Synonyms
What is a synonym for "happy"?
Joyful
What is the antonym of "arrive"?
Depart
The word "algebra" comes from the Arabic term "al-jabr," which means this.
Options:
A) Addition
B) Restoration
C) Calculation
D) Subtraction
Restoration
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
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
What is a synonym for "quick"?
Rapid
What is the antonym of "happy"?
Sad
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
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
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
What is a synonym for "ancient"?
Old
What is the antonym of "full"?
Empty
The term "vodka" comes from the Slavic word "voda," which means this.
Options:
A) Spirit
B) Water
C) Grain
D) Fire
Water
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
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
What is a synonym for "exquisite"?
Options:
A) Mediocre
B) Ordinary
C) Beautiful
D) Plain
Beautiful
What is the antonym of "generous"?
Selfish
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
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
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
What is a synonym for "meticulous"?
Options:
A) Careless
B) Thorough
C) Hasty
D) Vague
Thorough
What is the antonym of "arduous"?
Options:
A) Difficult
B) Demanding
C) Easy
D) Strenuous
Easy
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
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
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