In the style of Call my Bluff, here’s a word definition quiz to do by the fire whilst waiting for the sun to come out... redingote – Is it:a) a type of terracotta roof tile? b) a woman’s long coat with a contrasting or cutaway front?c) a woven insulation made from reeds? ramkie – Is … Continue reading A Word Quiz for a Snowy Day…
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A Cambridge Quiz
Just for fun, here are some photographs featuring a range of locations around the city. Any idea where they were taken?When you've had a look you can find out by clicking here. The answer page also includes links to free audio walking guides to the city, produced by Stride Design.Location 1Location 2Location 3Location 4Location 5Location … Continue reading A Cambridge Quiz
Light Stuff – Word Quiz
Here's another one:VerglasIs it:a) glassware made with chromium to achieve a deep, green colourb) a thin coating of ice on an exposed surfacec) a decorative stone tabletd) the individual pane in a stained-glass window that includes the artist's initialsClick here for the answer: http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/verglas
Light Stuff – Word Quiz
In fond memory of Call My Bluff, beloved TV programme of long ago, here’s the latest word to baffle my family over tea and cake:DeltiologistIs it:a) someone who studies the effects of flowing water on river bedsb) someone who works with specialist laboratory clean-room equipmentc) someone who collects postcards as a hobbyd) someone who studies … Continue reading Light Stuff – Word Quiz
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