Lexicon 💬 Flashcards
What English word has all five vowels in alphabetic order? ⭐️
Facetious
What does LASER mean? ⭐️
Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
What does SCUBA mean? ⭐️
Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
What is the most spoken language in the world by total speakers?
English
Which language is written in the Devanagari script?
Hindi
What does the acronym “NASA” stand for?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
What is the only language in the world to have clicks as regular consonants?
Xhosa or Zulu
What does the acronym “UNESCO” stand for?
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Which language has the most words in its vocabulary?
English
Which language is considered the oldest written language still in use?
Chinese
What does the acronym “FAQ” stand for?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the second most spoken language in the United States?
Spanish
What does the acronym “RADAR” stand for?
Radio Detection and Ranging
What is the official language of Brazil?
Portuguese
Which language is considered the most difficult to learn for English speakers?
Mandarin Chinese
What does the acronym “SIM” in SIM card stand for?
Subscriber Identity Module
What is the national language of suriname? ⭐️
Dutch
Which language has the longest alphabet?
Khmer (Cambodian)
What is the official language of the Vatican City?
Latin
What does the acronym “LGBTQ+” stand for?
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or Questioning), + includes others
Which constructed language was created by L. L. Zamenhof?
Esperanto
What is the term for a fear of heights?
Acrophobia
What is the term for an object or person that is widely admired or imitated?
Icon
What is the term for a word or expression that can be read the same backward and forward?
Palindrome
What is the study of flags called?
Vexillology
What is the most spoken language in the world by number of native speakers?
Mandarin Chinese
What does “SOS” stand for?
It doesn’t stand for anything; it’s a distress signal.
What is the term for a place where a river meets the sea?
Estuary
What is the culinary term for cutting food into very small pieces?
Mince
What is the term for a fear of public speaking?
Glossophobia
What is the term for the scientific study of plants?
Botany
What is the term for a fear of flying?
Aviophobia
What is the term for a fear of confined spaces?
Claustrophobia
What is the term for fear of clowns?
Coulrophobia
What is the meaning of the word “karaoke” in Japanese?
Empty orchestra
What does the term “tsunami” mean in Japanese?
Harbor wave
What is the process of making leather called?
Tanning
What is the name of the process of aging cheese?
Affinage
What is the name of the dance performed by the Māori people?
Haka
What is the national dress of Japan?
Kimono
What is the traditional Scottish skirt called?
Kilt
What is the term for edible seaweed used in sushi?
Nori
What is the term for a collection of maps?
Atlas
What is the process of extracting oil from olives?
Pressing
What is the Gaelic term meaning “water of life,” referring to a famous beverage? ⭐
Whiskey
What is the Norse term for warriors who bravely die in battle and go to Valhalla? ⭐
Einherjar
