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About This Quiz
In building one’s vocabulary, sometimes there is this misconception that the more longer words you know, the smarter you appear, especially if these words have very profound or philosophical meanings. The longer the term, the more intelligent one sounds. We’re very sure you know some people like this, right? Right!
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But the thing is, the mastery of the English language does not solely rely on knowing longer words, but in knowing many words. And if you know many shorter words, then you will fare better in many circumstances. Longer words may sometimes appear as jargon, exclusive to a specific industry only. Or sometimes, they can seem too academic, where it’s obvious that the user aims more to impress than inform.
People are better off knowing many shorter words, actually. Language learners always start with these basics, then graduate later on to the more difficult (and often longer) words. The best way is to mix them up eventually, these short and long words.
But as practice, it’s best to see whether we’ve achieved a certain level of mastery of the language by seeing how many shorter words we know. So, can you define the three-letter words in this quiz? Test your basic skills with this easy quiz and find out!
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About This Quiz
In building one’s vocabulary, sometimes there is this misconception that the more longer words you know, the smarter you appear, especially if these words have very profound or philosophical meanings. The longer the term, the more intelligent one sounds. We’re very sure you know some people like this, right? Right!
This post: Can You Pick the Three-Letter Word That Matches Each Definition?
But the thing is, the mastery of the English language does not solely rely on knowing longer words, but in knowing many words. And if you know many shorter words, then you will fare better in many circumstances. Longer words may sometimes appear as jargon, exclusive to a specific industry only. Or sometimes, they can seem too academic, where it’s obvious that the user aims more to impress than inform.
People are better off knowing many shorter words, actually. Language learners always start with these basics, then graduate later on to the more difficult (and often longer) words. The best way is to mix them up eventually, these short and long words.
But as practice, it’s best to see whether we’ve achieved a certain level of mastery of the language by seeing how many shorter words we know. So, can you define the three-letter words in this quiz? Test your basic skills with this easy quiz and find out!
Which word means to take a brief, brief sleep?
Nap
To take a “nap” means to take a short break and sleep, which could last for at least a few minutes or even one full hour or two. Very quick naps of 10 minutes or less are usually called “power naps,” which they say can help people reenergize, to continue working.
Loo
Zip
Mac
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It’s a quick reference to a friend. What’s the word?
Max
Pal
A “pal” is someone whom you consider a friend, and it’s a short way of saying “friend.” However, with a different intonation or intent, the word could also be used as a pejorative remark, like when referring to someone that you don’t particularly like, so the word becomes ironic.
Lap
Wry
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Where do you put the ashes of a cremated person?
Lam
Yam
Urn
An urn is what a columbarium usually provides its clients as part of their services after cremation. These funeral urns could be stored in designated spaces there, just like lots in a typical cemetery, but some families opt to take their urn home and display it there.
Wok
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Which word is the term for the huge four-legged, wild-looking domestic animal?
Ail
Maw
Hun
Yak
The “yak” is a four-legged ox-like creature that’s domesticated in the Himalayan regions, and it can also be found in Russia. Yak milk is turned into butter, too, and is a great commodity within the Central Asian region.
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Where do you go to do workouts and exercises?
Meg
Udo
Ilk
Gym
Technically, a gymnasium is a huge covered area that’s suited for sports and athletic activities in a school or a community, but the shortened form, “gym,” is now known as a more specialized fitness place for adults. Most gyms offer memberships for clients, and each gym has various kinds of perks as well, to differentiate it from competitors.
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What do you call those moisture droplets often found in the early morning?
Aft
Dew
“Dew” is those specific droplets of water we see during mornings, often formed as a result of condensation that happens on surfaces, such as the windows of cars parked outside. In the cold of winter, it’s the dew that gets turned into frost.
Mic
Tye
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What’s the word that means to do something?
Uni
Oaf
Imp
Act
To act is to take action, either acting upon a situation or acting on a specific scenario given. It can also pertain to the thespian’s way of doing things, meaning acting in a theatrical production or other kinds of media production, such as TV and film.
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To consume food items means to do what?
Bob
Eat
To “eat” is to put food morsels inside the mouth, then chew and swallow. As an idiomatic expression, “to be eaten up” means to be emotionally and mentally consumed by something or someone, or even by a thought (such as through self-persecution).
Oft
Hub
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When a human life ends, what happens to the body?
Ted
Pad
Owe
Die
To “die” means to cease living. As an expression, “to die for” means that something is so good to have that one would probably have to kill in order to get it.
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What do you use to open locks?
Pap
Cue
Key
A traditional “key” is made up of some metal which is shaped to fit into a specific kind of lock. These days, though, some locks may be unlocked by different kinds of non-metal keys, such as those keycards that hotels now utilize to open the doors of their rooms, as well.
Thy
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Which word pertains to a kind of fast-flying aircraft?
Pow
Jet
A “jet” is a kind of aircraft that’s usually characterized as fast, with the jet engines enabling the plane to move quickly. That’s why people who travel frequently are called “jetsetters,” because they fly a lot, often traveling for leisure’s sake because they can afford to.
Dud
Tex
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Where do you go to have a few bottles with your drinking buddies or a nightcap with a date?
Ref
Pox
Bar
When we say “bar,” we generally mean an establishment that serves alcoholic drinks. But nowadays, there’s also the “gastrobar” (also known as the gastropub in some places), which is a bar that also serves really high-quality meals, and there’s also a “coffee bar,” which serves coffee without any alcoholic tinge to it.
Tat
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What do you call a sliver of sunlight as it shines down?
Ray
A “ray” of light usually comes from something that emits super bright light, and it doesn’t necessarily have to be from the sun. Figuratively, to be seen as “a ray of light” is to be regarded in a good emotional or moral light, like when a mentor provides guidance to a student.
Gut
Elk
Hem
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What do you call something that’s not new?
Gab
Rim
Haw
Old
To be “old” means that the number of years in existence is being counted and considered. However, there’s also an expression, “it gets old,” meaning that something gets repeated all the time, to the point of losing its impact, such as a joke.
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What’s another term for placing something inside a storage place or on top of a surface?
Gel
Rib
Put
“Put” is a verb that means to place inside a specific container. To “stay put” means to just stay still and never leave that area where you are, so it’s like you were also “put” in that situation.
Spa
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Which of these terms pertains to a woman or girl?
Thy
Gad
Her
“Her” is a possessive adjective that pertains to a woman’s or a girl’s ownership of something. Example: Can you beat her score on this quiz?
Him
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When you swindle someone, what do you do?
Con
To “con” someone is to swindle with the intent of collecting some kind of reward, such as money or possessions. But sometimes, to “con” also means to just fool someone because you want to misdirect them for a specific reason.
Emu
Gal
Sty
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Where do you go to see caged animals on display?
Fob
Sax
Fez
Zoo
A “zoo” is an establishment where different species of animals are displayed, sometimes in cages. But in these modern times, most zoos have adapted more humane ways of keeping the animals, creating enclosed safe spaces that seem more natural.
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What word denotes one and another for company?
Two
When we put one and one together, they will always produce two. The word “two” also indicates something as being the second one in a specific series.
Sac
Gay
Fly
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What’s another term for a path?
End
Pan
Way
The different definitions of “way” mostly pertain to a specific journey or destination, or related concepts. Can you make your way through this quiz?
Sap
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What do some people call the person that birthed them?
Mom
“Mom” is typically short for “mommy,” which is another term for “mother.” Some people even make this short term even shorter, by using the term “ma.”
Hop
Ump
Tug
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What do you call a pimple, in teen lingo?
Zit
A zit is generally a pimple, but some people, especially teens, prefer using that shortened term to refer to a specific skin blemish. People with many zits on their faces should consult a dermatologist immediately.
Ugh
Sam
Tow
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What do you put inside a pen so it will write?
Van
Ink
Ink refers to the simple colored liquid that we use with a pen or brush to write or design things, usually on paper. But in industrial-level usage, printing presses use thicker types of ink to produce bulk publications, such as newspapers.
Jam
Sea
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What do you do if you want to string together a few things with a rope?
Tie
As a verb, “to tie” means to gather things together and bind them, but “tie” as a noun can also refer to a necktie that people put around their collar as a fashion accessory. A “tie” can also describe a state wherein two competing entities emerge as the top winners, so they can either split the prize or break the tie by competing again.
Wag
Vox
Set
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When you buy a house, what other “thing” accompanies it?
Yip
Lot
Real estate jargon uses “house and lot” as a combined term when referring to a residential single detached property. However, before making a purchase, make sure that the lot is indeed included in the sale, because in some parts of the world the lot is only for lease, and it’s sometimes not part of the purchase.
Foe
Eve
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What is the past tense of “see”?
Yet
Saw
You saw the right answer, didn’t you? As a verb, “saw” also means to slice up something, using the saw tool.
Gag
Far
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In boxing, what do you call the short, quick punch that a boxer makes?
Jab
In boxing, a “jab” is a quick and short kind of punch that you do by moving your fist very fast, directly onto an opponent’s face or body, while keeping the upper arm as close to the body as possible. It’s different from a “hook,” when the boxer’s arm gets lifted, as well as the elbow, to gather enough speed to land a very heavy punch on the opponent.
Yin
Sip
Fox
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What’s the shortcut term for the food eaten by non-carnivores?
Fob
Gag
Sin
Veg
“Veg” is short for “veggies,” which is also short for “vegetables,” or the plant products we humans consume. But as an adjective, to be described as a vegetable means you are rather lifeless, and the term “to veg out” means to spend one’s time just relaxing and being inactive.
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What does a spider spin?
Can
Far
Web
Prior to the internet, we mostly used the term “web” to describe what a spider spins, or even the figurative meaning that indicates a string of complications. These days, when we say “web” we are often referring to the internet.
Ram
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What do you call the huge container that holds a lot of beer in draft form?
Lib
Yap
Sic
Keg
Our image of a keg is always that of a small wooden barrel that holds beer or alcoholic beverages. But kegs these days can also come in the form of stainless steel, especially if there’s a need to haul the liquid or store it for a long time.
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What do you call a female deer?
Rep
Elf
Pub
Doe
Maria might have sung “doe, a deer, a female deer,” but a doe can also be the term for other female animals. For example, a female goat, rabbit or kangaroo is also called a doe.
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What do you call this gooey-looking substance you spread on bread or toast during breakfast?
Rap
Jam
A “jam” is basically a kind of preserved cooked food, often including fruit. Its appearance is that of a gel substance, which is not quite solid or liquid.
Eel
Due
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When it’s not cold, what’s the term to describe the opposite condition?
Hot
In the last 20 years, the word “hot” has also extended to pertain to different kinds of descriptions or states of being. Thus, when one is calle “hot,” that could mean many things: very handsome or beautiful, having a unique presence, being sexy, or being very popular. Or just sweating profusely, due to the heat!
Pan
Cub
Pew
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Some people drink coffee, but some people drink this other beverage. What is it?
Cud
Dal
Tea
A “tea” is often prepared hot, made by steeping specific kinds of dried leaves in hot water. But there are also some herbs or fruits that are turned into tea, and these days, tea can also be served cold or with ice.
Pea
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A cabin is usually made up of these wood parts, called what?
Log
A “log” usually refers to a piece of tree that has been cut down, perhaps for firewood for lumber. But it could also mean a host of other things, such as a nautical record of a ship’s voyage.
Cig
Pie
Ore
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