Exploring Weird and Wonderful Words with Susie Dent and Rob: A Linguistic Adventure

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11th Grade - University
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is the guest featured in the video known for her expertise in etymology?
Neil Gaiman
Stephen Fry
Susie Dent
J.K. Rowling
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word 'Confilicity' mean?
Fear of thunder
Joy in other people's happiness
A type of dance
A sudden downpour
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What activity does 'Scurry Funging' describe?
Cooking a large meal
Running in the rain
Writing a letter
Tidying up quickly before guests arrive
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an 'Ultra Crepedarian'?
A person who speaks on topics they know nothing about
A musical instrument
A type of shoe
A rare bird species
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word 'Respare' signify?
A type of fruit
A musical note
Fresh hope and recovery from despair
A type of fabric
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a 'Thunder Plump'?
A sudden, heavy downpour
A type of fruit
A loud noise
A type of dance
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term 'Bubba' refer to?
A type of bread
A small animal
A type of dance
A person who steals tableware from pubs
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