Language & Etymology Trivia Questions
Total Questions: 8
What word, that entered the English language in the 13th century as 'sucre', refers to a common sweetener?
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sugar
What is the French term for a mixture of fragrant flowers and leaves in a bowl, which translates to 'rotten pot' in English?
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potpourri
What term, derived from the bird name cuckoo, is used for a man whose wife has cheated on him?
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cuckold
What is the Greek word, also used in English, that means purging from guilt or defilement?
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catharsis
What is the Polynesian-origin word for a permanent body decoration?
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tattoo
What dull or trite phrase, originating from a French word meaning 'flat', is often presented as if it were fresh?
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platitude
What word, derived from Greek, means 'forgetfulness'?
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amnesia
What fancy word, derived from Latin, refers to an indoor swimming pool and means 'a place for swimming'?
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natatorium
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