Words That Start With X Quiz

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

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Xylem is the correct answer because it is a term that is found in a plant. Xylem is a type of tissue in vascular plants that transports water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant. It is responsible for the upward movement of water and minerals, providing support to the plant, and storing nutrients. Xystoi, Xystos, and Xylan are not terms commonly associated with plants.

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

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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"?

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Xerotic means abnormal dryness of the skin or eye.

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4. What is the definition of "Xylyl"?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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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8. What is the definition of "Xanthous"?

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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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Which of the following "X" terms is found in a plant?
Which of the following "X" words is a verb?
Which of the following "X" words means, "Abnormal...
What is the definition of "Xylyl"?
Which of the following "X" words sails on the ocean?
Which of the following "X" words is a fruit?
Which of the following "X" words housed Roman wrestlers?
What is the definition of "Xanthous"?
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