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Lexicon 💬 Flashcards

1
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What English word has all five vowels in alphabetic order? ⭐️

A

Facetious

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2
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What does LASER mean? ⭐️

A

Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation

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3
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What does SCUBA mean? ⭐️

A

Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus

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4
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What is the most spoken language in the world by total speakers?

A

English

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5
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Which language is written in the Devanagari script?

A

Hindi

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What does the acronym “NASA” stand for?

A

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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7
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What is the only language in the world to have clicks as regular consonants?

A

Xhosa or Zulu

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What does the acronym “UNESCO” stand for?

A

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

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9
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Which language has the most words in its vocabulary?

A

English

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10
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Which language is considered the oldest written language still in use?

A

Chinese

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11
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What does the acronym “FAQ” stand for?

A

Frequently Asked Questions

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12
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What is the second most spoken language in the United States?

A

Spanish

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13
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What does the acronym “RADAR” stand for?

A

Radio Detection and Ranging

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14
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What is the official language of Brazil?

A

Portuguese

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15
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Which language is considered the most difficult to learn for English speakers?

A

Mandarin Chinese

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16
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What does the acronym “SIM” in SIM card stand for?

A

Subscriber Identity Module

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17
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What is the national language of suriname? ⭐️

A

Dutch

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18
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Which language has the longest alphabet?

A

Khmer (Cambodian)

19
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What is the official language of the Vatican City?

A

Latin

20
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What does the acronym “LGBTQ+” stand for?

A

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or Questioning), + includes others

21
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Which constructed language was created by L. L. Zamenhof?

A

Esperanto

22
Q

What is the term for a fear of heights?

A

Acrophobia

23
Q

What is the term for an object or person that is widely admired or imitated?

A

Icon

24
Q

What is the term for a word or expression that can be read the same backward and forward?

A

Palindrome

25
Q

What is the study of flags called?

A

Vexillology

26
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What is the most spoken language in the world by number of native speakers?

A

Mandarin Chinese

27
Q

What does “SOS” stand for?

A

It doesn’t stand for anything; it’s a distress signal.

28
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What is the term for a place where a river meets the sea?

A

Estuary

29
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What is the culinary term for cutting food into very small pieces?

A

Mince

30
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What is the term for a fear of public speaking?

A

Glossophobia

31
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What is the term for the scientific study of plants?

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Botany

32
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What is the term for a fear of flying?

A

Aviophobia

33
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What is the term for a fear of confined spaces?

A

Claustrophobia

34
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What is the term for fear of clowns?

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Coulrophobia

35
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What is the meaning of the word “karaoke” in Japanese?

A

Empty orchestra

36
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What does the term “tsunami” mean in Japanese?

A

Harbor wave

37
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What is the process of making leather called?

A

Tanning

38
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What is the name of the process of aging cheese?

A

Affinage

39
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What is the name of the dance performed by the Māori people?

A

Haka

40
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What is the national dress of Japan?

A

Kimono

41
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What is the traditional Scottish skirt called?

A

Kilt

42
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What is the term for edible seaweed used in sushi?

A

Nori

43
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What is the term for a collection of maps?

A

Atlas

44
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What is the process of extracting oil from olives?

A

Pressing

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