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Vocabulary Mini Quiz
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Which word names the earthy scent of rain on dry ground?
The name combines the Greek words for stone and the ethereal fluid of the gods. The scent is caused by plant oils and geosmin, a compound produced by soil bacteria.
Which term defines the act of throwing someone out of a window?
The term stems from the Latin de, meaning down from, and fenestra, meaning window. It was coined after an incident in 1618 that sparked the Thirty Years' War.
Which word names the smooth skin between your eyebrows?
The glabella is named after the Latin word for smooth. Doctors tap this area to test the glabellar reflex, which can help identify certain neurological conditions.
Which noun refers to the warmth of the sun in winter?
This word is derived from the Latin apricitas, meaning sunniness. It was first recorded in 1623 but has since been considered rare or obsolete in common usage.
What term identifies a soft whispering or rustling sound?
Susurrus is an onomatopoeic word derived from Latin. Its sibilant sounds mimic the soft whispering or rustling of wind and leaves.