#1
What does the term 'onomatopoeia' refer to?
A word that imitates the sound it represents
ExplanationWords imitating sounds.
#2
What is the term for a word that is spelled the same forwards and backwards?
Palindrome
ExplanationWords spelled the same way forwards and backwards.
#3
What is the term for a word that is formed by combining parts of two different words?
Portmanteau
ExplanationWords blending parts.
#4
What is the term for a word that is created by rearranging the letters of another word?
Anagram
ExplanationWords with rearranged letters.
#5
What is the term for a word that sounds like the noise it is describing?
Onomatopoeia
ExplanationWords imitating sounds.
#6
Which of the following words is an antonym for 'ubiquitous'?
Scarce
ExplanationOpposite of 'ubiquitous'.
#7
What is a 'portmanteau'?
A blend of two or more words
ExplanationBlend of words.
#8
Which of the following is an example of a collective noun?
Flock
ExplanationNouns representing groups.
#9
What is a 'malapropism'?
A humorous misuse of a word
ExplanationHumorous word misuse.
#10
Which of the following is an example of a homophone?
Bear (animal) and Bear (to carry)
ExplanationWords with same sounds but different meanings.
#11
What does the word 'sesquipedalian' mean?
A long-winded or polysyllabic word
ExplanationLong, complex words.
#12
What is the difference between 'eloquent' and 'articulate'?
Eloquent refers to clear speech, while articulate refers to clear writing
ExplanationClarity in speech and writing.
#13
What does 'anachronism' refer to in language?
A word that is out of its proper time period
ExplanationWords out of time context.
#14
What is the term for a word that is the opposite in meaning to another word?
Antonym
ExplanationOpposite meaning words.
#15
What is the meaning of the phrase 'in flagrante delicto'?
In the act of committing an offense
ExplanationCaught in the act of wrongdoing.