Are you ready for a challenge to your vocabulary? Prepare your English lexicon so we can test it! Identify and explain the following 15 rare English words...
Sediment found at the bottom of a drink like tea or coffee
Small tunnels in the streets that were used to collect rain water
A trash can for meat they use in slaughter shops
What is left of trees after a forest fire
11 of 15
Pick the correct definition of the word.
Breaking up a crowd of people
Negotiate
Abandon
Pay for
12 of 15
Pick the correct definition of the word.
Looking into the future
Release from responsiblity
Mourning over someone
Catch sight of
13 of 15
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A person who would sell anything to anyone
Having yellow or pale brown skin
A person of ill repute
Feeling sorry for yourself
14 of 15
Pick the correct definition of the word.
Someone's personal guard
A general direction
Clothing
A farmer's celebration after the first rain of the season
15 of 15
Pick the correct definition of the word.
A piece of clothing that only covers the buttocks
A hat worn by sailors
A primitive weapon made from a farming tool
An overall work by workers in the meat industry
Shall We Try Again?
Rare English words do not seem to be your cup of tea. That's all fine and dandy, since we hardly use any of these words... READ MORERare English words do not seem to be your cup of tea. That's all fine and dandy, since we hardly use any of these words anymore in common English, so it's not like you're missing out on something you're supposed to be using. That said, English is a joy to learn, and knowing more words and expanding your vocabulary is never a bad thing. Have a look at the correct answers below.
You got more than half of the answers right and maybe a bit more. Your vocabulary is impressive! Many of these words... READ MOREYou got more than half of the answers right and maybe a bit more. Your vocabulary is impressive! Many of these words are lost to the world now, and more's the shame, since they are fantastic words well worth having in your lexicon.
Wow, where did you get that fabulous vocabulary of yours? We're viridescent with envy! You know a lot of words that no... READ MOREWow, where did you get that fabulous vocabulary of yours? We're viridescent with envy! You know a lot of words that no one bothers to use anymore, and very few recall what they mean. We need more people with a big lexicon like yours, so English can once again become the sophisticated and gorgeous language it always was.
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