Words That End With X: Vocabulary Quiz!

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    A number is taken as the base of a system of numbers. A root or radicle

    • RADIUX
    • RADISH
    • RADIX
    • PIX
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Challenge your vocabulary skills with our 'Words that end with X' quiz! Identify words like RADIX, ROUX, WAX, and more, enhancing your understanding and usage of English vocabulary effectively.

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  • 2. 

    A cooked mixture of butter and fat used to make sauces.

    • JOUX

    • ROUX

    • LOUX

    • FOUX

    Correct Answer
    A. ROUX
    Explanation
    A roux is a cooked mixture of butter and fat that is commonly used as a base for sauces. It is made by combining equal parts of flour and fat, typically butter, and cooking it until it reaches the desired color and flavor. The roux helps to thicken and add richness to sauces, making them smooth and velvety in texture. It is an essential component in many classic French and Cajun dishes, such as béchamel and gumbo.

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  • 3. 

    A substance that melts at 145F, used to make candles.

    • WANE

    • WINE

    • PLAX

    • WAX

    Correct Answer
    A. WAX
    Explanation
    WAX is the correct answer because it is a substance commonly used to make candles. It is known to melt at a temperature of 145F, which matches the given information. WANE, WINE, and PLAX are not relevant to the context of making candles or melting at a specific temperature.

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  • 4. 

    A tool with a bladed head.

    • AXE

    • SLAX

    • FAX

    • MAX

    Correct Answer
    A. AXE
    Explanation
    An axe is a tool with a bladed head. It is commonly used for chopping wood or other materials. The other options, SLAX, FAX, and MAX, do not fit the description of a tool with a bladed head.

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    A person or thing that brings bad luck.

    • LYNX

    • MINX

    • JINX

    • FINX

    Correct Answer
    A. JINX
    Explanation
    A jinx is a person or thing that brings bad luck.

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  • 6. 

    A type of wildcat that has a short tail and tufted ears.

    • TIGER

    • LYNX

    • MYNX

    • LION

    Correct Answer
    A. LYNX
    Explanation
    The correct answer is LYNX because it is a type of wildcat that has a short tail and tufted ears. Tigers, lions, and mynx do not have these specific characteristics.

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  • 7. 

    A varicose vein.

    • VARIX

    • MOUX

    • GARNAX

    • KLEENEX

    Correct Answer
    A. VARIX
    Explanation
    A varicose vein is a swollen and twisted vein that is usually visible under the skin. It is a common condition that occurs due to weakened valves and walls of the veins, causing blood to pool and the vein to enlarge. The term "varix" is commonly used in medical terminology to refer to a varicose vein. The other options, MOUX, GARNAX, and KLEENEX, do not have any relevance to the given term or its definition.

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    To come off alcohol and/or drugs. Undergo treatment for addiction.

    • DETOX

    • REBOX

    • INVOX

    • JONES

    Correct Answer
    A. DETOX
    Explanation
    The correct answer is DETOX because detoxification is the process of removing toxic substances, such as alcohol and drugs, from the body. It involves undergoing treatment for addiction and is commonly used to help individuals come off alcohol and/or drugs.

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