"They have been at a great feast of languages, and stolen the scraps." You may be surprised to know that you speak many an ancient word in your everyday language. Much of what we say is heavily influenced by other eras of English, such as Shakespearean or Colonial times. Take our quiz and pick the words that most come to mind, you may be surprised by what era of English you use the most!
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The study of the human body is also known as the study of the human...
Anatomy
Organism
Cytology
Etiology
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The things that you own, are also known as your...
Belongings
Stuff
Property
Possessions
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Someone who wears trendy clothes can be described as...
Fashionable
Chic
Stylish
Swanky
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During a long silence, one can feel quite...
Uncomfortable
Embarrassed
Annoyed
Awkward
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When something is so quiet you can't even hear it, you can describe it as...
Inaudible
Noiseless
Silent
Hushed
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When you can't stop consuming something, like cigarettes or alcohol, you could have...
A dependence
An addiction
A habit
An inclination
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A particular gleam of sunlight can be...
Bedazzling
Blinding
Dazing
Enchanting
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When things don't go your way, you can feel quite...
Disheartened
Discouraged
Deterred
Daunted
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When you've had a busy day, you can say that your day was rather...
Exciting
Eventful
Active
Remarkable
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When individuals appear to be too pleased with themselves, you can say that they are...
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