very dangerous (misdiagnosis or abuse). And, of course, there is a lively street drug trade that is based on pychopharmaceuticals.
8. Triskaidekaphobia is the abnormal fear of which number?

Answer: 13

There are a number of suggested origins for the number 13 being considered unlucky, from Christianity's last supper (Judas being the supposed 13th person to sit at the table) to Norse mythology (Loki being the 13th god in the pantheon) to the superstition that if 13 people gather together, then one will die within the year.

And, of course, who could forget what happened to Apollo 13?

What do you believe?
9. Using the accompanying photo as a clue, choose the correct definition of the word 'unscrupulousness'.

Answer: Having or showing no regard for what is right or honourable

Unscrupulousness, of course, is the opposite of having scruples, which are moral or ethical considerations guiding choices and behaviour. How does the picture relate to unscrupulousness? In days past, snake oil became representative of any medicament that was passed off as a miracle cure-all, when it was no such thing.

Abrasiveness: Tending to annoy or cause ill will; overly aggressive.

Conspicuousness: Attracting special attention, as by outstanding qualities or eccentricities.

Unceremoniousness: Discourteously abrupt; hasty; rude.
10. Something that is verisimilitudinous is obviously impossible.

Answer: False

To be verisimilitudinous is, in fact, the opposite of seeming impossible. Rather, it is defined as having the appearance or semblance of truth or reality; having the quality of seeming true.

What you see at a magic show is a great example of verisimilitude, as things seem real, when they are actually tricks. One can act or speak in a verisimilitudinous manner, seeming to be truthful, but not really.
Source: Author reedy

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