15wordsWhich word refers to the common everyday language spoken by a people as distinguished from a more formal literary language?Show AnswerShare
11wordsThe title of this occupation contains three consecutive pairs of double letters in its name. What is it?Show AnswerShare
15wordsThis sequence of letters forms some kind of consistent, simple pattern. Which letter would come next? B, F, J, P...?Show AnswerShare
17wordsThese two words differ in spelling by one letter: one means to influence, the other means to cause. What are the two words?Show AnswerShare
5wordsAccording to ancient and medieval philosophy, after the four elements of earth, air, fire, and water, the fifth and highest essence, thought to be the substance of the heavenly bodies and all things, was called by what essential name?Show AnswerShare
19wordsThe name of this music and dance style, a blend of jazz and samba, comes from the Portuguese language, and means "new trend." What is it?Show AnswerShare
14wordsEach of these begins with the letter B: a. Mountain range where Mt. Rushmore is located. b. Style of art, music, and architecture in the 17th century marked by extravagance and elaborateness.Show AnswerShare
11wordsWhich unit of length, equal to one millionth of a meter, comes from the Greek word meaning small?Show AnswerShare
5wordsWhat is the nautical term for the officer in charge of a ship's cables, masts, sails, and deck crew?Show AnswerShare
5wordsWhich 20th century British scholar coined the phrase, "Work expands to fill the time available for its completion"Show AnswerShare
1wordsThe Chinese the French, and the Americans sometimes engage in xenophobia. What is this a fear of?Show AnswerShare
20wordsIn what part of speech does a verb end in "ing" to operate as a noun, such as "eating breakfast" or "answering the phone" or "walking on the moon"?Show AnswerShare
