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Thread #94599 Message #1832218
Posted By: Nigel Parsons
11-Sep-06 - 07:09 PM
Thread Name: BS: Words Quiz
Subject: BS: Words Quiz
Each answer in the quiz is matched in sound by another. But it is not matched in spelling. As usual, please Do Not Put Answers in The Thread! You may calim scores, or put unhelpful comments, but don't spoil it for others as it is usually a week or more before all those who may be interested get a look in.
CHEERS Nigel
1 What two word term means "to any degree or extent" ? 2 What name is given to a small shrub with a mint like odour, and red, pink, or white flowers ? 3 What term describes someone who is less forthcoming, or less bold ? 4 What word is used to mean 'In that place' ? 5 What word means to quote an author, or a passage of a book as an authority, or example ? 6 What name is given to a choice of roads used to get from A to B ? 7 In the example given in the Bible, what was the smallest coin available, given by the widow who could least afford it ? 8 How should one (now) describe a native of Siam ? 9 What is usually accepted as the lowest male voice ? 10 What name is given to the organ of a higher plant that anchors that plant to the ground ? 11 What item is produced by lachrymation ? 12 What measure can be beaten, or killed, but never reoccurs ? 13 What name is given to a circular island caused by volcanic action ? 14 What name is given to the sense of vision ? 15 What name is given to a heavy breed of cart horse ? 16 What word means power or force, perhaps ? 17 What is the possessive pronoun of the third person plural ? 18 What item of clothing is the American version of a sleeper ? 19 What name is given to a single level of seating in a multilevel auditorium ? 20 What word describes a centre of operations, organisation, or supply ?