Words Quiz | Can You Guess the Meaning?

Can you tackle these tricky words?

Gm quizzers! 👋 Do you love words? I've put together 10 words—some common, some tricky, and a few that might leave you scratching your head. Can you figure out what they mean? Give it a go and test your word power!

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Q1: Which of the following best describes the word "susurrus"?

A) A loud explosion
B) A whispering sound
C) A thunderclap
D) An echo

e.g. The susurrus of the leaves in the breeze was the only sound in the quiet forest.

Q2: The word "cacophony" refers to:

A) A pleasing harmony
B) A melodious tune
C) Silence
D) A harsh mixture of sounds

e.g. The city street was filled with the cacophony of honking cars and shouting vendors.

Q3: Which is closest in meaning to "somnolent"?

A) Sleepy
B) Alert
C) Excited
D) Energetic

e.g. After the long meeting, he felt somnolent and struggled to stay awake.

Q4: If someone is being "garrulous", what are they doing?

A) Being quiet
B) Talking a lot
C) Crying
D) Laughing

e.g. The garrulous host kept the conversation going for hours.

Q5: What does it mean to "apricate"?

A) To bask in the sun
B) To bathe in water
C) To sleep outdoors
D) To eat fruit

e.g. After a long winter, she loved to apricate in her garden, soaking up the warmth of the sun.

Q6: Which of the following defines "melange"?

A) A type of dessert
B) A dance style
C) A mixture of different elements
D) A musical note

e.g. The dish was a melange of flavours, combining sweet, spicy, and tangy elements.

Q7: If someone has a "sanguine" attitude, they are:

A) Pessimistic
B) Nervous
C) Angry
D) Confident and optimistic

e.g. Despite the challenges ahead, she remained sanguine about the project’s success.

Q8: If someone is described as "perfidious", they are likely to be:

A) Trustworthy
B) Honest
C) Deceitful
D) Naive

e.g. Their perfidious actions shattered the trust we once had in them.

Q9: If someone is "apoplectic", they are likely to be:

A) Calm
B) Furious
C) Sleepy
D) Confused

e.g. He was apoplectic with rage when he found his car had been towed.

Q10: A "sesquipedalian" is someone who:

A) Uses long words
B) Speaks very little
C) Talks too fast
D) Struggles with language

e.g. His sesquipedalian speech left the audience both impressed and slightly confused.

That's it for today—thanks for playing along! Until next time, I Eat Quizzes - Out! 👋

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