Homophones and Similar Words Quiz

Homophones

• Homophones are words that sound alike but are spelled differently and have different meanings.
• Examples of homophones include:
  • "one" and "won"
  • "peace" and "piece"
  • "their" and "there"
  • "soul" and "sole"

Words with Similar Meanings

• "Beau" and "Bow" have distinct meanings: "Beau" refers to a male admirer while "Bow" is a weapon used to shoot arrows.
• "Beer" and "Bier" are homophones: "Beer" is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented malt, and "Bier" is a frame used to carry a deceased person.
• "Borough" refers to a town or administrative unit.
• "Burrow" is a hole dug by small animals as a dwelling.
• "Bundt" refers to a ring-shaped cake made in a special pan, while "Bunt" is a baseball technique.
• "Complacence" denotes a sense of satisfaction with oneself, while "Complaisance" means being willing to please others.
• "Filter" is a device used to remove impurities, while "Philter" refers to a love potion.
• "Fisher" describes a type of marten, while "Fissure" refers to a crack or opening.
• "Flair" denotes a natural aptitude or ability, while "Flare" is a sudden burst of light or flame.
• "Foreword" is an introduction to a book, while "Forward" indicates a direction.
• "Gild" refers to covering something with gold, while "Guild" is a historical association of craftsmen.
• "Gorilla" is a large ape, while "Guerrilla" is a member of an irregular fighting force.
• "Great" refers to something above average in size or intensity, while "Grate" is to shred food.
• "Humerus" is the bone in the upper arm, while "Humorous" means funny or comical.
• "Kernel" is the edible part of a nut or seed, while "Colonel" is a military rank.
• "Liar" refers to someone who tells lies, while "Lyre" is a musical instrument.
• "Lightening" is a decrease in the level of the womb during pregnancy, while "Lightning" is a natural electric discharge between clouds and the ground.
• "Manner" describes a way something is done, while "Manor" is a large country house.
• "Marquee" is a large tent used for events, while "Marquis" is a nobleman.
• "Moose" is a large deer with palmate antlers, while "Mousse" is a light, airy dessert.
• "Muscles" are fibrous tissue in the body that can contract, while "Mussels" are a type of shellfish.
• "Mustard" is a condiment, while "Mustered" means assembled, especially for military purposes.
• "Ordinance" refers to an order, while "Ordnance" is artillery.
• "Principle" is a fundamental truth, while "Principal" refers to the main or most important aspect.
• "Quarts" and "Quartz" are both units of volume, but "Quartz" is also a crystal.
• "Racket" refers to a loud noise, while "Racquet" is a bat used for sports like tennis.
• "Retch" refers to making a vomiting sound, while "Wretch" is an unfortunate person.
• "Rheumy" describes something watery or full of mucus, while "Roomy" indicates spaciousness.
• "Sachet" is a small bag containing a small amount of something, while "Sashay" is a way of walking with exaggerated movements.
• "Staid" describes something sedate and unadventurous, while "Stayed" refers to remaining in one place.
• "Stair" is a set of steps, while "Stare" is to look fixedly.

Japanese Words

• "Kara" means "empty" and "Tai" means "hands," so "Karate" is a martial art focusing on hand-to-hand combat.
• "Kae" means "excess," "Ro" means "labor," and "Shi" means "death," so "Karoshi" refers to death caused by overwork in Japan.
• "Ki" means "wear" and "Mono" means "thing," so "Kimono" is a Japanese robe.
• "Ori" means "fold" and "Kami" means "paper," so "Origami" is the art of paper folding.
• "Jin" means "person," "Riki" means "power," and "Shaw" means "vehicle," so "Rickshaw" is a cart pulled by one person.
• "Sashi" means "stabbing" and "Myi" means "body or flesh," so "Sashimi" is a dish of thinly sliced raw fish.
• "Sayo" means "that way" and "Nara" means "if," so "Sayonara" is a goodbye phrase, implying a formal farewell.
• "Sep­puku" means "cutting the abdomen," referring to a ritual suicide by disembowelment.
• "Shi" means "fingers" and "Ya" means "pressure," so "Shiatsu" is a Japanese massage technique.
• "Sudoku" is a number puzzle.
• "Teppan" means "hot iron griddle" and "Yaki" means "broil," so "Teppanyaki" is a style of Japanese cuisine using a hot iron griddle.
• "Teri" means "glaze" and "Yaki" means "broil," so "Teriyaki" is a dish of grilled meat or fish marinated in soy sauce, ginger, and sugar.
• "Tsunami" literally means "harbour wave," referring to a large wave caused by earthquakes or underwater disturbances.
• "Tai" means "great" and "Kun" means "prince," so "Tycoon" is a powerful and wealthy person.
• "Wasabi" is a Japanese condiment.
• "Yaki" means "broil" and "Tori" means "fowl," so "Yakitori" is a dish of grilled chicken pieces.

Arabic Origins

• The term "Arabic" refers to the descendants of the Classical Arabic language.
• Arabic belongs to the Afro-Asiatic language family.