Can YOU guess these words from their definitions?

Can YOU guess these 20 words from their definitions? Quiz will put your knowledge of the English language to the test

  • 20-question quiz will test your knowledge of the English language 
  • Players are challenged to guess the words based on their definitions
  • Some are easier than others and the creators claim it’s difficult to get 17/20 

Fancy yourself an English whizz? Then put your knowledge to the test with this tricky vocabular quiz. 

The challenge, shared on US-based trivia website Quizly, asks players to identify 20 words based on their definitions. 

Some are easier than others to figure out and, according to the creators, you will be doing well if you manage to score 17/20 or above. 

Think you have what it takes? Scroll down to take the test then check your answers at the bottom. But no cheating! 

The challenge, shared on US-based trivia website Quizly , asks players to identify 20 words based on their definitions. Stock image

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… Now check your answers 

1. Border

2. Flock

3. Dairy

4. Reservoir

5. Burglar

6. Jam

7. Unlock

8. Annual

9. Diamond

10. Clap

11. Decade

12. Nectar

13. Crawl

14. Sow

15. Valley

16. Tow

17. Elbow

18. Skyscraper

19. Museum

20. Operate/Operation or surgery

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