Spelling and Definitions Quiz: Words with Unusual Pronunciations
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What is the definition of a 'syllabus'?

  • A nickname
  • A summary
  • An outline (correct)
  • A type of plant
  • What is the meaning of the term 'sobriquet'?

  • A nickname or assumed name (correct)
  • A furnished room
  • A type of vowel sound
  • A figure of speech
  • What does it mean for something to be 'statuesque'?

  • To be like a statue in appearance (correct)
  • To be turned up at the end, as said of a nose
  • To be a device for compressing a blood vessel
  • To be a type of political system
  • What is a 'soliloquy' in drama?

    <p>A part of a drama where a character reveals their thoughts by talking to themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of 'subtle'?

    <p>Delicate and keen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of something 'subtle'?

    <p>Obvious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe a person who is tall, graceful, and has a striking appearance?

    <p>Statuesque</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word refers to a character's speech to oneself revealing their thoughts?

    <p>Soliloquy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a list of topics or books for study in a course?

    <p>Syllabus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word means a nickname or a term referring to someone's nickname?

    <p>Sobriquet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes something delicate, elusive, or not immediately obvious?

    <p>Subtle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If someone is described as 'elegantly tall and graceful,' which term would best fit this description?

    <p>Statuesque</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following words means 'a nickname'?

    <p>Sobriquet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'statuesque' mean?

    <p>Having a tall, slender and erect figure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word refers to a speech in a play where a character speaks their thoughts aloud?

    <p>Soliloquy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the word 'subtle'?

    <p>Delicate and understated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word refers to an outline containing a list of topics to be covered?

    <p>Syllabus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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