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Where Ya From, Buckaroo? A Word-Origin Quiz
Even the most ordinary words often have extraordinary histories. Take this quiz and find out how much you know about the words we use every day.
1
What is the original literal meaning of halibut?
2
The word assassin comes from:
3
The word buckaroo comes from:
4
The word cliché comes from:
5
What is the original meaning of guerilla?
6
Which object is most closely related to fascism's etymological origins?
7
Which creature's name means "river horse"?
8
What does orangutan mean?
9
The word parasite was originally closest in meaning to:
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The word sarcasm comes from:
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The word paparazzi derives from:
12
What does tycoon mean?
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