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There are 241 words in our dictionary that contain the exact sequence 'ba'. You can browse them all using the list above.

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Some common words containing 'ba' include Rabato, Rabatos, Rabatte. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

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All Words Containing 'ba'

Rabato Noun Rabatos Noun Rabatte Noun Rabatted Verb (Past Tense / Past Participle) Rabattement Noun Rabatting Verb (Present Participle) Rabban Noun Saba Noun Sabadilla Noun Sabadin Noun Sabadine Noun Sabadinine Noun Sabaean Adjective / Noun Sabaeanism Noun Sabaeism Noun Sabaigrass Noun Sabaism Noun Sabaist Noun Sabakha Noun Tabac Noun Tabacco Noun Tabacin Noun Tabacism Noun Tabacosis Noun Tabacum Noun (Botanical Latin) Tabagie Noun Tabagism Noun Taband Noun Tabanid Noun Tabanidae Noun Tabanids Noun (Plural) Ubangi Proper Noun Wabayo Contraction Yaba Noun Zabaean Adjective, Noun Zabaglione Noun Zabaione Noun Zabaiones Noun Zabaism Noun Zabajone Noun Zabajones Noun

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1. What is the origin of the word 'babble'?

Latin for 'to speak' A person's name Imitative (onomatopoeic) of the sound of speech or water Greek for 'water'

2. What language family does the Ababua language belong to?

Germanic Romance Bantu Sino-Tibetan

3. Which sentence uses 'caballer' correctly?

He caballered the king. The caballer rode his horse. She was a ruthless caballer in the court. He is very caballer.

4. Where does the literary term 'Babbitt' come from?

A 1922 novel by Sinclair Lewis An 18th-century play A Greek myth A modern movie

5. What does the literal Hebrew root of 'Qabbala' mean?

To pray To receive To heal To judge

6. What does the term 'Sabaeism' refer to?

The Sabaean language The Sabaean people The Sabaean religion and cultural system The Sabaean capital city

7. Which suffix is added to 'cabalist' to form the archaic adjective 'cabalistical'?

-ic -al -ical -ing

8. Which sentence uses 'abaciscus' correctly?

I used an abaciscus to calculate my taxes. The abaciscus on the bathroom wall was cracked. The curator found a rare gold abaciscus in the Roman ruin. We painted the room with a bright abaciscus.

9. Which Roman emperor is credited with introducing the labara?

Julius Caesar Augustus Constantine the Great Nero

10. Which word is the closest synonym for Babajaga's archetype?

Princess Hag Maiden Savior

11. What is the origin of the word 'Jabarite'?

Greek 'kakos' Arabic 'jabr' Latin 'fatum' Hebrew 'qadosh'

12. On which syllable is the primary stress placed when pronouncing 'Labadist'?

The first syllable (LAB) The second syllable (uh) The third syllable (dist) Equal stress on all

13. What does the plural noun 'gabardines' most commonly refer to in modern English?

Multiple types of raincoats Vintage men's trousers made of twill fabric Medieval cloaks worn by monks A type of heavy winter boot

14. Which syllable is stressed in the pronunciation of 'taband'?

The first syllable The second syllable The third syllable It is unstressed

15. What is a common mistake when spelling 'babbishly'?

Adding an 'e' before the 'l' (babbishley) Using one 'b' (babishly) Spelling it with a 'y' (babbishy) All of the above are common mistakes

16. What is the scientific relationship between a kabaragoya and a Komodo dragon?

They are the same species They are unrelated They are both monitor lizards The kabaragoya is larger

17. Which famous opera features a well-known aria simply called 'The Habanera'?

The Magic Flute Carmen La Traviata The Marriage of Figaro

18. What novel does the word 'Babbittess' originate from?

The Great Gatsby Babbitt 1984 Brave New World

19. When are tabanids most active?

At midnight At dawn and dusk During the day In the dead of winter

20. How is the word 'Ababdeh' correctly pronounced in English?

AH-bab-dee uh-BAHB-day a-BAB-deh AB-uh-deh

21. In aviation, what does it mean to 'bank'?

To deposit money before flying To tilt the aircraft to one side when turning To land the plane To turn off the engines

22. What visual texture is characteristic of gabardine fabric?

Smooth and fuzzy Diagonal ribs Open holes like mesh Pebbled and bumpy

23. Which word is the best synonym for the metaphorical use of 'Baalitical'?

Ascetic Minimalist Materialistic Spiritual

24. Which verb form must be used with the plural noun 'Baalisms'?

Is Was Are Has

25. Why is the word 'cabalassou' considered obsolete in modern English?

It was banned by scientists. It was found to be offensive. It referred to an extinct animal. It was replaced by the Spanish word 'armadillo'.

26. What is the traditional time signature of a habanera?

3/4 time 4/4 time 6/8 time 2/4 time

27. What does the adverb 'babbishly' mean?

In a quiet and secretive manner In a foolish, chattering, or empty manner In a highly intelligent and logical way With deep sadness and regret

28. What is a 'sabaist'?

A type of medieval helmet An ancient star-worshipper A person who destroys property A modern astronomer

29. What part of speech is 'zabaione'?

Verb Adjective Noun Adverb

30. What is a modern, everyday synonym for 'rabatting'?

Folding back Cutting up Sewing on Tearing apart

31. Is 'caballo' used as a verb or a noun?

Verb Noun Adjective Adverb

32. Which antonym best contrasts with 'babbishly'?

Chatteringly Foolishly Eloquently Noisily

33. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

She bought three cabbages for the stew. She bought three cabbage for the stew. She bought three cabbages soup. She bought three head cabbages.

34. Which of these garments is most commonly made from gabardine?

Swimwear Sweatpants Tailored suits and trench coats Lingerie

35. Can you pluralize 'baaskaap' as 'baaskaaps'?

Yes, for multiple systems No, it is uncountable Only in Afrikaans Yes, when referring to people

36. Which spelling is correct for the Indian clerk title?

baboon bamboo baboo babbo

37. Which of the following is the correct way to use 'abbacy'?

We visited the stone abbacy. He was appointed to the abbacy. The abbacy bell rang at noon. I painted the abbacy walls.

38. Which sentence uses 'sabadinine' correctly?

I ate a sabadinine. The chemist extracted pure sabadinine. The sabadinine plant is green. He sabadinined the field.

39. Why is 'Babbittry' almost always used pejoratively?

It describes illegal acts. It criticizes shallow, unthinking conformity. It is an insult used only in politics. It refers to a disease.

40. Historically, before focusing on synagogue rituals, what did a gabbai collect?

Taxes and charity Stamps Books Animals

41. What held rabatos in place?

Velcro Elastic Magnets Wire frames

42. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

The babas are ready. The babas is ready. The babas was ready. The babas be ready.

43. What type of environment is a 'cabane' most commonly found in?

Tropical beaches Desert dunes Snowy mountains Urban centers

44. Which of the following is an archaic synonym for 'tabagism'?

Nicotinism Alcoholism Tourism Organism

45. Which of the following sentences uses 'Cabala' correctly?

The Cabala overthrew the king. She studies the Cabala. I bought a cabala at the store. He cabala'd the numbers.

46. What part of speech is 'bank' in the sentence: 'I bank at First National'?

Noun Verb Adjective Preposition

47. Which of the following is the correct verb form of 'abatement'?

Abase Abash Abate Abateify

48. Which prefix is used in 'abacterial' to mean 'without'?

anti- non- a- ab-

49. What is a common mistake people make with the word 'tabagism'?

Using it as a verb Spelling it with a 'z' Pronouncing the 's' as 'z' Using it as a noun

50. Historically, sabadilla was used to treat which type of ailment?

The common cold Broken bones Rheumatism and neuralgia Tooth decay