Question 1

An expert in cryptozoology would know the most about which of these subjects?

Answer: Bigfoot

Cryptozoology is the study of legendary animals such as Sasquatch and the Loch Ness Monster.

Question 2

In addition to describing a dazzling wit, scintillating can be used to describe…

Answer: Twinkling stars

Scintillate comes from the Latin scintilla, meaning “spark,” and is used to describe the apparent twinkling of stars in the night sky (an optical illusion caused by disturbances in Earth’s upper atmosphere).

Question 3

Which of these words can be used to describe an attempt to conceal the truth?

Answer: Prevarication

Not as blunt as a flat-out lie, a prevarication is an evasion of truth rather than a blatant falsehood.

Question 4

Which of the following comes from the Latin words meaning “very small” and “spirit?”

Answer: Pusillanimous

Coming from the Latin words pusillus, meaning “very small,” and animus, meaning “spirit,” pusillanimous is used to describe a lack of courage.

Question 5

Kaffeeklatsch typically describes which of the following?

Answer: A social gathering

Kaffeeklatsch comes from the German words for “coffee” and “gossip” and is used to describe informal gab sessions over some cups of Joe.

13-Letter Term Quiz