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Christmas Words Quiz
Christmas Word #1: Low
A: Announce
B: Fall into a deep sleep
C: Make a deep sound, as a cow
![Cow - cattle are lowing](https://www.readersdigest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/cow-moo-low.jpg)
Answer: C—Make a deep sound, as a cow
As in, “Upon hearing lowing and cowbells outside, Marit knew the herd had come home.”
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Christmas Word #2: Seraph
A: Signature
B: Mysterious gift
C: Six-winged angelic being
![Seraph - Christmas angel ornament](https://www.readersdigest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/christmas-angel-seraph-ornament.jpg)
Answer: C—Six-winged angelic being
As in, “Fuyumi admired the finely drawn feathers on a medieval manuscript’s depiction of a seraph.”
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Christmas Word #3: Mirth
A: Merry laughter
B: Fragrant resin used as a perfume
C: Wine seasoned with spices
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Answer: A—Merry laughter
As in, “The kids’ adorable dance routine caused much mirth among the parents watching the school play.”
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Christmas Word #4: Bobtail
A: Chaperone a date
B: Tail that’s been cut short on an animal
C: Victorian hairstyle
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Answer: B—Tail that’s been cut short on an animal
As in, “Once considered stylish, horse bobtails are now banned in many countries.”
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Christmas Word #5: Tidings
A: News
B: Ocean currents
C: Months
![Writing Christmas cards](https://www.readersdigest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/writing-christmas-cards.jpg)
Answer: A—News
As in, “The townspeople patiently awaited the arrival of the next ship that would bring supplies, newcomers and tidings from overseas.”
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Christmas Word #6: Five-and-ten
A: Early-evening meal
B: Shop where the goods cost five or 10 cents
C: Person with an above-average height
![Christmas shopping](https://www.readersdigest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/christmas-shopping.jpg)
Answer: B—Shop where the goods cost five or 10 cents
As in, “Stocking everything from soap to stationery, five-and-tens were the precursors of today’s dollar stores.”
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Christmas Word #7: Hark
A: Listen
B: Feel surprised
C: Worship
![Cardinal in winter snow](https://www.readersdigest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/cardinal-in-winter-snow.jpg)
Answer: A—Listen
As in, “‘Hark!’ cried one of the snowshoers. ‘Is that the call of a cardinal?'”
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Christmas Word #8: Swathed
A: Frosty
B: Coated in Icing
C: Wrapped in fabric
![Swathed - Christmas couple bundled in blanket](https://www.readersdigest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/swathed-christmas-couple-bundled-in-blanket.jpg)
Answer: C—Wrapped in fabric
As in, “But for her head, the baby was entirely swathed in a cozy wool blanket.”
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Christmas Word #9: Wassail
A: Walk sluggishly after overeating
B: Go from house to house singing Christmas carols
C: Clean up in preparation for receiving guests
![Christmas carollers wassailing](https://www.readersdigest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/christmas-carolers-wassailing.jpg)
Answer: B—Go from house to house singing Christmas carols
As in, “The McLarens’ wassailing garnered them a few cookies and many confused smiles.”
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Christmas Word #10: Sugar Plum
A: Small, round candy
B: Plum sweetened with syrup
C: Rosy cheek
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Answer: A—Small, round candy
As in, “In centuries past, sugar plums were often made by layering coats of boiled sugar onto dried fruits, nuts or seeds.”
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Christmas Word #11: Troll
A: Ring bells
B: Sing happily
C: Travel by train
![Little girl with Santa at Christmas](https://www.readersdigest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/little-girl-with-santa.jpg)
Answer: B—Sing happily
As in, “The children trolled festive tunes while awaiting Santa’s promised appearance at their party.”
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Christmas Word #12: Behold
A: See
B: Take to heart
C: Keep close
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Answer: A—See
As in, “The holiday parade was saturated with colourful lights, and Jai beheld it with excitement.”
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Christmas Word #13: Bushel
A: Small decorated tree
B: Large quantity
C: Door wreath
![Christmas dinner feast](https://www.readersdigest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/christmas-feast-dinner.jpg)
Answer: B—Large quantity
As in, “Abdul surveyed the bushels of leftover food and wondered how he would eat it all.”
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Christmas Word #14: Welkin
A: Family harmony
B: Warm greetings
C: Sky
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Answer: C—Sky
As in, “The welkin rang with cheers of ‘Happy New Year!’ when the clock struck midnight.”
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Christmas Word #15: Auld Lang Syne
A: Good fortune
B: Times long ago
C: Passing of the old year
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Answer: B—Times long ago
As in, “Hannah and her former university roommate met to have a drink and reminisce about auld lang syne.”
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