KNOWING A WORD

WORD TRIVIA

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“Word n. – A speech sound or

combination of sounds which has come to signify and communicate a

particular idea or thought and which functions as the smallest

meaningful unit of language when used in isolation.

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CREDITS

It is the only word in the English language that when capitalized is changed from a noun or a verb to a nationality.

POLISH

CREDITS

The longest english word without a vowel.

RHYTHM

CREDITS

It comes from the French term ”M’aides” and means,

“Help Me”

MAYDAY

Alma Mater means?

Bountiful Mother

It is derived from the Spanish word ‘aguacate’ which is

derived from ‘ahuacati’ which means “testicle”.

AVOCADO

It is the oldest word in the English language.

TOWN

⊡The only English word that appeared only once in the

Bible.

Old Testament- Joel 3:3

GIRL

Of all the words in English, it has the most definition.

□ (192 according to Oxford English Dictionary)

SET

The longest word in the English language according to the Oxford English Dictionary.

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