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Quiz about Word Definitions I
Quiz about Word Definitions I

Word Definitions I Trivia Quiz


In this quiz, I'll give you the definition, and you choose the word that best fits that definition. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by mkp51. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
mkp51
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
98,278
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1856
Last 3 plays: stackerd (0/10), rossian (10/10), Guest 166 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Lacking harmony or agreement; incompatible: Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The art of cutting out designs or illustrations from paper, foil, etc., mounting them decoratively on a surface, and applying several coats of varnish or lacquer: Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Calm; peaceful; tranquil: Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. An apparatus for conveying information by means of visual signals: Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The condition of being a uniquely particular person or thing; individuality: Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The use of many words where one or a few will do; a roundabout way of speaking or writing: Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. A syllogism in which one of the premises or the conclusion is not expressed but implied: Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. A set of stationary bells, each producing one tone of the chromatic scale: Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. A decoration or series of decorations forming an ornamental band around a room or mantel:
Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Advancing a definite point of view: Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Lacking harmony or agreement; incompatible:

Answer: incongruous

Derived from the Latin "incongruus," meaning "not congruous or harmonious."
2. The art of cutting out designs or illustrations from paper, foil, etc., mounting them decoratively on a surface, and applying several coats of varnish or lacquer:

Answer: découpage

Derived from the French "découper," meaning "to cut out."
3. Calm; peaceful; tranquil:

Answer: halcyon

Derived from the Greek "alcioun," a legendary bird that is supposed to have a calming, peaceful effect on the sea at the winter solstice.
4. An apparatus for conveying information by means of visual signals:

Answer: semaphore

Derived from the Greek "sema," meaning "sign," and "-phoros" meaning "to bear."
5. The condition of being a uniquely particular person or thing; individuality:

Answer: haecceity

Derived from the Latin "haec," feminine gender of "hic," meaning "this," and the Latin suffix "-itas."
6. The use of many words where one or a few will do; a roundabout way of speaking or writing:

Answer: periphrasis

Derived from the Greek "peri-" meaning "around," and "phrazein," meaning "to speak."
7. A syllogism in which one of the premises or the conclusion is not expressed but implied:

Answer: enthymeme

Derived from the Latin "enthymema," meaning "to consider or reflect upon."
8. A set of stationary bells, each producing one tone of the chromatic scale:

Answer: carillon

Derived from the Old French "carrignon," meaning "a chime of bells."
9. A decoration or series of decorations forming an ornamental band around a room or mantel:

Answer: frieze

Derived (possibly) from Middle Latin "frisium," meaning "embroidered cloth."
10. Advancing a definite point of view:

Answer: tendentious

Derived from the German "tendenziös" meaning "tendency."
Source: Author mkp51

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