Weekly Quiz No.35
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Below is a list of 10 words, can you pick the correct meaning for each word? |
| 1. Buckram. |
a. A cross between a male/female sheep . |
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b. Coarse linen cloth stiffen by gum or paste. |
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| Correct meaning? ________________________ |
c. Type of 'shock absorber' used on old west carriage. |
| 2. Diphthong. |
a. Union of 2 vowels pronounced in 1 syllable. |
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b. Severe sub-tropical infectious disease. |
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| Correct meaning? ________________________ |
c. Balinese wrap around outer garment. |
| 3. Margay. |
a. Roast potato covered in melted cheese. |
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b. Spotted Cent. & Sth. American wildcat. |
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| Correct meaning? ________________________ |
c. Treating serious situations lightly. |
| 4. Flivver. |
a. Disreputable woman. |
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b. Lose ones concentration. |
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| Correct meaning? ________________________ |
c. Old, inexpensive vehicle. |
| 5. Strangury. |
a. Painful urinary disease. |
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b. Point at which a sea and a strait meet. |
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| Correct meaning? ________________________ |
c. Single constituent of DNA. |
| 6. Lubricious. |
a. Shining brightly. |
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b. Extremely passionate. |
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| Correct meaning? ________________________ |
c. Slippery. |
| 7. Pellicle. |
a. Large gregarious water-fowl. |
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b. Ancient sighting device similar to telescope. |
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| Correct meaning? ________________________ |
c. Thin skin or film. |
| 8. Tombola. |
a. A stringed musical instrument. |
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b. Kind of lottery. |
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| Correct meaning? ________________________ |
c. Thin haired brush used for grooming horses. |
| 9. Hallux. |
a. Spiral cord used by glider to help in take-off. |
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b. Drink alcohol until extremely inebriated. |
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| Correct meaning? ________________________ |
c. The big toe. |
| 10. Killick. |
a. Heavy stone used as an anchor. |
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b. fried dumpling filled with cheese . |
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| Correct meaning? ________________________ |
c. Narcotic compound derived from opium. |
© Compiled by Tony McDermott 2005