Chambers Thesaurus Quiz

Think you're a word whizz? Test yourself with the Chambers Thesaurus quiz!

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On Jul 28, 2015

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Which of these words derived from a place name?

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What is a common collective noun for a group of hippopotamus?

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Which of these musical-sounding words means an instrument of torture that crushes the fingers?

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Which of the following words identifies the phobia relating to fear of string?

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Which of these words describes someone who is obsessed with shopping and buying?

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What does the word 'Waribashi' mean?

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English is full of words that entered the language from other languages. From which language did the word 'Yoghurt' originate?

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Which of the following word derives from a real person’s name?

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Which of the following words refers to someone who is enthusiastic about cemeteries and gravestones?

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When did the term ‘genetic engineering’ first appear in the Chambers Dictionary?

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