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There are 23 words in our dictionary that contain the exact sequence 'en'. You can browse them all using the list above.

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Some common words containing 'en' include Abandonment, Abasement, Abashment. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

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Abandonment Noun Abasement Noun Abashment Noun Abatement Noun Abdomen Noun Confidence Noun Energy Noun Enjoy Verb Experience Noun, Verb Friendly Adjective Keen Adjective Listen Verb Maarten Proper Noun Naassenes Proper Noun (Plural) Open Adjective, Verb Patience Noun Saanen Noun Saarbrucken Proper Noun Talent Noun Uarekena Noun Ubbenite Noun Vaalpens Noun Xenial Adjective

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

Latin 'energia' Greek 'energeia' French 'energie' German 'Energie'

2. What is the noun form of 'enjoy'?

Enjoyable Enjoyment Enjoyfully Enjoying

3. From which Latin root does the word 'abatement' originate?

bassus (low) battuere (to beat) basilica (hall) battuo (to fight)

4. In a business context, what does 'talent acquisition' refer to?

Selling products Marketing campaigns Recruiting employees Training animals

5. How is the 'x' in 'xenial' pronounced in English?

Like 'ks' (as in box) Like 'z' (as in zebra) Like 'sh' (as in shoe) Like 'eks' (as in extra)

6. Who founded the Ubbenite movement?

Joseph Smith George Rapp Friedrich Ubben John Humphrey Noyes

7. Which of the following is a famous institution located in Saarbrucken?

The University of Saarbrucken The Louvre The Vatican The Brandenburg Gate

8. What is the 'abdomen'?

The chest cavity A specific digestive organ The belly region between the chest and pelvis The lower back

9. What part of speech is the word 'listen'?

Noun Adjective Verb Preposition

10. How do you correctly express the idea: 'He greeted me friendly'?

He greeted me friendlily. He greeted me in a friendly manner. He friendly greeted me. He greeted me more friendly.

11. Why were the people called 'Vaalpens'?

They wore grey clothing Their bodies were covered in grey dust They painted their bellies blue They ate grey roots

12. Which of the following is an antonym for 'energy'?

Exhaustion Drive Vitality Power

13. Which sentence uses the formal, possessive meaning of 'enjoy'?

I enjoyed the book. The company enjoys a monopoly. We enjoyed ourselves. Did you enjoy the show?

14. Where is the Uarekena language primarily spoken?

The Andes Mountains The Patagonian steppe The Amazon rainforest The Atacama Desert

15. Which of the following is a modern, respectful synonym for the broader group the Vaalpens belonged to?

Bushmen San Trekboers Colonials

16. Which sentence uses 'abasement' grammatically and contextually correctly?

I put my laundry in the abasement. He suffered public abasement after the scandal. She is very abasement about her work. The abasements of the house are flooded.

17. Which sentence is grammatically correct regarding the verb 'open'?

Open me the door. Open the door to me. Open the door for me. Open me to the door.

18. Which of the following is the correct way to make an electrical device work?

Open the TV Open the light Turn on the computer Open the radio

19. How many syllables does 'enjoy' have, and which one is stressed?

One syllable Two syllables, first stressed Two syllables, second stressed Three syllables, second stressed

20. Which word is a synonym for 'energy'?

Lethargy Apathy Vigor Fatigue

21. What separates the abdomen from the thorax (chest)?

The ribs The pelvis The diaphragm The spine

22. Which sentence uses 'patience' correctly?

He is very patience. I have many patiences. Thank you for your patience. She is a patience person.

23. Which of the following is a color variant of the Saanen, recognized as separate by some registries?

Nubian Sable Alpine Toggenburg

24. What does it mean if someone has a 'keen eye'?

They have a physical eye disease. They are good at noticing details. They are an optometrist. They cannot see well.

25. Which sentence uses 'abashment' grammatically correctly?

I kept my laundry in the abashment. She felt a sudden sense of abashment. He had three abashments today. The abashment of the currency was bad.

26. Historically, what did a 'talent' represent in ancient Greece?

A musical note A theatrical mask A unit of money A type of sword

27. Is 'energy' countable or uncountable when referring to general vitality?

Always countable Usually uncountable Always uncountable Neither

28. Which two countries share the island of St. Maarten / Saint Martin?

Spain and Portugal France and the Netherlands UK and Spain USA and Cuba

29. How is the word 'listen' pronounced in standard English?

lis-TEN (pronouncing the t) LIS-ten (pronouncing the t) LIS-uhn (silent t) LEE-sun

30. Is 'abashment' a countable or uncountable noun?

Countable Uncountable Only plural Only singular

31. Why should you avoid using 'abatement' in casual conversation for a headache?

It is considered a swear word. It is highly formal and bureaucratic. It means something offensive. It is too short.

32. Which of the following is an antonym for 'friendly'?

Welcoming Cordial Hostile Amiable

33. According to the Naassenes, who created the material world?

The supreme God Jesus Christ A flawed, lesser god called the Demiurge The serpent itself

34. In which country is the city of Saarbrucken located?

France Belgium Germany Luxembourg

35. Which sentence uses 'energy' correctly?

I have many energies. She is very energy. He has a lot of energy. They are energying.

36. From which language does the word 'xenial' originate?

Latin French Greek German

37. Which sentence is grammatically correct regarding countability?

I have three confidences in my math skills. She gave me a confidence. They exchanged confidences late at night. He has many confidences.

38. Can 'experience' be countable?

Never Yes, when referring to a specific event Yes, always Only in the past tense

39. When did the Ubbenite movement dissolve?

1698 1798 1898 1998

40. Which word is an antonym for 'experience'?

Knowledge Expertise Inexperience Wisdom

41. How is the word 'patience' pronounced in American English?

PA-tee-ence pay-SHEE-ens PAY-shuns PA-tee-ons

42. How many syllables does 'abandonment' have?

Three Four Five Two

43. If you are writing a formal essay about the island's government, which form is best?

Maarten Sint Maarten The Maarten Martin Island

44. What does the noun 'abatement' mean?

A physical lowering The reduction or suppression of something negative A type of basement A feeling of deep anger

45. Which word is an antonym for 'open' when used as an adjective?

Unclosed Accessible Shut Receptive

46. What is a 'confidence man'?

A man who builds self-esteem A scammer who gains trust to defraud someone A psychologist A confident public speaker

47. Which preposition correctly completes: 'The dog is very friendly ___ strangers.'

with to at on

48. What is the origin of the word 'Vaalpens'?

Zulu Afrikaans English Portuguese

49. Is 'abatement' primarily a countable or uncountable noun?

Countable Uncountable Only plural Only singular

50. Which word is the best synonym for 'enjoy'?

Hate Tolerate Relish Ignore