Word Quiz

A Test on S

1. The word semaphore (SIMMA-for) is most likely associated with:
sense of smell
signal flags
sailing races
surgical procedures

2. A sitzmark (SITS-mark) is usually associated with:
a fallen skier
an exchange of money
a storage chest
a dueling scar

3. A scintilla (sin-TILLA) is:
a segmented insect
an ingredient in perfumes
a fancy neck-scarf
a tiny spark

4. A spelunker (SPEE-lunker) is most likely to be found in a:
cave
bar
pool
theater

5. A simulacrum (sim-you-LAY-krum) is:
a lever or lifting device
a motivational speech, lecture
a percussion instrument, drum
a copy, likeness