Language Labyrinth: Words, Idioms, and Etymologies Trivia Quiz

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Language Labyrinth: Words, Idioms, and Etymologies Trivia Quiz

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This challenging quiz will test your knowledge of words, idioms, and etymologies from around the world. Each question is designed to challenge even the most knowledgeable language buffs.

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📚 What is the origin of the word "quarantine"?
Greek "katastrephein" (to destroy)Persian "quattuor" (four)French "quarante ans" (forty years)Italian "quaranta giorni" (forty days)
📚 What does the idiom "spill the beans" mean?
Reveal a secretCook a mealMake a messStart a fight
📚 Which word derives from the Old Norse word "vikingr"?
VoyageVictorVikingValley
📚 What does the idiom "kick the bucket" mean?
To quit a jobTo dieTo start a projectTo get angry
📚 What is the origin of the word "pandemonium"?
French "pain" (bread) and "domaine" (domain)Old English "pand" (pond) and "dome" (doom)Greek "pan" (all) and "daimon" (demon)Latin "panis" (bread) and "domus" (house)
📚 What does the idiom "barking up the wrong tree" mean?
Climbing a treeTraining a dog improperlyMaking loud noisesPursuing a mistaken course
📚 Which word originates from the Persian word "shah mat" meaning "the king is dead"?
CavalierRookCheckmatePawn
📚 What does the idiom "piece of cake" mean?
Something expensiveSomething largeSomething easySomething delicious
📚 What is the etymology of the word "salary"?
Old English "sæl" (reward)Latin "salarium" (salt money)Greek "salar" (wages)French "salaire" (payment)
📚 What does the idiom "hit the nail on the head" mean?
To start a projectTo get injuredTo make a mistakeTo be exactly right
📚 Which word comes from the Arabic "al-kuhul"?
AlcoholAlgebraAlchemyAlgorithm
📚 What does the idiom "burn the midnight oil" mean?
To work late into the nightTo celebrate all nightTo cook late-night mealsTo stay awake
📚 Which idiom describes a situation that seems impossible to solve or a difficult choice between two undesirable options?
To make hay while the sun shinesOnce in a blue moonBetween a rock and a hard placeTo cross that bridge when we come to it
📚 What does the idiom "the ball is in your court" mean?
Pass the ballIt's your decisionAvoid responsibilityPlay basketball
📚 Which idiom, originally referring to a specific part of the body, describes a feeling of apprehension or nervousness?
A weight on your shouldersCold feetButterflies in your stomachA chip on your shoulder
📚 What does the idiom "let the cat out of the bag" mean?
Cause troubleLose a petMake a mistakeReveal a secret
📚 Which idiom describes a situation where someone receives unexpected help or good fortune, often after a period of difficulty?
A blessing in disguiseTo strike while the iron is hotTo cut cornersTo come full circle
📚 What does the idiom "break the ice" mean?
Fall through iceCause a disruptionEnd a relationshipStart a conversation
📚 Which literary term describes a situation where two seemingly contradictory ideas are presented together to create a deeper meaning, but without directly stating a comparison?
OxymoronMetaphorSimileParadox
📚 What does the idiom "cut corners" mean?
Avoid obstaclesCreate anglesTake a shortcutDo something the easiest or cheapest way

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