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Word origins
Common phrases
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100

What is a synonym for "happy"?

Joyful

100

What is the antonym of "arrive"?

Depart

100

The word "algebra" comes from the Arabic term "al-jabr," which means this.
Options:
A) Addition
B) Restoration
C) Calculation
D) Subtraction

Restoration

100

The phrase "break the ice" originally referred to this activity.
Options:
A) Shattering a frozen lake to start a boat journey
B) Cracking a frozen water pipe
C) Smashing an ice sculpture at a party
D) Melting ice to create a new drink

Shattering a frozen lake to start a boat journey

100

This adjective describes something that is "excessively confident or proud" and comes from Latin, meaning "vain or self-important."
Options:
A) Humble
B) Modest
C) Arrogant
D) Shy

Arrogant

200

What is a synonym for "quick"?

Rapid

200

What is the antonym of "happy"?

Sad

200

The word "piano" is derived from the Italian word "pianoforte," which combines "piano" meaning "soft" and this word meaning "loud."
Options:
A) Forte
B) Soprano
C) Baritone
D) Alto


A) Forte

200

The phrase "under the weather" means feeling ill and comes from this nautical term.
Options:
A) Being caught in a storm
B) Sailing in rough seas
C) Being below deck during bad weather
D) Navigating through fog

Being below deck during bad weather

200

This adjective describes someone who is "extremely careful and precise" and comes from Latin, meaning "finicky."
Options:
A) Carefree
B) Meticulous
C) Casual
D) Reckless

Meticulous

300

What is a synonym for "ancient"?
 

Old

300

What is the antonym of "full"?

Empty

300

The term "vodka" comes from the Slavic word "voda," which means this.
Options:
A) Spirit
B) Water
C) Grain
D) Fire

Water

300

The phrase "barking up the wrong tree" means pursuing a mistaken or misguided course of action. It originates from this activity.
Options:
A) Hunting dogs searching for game
B) Lumberjacks cutting down trees
C) Farmers herding cattle
D) Beekeepers tending to hives

A) Hunting dogs searching for game

300

The word "perfunctory" describes something done with minimal effort or reflection and comes from Latin, meaning "performed merely as a routine duty."
Options:
A) Diligent
B) Careful
C) Routine
D) Superficial


D) Superficial

400

What is a synonym for "exquisite"?
Options:
A) Mediocre
B) Ordinary
C) Beautiful
D) Plain

Beautiful

400

What is the antonym of "generous"?

Selfish

400

The word "kangaroo" originates from the Guugu Yimithirr language spoken by Indigenous Australians and is believed to refer to this.
Options:
A) A large bird
B) A type of fish
C) A type of tree
D) A large marsupial

A large marsupial

400

The phrase "spill the beans" means to reveal a secret. It is believed to originate from this practice.
Options:
A) Ancient Greek voting where beans were used to cast votes
B) Medieval traders spilling beans in markets
C) Victorian-era secret-sharing rituals involving beans
D) Roman customs of using beans in ceremonies

Ancient Greek voting where beans were used to cast votes

400

This adjective describes something that is "overly elaborate or showy" and comes from Latin, meaning "lavish" or "excessive."
Options:
A) Subtle
B) Ostentatious
C) Reserved
D) Plain

 

Ostentatious

500

What is a synonym for "meticulous"?
Options:
A) Careless
B) Thorough
C) Hasty
D) Vague

Thorough

500

What is the antonym of "arduous"?
Options:
A) Difficult
B) Demanding
C) Easy
D) Strenuous

Easy

500

The word "gourmet" comes from the Old French word "gourmet," which originally referred to this type of person.
Options:
A) A servant who tasted wine
B) A cook in a royal kitchen
C) A merchant of fine goods
D) A scholar of classical languages

A) A servant who tasted wine

500

The phrase "cost an arm and a leg" means something is very expensive. It is believed to have originated from this context.
Options:
A) The high cost of painting full-length portraits
B) Ancient Roman penalties for theft
C) The price of medical treatments for lost limbs
D) The cost of elaborate arm and leg jewelry  

 The high cost of painting full-length portraits

500

This adjective describes something that is "difficult to understand or obscure" and originates from Latin, meaning "dark" or "hidden."
Options:
A) Obscure
B) Cryptic
C) Lucid
D) Transparent

Cryptic

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