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Vowels Wonders Trivia Quiz

Each of the ten words being described in this quiz has all five vowels in it and each vowel appears only once. Also, all ten words are adjectives. The first (few) letter(s) and the length of the word are given as clue. Can you solve all ten? Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Matthew_07. Estimated time: 8 mins.

Author
Matthew_07

Time
8 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
353,241

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
366

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Question 1 of 10

1. Renaissance man Leonardo da Vinci could write with both hands. Some even claimed that he could write using one hand, and draw using the other hand at the same time. Which adjective describes this skill?

Answer: (Starts with A, 12 letters)

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the field of physical chemistry, any reaction that involves two molecular entities is described as what kind of reaction?

Answer: (Starts with B, 11 letters)

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Question 3 of 10

3. The sentence "The boy hit his friend with a ball" is ambiguous because it could mean either (a) The boy used a ball to hit his friend, or (b) The boy hit his friend who is holding a ball. Which word can also be used to describe this kind of sentence where more than one different interpretation is possible?

Answer: (Starts with EQ, 9 letters)

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Question 4 of 10

4. In taxonomy or biological classification, which adjective is used to describe organisms whose cells are enclosed within membranes?

Answer: (Starts with EUK, 10 letters)

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Question 5 of 10

5. During a live show, a host was about to announce the winner of an intense competition but suddenly there was a blackout. The host said calmly, "Well, I guess we will never find out who the winner is now." What adjective best describes the way the host handled the serious situation with clever and comical joke?

Answer: (Starts with FA, 9 letters)

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Question 6 of 10

6. A patient in hospital might receive IV treatment to replenish the lost fluids in his or her body. The abbreviation IV is short for which medical term?

Answer: (Starts with I, 11 letters)

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1986, the Chernobyl nuclear reactor broke down and what followed thereafter was a series of heart-wrenching tragedies. Which word can be used to describe the reactor that failed to operate properly?

Answer: (Starts with M, 13 letters)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which word can be used to describe a bridge that may be about to collapse anytime? This word is also used metaphorically to depict an insecure and unstable situation.

Answer: (Starts with PR, 10 letters)

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Question 9 of 10

9. A person who is persistent and does not give up easily can be described using this adjective. The pronunciation of the first half of this word is similar to the synonym of renter. What word is this?

Answer: (Starts with TE, 9 letters)

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Question 10 of 10

10. A company that went bankrupt spent more money on its expenditure than its income. Which word is used to describe such business that produces no gain?

Answer: (Starts with U, 12 letters)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Ambidextrous

In the Latin language, the prefix "ambi-" means both, and "dexter" means right. Other scientists and inventors who are believed to have been ambidextrous include Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, Richard Feynman, and Nikola Tesla.

2. In the field of physical chemistry, any reaction that involves two molecular entities is described as what kind of reaction?

Answer: Bimolecular

In general, a bimolecular reaction involves two molecular entities (might be atoms, molecules, ions, or radicals) that collide to form an intermediate activated complex. For example, two different molecule entities, A and B react to produce C.

Answer: Equivocal

Another example of an equivocal sentence is "They are washing machines." It could mean either (a) They are cleaning the machines, or (b) They are machines that are used to wash laundry. The use of equivocation can also be found in some of the great literature works, such as the "Macbeth" play by the renown English poet William Shakespeare.

4. In taxonomy or biological classification, which adjective is used to describe organisms whose cells are enclosed within membranes?

Answer: Eukaryotic

In the Greek language, "eu" means good, whereas "karyon" means nut. All animals and plants are eukaryotic. On the other hand, prokaryotic organisms, such as bacteria, lack cell nuclei.

Answer: Facetious

The word "facetious" is also special in the way that all the five vowels appear in alphabetical order. Another common word that has this interesting property is "abstemious" (antonym of gluttonous). Other examples, which are less familiar words, are "arsenious" (arsenic-related chemical substance or property), "caesious" (grey blue or grey green color), and "annelidous" (related to the phylum Annelida).

6. A patient in hospital might receive IV treatment to replenish the lost fluids in his or her body. The abbreviation IV is short for which medical term?

Answer: Intravenous

Literally, the word "intravenous" means within veins. In layman's term, it's called a "drip". IV is also used in the administration of chemotherapy.

Answer: Malfunctioned

Following the tragedy of the nuclear incident, thousands of residents living nearby were diagnosed with different kinds of cancer. In 2011, not long after Japan was hit with earthquake and tsunami, the world was shocked with the news of the terrifying nuclear meltdown at Okuma, Fukushima.

8. Which word can be used to describe a bridge that may be about to collapse anytime? This word is also used metaphorically to depict an insecure and unstable situation.

Answer: Precarious

In 1977, a derailed commuter train ran into a road bridge in Granville, Australia, resulting in 83 deaths and 210 injuries. In 2002, the Rafiganj train disaster in India caused more than 130 deaths, when a train derailed off a bridge.

Famous American activist Martin Luther King, Jr. said, "All progress is precarious, and the solution of one problem brings us face to face with another problem."

Answer: Tenacious

Someone who rents a place is called a renter or a tenant.

American feminist and ex-President of the National Organization for Women, Patricia Ireland once said, "Extremely strong, effective, tenacious, and powerful political networks can be built when you fight losing battles as well as when you win."

10. A company that went bankrupt spent more money on its expenditure than its income. Which word is used to describe such business that produces no gain?

Answer: Unprofitable

In 2012, "Fortune" magazine listed Exxon Mobil as the most profitable American company. It was estimated that the company made a staggering $41.6 billion profit in 2011 alone.

Source: Author Matthew_07

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