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Some common words containing 'is' include Aaliis, Abacisci, Abaciscus. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

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Aaliis Noun Abacisci Noun Abaciscus Noun Abacist Noun Abaisance Noun Abaised Verb (Past Tense) Abaiser Noun Abaisse Noun (Culinary) Abaissed Adjective (Archaic) Baalish Adjective Baalism Noun Baalisms Noun Baalist Noun Babbishly Adverb Babbittism Noun Babblish Adjective Babblishly Adverb Babelish Adjective Babelism Noun Babesiasis Noun Babesiosis Noun Babiism Noun (proper noun; religious and historical term) Cabalism Noun Cabalisms Noun (Plural) Cabalist Noun Cabalistic Adjective Cabalistical Adjective Cabalistically Adverb Cabalists Noun (Plural) Cabbalism Noun Cabbalist Noun Cabbalistic Adjective Cabbalistical Adjective Cabbalistically Adverb Dabitis Verb Dacryadenitis Noun Dacryelcosis Noun Dacryoadenitis Noun Dacryocystitis Noun Dacryocystoptosis Noun Dacryohelcosis Noun Dacryolithiasis Noun Dacryopyosis Noun Dacryosolenitis Noun Dacryostenosis Noun Discipline Noun, Verb Eadish Adjective Earlish Adjective (Informal) Earlyish Adverb (also Adjective), Informal Fabianism Noun Fabianist Noun Fableist Noun Fabulist Noun Fabulists Noun (plural) Gabbais Noun (Plural) Gablewise Adverb Gaddis Noun (Plural) Gaddish Adjective Gaddishness Noun Iambist Noun Iatrochemist Noun Iatrochemistry Noun Iatromechanist Noun Iatrophysicist Noun Iberis Noun Iberism Noun Ibis Noun Ibisbill Noun Ibises Noun (plural) Ibsenish Adjective Ibsenism Noun Jaborandis Noun (Plural) Jackanapish Adjective Jackassism Noun Kababish Noun, Adjective (Informal) Kabikis Proper Noun Kabistan Noun Kabukis Noun (Plural) Kaddish Noun Kaddishes Noun (Plural) Kaddishim Noun Kadis Noun Kadischi Proper Noun Kadish Noun Kadishim Noun Labadist Noun Labdacism Noun Labdacismus Noun Labialisation Noun Labialise Verb Labialised Adjective Labialising Verb (Present Participle) Labialism Noun (Uncountable) Labialismus Noun Labiovelarisation Noun (uncountable) Labiovelarise Verb (transitive) Listen Verb Macadamise Verb Macarism Noun Macaronicism Noun (countable)

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1. Where does the word Cabalism originate?

Greek Latin Hebrew Arabic

2. Which noun of behavior pairs most naturally with 'jackanapish'?

Glacier Grin Ledger Hypothesis

3. Is 'babblishly' common or rare?

Common Extremely rare and literary Brand new Foreign borrowing

4. Which suffix builds 'Udish'?

-ic, as in 'cubic' -ish, as in 'Swedish' -less, as in 'careless' -ful, as in 'handful'

5. What does 'babesiasis' mean?

A tick species Infection with babesia parasites A vaccine for cattle A kind of mosquito net

6. How many syllables are in 'cabalist'?

Two Three Four Five

7. Which replacement fits formal writing best?

Somewhat early Earlyish, ish Around earlyish Earlyisher

8. Which structure becomes inflamed in dacryoadenitis?

The cornea The lacrimal gland The retina The eyelash follicle

9. Why was the Paccanarist congregation founded?

To oppose the Pope To continue the Jesuit tradition during its suppression To convert Protestants To found a new country

10. Which of the following is a common misspelling of 'cabalist'?

Cabbalist Cabulist Cebalist Cobalist

11. Which French fabulist recast Aesop in verse?

Victor Hugo Albert Camus Jean de La Fontaine Jacques Cousteau

12. What does 'earlish' mean?

Extremely early Somewhat early; on the early side Exactly on time Slightly late

13. Where did the name 'Fabianism' come from?

A Greek philosopher A British king A Roman general who used delaying tactics A French revolutionary

14. Where does the 'iatro-' prefix originate from?

Greek for 'chemist' Latin for 'earth' Arabic for 'gold' Greek for 'physician'

15. The person noun's partner adjective is:

Iatromathematical Iatromechanical Iatrogenic Iatric

16. What is a fabulist?

A kind of fabric A type of museum A creator or teller of fables A musical instrument

17. Where does the word 'kabuki' come from?

Chinese theater Korean dance Japanese theater Indian drama

18. Which of the following is a modern alternative to macadamising?

Cobblestoning Asphalting Thatching Grading

19. How do ibises fly, unlike herons?

With necks tucked in With necks extended straight out In tight spirals Hovering in place

20. 'The Scarlet Ibis,' a classic American short story, was written by whom?

James Hurst Ernest Hemingway Sandra Cisneros Gary Soto

21. Is nabalism considered a lack of intelligence?

Yes, it means low IQ No, it is a moral and behavioral foolishness Yes, it is a learning disability Only in children

22. What is a clearer modern alternative?

Rabbinica Scholar of rabbinic literature Rabbindom Rabbinate

23. What does the phrase 'conventional wisdom' mean?

Old-fashioned advice The generally accepted belief Advice from a wise man A religious text

24. Which word names a person who follows the system?

Cabbalism Cabbalist Cabbalistic Cabbalas

25. Which sentence uses 'discipline' correctly?

He is very discipline. She has many self-disciplines. The manager disciplined the employee for being late. I need to discipline on my diet.

26. Which of the following is an antonym of 'cabalistically'?

Secretly Openly Mystically Cryptically

27. Which phrase names the Reformed reply?

The Augsburg formula The extra Calvinisticum The Nicene addition The Zurich creed

28. What tone does 'jackanapish' carry?

Playful, teasing amusement Ferocious anger Scientific precision Mournful respect

29. The root of labialism is the Latin labium, meaning...

lip tongue throat teeth

30. Which sentence uses the noun correctly?

They say Kaddish every morning. She prayed Kaddish alone. He will Kaddish for her. The Kaddish are recited.

31. Which prayer is often confused with Kaddish because of a shared root?

Shema Aleinu Kiddush Ma Tovu

32. The word 'ibis' comes to English through which chain of languages?

Egyptian via Greek and Latin Norse via Old English Arabic via Spanish Chinese via French

33. Who were the Nabis?

A group of French avant-garde artists A group of Italian Renaissance painters A group of German architects A group of American writers

34. Which historical figure is most closely associated with promoting Fabianism in literature?

Karl Marx George Bernard Shaw Winston Churchill Abraham Lincoln

35. Where does the stress fall in the pronunciation of 'Baalist'?

First syllable Second syllable Third syllable Evenly distributed

36. What does 'abaisance' mean?

A legal suspension A respectful bow or gesture of deference A type of dance A loud noise

37. Why is 'gaddish' spelled with two 'd's?

It is a British spelling It honors a person named Gadd It comes from 'glad' The short vowel forces doubling

38. How is the 'ch' in 'iatrochemist' pronounced?

Like 'ch' in 'church' Like 'k' in 'cat' Like 'sh' in 'ship' Like 'j' in 'judge'

39. Which artist was NOT a member of the Nabis?

Pierre Bonnard Édouard Vuillard Maurice Denis Claude Monet

40. How does xanthism differ from albinism?

Xanthism removes pigment; albinism adds it Xanthism adds yellow; albinism removes melanin They are identical Albinism affects only birds

41. Which sentence uses 'sabbatism' correctly?

They sabbatismed all weekend. The town kept a strict sabbatism. She is on sabbatism from work. Two sabbatisms passed quickly.

42. Which syllable of macarism carries the stress?

The last syllable The first syllable The second syllable No syllable is stressed

43. How is the '-el-' in dacryelcosis pronounced?

Eel Ail Il as in 'ill' El as in 'egg'

44. A clinician using a mirror during therapy is most likely addressing...

syntax labialism vocabulary voice pitch

45. Which sentence uses 'tabbis' correctly?

A tabbis napped in the sun. The tabbis are shiny. She tabbised the gown. The bolt of tabbis gleamed.

46. Which political concept is most closely related to 'nabobism'?

Democracy Meritocracy Plutocracy Anarchy

47. Can 'Babbittism' be pluralized as 'Babbittisms'?

Yes, to describe multiple conformists. No, it is an uncountable abstract concept. Yes, to describe different types of metal. Only when referring to books.

48. Choose the sentence that uses 'wisdom' correctly.

He gave me a wisdom. He is very wisdom. He shared his wisdom with me. He wisdom the situation.

49. Which of the following is a correct use of 'Baalish'?

He ate a Baalish apple. The archaeologists found a Baalish altar. The Baalish car is fast. She sang a Baalish song.

50. Which phrase is commonly used for a professional trip to inspect a location?

A house visit A site visit A state visit A flying visit