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Some common words containing 'tis' include Babbittism, Dabitis, Dacryadenitis. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

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Babbittism Noun Dabitis Verb Dacryadenitis Noun Dacryoadenitis Noun Dacryocystitis Noun Dacryosolenitis Noun Oaritis Noun Sabbatism Noun Sabbatist Noun (countable, person) Ubiquitism Noun Ubiquitist Noun Yachtist Noun

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1. Which is the modern equivalent of 'yachtist'?

Yachtsman Sailor Boater Landlubber

2. Which structure becomes inflamed in dacryoadenitis?

The cornea The lacrimal gland The retina The eyelash follicle

3. How is the ending '-itis' pronounced?

EE-tis EYE-tis AY-tis IH-tis

4. Which sentence uses 'ubiquitism' correctly?

Ubiquitism were debated for decades. A ubiquitism guided the sect. The polemicists accused their rivals of ubiquitism. Three ubiquitisms won the day.

5. Which sentence uses 'yachtist' correctly?

Yachtist is a modern English word. The 1885 journal called club members 'yachtists.' She is a yachtist (modern sense). Yachtist means 'a leave.'

6. What tense is 'dabitis'?

Present Past Future Conditional

7. Which suffix gives 'ubiquitism' its doctrinal flavor?

-ity -ous -ism -tion

8. Which word should 'yachtist' NOT be confused with?

Yachtsman Sailor Yacht Landlubber

9. What does dacryadenitis mean?

A blocked tear duct Inflammation of a lacrimal gland Pain in the eyeball Dry eyes

10. On which syllable does the primary stress fall in 'yachtist'?

First syllable (YOT) Second syllable (ist) Equal stress Neither

11. Which structure sits closest to the tear pipe's lower exit?

The ear The eyebrow The nose The scalp

12. Which condition inflames the tear SAC instead of the gland?

Dacryoadenitis Conjunctivitis Dacryocystitis Blepharitis

13. What usually triggers dacryocystitis?

Blockage of the nasolacrimal duct Reading in dim light Eating salty food Wearing sunglasses

14. Which suffix in dacryosolenitis signals inflammation?

dacryo- solen- -osis -itis

15. Which virus is classically associated with dacryoadenitis?

Chickenpox Rubella Rabies Mumps

16. How many syllables does 'oaritis' have?

Two Three Four Five

17. What does dacryoadenitis mean?

A blocked tear duct Inflammation of a lacrimal gland Pain in the eyeball Dry eyes

18. Where does the primary stress fall in 'ubiquitist'?

First syllable Second syllable Third syllable Last syllable

19. Which word names the doctrine or movement of strict Sabbath keeping?

Sabbatism Sabbatarianism Sabbatical Sabbatine

20. Which spelling is correct?

ubiquitism ubiquitousism ubiqitism iniquitism

21. Which sentence uses 'sabbatist' correctly?

She sabbatisted all Saturday. The sabbatist shuttered his shop at sundown. He is on sabbatist this year. They bought a sabbatist loaf.

22. What does the suffix '-itis' signal in 'dacryocystitis'?

Pain Inflammation A stone Surgery

23. Which language gave English the root of 'oaritis'?

Greek Latin Norman French Old Norse

24. How is 'Babbittism' correctly pronounced in American English?

BAB-it-iz-um ba-BIT-ism BAB-bay-tism buh-BIT-tiz-um

25. Which suffix builds 'sabbatist' and what does it add?

-ism: the practice -ist: the person who practices -ine: the day -ize: the action

26. How is the 'ch' in 'yachtist' pronounced?

As 'ch' in 'church' As 'k' in 'kite' As 'sh' in 'ship' Silent

27. How is the ending '-itis' pronounced?

EE-tis EYE-tis AY-tis IH-tis

28. What is the modern successor term for dacryosolenitis?

Canaliculitis Myocarditis Dermatitis Gastritis

29. What does 'ubiquitism' mean?

A tax on imported goods The doctrine or creed of being present everywhere A disease of oak trees A style of ancient architecture

30. Which spelling is correct?

ubiquitousist ubiquitist ubiqitist iniquitist

31. Which word shares the Greek root 'solen' with dacryosolenitis?

Solar Solo Solvent Solenoid

32. Which professional most often evaluates dacryadenitis?

A podiatrist An ophthalmologist A dermatologist A cardiologist

33. What is the relationship between 'sabbatist' and the witches' sabbat?

They share a root They are unrelated; the similarity is coincidental Sabbatist means witch The witch assembly borrowed the word

34. How many syllables does 'ubiquitism' have?

Three Four Six Five

35. In modern criticism, a 'secular ubiquitist' is:

An atheist philosopher A Saturday sabbath observer A type of atheist church A media figure present on every platform

36. What is the difference between 'Sabbath' and 'sabbatism'?

No difference Sabbath is the day; sabbatism is the act of resting on it Sabbath is a person Sabbatism is the day; Sabbath is the act

37. Which word means pain in a lacrimal gland rather than inflammation?

Dacryocystitis Dacryadenalgia Dacryostenosis Dacryolith

38. Why is dacryosolenitis unusual in modern charts?

It is a retired historical term It refers to animals It is slang It names an instrument

39. Acute dacryocystitis differs from chronic mainly by what?

Color of discharge only Which eye it affects Speed and severity of onset Patient's age

40. Where does the swelling of dacryocystitis appear?

Outer upper lid Center of the forehead Below the inner corner of the eye Behind the ear

41. Which is a hallmark sign on examination?

Reflux of discharge when the sac is pressed Double vision A white pupil Bulging of the cornea

42. What does 'yachtist' name?

A type of boat An archaic variant of 'yachtsman,' a person who sails yachts The activity of yachting A verb form of yachting

43. 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.

44. Which population most often has congenital dacryocystitis?

Teenagers Only the elderly Newborns Athletes

45. Which spelling is correct?

sabbathist sabatist sabbatist sabbattist

46. Historically, 'sabbatist' applied especially to which group?

Sunday-only shoppers Seventh-day Sabbath keepers and strict Sunday keepers Cathedral builders Market judges

47. Which is correct grammar?

Two dacryadenitises Recurrent episodes of dacryadenitis Many dacryadenitis are Dacryadenitises resolved

48. What does the word 'oaritis' mean?

Inflammation of the ear Inflammation of the joints Inflammation of an ovary Inflammation of the skin

49. What is a 'ubiquitist'?

A type of telescope A Greek letter A person who holds the doctrine of omnipresence A medieval tax

50. Which sentence uses 'ubiquitist' correctly?

The ubiquitist denies omnipresence. Ubiquitism argued all afternoon. The aged ubiquitist defended ubiquitism. A ubiquitism attended the colloquy.