Words That Start With X Quiz

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    Which of the following "X" terms is found in a plant?

    • Xystoi
    • Xystos
    • Xylem
    • Xylan
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Did you know there are actually plenty of words that begin with the letter 'X'? Test your vocabulary with this 'X' rated quiz.

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  • 2. 

    Which of the following "X" words is a verb?

    • Xanthan

    • Xerox

    • Xylene

    • Xylitol

    Correct Answer
    A. Xerox
    Explanation
    The word "Xerox" is a verb because it refers to the action of making a copy of a document using a Xerox machine. It is derived from the brand name of a popular photocopying machine, which has become a commonly used verb in English language.

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following "X" words means, "Abnormal dryness or the skin or eye"?

    • Xerotic

    • Xanthan

    • Xylem

    • Xylol

    Correct Answer
    A. Xerotic
    Explanation
    Xerotic means abnormal dryness of the skin or eye.

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  • 4. 

    What is the definition of "Xylyl"?

    • This is not a word

    • This is a chemical compound

    • This is an adjective for funny

    • This is a kind of exotic bird

    Correct Answer
    A. This is a chemical compound
    Explanation
    Xylyl is defined as a chemical compound. It is not a word, an adjective for funny, or a kind of exotic bird.

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  • 5. 

    Which of the following "X" words sails on the ocean?

    • Xylidins

    • Xerosere

    • Xerarch

    • Xebec

    Correct Answer
    A. Xebec
    Explanation
    A xebec is a type of sailing vessel that was commonly used in the Mediterranean Sea during the 18th and 19th centuries. It had three masts and was known for its speed and maneuverability. Xylidins, Xerosere, and Xerarch are not related to sailing or the ocean.

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  • 6. 

    Which of the following "X" words is a fruit?

    • Xysters

    • Xylocarp

    • Xylidin

    • Xystus

    Correct Answer
    A. Xylocarp
    Explanation
    Xylocarp is the correct answer because it refers to a type of fruit. A xylocarp is a fruit that has a hard, woody outer layer or shell, such as a coconut or a chestnut. The term "xylocarp" is derived from the Greek words "xylo" meaning wood and "carp" meaning fruit. Therefore, out of the given options, Xylocarp is the only word that is a fruit.

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  • 7. 

    Which of the following "X" words housed Roman wrestlers?

    • Xysti

    • Xanthan

    • Xenogamy

    • Xerosere

    Correct Answer
    A. Xysti
    Explanation
    Xysti is the correct answer because it refers to a type of exercise area in ancient Greece and Rome that was used by athletes, including Roman wrestlers. The word "Xysti" specifically relates to the spaces where these wrestlers would train and compete, making it the only word in the given options that is relevant to the context of the question.

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    What is the definition of "Xanthous"?

    • A word to describe large things

    • This is an ingredient in many processed foods

    • A color between green and orange

    • A word that describes someone with great pride

    Correct Answer
    A. A color between green and orange
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "A color between green and orange." Xanthous is an adjective that is used to describe a color that is a mixture of green and orange. It is often associated with shades of yellow or yellowish-brown.

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