English Loan Words

Question 1

Al dente - Pasta cooked to be firm to the bite

Answer 1

Italian

Question 2

Bravo - Well done or excellent

Answer 2

Italian

Question 3

En route - On the way

Answer 3

French

Question 4

Prosciutto - Dry-cured ham

Answer 4

Italian

Question 5

Inferno - Hell or a large, destructive fire

Answer 5

Italian

Question 6

Décor - Decoration or style

Answer 6

French

Question 7

Chic - Stylish and elegant

Answer 7

French

Question 8

Risotto - Italian rice dish cooked in broth to a creamy consistency

Answer 8

Italian

Question 9

Hôtel - Accommodation

Answer 9

French

Question 10

Piazza - Public square or marketplace

Answer 10

Italian

Question 11

Cliché - Stereotypical expression or idea

Answer 11

French

Question 12

Piano - Softly, in music

Answer 12

Italian

Question 13

Bella donna - Beautiful woman

Answer 13

Italian

Question 14

Pâté - Savory paste made of meat

Answer 14

French

Question 15

Window-an opening in the wall or roof of a building or vehicle, fitted with glass

Answer 15

Old Norse

Question 16

Gourmet - Connoisseur of fine food and drink

Answer 16

French

Question 17

Ballet - Theatrical dance

Answer 17

French

Question 18

Cast - To throw something

Answer 18

Old Norse

Question 19

Café - Coffeehouse

Answer 19

French

Question 20

Chef - Head cook

Answer 20

French

Question 21

Villa - A large, luxurious country residence

Answer 21

Italian

Question 22

Zest - Outer peel of citrus fruits used for flavor

Answer 22

Italian

Question 23

Déjà vu - Already seen

Answer 23

French

Question 24

Shirt/Skirt - A piece of clothing

Answer 24

Old Norse

Question 25

Knot - Something is tied into this

Answer 25

Old Norse

Question 26

Rendezvous - Meeting or appointment

Answer 26

French

Question 27

Soprano - The highest vocal range in music

Answer 27

Italian

Question 28

Law - Laws are made to follow, so you stay out of trouble

Answer 28

Old Norse

Question 29

Ciao - Hello or goodbye

Answer 29

Italian

Question 30

Guest - People who visit you

Answer 30

Old Norse

Question 31

Entrepreneur - Businessperson

Answer 31

French

Question 32

Liaison - Connection or relationship

Answer 32

French

Question 33

Spaghetti - Long, thin pasta

Answer 33

Italian

Question 34

Cappuccino - Espresso mixed with steamed milk and topped with foam

Answer 34

Italian

Question 35

Gelato - Italian-style ice cream

Answer 35

Italian

Question 36

Foot - The two things you most often stand on

Answer 36

Old Norse

Question 37

Fiancé/fiancée - Engaged man/woman

Answer 37

French

Question 38

Rendezvous - Meeting or date

Answer 38

French

Question 39

Call - Using your phone and ringing someone else

Answer 39

Old Norse

Question 40

Smorgasbord - A Buffé of something, most often food

Answer 40

Old Norse

Question 41

Souvenir - Memento or keepsake

Answer 41

French

Question 42

Graffiti - Writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface

Answer 42

Italian

Question 43

Yarn - Soft fabric you use to make clothing

Answer 43

Old Norse

Question 44

Fiasco - Complete failure or disaster

Answer 44

Italian

Question 45

Shake - Something that vibrates or moves into several directions

Answer 45

Old Norse