Language and Etymology Trivia Questions
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What word, originating from a Greek term meaning 'to speak ill of', refers to irreverent talk of God?
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blasphemy
What is a violent storm whose name evolved from the Latin word for time?
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tempest
What record, originating from the Latin for 'daily allowance', details each day's events?
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diary
In the dictionary, what is the English translation of the French term 'peau de soie', which describes a type of dress fabric?
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silk
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