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Some common words containing 'bess' include Abbess, Nabobess, Nabobesses. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

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Abbess Noun Nabobess Noun Nabobesses Noun

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1. What is the difference between an 'abbess' and an 'abbey'?

They are the same. An abbess is the leader; an abbey is the building. An abbey is the leader; an abbess is the building. An abbess is a male monk; an abbey is a female nun.

2. What part of speech is 'nabobesses'?

Verb Adjective Noun Adverb

3. Which is NOT a synonym of 'nabobesses'?

Socialites Heiresses Paupers Aristocrats

4. From which language does the root of 'abbess' (abba) originate?

Latin Greek Aramaic Hebrew

5. Which of the following is the correct plural form of 'abbess'?

abbess abbesses abbesses abbessies

6. Is 'abbess' a common word in modern everyday speech?

Yes, very common. Only in Catholic countries. No, it is highly archaic and specialized. Only in legal documents.

7. Which word is a common modern synonym for 'abbess'?

Mother Superior Prioress Sister Matron

8. How many syllables does 'nabobess' have?

Two Three Four Five

9. Can 'abbess' be used to describe a leader in a non-Christian religion?

Yes, always. Yes, but only for Buddhism. No, it is a specifically Christian term. Only in modern times.

10. What historical group of people were most associated with 'nabobesses'?

18th-century British merchants in India Medieval knights 20th-century Hollywood actors Ancient Roman senators

11. What does the archaic noun 'nabobess' describe?

A type of bird A female pauper The wife or widow of a nabob A form of poetry

12. How is 'nabobess' pronounced?

NAB-oh-buhs nay-BOH-buhs NAY-bohb-uhs nab-OH-buhs

13. Where does the stress fall in 'nabobesses'?

Second syllable First syllable Third syllable Fourth syllable

14. How many syllables does 'nabobesses' have?

Two Three Four Five

15. What part of speech is 'nabobess'?

Adjective Verb Noun Adverb

16. From which word is 'nabobess' derived?

Noble Nabob Robbery Snob

17. Why is the plural '-es' added to 'nabobess' instead of just '-s'?

Because it is a foreign word Because the word ends in a sibilant /s/ sound Because it is irregular Because it is always plural

18. Why is 'nabobess' considered a negative or mocking term in historical contexts?

Because it implies the wealth was stolen from the poor Because it mocks the tacky, showy display of new money by the wives Because it refers to illegal activities Because it describes poverty

19. Which word is the male equivalent of 'abbess'?

Monk Abbot Priest Bishop

20. Which sentence uses 'nabobess' correctly?

She is very nabobess. The young nabobess inherited a vast fortune. She nabobessed all her money. She wore a nabobess.

21. What does 'nabobesses' mean?

A type of necklace Wealthy colonial women A kind of fabric Indian temples

22. Which of the following is an antonym (opposite) of 'abbess' in terms of church hierarchy?

Nun Prioress Layperson Sister

23. What does the suffix '-ess' in 'nabobess' signify?

Plural Past tense Feminine Possession

24. From which language does the root 'nabob' originate?

French Arabic Latin Greek

25. Which sentence uses 'nabobesses' correctly?

She is a nabobesses. The nabobesses was arriving. The nabobesses wore silk and diamonds. Nabobesses is a verb.

26. What does the noun 'abbess' refer to?

The physical building of a convent A female head of an abbey of nuns A male head of a monastery A type of medieval prayer

27. Which suffix is used to form 'nabobess' from 'nabob'?

-est -ery -ess -ish

28. Which of the following is an antonym of 'nabobess'?

Heiress Pauper Dowager Duchess

29. What is the singular form of 'nabobesses'?

Nabob Nabobess Nabobessess Nabobs

30. How is the word 'abbess' correctly pronounced?

AB-is uh-BESS AY-bis AB-eez