Lexicon Legends
What does “obfuscate” mean?
“to make something unclear or obscure”?
Identify the error in this sentence: “Each of the participants have been assigned a task."
“have” should be “has”
What does “a storm in a teacup” mean?
a small problem that is exaggerated
What is the only country in the world named after a woman?
Saint Luci
What is the significance of the year 1822 in Brazilian history?
It is the year Brazil declared independence from Portugal
What is the difference between “euphoric” and “ecstatic”?
euphoric is a state of happiness, while ecstatic implies extreme, overwhelming joy”
Rewrite the following sentence in the passive voice: “The committee rejected the proposal.”
“The proposal was rejected by the committee”
What does “to cry over spilt milk” imply?
To regret something that cannot be undone
What is the name of the treaty that ended World War I?
The Treaty of Versailles
Name the author of the U.S. novel The Great Gatsby and the Brazilian novel Dom Casmurro
F. Scott Fitzgerald and Machado de Assis
What is the origin of the word “quarantine”?
from the Italian ‘quaranta,’ meaning forty, referring to a 40-day isolation period
Correct the punctuation in this sentence: “However I’m not sure this is the right solution."
However, I’m not sure this is the right solution.
What does “to be on tenterhooks” mean?
To be in a state of suspense or anxiety
What is the largest desert in the world, and why might its classification surprise some people?
Antarctica, because it’s a cold desert
Who was the leader that declared Brazil’s independence from Portugal in 1822
Dom Pedro I
Define “antediluvian” and use it in a sentence
extremely old or outdated, literally meaning ‘before the flood
What is the past tense of “run”?
“ran”
What does “to gild the lily” mean, and what is its origin?
to unnecessarily embellish something that is already beautiful; from Shakespeare’s King Johh
Which country has the most official languages?
South Africa, with 11 official languages
What is the only U.S. state that grows coffee commerciall
Hawaii
Combine these two sentences: “She is smart. She is kind
She is smart and kind
What’s the difference between “affect” and “effect”?
affect is a verb, and effect is a noun”
What does “to cast pearls before swine” mean?
to offer something valuable to someone who does not appreciate it
What is the significance of the Rosetta Stone?
it provided the key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs
What is special about the state of Alaska in terms of daylight?
Some areas experience 24 hours of daylight in summer and total darkness in winter