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There are 33 words in our dictionary that contain the exact sequence 'z'. You can browse them all using the list above.

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Some common words containing 'z' include Baalize, Crystallizing, Gaberlunzie. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

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Baalize Verb Crystallizing Verb (Present Participle) Gaberlunzie Noun Iambize Verb Iarovization Noun Iarovize Verb Iarovized Verb (Past Participle) / Adjective Iarovizing Verb (Present Participle) / Noun (Gerund) Organize Verb Raadzaal Noun Zabaean Adjective, Noun Zabaglione Noun Zabaione Noun Zabaiones Noun Zabaism Noun Zabajone Noun Zabajones Noun Zaberma Noun Zabeta Noun Zabian Noun Zabism Noun Zaboglione Noun Zabra Noun Zabti Noun Zabtie Noun Zaburro Noun Zac Proper Noun Zacate Noun Zeal Noun Zero Number, Noun, Adjective, Verb Zigzag Noun, Verb, Adjective Zone Noun, Verb Zoom Verb, Noun, Exclamation

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Words Starting With

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Words Ending With

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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1. Which of the following sentences uses 'zabaglione' correctly?

I will zabaglione the mixture. She ordered some zabaglione. The zabaglione pan is hot. He is very zabaglione.

2. Which sentence uses 'zabaiones' correctly?

I zabaiones the chicken. The zabaiones were served warm. He is very zabaiones. We bought a zabaiones.

3. What does the word 'Zabaean' refer to?

A modern Arab dialect An ancient civilization from Sheba A type of desert plant A modern shipping route

4. Which syllable is stressed in the pronunciation of 'iambize'?

The first syllable The second syllable The third syllable None, it is unstressed

5. Which of the following is the closest modern European equivalent to a zabtie?

Gendarme Mayor Judge Diplomat

6. Which scientist is associated with the origins of iarovizing?

Gregor Mendel Trofim Lysenko Charles Darwin Norman Borlaug

7. In US English, how do you spell the past tense of 'zigzag'?

zig-zagged zigzagged zigzaged zigzagd

8. What does the botanical verb 'iarovize' mean?

To expose seeds to radiation To treat seeds with cold to induce flowering To grind seeds into flour To grow plants in water

9. How do you form the plural of 'zabtie' in English?

Zabtie Zabtis Zabties Zabtiem

10. Why might a soldier or athlete run in a zigzag pattern?

To save energy To make themselves a harder target to hit or catch To run faster To see behind them

11. Can 'zabti' be used as a verb (e.g., 'He zabtied the money')?

Yes, in past tense only No, it is strictly a noun Yes, in all forms Only in casual speech

12. How is the word 'organize' pronounced in American English?

or-GAN-ize or-gan-IZE OR-guh-nize (stress first syllable) or-JAN-ize

13. How is the final syllable of 'gaberlunzie' pronounced?

/zaɪ/ (rhymes with 'eye') /zi/ (rhymes with 'see') /zeɪ/ (rhymes with 'say') /zɔɪ/ (rhymes with 'boy')

14. Which word is commonly confused with 'zaburro' due to similar spelling and sound?

Zebra Burro Zucchini Bistro

15. How is the word 'zeal' correctly pronounced?

Like 'seal' but with a 'z' Like 'zell' Like 'zeel-uh' Like 'zee-ayl'

16. Which of the following is an antonym (opposite) of 'zeal'?

Fervor Apathy Passion Ardor

17. How is 'zabti' correctly pronounced?

ZAB-tee zab-TEE ZAY-tee zab-TIH

18. How many syllables does the word 'zacate' have?

Two Three Four One

19. What modern religious group is often historically linked to the Zabians?

Mormons Mandaeans Methodists Mennonites

20. Why can't you speak conversational Zabaean today?

It is a secret language It is an extinct language Only royals can speak it It has no vowels

21. How is zaboglione typically cooked?

Baked in an oven Deep-fried Whisked in a double boiler Chilled in a freezer

22. How many syllables does 'zabra' have?

One Three Four Two

23. What part of speech is 'iarovization'?

Verb Adjective Noun Adverb

24. How is the 'a' in 'Zabian' pronounced?

Like 'a' in 'cat' Like 'a' in 'father' Like 'ay' in 'day' Like 'o' in 'hot'

25. What is zabaglione?

A type of Italian pasta A warm, whipped egg and wine dessert A cold coffee drink A hard cheese

26. What part of speech is 'baalize'?

Noun Adjective Transitive Verb Adverb

27. If a camera lens is broken and cannot magnify, what feature is it missing?

The pan The tilt The zoom The flash

28. Which sentence uses 'Zabaean' correctly?

The Zabaean drove a car. I ate a Zabaean. She translated the Zabaean text. He zabaeaned the room.

29. In Islamic texts, the followers of this religion are known as what?

Zabians Druids Pharisees Brahmins

30. Which sentence uses 'zoom' grammatically correctly as a verb?

We will zoom the client at noon. She has a lot of zoom. The zoom is very fast. He made a zoom noise.

31. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Zabeta?

Slow tempo Men only Fast, erratic movements Shoulder-to-shoulder holding

32. Which sentence is formal and correct?

The plan crystallizing. I am crystallize my ideas. Her thesis argument is crystallizing after months of research. The crystallizing happen now.

33. Which wine is traditionally used to make zabaione?

Chianti Prosecco Marsala Pinot Grigio

34. How are zabaiones typically served?

Freezing cold in a cone Warm in a tall glass Baked in a pie crust Raw on a plate

35. How is the word 'zigzag' correctly spelled in modern English?

zig zag zig-zag zigzag ziggzag

36. What is 'zaboglione'?

A type of Italian pasta A warm, frothy egg and wine dessert A hard cheese A savory bread soup

37. Which language does the word 'raadzaal' come from?

German French Dutch Spanish

38. How should the 'gli' in 'zaboglione' be pronounced?

Like a hard 'g' (gee) Like a 'ly' (lyoh) Like a silent letter Like a 'gl' (glow)

39. What does the historical term 'iarovization' refer to?

A Soviet political policy The process of inducing flowering in plants by cold A method for freezing food A type of plant disease

40. What is a common mistake when using the word 'zabra'?

Using it as a verb Pluralizing it Using it in a museum Putting 'the' before it

41. Which country is the Zabeta originally from?

Greece Bulgaria Macedonia Albania

42. What happens if you use 'iarovization' in a modern scientific paper?

It will be praised as innovative It will seem outdated and out of place It will earn you a Soviet history award It will be flagged as a spelling error by default

43. Which of the following is a common alternate spelling of Zabaism?

Sabianism Kabbalism Zoroastrianism Heliolatry

44. Zabaism is heavily associated with which broader theological concept?

Monotheism Astrolatry Atheism Nihilism

45. How is the word 'zigzag' pronounced?

With a soft 'g' (like gym) With a hard 'g' (like go) Silent 'g' Like 'jig-jag'

46. Which sentence uses 'zabra' correctly?

The zabra flew in the sky. He drove his zabra to work. The zabra was delicious. The merchants sailed the zabra along the coast.

47. What is a zabra?

A modern speedboat A type of horse A 16th-century sailing vessel A desert animal

48. What is zabajone?

A frozen Italian ice cream A warm, foamy egg and wine custard A type of hard cheese A savory pasta sauce

49. What is the origin of the word 'zero'?

Latin 'nullus' Greek 'ouden' Arabic 'ṣifr' French 'rien'

50. What part of speech is 'zaboglione'?

Verb Adjective Uncountable Noun Adverb