Dormant Words Quiz

Delve into linguistics with this quiz on dormant words, lexical gaps, and linguistic phenomena. Test your knowledge now!

#1

What does the term 'dormant word' refer to in linguistics?

A word with multiple meanings
A word that is rarely used
A word with no specific meaning
A word used in specific contexts only
#2

Which term describes the intentional creation of a new word or expression?

Neologism
Jargon
Acronym
Portmanteau
#3

What term is used to describe the repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely positioned words?

Alliteration
Assonance
Consonance
Rhyme
#4

What is the term for the intentional use of a word that imitates the sound it describes, such as 'bang' or 'clang'?

Onomatopoeia
Euphony
Palindrome
Anaphora
#5

In the context of language, what is a 'lexical gap'?

A gap in communication skills
A gap in vocabulary
A gap in grammatical knowledge
A gap in writing skills
#6

Which term is used to describe a word that has fallen out of common usage over time?

Obsolete
Archaic
Antiquated
Outdated
#7

In linguistics, what is the term for a word that has opposite meanings depending on the context?

Synonym
Antonym
Homonym
Contronym
#8

What is the term for a word that sounds like what it means, such as 'buzz' or 'murmur'?

Onomatopoeia
Palindrome
Alliteration
Assonance
#9

What is the term for a word that has the same meaning as another word?

Homophone
Synonym
Homograph
Antonym
#10

What is the phenomenon where a word takes on a new meaning unrelated to its original meaning?

Metaphor
Polysemy
Homonymy
Semantic shift
#11

What term is used to describe words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and pronunciations?

Homophones
Homographs
Synonyms
Antonyms
#12

Which linguistic term refers to the merging of sounds in connected speech?

Consonance
Assimilation
Diphthong
Elision
#13

What is the term for the deliberate use of an incorrect word to create a humorous effect?

Oxymoron
Malapropism
Solecism
Euphemism
#14

Which term refers to the omission of a word or words necessary for a complete grammatical structure?

Zeugma
Ellipsis
Anaphora
Aposiopesis

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