Difficult one word questions and answers

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We’ve published some really hard trivia questions before but we reckon this selection might just contain our most difficult trivia questions yet. You’ll have to be real quiz whizz and trivia nerd (or should that be geek or dork?) in order to do well with these, so we wish you the best of luck! The answers can be found at the bottom of the page.

Question 1: The rod on a sundial indicates the time via the shadow it casts. What name is given to this rod?

Question 2: What does the word “fugacious” mean?

Question 3: Who composed the orchestral poem “A Night on the Bare Mountain”?

Question 4: What term, from the French for “balance scale”, is used to describe a bridge that is operated via a counterweight and winch?

Question 5: Naxos is the largest of which Greek island group?

Question 6: On which island of Japan is the capital Tokyo located?

Question 7: How many playing cards are there in a piquet deck?

Question 8: What was the name of the first woman to travel in space?

Question 9: What kind of animal is a kudu?

Question 10: Into how many departments is France divided?

Question 11: “I’ll pheeze you in faith” is the opening line of which Shakespeare play?

Question 12: From which ballet does “The Waltz of the Flowers” come?

Question 13: In which year did the first ever 24 Hours of Le Mans race take place?

Question 14: Libreville is the capital city of which country?

Question 15: Who was the Greek goddess of sea monsters?

Question 16: Bosc and concorde are varieties of which fruit?

Question 17: In which French abbey was Eleanor of Aquitaine buried next to her husband Henry the II and son Richard the Lionheart?

Question 18: What is an opisometer used to measure?

Question 19: What is a shebeen?

Question 20: Which Dutch athlete, known as “the flying housewife”, won four of the nine available women’s gold medals at the 1948 London Olympics?

Question 21: What is a deodar?

Question 22: What is a quisling?

Question 23: Who led the Greek forces at the Battle of Thermopylae?

Question 24: Who painted “The Burial of the Count of Orgaz”?

Question 25: Who was the last Danish King of England?

Question 26: In heraldry, what color is Gules?

Question 27: What name is given to the thin leather strap used to tether a falcon or hawk in falconry?

Question 28: What are the three degrees of Freemasonry?

Question 29: Kublai Khan founded which ruling dynasty of China in the 13th century?

Question 30: What is the currency of the Seychelles?

Answers

1. Gnomon.

2. Fleeting or transient.

3. Modest Mussorgsky.

4. A bascule bridge.

5. The Cyclades.

6. Honshu.

7. 32 cards.

8. Valentina Tereshkova.

9. An antelope.

10. 101 departments – 96 mainland and 5 overseas departments.

11. The Taming of the Shrew.

12. The Nutcracker.

13. 1923.

14. Gabon.

15. Ceto.

16. Pears.

17. Fontevraud Abbey.

18. The length of curved lines.

19. An unlicensed liquor house (especially in Ireland).

20. Fanny Blankers-Koen.

21. A large evergreen tree.

22. A traitor who collaborates with an enemy occupying force.

23. King Leonidas I of Sparta.

24. El Greco.

25. Harthacnut.

26. Red.

27. Jess.

28. Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft and Master Mason.

29. The Yuan dynasty.

30. The rupee.

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When was the last time someone’s question left you speechless or fumbling for words?

Difficult questions have a way of throwing you off balance.

The best way to prepare for them is to consider some of the hardest questions and answer them for yourself.

To that end, welcome to our collection of 75 hard questions to answer.

Start with one you’ve had trouble answering in the past.

The next time you hear it, you’ll have an answer ready.

What Is The Hardest Question Ever?

Maybe that question itself is the hardest because there are so many difficult questions to answer.

Many people think the question, “What is truth?” is the hardest because the truth is often difficult to quantify. Science claims that truth is based on facts and reality, but many philosophers disagree and think the truth is subjective.

We think one of the toughest is, “Why do I exist?” You may have your own ideas or reasons, but finding a universal answer to this question is daunting.

What’s The Hardest Question to Ask?

The most challenging question to ask is the one that may cause you or another person pain, disappointment, fear, or some other unpleasant emotion.

Think about these questions:

• Is this disease going to kill me?
• Is there really a Santa Claus?
• Do you love me?
• Where were you last night?

The truth may set you free, but it can be pretty painful when you first hear it.

To make the best use of these tough questions to answer, choose one each week (or each day, if you’re ambitious), and make it your goal to answer it thoughtfully and completely.

1. How do you define success, at least for yourself? Have you reached it?

2. Is there anything you know you should let go of, but you haven’t yet? Why?

3. If you knew this was your last day, would you do the same things you’re doing?

4. What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind? What steps have you taken to create it?

5. If the person who’s hurt you the most showed up at your door, what would you say to them?

6. If you don’t have what you want, what do you have to lose by going after it?

7. What does it mean to be good with money? Are you?

8. Is there anything your job gives you besides money? Is there anything missing?

10. What responsibilities are you avoiding right now or which are you most tempted to avoid?

11. When it comes to your closest relationships, what do you struggle with the most?

12. What mistake do you keep making, and why do you keep making it? What has it cost you?

13. Name something you consider worse than dying. What makes it worse?

14. What’s something you wouldn’t want to die without doing? Why?

15. How would you define the word “American”? How do you define “unAmerican?”

16. If you had three wishes, what would you wish for, and why?

17. What fears are connected to your pursuit of success? How have you faced them?

19. How have your goals or priorities changed over the last decade?

20. What are your biggest regrets when you think over the past five years?

21. What realization has changed your life or your perspective over the past five years?

22. What is the biggest cause of stress for you right now? What worries you most?

23. Are you too hard on yourself or not hard enough?

24. What do you look forward to the most right now? Why?

25. What do you want to be remembered for when you die?

26. What dream (or dreams) have you given up on? Why?

27. What dream (or dreams) have you held onto the longest?

28. Is there anyone you’re jealous of? If so, why?

29. How are you contributing to the world? Or how do you want to contribute?

30. What is your default behavior when someone turns on you? What has it cost you?

32. What about yourself do you still need to work on every day? How do you work on it?

33. What have you learned that you might not have learned if you hadn’t suffered?

34. What five words would you use to describe yourself?

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35. What would you do if fear wasn’t an issue and you couldn’t fail?

36. What would you give to not feel the way you feel right now?

37. If you could go back and delete an email before sending it, would you?

38. If you could change one thing about your government, what would it be?

39. Have you ever regretted publishing something? If so, why?

40. Do you put political stickers on your car? Why or why not?

41. When was the last time you did something outside your comfort zone?

42. What are you risking right now by not stepping outside your comfort zone?

43. Are there any relationships you’d like to improve or repair? Are any beyond help?

44. Have you alienated people only to regret having done so?

45. Do you forgive easily when someone apologizes for hurting or offending you?

47. Has someone in your life died before you could reconcile with them (or they with you)?

48. Have you felt the need to pretend you don’t need help? If so, why?

49. When have you felt as though you could finally let someone take care of you?

50. Why do you think so many people grow up feeling the need to be “low maintenance”?

51. Have you felt this way yourself? And when have you gotten a break from it?

52. What are the most amazing things you’ve achieved this past three years?

53. What goal continues to elude you? What action are you taking to reach it?

54. What characteristics have you struggled to develop in yourself? (confidence? tenacity? straightforwardness? courage? generosity?)

55. In what areas of your life and work do you feel most vulnerable? Why?

56. Do you make a point of expressing your gratitude and appreciation for others?

58. Would it serve you well to trust people more than you do,  or to be more careful of whom you trust?

59. Do you think people ask too much of you — or too little? Why do you think they do?

60. When was the last time you had a good laugh? What was it about?

61. What do you most often choose to ignore? Why do you ignore it?

62. If someone were to follow you around for a week, would your values and priorities be obvious to them? Would they match the ones you identify for yourself?

63. Have you ever abandoned a social media channel, not because of opposition to your views but because that opposition came from family?

64. Have you ever experienced the same unkind treatment you dished out to someone else in the past?

65. What is karma to you? Is it simply about justice, or do you see it as a deeply personal force that teaches us what we need to learn?

10 of the Hardest Questions About Life

Have you ever been asked a question that made you stop and think? Questions that make you ponder about your life, relationships, and values? 

Here are ten questions that will make you reflect and re-evaluate your life choices. 

66. What would you do if you only had one week or one month to live?

Knowing your time is limited can be a frightening thought, but it can also be a powerful motivator to make the most of each day. This question encourages you to reflect on what matters to you in life and how you want to spend your time before it runs out.

67. How can you make a lasting difference in the world?

Everyone wants to make a difference, but it can be hard to know how. Thinking about what matters most to you and how you can impact society, those around you, and even the world at large can help you identify ways to make a lasting difference.

68. How far are you willing to go to achieve your goals?  

Have you ever considered what sacrifices you may have to make to achieve your goals? Answering this question will help you contemplate the price of success and reflect on what you’re willing (and not willing) to do to reach your dreams.

69. What has been the biggest lesson that life has taught you so far? And how have you applied it in your situation?

Life is full of lessons, from recognizing the power of love and friendship to appreciating the small moments. Learning how to apply these lessons to our own lives can help us become better individuals.

70. How will you know when it’s time to let go of something that isn’t working for you?

Whether it’s a relationship, a job, or a friendship, it can be hard to know when it’s time to cut the cord. Learning to recognize the signs of a situation that has become unhealthy or unproductive is key to knowing when it’s time to move on and make a change.

71. What is your biggest fear regarding your loved ones?

This question can help you identify and acknowledge your fears for the people dear to you so that you can better be prepared to face those fears in times of crisis. 

Whether it’s fear of death, illness, or even the loss of a relationship, it’s essential to acknowledge and accept those fears so that you can be in a better place emotionally.

72. How would you handle conflict between two opposing views?

Conflict is inevitable, and arguments are a part of life. However, how we navigate them can make all the difference. Being able to come to a compromise that suits both parties and respects different points of view is an invaluable skill we should all have.

73. Are there any problems too big for you to tackle? If so, which problems are these, and why do you think they are too big for you?

No problem is too big to tackle, but some may require more resources than we have. Acknowledging our own limitations and enlisting help is often the best way to approach a difficult challenge.

74. What would you do if money wasn’t an issue? 

We all have financial constraints, but what if money wasn’t an issue? This question can help you think more broadly and explore possibilities that would otherwise be unreachable.

It encourages you to dream bigger and consider different ways to achieve fulfillment.

75. What do you struggle with the most when seeking happiness?

Finding true and lasting happiness can be challenging, especially when our lives are filled with stress, sudden unwanted changes, and uncertainty.

Understanding what blocks us from being truly happy can help us develop strategies to better manage our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.

How to Use These Difficult Questions to Answer

While it’s essential to take the time to think through these difficult questions, it’s also important to know how and when to use them. Below are two tips to help you get the most out of your answers.

• Use them as a life guide: While being honest with yourself in answering these difficult questions is important, don’t forget to use them as a guide for making decisions and setting goals. Consider how the answers might help inform important choices or the plans you make throughout your life in the future.
• Use them as a conversation starting point: These questions can be great conversation starters for those close to you. Ask your friends, family, or partner the same questions and compare notes on the answers. It’s often enlightening to discuss complex topics with others and gain a different perspective that we may not have considered on our own.
• Use them as journaling prompts: If writing helps you better process your thoughts, use these questions as journal prompts. Choose questions that relate to a challenge or goal in your life, or follow the questions sequentially and answer one a day.

How will you use these difficult questions?

Now that you’ve looked through 75 of the hardest questions to answer, which one have you chosen for today?

Maybe you already have an idea of your answer, but take a few minutes (at least) to write down whatever comes to mind.

Don’t critique your answer before you’ve fully expressed it.

None of us has it all figured out. Asking these hard questions and being honest with your answers takes courage and a determination to grow.

Good thing you have both.

Last updated on December 14th, 2022 at 01:20 pm

In this post, you will find the top 50 IELTS Speaking Part-3 difficult questions and answers.

The examiner uses a script to give questions throughout the IELTS Speaking test, which is divided into three sections (Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3). This is why all Speaking tests, no matter where they are held, follow a similar structured pattern.

FRIENDS

1. How do people meet new friends?

Well, I think that most young people make new friends at school or at university. It is always easier to become friends when you see each other every day, and when you have the same interests or goals． On the other hand, when we become older, it’s common to become closer to our co-workers. It is also possible to form a good relationship with people when you participate in an activity together such as a basketball team, or a dance troop．A lot of old people get together for dancing every night where I live.

2. What can cause people to lose contact with friends?

I think that time and distance can make you lose touch with your friends. When we get older, people follow different paths and people move to other cities. As time goes by, we meet new friends; we get responsibilities in our work, in our families, and it’s possible to forget about the past, and our old friends．

3. What are some of the responsibilities of being a good friend?

A good friend must support and advise you. A good friend should always be there to listen to you, especially when you’re having some troubles ． I believe that a good friend should be thoughtful and kind. A good friend is someone you can trust and rely on at any time

4. Do friends or family have more influence on young people today?

That’s a hard question, because in today’s India, parents are still very influential. Children listen to their parents, even if they might disagree． There is always this notion of respect towards parents．On the other hand, young people spend more and more time with their friends：they chat online all the time, they are able to send text messages to each other anytime they want, and friendship is an extremely important value in our society. I would say that young people probably consider their friends’ advice first, but ultimately (= eventually ＝at last) they follow their parents’ decision.

HAPPINESS

5. What effects can a person’s standard of living have on their happiness?

Well, I think that it is definitely easier to be happy when you have money. If you earn a high salary or come from a wealthy family, I suppose that you have more opportunities to make your life more colourful. Money can’t buy everything, but it undeniably（＝definitely) helps you enjoy yourself.

6. What changes in people’s lives increase their happiness?

There are a great number of events that change our lives in a positive way. I think that students are always thrilled（＝excited) to graduate and begin a new experience at university. Later on, people are delighted to find a job or get a promotion in their field. In terms of personal life, getting married or having a baby can definitely make people ecstatic（＝ extremely happy)·.

7. How do people try to achieve happiness?

Well, nowadays professional success is essential for many people; so many individuals are looking for a stable job, with a high income（＝salary)．If they succeed, they will be satisfied with themselves, and therefore happier. In addition, in order to be happy, people want to find love. I think that getting married and founding a family should be the main source of happiness in one’s life. On top of this, it’s always possible to enjoy yourself through traveling, or eating good food, or shopping. A lot of young people enjoy partying. Some even find comfort in drinking.

8. Do children and adults show their feelings in the same ways?

No, definitely not! I believe that adults are frequently careful with the way they show their feelings. You know, in my country we learn how to control our emotions. Adults smile and only talk a little about their feelings, but they usually internalize（＝keep emotions in) a lot. On the other hand, kids don’t think so much and they happily display their feelings：they laugh out loud, and they scream and jump around whenever they are thrilled about a gift or something else.

BEING SMART

9. How would you define “being smart”?

What does it mean to be intelligent? That’s a tough question to answer. Well, there are different kinds of intelligence, I suppose. First, there is academic intelligence that is based on general knowledge, and how well you remember things． I think we can assess this intelligence through an IQ test. In addition, some people are very independent and resourceful, and this is another kind of cleverness ． This other kind of intelligence is what we call EQ. It’s based on emotions, and how you resolve problems. Some people can have a very high IQ, but be very naive at the same time. As a result, they might not do as well in certain jobs and probably shouldn’t become managers, doctors or teachers.

10. What is more important: IQ or EQ?

I would say that the Emotional Quotient is more important because without the ability to deal with problems, stress, and communication issues, it would be very hard to succeed in today’s society. On the other hand, someone who has very little knowledge in terms of basic subjects such as verbal skills and mathematics, and just reasoning in general, would also have serious problems in daily life. So they are both fundamental, and IQ is not the opposite of EQ· They are complementary (=they work in pair)..

11. How important is reading for someone’s education?

It’s fundamental to be able to read, and to read a lot. Reading allows us to learn information about everything ： news around the world, articles on specific subjects, and also logical and pragmatic (= practical knowledge. People who are illiterate don’t have access to all the resources available.

12. Do you think that intelligence can be inherited?

This is a question we should ask scientists. I believe that we all inherit certain abilities and characteristics through our genes, so I would say we can inherit the aptitude to learn from our parents．Some kids are more talented than others．However, I am sure that this predisposition (= gift of nature) is not enough: education is more important. People are not born smart; they can become intelligent through education.

FAME

13. How do people become famous nowadays?

Well, there are many ways to become famous nowadays, and I think it is easier than before because of the Internet, and the quick access to information. But in general, you need to be talented if you want to become a celebrity: if you have a gift for sports, music or writing, you can make a name for yourself. I believe that people who are not truly talented cannot stay famous very long.

14. What are the possible problems of being famous?

Being a star also comes with disadvantages．Celebrities are recognized wherever they go, so they need to sign autographs, and talk to their fans everywhere. They don’t have so much privacy because paparazzi follow them everywhere. We all know what happened to Princess Diana…

15. Why do some people want to be famous?

That’s an obvious answer, isn’t it? People who are famous are usually rich. They can use their image, their name, to make more money. In addition, I believe that when you are famous, you must have access to many privileges． For examples, you might not need to pay when you go to a restaurant, because the owner will feel honored by your visit. I am sure there are a lot of other advantages.

16. How can having a famous parent affect a child?

Well, it could influence the child in a positive or in a negative way. If your father is successful (and rich), you might get access to a better education or you might have more opportunities to meet important people who could help you for your personal career. On the other hand, it’s possible that the child will lack confidence if he constantly compares himself to his father or mother. I think it must be tough when you introduce yourself, people always mention your famous Mom or Dad.

17. Do you think it’s fair that superstars earn so much money?

Well, for the most part they are talented and I couldn’t do their job, so they must deserve the money they make. If I had a wonderful voice, or if I had a talent for acting, then I would ask for a high salary too. I know their incomes are phenomenal, but that’s the way society works：there is a lot of cash to be made for people who can stand out from the crowd.

18. How do celebrities influence our lives?

I think that celebrities mostly influence the lives of young people who look up to them as role models．Teenagers might decide to copy the way their favorite stars speak, dress, or even eat. They might also be influenced in terms of ideas. For example, when Yao Ming gives an interview, he often repeats how important it is to work hard if you want to succeed. This could have a good impact on young people’s attitudes.

19. How does the media in your country report on famous people?

In India, we get reports on the entertainment industry in the newspapers and on TV on a daily basis, but the news is usually very positive; I would say just informative. On the Internet, some articles are more scandalous（＝shocking)： they report more on sensational news in order to shock readers.

20. Why is the general public so interested in the lives of famous people?

I think everyone is curious about celebrities. They are supposed to have everything we ever dream of: fame, money, power, good looks…We all would like to know if they have any secrets, if they are very different from us. This is why there are so many TV programs about famous people’s lives and careers. It makes us dream.

HISTORY

21. How important is it to learn about history?

I think it’s extremely important to learn about history because whatever happened in the past can explain pretty much everything that is going on in our society nowadays. Learning about history is a great chance to find out about our national culture. Because of the current trend towards globalization, it’s useful to learn about other countries’ history and culture. It’s beneficial to our understanding of the world we live in.

22. What can students learn from famous historical characters？

Well, I guess that former emperors, generals and politicians, as well as national writers, can teach us some important values, such as loyalty, honesty, and hard work. They represent our culture and, most importantly, they helped shape our national identity. These people were extremely patriotic （＝nationalistic), and this is another important value we can learn from them. We definitely learn a lot from their success. However, we can also learn from the mistakes they might have made, and make sure we don’t commit the same errors in the future．

23. What should people do in order not to forget history?

Well, teachers must teach about the past, even if what happened was detrimental（= harmful) to the nation. I think it’s important for students to talk about the national history in order to better understand what really happened. In addition, grandparents should also share stories and memories with their children and grandchildren. It is a great way for the younger generations to find out about the past. On top of this, cities should definitely build museums to display pieces of our national heritage. One more thing: in order to remember the past, we shouldn’t destroy any ancient buildings, but renovate them instead. I think that architecture is a very important aspect of our history.

24. How interested are people in the history of where they live?

I believe that people are very interested and proud of their local history. People always feel attached to their hometown and their roots. People enjoy promoting their local area, and if the region played an important role in history, people will happily remind you of this.In my city, I think people are only recently beginning to feel more fascinated by the past. In the last 30 years, people were more concerned about the future, and the development of theurban area. This is why they kind of forgot to protect old buildings and old neighborhoods． But as you say in English: “Better late than never.

25. How important are historical monuments for attracting tourists to a country?

Extremely important！Thousands of people come to China to climb the Great Wall and visit the Forbidden City, or the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an. These monuments symbolize Chinese culture, and this is what tourists want to see when they come to my country. But it’s the same everywhere. If anyone goes to Europe, they won’t miss the Eiffel Tower, the BigBen and the Coliseum in Rome. They are prestigious cultural legacies from the past. And they definitely attract visitors.

LEADERSHIP

26. How do people become leaders?

That’s a good question, and I don’t think there is one definite answer. It is common to debate the question of whether leaders are born or made. Can anyone become a leader? I don’t think so．I believe people are born with some characteristics that could prompt (= cause) them to take responsibilities, to be brave and decisive．I would assume that many leaders worked hard to get to the top, but others found an easier way, using their connections to get to a high-ranking position.

27. How can parents encourage leadership qualities in their children?

Parents should act as role models for their kids． Children should learn how to take initiative (=decisions on their own), so parents should give them freedom and time to think by themselves. I believe that if a child learns how to manage different situations, he will become more mature, more independent, and also more flexible. These are essential qualities a leader should have. In addition, parents could try to ask their child to organize an activity or a schedule on his own. As a result, the child would learn how to make decisions and plans. Planning is the leader’s task.

28. How might future leaders differ from the leaders of today?

That’s a tough question. I think leaders in the future will be closer to their people and staff. In the past, we didn’t know much about our political leaders． In business, there was always a huge gap between workers and their bosses ． But I think that in the future, leaders will be more accessible ． As a result, their job will also require them to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and to be in touch with everyone regularly ． Leaders will not only make decisions, but also train and advise more.

29. Are political leaders the most influential in today’s society?

Yes, definitely, because they pass the laws and plan our society’s future. They make major decisions in terms of the national and local economy. On the other hand, other leaders also influence our daily lives by their actions and accomplishments. Young people look up to famous athletes（＝sportsmen), pop stars and actors． These celebrities play a very important role for teenagers, and they have an impact on their attitudes and way of thinking. Business leaders are also very powerful nowadays, because they can influence some of the government’s decisions.

30. Do you think a leader should be perfect in all fields?

It would be nice， but no one’s perfect． They are role models because of their achievements and as long as they do their job well, they are allowed to make occasional mistakes. I am a big sports fan, and a few months ago, I was a bit surprised to hear about golfer. Tiger Woods apologizing to his fans because he cheated on his wife. 1 think that leaders should be responsible for their work and position, but they don’t owe apologies to the public when they commit mistakes that are not relevant to their field of expertise. Tiger Woods should work it out with his wife, not the journalists.

FAMILY

31. To what extent do you think children inherit characteristics from their parents？

I don’t know if we actually inherit characteristics from our genes or if we simply learn to imitate our parents’ behavior. The fact is that very often children act like their folks. If a child sees his father read a lot, the child might be more prone to enjoy calm activities. If a child is always outside playing sports with his dad, chances are the kid will become active and energetic too. We always say that parents are a child’s first teachers, and I think it’s quite true. Take me for example. I am quite patient, just like my mother. I guess that as a child she taught me how to behave this way, or this characteristic may well run in the family. Who knows?

32. What types of activities do families often do together?

Well, it really varies from one family to another, but from my perspective, relatives in China really enjoy having dinner together. It’s a great chance to get together and talk and catch up with each other. We always say that a good meal brings people closer together. In addition, family members frequently go shopping together and buy clothes or groceries for each other. Some people enjoy watching TV, playing cards or mahjong. Some others prefer going for a stroll (= a walk). Now that people have more money than before, it’s quite common to see whole families traveling together.

33. Have there been any recent changes in the responsibilities of mothers and fathers ？

I guess so. In the past, mothers used to stay at home to look after the child and take care of the household chores. But these days, mothers also have a job, just like their husband, so couples usually divide the responsibilities. Fathers often. cook and help with the housework, while women share the responsibility for making money for the family. I reckon it sounds fair for everyone. Why should women stay at home to cook and take care of the children all the time?

34. What part might older people play in families in the future?

I guess that if people in my country manage to make more money than in the past, they will be able to save more, and they won’t need to live with their children when they get old. I hope that when I retire, I will have enough money to enjoy life, to go traveling, to go out and have fun. I think parents might place their children in day-care centers if they can afford it, in order to avoid bothering their elderly parents．So grandparents might have more independence, and less influence on their kids and grandchildren.

35. Compare the ways that young people and old people look at life.

Well, elderly people are usually wiser, and less worried about the future． I guess old people have accumulated（＝gained) so much experience throughout their lives that they know what is really important, whereas young people sometimes might not have their priorities（＝the most important things) straight. Young people might be a little careless and quick-minded. On the other hand, senior citizens are mature and calm. They never make decisions impulsively (= too quickly). I think it’s easier for older people to sound optimistic, while it can be more difficult for the young generations to look at the bright side of things. Young people always want more these days, and this is why they might worry about morrow.

HELPING OTHERS

36. What kinds of help do family members give each other?

Well, relatives help each other in many different ways. First of all, parents always give advice to their children, especially when it comes to important questions such as education, career choices, or issues with relationships. I think it is actually normal for parents to help their children. It is their responsibility, even their duty to assist the child, even when their child becomes a grown-up． In addition, family members also support each other. They usually encourage each other, and it’s very common in my country to lend money to our relatives if they need it. I think most Chinese families provide each other with financial help． And you know, when our parents get older, we ask them to come and live with us. It’s a cycle: they helped us when we were young, and we give them a hand when they get old.

37. How important is it to help visitors in your country?

It’s extremely important to be welcoming and helpful to foreign tourists． Well, actually, we should be considerate with everyone, not only foreigners． I think that it’s a national value to be nice and polite to everyone. The government emphasized this value in 2008, before the Beijing Olympics．They asked everyone in the capital to smile and help visitors. In my hometown, people are quite friendly and hospitable. People will always treat their guests to tea and some snacks． However, I guess that in the city, things are a little different. There are so many people; people don’t care so much about others.

38. Why do some people enjoy helping others?

Well, it’s always a good feeling to be helpful. I guess you could say it is rewarding to do a good deed. Whenever you do something good, people will smile at you or thank you. It definitely makes you look good, and feel good inside. Just like a doctor for example, when he cures a patient, he can feel proud of himself. It means his life is meaningful. I am sure that some teachers feel the same, when their students become successful. They know they played a role in their success. It’s impossible to be completely selfless.

39. Which kinds of organizations do work to help people in your country?

There are many charity groups in my country that help the less fortunate. After natural disasters such as the earthquake that hit Sichuan in 2008， many charity organizations collected money from all over the world to give a hand to the victims there. Some aid organizations went to Sichuan to help them rebuild their houses and other social facilities. I am sure the government also has a special branch that assists people in need.

40. Which groups of people should be given the most help from aid organizations?

I just mentioned the victims of natural disasters． A terrible typhoon devastated (=destroyed) parts of Taiwan last year. Aid organizations should definitely come to the rescue f those people who lost everything. There have been many similar cases all around the world these last few years, with earthquakes in China, Haiti, and Chile, and tsunamis in Indonesia, Thailand and Japan. I also remember that Hurricane Katrina hit the city of New Orleans really badly a few years ago. International help is greatly beneficial and appreciated in these stricken areas of the world. In addition, I think that charity groups should alsc assist people in poor areas of the country.

PERSONALITY

41. What are the qualities that a person needs to succeed in life?

Well, I think that being hard-working and creative is essential for someone who wants to be successful. If you want to do well in business, you need to come up with some great innovative ideas. In addition, lazy people cannot achieve anything. On top of this, successful people are always smart and ambitious．They always aim high in order to motivate themselves．Some people might also believe that honesty is a key characteristic to have in order to succeed, but I’m really wondering if honesty pays in today’s world.

42. To what extent do you think successful people are happy people？

Well, it’s certainly easier to be happy when you are successful. People with a good job and a great salary have more chances to enjoy life． They don’t need to worry about money, and that’s a great advantage．On the other hand, being successful comes at a price. I suppose that in order to be successful, these people need to focus on their work and probably spend a lot of time on their job． They might need to work overtime frequently, and they may always be thinking about their achievements． They might become workaholics and forget to spend time with their relatives and friends. As a result, it’s possible that some successful people could be lonely.

43. Do people choose friends and partners with similar personalities to their own？

To some extent, a lot of people become friends because they share the same hobbies and interests. So it’s possible they might have the same personality traits, but not always. Having the same hobby is different from having the same character. In addition, I think that a man and a woman don’t necessarily need to share the same personality for them to fall in love with each other. We usually say that couples actually complete one another：if a man lacks patience, he will be attracted to tolerant ladies; if a woman lacks confidence, she will look for a reliable partner. We also say that opposites attract.

44. What personality traits are considered to be typical of your culture?

I think that Chinese people are famous for being hard-working and patient. It’s due to the education we receive. In addition, I would say that Chinese people, especially the men, find it hard to express their feelings． They can hide their emotions pretty well, and they dislike talking about their problems. I think that many Chinese people are quite conservative, very traditional. Showing your anger or complaining too much is a sign of weakness. And when it comes to women, I believe that many Chinese ladies are shy and obedient. They always listen to their parents or their husband. But there are of course exceptions.

45. Which aspects of modern life have a bad effect on people’s personalities？

Modern life has a negative influence on some aspects of people’s personalities． Because the economy has been developing quite a lot, people seem to have become overambitious. They are not satisfied with what they have, and they always want more. You know, many people become greedy. In addition, some people envy others because of their success．Jealousy is a big problem in today’s world too. Finally, I have met some very arrogant（＝too proud) people who forgot about modesty. They want to act confident but overdo it.

HABITS

46. Do children know the difference between right and wrong ？

Well, it only depends on whether their parents taught them the difference or not. A child who receives no education won’t be able to tell right from wrong, but if a father explains why it is improper to put your feet on the table, or why it is rude to interrupt others while they are talking, then the child will learn. You know, it’s all these little things that must be taught. If the parents are fair to the children, then it’s okay to be strict. Kids are not stupid: they know when they have made a mistake or said something bad. They might pretend to be sad after their father reprimands （=scolds) them, but they do get it.

47. Do you have any regrets about the past?

Yes, definitely. I think everybody does． In high school, I should have studied harder to get better results and get into a better university. I guess I was too childish, and I didn’t care enough. Now I understand the mistakes I have made. My father always says, “Better late than never.” I know I won’t make the same mistake again. I think the future matters more than the past. It’s fundamental to be optimistic, and it’s not so important to think about the past. Being nostalgic （=regretful) is sweet but useless.

48. Do people in your country often complain about things?

Yes, of course. Everyone complains about small things ． My parents complain about their schedule and their boss who is too stubborn or too stingy．My classmates and I complain about the amount of homework teachers give us. We also worry about the future, and how difficult it is to get a good job these days. I think that because our life is pretty comfortable we always want more and we are ready to whine （=complain) about small things my grandparents’ generation wouldn’t have complained about.

49. What can be the consequences of having an unhealthy lifestyle?

Well, it depends on what you do that is unhealthy. If you constantly eat junk food, you might become overweight, and you will have more chances to get some cardiovascular diseases． If you don’t sleep enough, you’ll get tired and easily irritated. If you drink too much alcohol, this will cause problems with your liver. People who don’t lead a healthy lifestyle are also more likely to get cancer.

50. What is the attitude of young people in your country towards smoking?

A lot of young people really dislike the smell and the taste of tobacco. We have been taught that smoking is definitely dangerous for our health, and we are not used to the nasty smell. However, some young people take up （=start) smoking because they think it looks cool and mature to hold a cigarette.

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These fun little brainteasers are among the best questions to ask people who love learning and can appreciate a good challenge. What’s more, they make for excellent ice breaker questions.

So, what are you waiting for? Pour yourself a nice cup of tea or coffee to wake up those brain cells, and let’s get started!

Contents

We like to start things with a bang, so let’s begin with our favorite hard trivia questions.

1. What’s the Loudest Animal on Earth?

2. What Are Baby Owls Called?

3. What’s the Space Between Windows Called?

4. What’s the Only Kind of Parrot That Can’t Fly?

5. Which Colors Do Colorblind People Have Trouble Distinguishing?

6. What Are People with Alektorophobia Afraid Of?

7. At the Time of the Titanic’s Sinking, Who Was Its Captain?

9. Which Asian Country Fought in 7 of the Deadliest Wars in Human History?

10. Which Is the Only Country Which Sports the Bible on Its Flag?

11. Which Country Consumes the Most Chocolate per Capita?

12. How Fast Does the Earth Spin?

13. Aconcagua Is the Highest Mountain in the Andes. In Which Country Does It Lie?

14. What French Entertainer, Activist, and Secret Agent Had а Pet Cheetah Named Chiquita?

15. What City Elected Sadiq Khan, Its First Mayor from an Ethnic Minority, in 2016?

16. What Indian Mausoleum Was Called a “Teardrop… on the Cheek of Time”?

12 Hard Random Trivia Questions

If you really want to make an impression on people, you should try some of our truly random trivia questions and answers at your next social event. You will not be disappointed!

17. What’s the Ruling Dynasty of Monaco?

18. What’s the Capital of Paraguay?

19. Which English City Was Once Known as Duroliponte?

20. Who Won the First Football World Cup, and What Year Was It?

21. What Singer Staged a Comeback with The Emancipation of Mimi, the Second-Best-Selling Album Worldwide in 2005?

22. Mauritius Is the Only African Country Where the Most Commonly Practiced Religion Is What?

23. As of May 1, 2020, Who Has the Most Instagram Followers?

24. Which Fashion House Is Behind the Perfume Light Blue?

25. What’s the Oldest Continuously Inhabited City in the World?

26. Humphrey Bogart Won His Only Oscar for What Motion Picture?

27. Who Allegedly Wrote the Song “Golden Years” for Elvis Presley but Ended Up Recording It Himself?

28. What Geothermal Icelandic Site Has the Same Name as a 1980 Movie?

8 Hard Trivia Questions for Adults

If you are going to a grown-up social event, you might need some trivia questions for adults.

29. Which Country Has the Most Fresh Water?

30. Do Crocodiles Have Sweat Glands to Release Heat?

31. What Nickname Was Given to the Serial Killer Jack the Ripper?

32. What Did the Romans Use as Mouthwash?

33. How Many Earths Could Fit Inside the Sun?

34. What’s the Smallest Bone in the Human Body?

35. Where in the Human Body Would You Find the Medulla Oblongata?

36. Sahti Is a Type of Beer That’s Trad­itionally Flavored with Juniper. You’re Most Likely to Find It in Which Country?

8 Hard Fun Trivia Questions

Are you in the mood for fun trivia questions that are also great brain-twisters? We’ve got you covered!

37. The Vatican Bank Has the Only ATM in the World That Allows Users to Do What?

38. What Language Has the Most Words?

39. What Does the Word Karaoke Literally Mean?

40. What’s the Only Food That Never Expires?

41. On Which Planet Is a Year Longer Than a Day?

42. Which Country Should You Visit to Spot a Wild Platypus?

43. The “Tina” in Tina Fey Is Short for What Name?

44. In Swedish, a Skvader Is a Rabbit with What Unusual Feature?

3 Hard Funny Trivia Questions

If you want to have some giggles, funny trivia questions are the way to go.

45. What Was the Ice Cream Cone Invented For?

46. Who Claimed He Could “Drive Away the Devil with a Fart?”

47. What Movie Star Uses His Middle Initial, B, for “Bakari,” to Avoid Confusion with a Retired Basketball Star?

11 Hard Trivia for Kids

If you will be around kids anytime soon, it’s always a good idea to have some trivia for kids handy to keep them happy and entertained.

48. What’s the Name of the Outermost Layer of Skin?

49. About How Long Does It Take the Moon to Revolve around the Earth?

50. Which Beans Did Mexicans Once Use as Payment for Goods and Services?

51. Which Is Taller? The Eiffel Tower or the Statue of Liberty?

52. What Does the Richter Scale Measure?

53. The Statue of Liberty Was Gifted to the United States by Which Country?

54. Which Disney Princess Has the Least Amount of Screen Time?

55. How Many Stars Are on the National Flag of the U.S.A.?

56. Which Disney Princess Had Two Stepsisters, Anastasia And Drizella?

57. Who Handwrote an 800-Word Prequel to Her Bestselling Book Series?

58. What Princess Was Traditionally Called Badr Al-Budur Before Disney Renamed Her?

9 Hard History Trivia Questions

Are you a history buff? If that’s a yes, you should love our history trivia questions!

59. What Was the First Film Directed by a Woman to Gross Over $100 Million at the Box Office?

60. What Nation Celebrates Its Declaration of Independence from Spain in 1898?

61. Kersti Kaljulaid Was 46 Years Old When She Became the Youngest President Ever Elected to Lead Which Country?

62. What Was the First American Prime-Time Network TV Drama Since the 1970s to Star a Black Woman as the Lead Character?

63. The World’s Oldest Known Musical Instruments Are 42,000-Year-Old Flutes Made from Bird Bone and the Ivory of What Mammal?

64. Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 7 Is a Musical Tribute to Which Battle of World War 2?

65. Who Was the Youngest British Prime Minister?

66. In 2007, Remains of What Saint Were Found to Be from an Egyptian Mummy Instead?

67. Queen Mary Tudor of England Is Better Known to History by What Name?

6 Hard Thanksgiving Trivia Questions

Time flies fast, so you might want to prepare for this year’s Thanksgiving with our Thanksgiving trivia questions.

68. Which Native American Tribe Took Part in the First Thanksgiving Feast?

69. Which of the Founding Fathers Thought the Turkey Would Be a Better National Symbol Than the Bald Eagle?

70. Is It the Female or the Male Turkeys That Gobble?

71. When Is Canada’s Thanksgiving?

72. In What Century Were the First Pumpkin Pies Made?

73. In What Year Did the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Take Place?

5 Hard but Can Be Easy Trivia Questions

Everyone can handle easy trivia questions. Let’s see if you can do something more challenging.

74. Which Is the Southernmost Country in Europe With No Mediterranean Coastline?

75. How Many Legs Does a Lobster Have?

76. What’s the Only US State That Only Borders One Other?

77. In 1986, a U.S. Court of Appeals Ruled That What Magic-Practicing Movement Qualifies as a Religion?

78. Which Country’s Flag Features an Eagle Eating a Snake?

5 Hard Christmas Trivia Questions

The holiday season comes every year, so it won’t hurt to have a few Christmas trivia questions ready.

79. What Were the First Artificial Christmas Trees Made From?

80. When Did the North American Aerospace Defense Command Start Tracking Santa on Christmas Eve?

81. Who Did the German Nazi Regime Replace Santa Claus With?

82. Who Was the First Person to Dress Up as Santa and Started the Tradition of Mall Santas?

83. Whose Team Lost a Christmas-Decorating Contest When She Was an Inmate at Alderson?

5 Hard Bible Trivia Questions

If you are into Bible studies, you might enjoy our Bible trivia questions.

84. HD 140283 Is One of the Most Ancient Known Stars, at Over 13.5 Billion Years Old. It Also Has What Biblical Name?

85. The Apostle Paul Was Called by Jesus on the Road to Which City?

86. What’s the Name of Eve’s Third Son?

87. Whose Name Means «Adversary» or «Prosecutor»?

88. What Relationship Was Lot to Abraham?

5 Hard Halloween Trivia

How about some Halloween trivia to wrap things up?

89. Which Public Figure Died on Halloween in 1926?

90. What Was Bram Stoker’s Original Name for Dracula?

91. In What Country Was the Phrase «Trick or Treat» First Used?

92. When People Go House to House While “Souling”, What Do They Ask For?

93. What Fall Festival Activity Did the Romans Bring to Britain When They Invaded?

8 Hard 80s Trivia Questions and Answers

Were you alive in the 80s? Let’s see if you can manage our extra-hard 80s trivia questions and answers!

94. Which singer was killed by his father in 1984?

95. What was the best-selling single of the decade in the U.K.?

96. Which singer was killed by a fan in New York on December 8?

97. What is Bono’s real name?

98. Which movie character uttered the phrase that sums up the go-go 80s: «Greed is good»?

99. Who was the first woman in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

100. Who won the 1981 Grammy for Record of the Year?

101. What color is Gargamel’s robe in the Smurfs?

102. Which Texas town was Jessica McClure, the baby in the well, from?

12 Hard Animal Trivia Questions

Calling all animal lovers: do you think you can handle our super-hard animal trivia questions?

103. What is the only mammal capable of true flight?

104. What is the fastest-flying bird?

105. A newborn kangaroo is about the size of what?

106. What’s the smallest mammal?

107. How far away can a wolf smell its prey?

108. What is the most poisonous spider?

109. How big is the largest-known ant colony?

110. Which organ accounts for up to 30% of a shark’s body mass?

111. How often does a giant panda poop each day?

112. What color is spider blood?

113. What is the primary purpose of a kangaroo tail?

114. What is the only dog that can’t bark?

7 Hard Bar Trivia Questions

Ready to level up your bar game? Hard bar trivia questions are just the thing you need.

115. Where in the human body is the medulla oblongata located?

116. Barani, Rudolph, and Randolph are techniques in which sport?

117. Which gas is formed when a hydrogen bomb is detonated?

118. Aconcagua is the highest mountain in the Andes. In which country does it lie?

119. In which 31 B.C. sea battle did Octavian defeat Mark Antony?

120. Where would you find an oxbow lake?

121. How many legs do lobsters have?

8 Hard Music Trivia Questions and Answers

Let’s turn the volume up with these hard music trivia questions and answers!

122. Named after the Greek God of wind, this musical instrument is played by passing an air current over its strings. What is it?

123. Kelly Clarkson was the first American Idol winner. What was the first single she released after bagging the crown?

124. Who is the artist who sings ‘Beauty School Dropout’ in the movie Grease?

125. Which superstar married Sean Penn in 1985?

126. Bob Geldof and Midge Ure organized Live Aid. Which two bands did they front?

127. Which dance band released their debut album, Experience, in 1992?

128. Which word links the titles of singles by Marcy Playground, Salt-N-Pepa, and Color Me Badd?

129. Which dance act had hits with «You’ve Got The Power» and «Rhythm is a Dancer»?

10 Hard Movie Trivia Questions

Where’s your popcorn? You’ll need some brain food to answer our extra-difficult movie trivia questions!

130. In Black Panther, T’Challa is the king of what nation?

131. The Wind Rises is set in which country?

132. Who played the wife of Goose in Top Gun?

133. The tagline «Justice has its price» comes from which 1998 movie?

134. How does Zorin die in the James Bond film A View To A Kill?

135. What was Harrison Ford’s first credited feature film?

136. «Fear takes flight» is the tagline for what 2005 film?

137. In which 2000 movie did George Clooney play Captain Billy Tyne?

138. Which U.S. city does Crash depict?

139. What is Superman’s real name?

How to Pick the Hardest Trivia Questions

Last but not least, here are a few tried-and-tested tips on how to pick the best trivia prompts.

1. Don’t Go Easy on People

Hard trivia questions are supposed to be hard. Don’t ask questions that are too basic or common knowledge.

2. Double-Check Your Facts

If you are going to be impressing people with facts, make sure that you have them 100% right.

3. Be Ready to Answer Questions

Your conversation partners may have excellent trivia too — so give them a chance to ask you a question or two as well.

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In Conclusion

Hard trivia questions make for excellent ice breaker questions. So, you might want to add them to your collection of questions to ask for the next time you find yourself in need of a conversation topic.

You tried too many normal and easy trivia questions, now it’s time to face some difficult trivia questions. Hard trivia questions are very important to check your mental capability. It will test your mind storage capability and knowledge. In this post, you will face quiz questions about sports, animals, religions history, friendship, and some famous movies trivia questions. This quiz questions post will help those students who want to increase their general knowledge.

1. In a National Hockey League which player has the record of 10 hat tricks?

2. The first defenseman player in national hockey league to win the NHL point-scoring title?

3. Do you remember the name of the father and son who win the NHL most valuable player?

4. Which player perform the captaincy of 2 NHL team?

5. A throat protector is necessary for which position player in hockey?

6. In 1995 what was the number of NHL franchise in California?

7. What is tripping in the game of hockey?

Really hard trivia questions with answers

8. In total how many stars exist in the flag of the USA?

9. George Washington was the first president of which country?

10. Elvis Presley face which type of disease throughout his lifetime?

11. The shortest war in human civilization history was fought between which countries?

12. Which Asian country face 7 deadliest wars in human history?

13. Because of the existence of ammonia which fluid the Romans used as a mouth wash before?

14. In which year during the Vietnam war the fall of Saigon defeat Americans?

15. French revolution take place in which century?

Hard trivia questions for kids

16. During the first world war, Turkey belong from which empire?

17. The building Parthenon was built in honor of who?

18. What was the name of the ship in which James Cook discovered Australia?

19. The Indian great leader Mahatma Gandhi killed in which year?

20. The famous place Machu Picchu located in which country?

21. Do you remember the debut album name of Beatle’s?

22. The famous invention thermometer was invented by who?

23. True or false question: Vladimir Lenin led USSR from 1917 to 1922?

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Medium trivia questions

24. What nickname was given to the serial killer Jack the Ripper?

25. In which year the construction of the Berlin wall started?

26. The battle fought between England and France in 1415 named “The Battle of Agincourt” do you remember the battle belonged to what war?

27. At the time of Titanic sinking who was the captain of that ship?

28. The Great Fire of London happened between which dates?

29. What was the first man who does spacewalk for 12 minutes?

30. True or false: The first spacewalk man Alexey Leonov belong from the USA?

Difficult history trivia questions

31. Till now how many people walked on the moon?

32. In 1986 which country prime minister was killed on his way to home from the cinema with his wife?

33. What was the name of the first Windsor monarch of the UK?

34. The president Duvalier of Haiti nickname Papa Doc was died in which year?

35. The battle of Lepanto was fought in which year?

36. In 1580 sir Francis Drake completed the first circumnavigation of the globe in how many years?

37. True or false: Crecy was the most famous battle of 1346?

38. The demolition of the Berlin Wall start in which year?

Extremely difficult trivia questions

39. In 1719 the principal Liechtenstein was created by which Roman Emperor?

40. Saloth Sar (Pol Pot) was born on which date?

41. What was the duration of Window tax in England and Wales?

42. Robinson Crusoe the famous book was published in London on which date?

43. Who was the founder of the Salvation Army in London in 1865?

44. John Nash designed Regent’s Park in London in which year?

45. Normally which city is accepted as the ancient capital of Wessex?

46. Queen Elizabeth, I was died in which year?

47. True or false: Edward Jenner discovered the vaccination against smallpox in 1796?

Hard trivia questions multiple choice

48. Do you know the name of the oldest university in the United States?

1. Harvard University found in 1636
2. Stanford University

49. During Black Death which was the second-largest city in Britain?

1. London
2. Bristol

50. Karl Marx was belonged from which country?

1. USA
2. Germany

51. In the war of Jenkin’s Ear which countries fought together?

1. Britain and Spain
2. Germany and France

52. In 1918 the pandemic name Spanish Flu killed what percentage of the world population?

1. 3% of the world population
2. 1% of the world population

Hard trivia questions about animals

 53. What is the average lifetime of mice?

54. What is the largest type of big cat in the world?

55. Do crocodiles have sweat glands to release heat?

56. True or false: Rabbits are born blind

57. What we can call adult female horse?

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Hard quiz questions and answers 2016

58. On which date North Korea launches a reconnaissance satellite named Kwangmyongsong-4?

59. On March 9, 2016, a total solar eclipse was visible from which country?

60. On March 21, 2016, which American president visits Cuba?

61. As a result of suicide bombing attacks at Brussels Zaventem airport and Maalbeek metro station how many people were killed?

62. On which date the world longest and deepest railway tunnel is opened for public on which date?

Difficult trivia questions and answers

63. On which date Latvia becomes the 35^th member of the OECD?

64. What is the name of solar-powered aircraft to circumnavigate the earth?

65. The Summer Olympics 2016 was held in which South American nation?

66. South Korea calling it “maniacal recklessness” do you know what is it?

67. After 1908 Chicago Cubs Baseball team won the World Series in which year?

Difficult math trivia questions and answers

68. The net prime number after 7 is what?

69. In 1 hour a car traveling 75 kilometers. In one minute the car travel how many meters?

70. What is the value of 5Z+5, when Z=5?

71. What will be the value of when we sum 5 and -8?

72. Sum of adjacent angles in line is equal to what?

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Difficult Disney trivia questions

73. In which movie the song Two Worlds was released?

74. Dumbella was the name of who’s sister?

75. Do you remember the name of the villain of the movie Monsters Inc?

76. In Aladdin movie which type of animal Jasmine have as a pet?

77. Robin is what type of animal in the Disney movie Robin Hood?

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Difficult friends trivia questions

78. Do you know Chandler’s middle name?

79. True or false: Monica and Phoebe never kiss on the show?

80. In the pilot episode Rachel supposed to marry with who?

81. The sitcom set of Friends is set in which city?

82. I’ll be there for you is the theme song of which sitcom?

83. Do you remember the name of 195’s themed diner where Monica worked as a waitress?

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Difficult bible trivia questions

84. Jesus was born in which city?

85. In new testament how many books are there?

86. In the desert, John the Baptist eat which type of insect?

87. Who disowned 3 times when Jesus was arrested?

88. In the New Testament do you know what is the shortest book?

89. Do you know the author of the book of Revelation?

90. Paul belongs from which tribe?

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91. The movie Avengers Endgame was released on which date?

92. Which studio produced the movie Avengers endgame?

93. Which studio distributed the movie Avengers: Endgame?

94. The movie Avengers: Endgame was directed by who?

95. The total running time of Avengers: Endgame was?

96. What was the total budget of the Avengers: Endgame?

97. The marvel studio movie Black Panther was directed by who?

98. The movie Black Panther was initially released on which theatre?

99. The movie Black Panther was distributed by which company?

100. On which date the Marvel Studio movie the Black Panther was released?

101. Who was the producer of the movie Black Panther?

102. What is the atomic symbol of Silver?

103. Which famous film is about a chocolate factory?

104. Who runs the chocolate factory in the movie?

105. Who directed the film Spiderhead(2022)?

106. When the movie ‘The Wrath of God’ released?

107. Who directed the film ‘Interceptor’?

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You may believe you are smart enough not to be tricked. However, trick questions can stump anyone. Common sense and experience will not help you answer these tricky questions. Even though some of the answers are logical or rely on common sense, your first thought is quite often incorrect. Some trick questions are funny, some are a play on words, and some involve looking at things differently. Try your hand at answering all of our trick questions and share them with friends.

Tricky Questions

The following list of clever, tricky questions will have you and your friends scratching your heads and wondering just how intelligent you are. They are fun to use at a party, with your colleagues at work, or in a classroom. Teachers, camp counselors, and entertainers will love our list of tricky questions.

1. Question: What is always coming, but never arrives?
2. Question: What can be broken, but is never held?
3. Question: What is it that lives if it is fed, and dies if you give it a drink?
4. Question: What word would you use to describe a man who does not have all his fingers on one hand?
5. Question: What can one catch that is not thrown?
6. Question: What is it that if you have, you want to share me, and if you share, you do not have?
7. Question: If a plane crashes on the border between the United States and Canada, where do they bury the survivors?
8. Question: If it takes eight men ten hours to build a wall, how long would it take four men?
9. Question: If you have a bowl with six apples and you take away four, how many do you have?
10. Question: If you had only one match and entered a dark room containing an oil lamp, some kindling wood, and a newspaper, which would you light first?
11. Question: If you spell “sit in the tub” s-o-a-k, and you spell “a funny story” j-o-k-e, how do you spell “the white of an egg”?
12. Question: Is it legal for a man to marry his widow’s sister?
13. Question: If Mrs. John’s bungalow is decorated completely in pink, with the walls, carpet, and furniture all shades of pink, what color are the stairs?
14. Question: How did the boy kick his soccer ball ten feet, and then have it come back to him on its own?
15. Question: How could a man go outside in the pouring rain without protection, and not have a hair on his head get wet?
16. Question: If an electric train is moving north at 100mph and a wind is blowing to the west at 10mph, which way does the smoke blow?
17. Question: How was it possible that every single person in an airplane crash died, but two people survived?
18. Question: What breaks and never falls, and what falls and never breaks?
19. Question: Some months have 31 days, others have 30 days, but how many have 28 days?
20. Question: “The attorney is my brother,” testified the accountant. But the attorney testified he did not have a brother. Who is lying?
21. Question: Uncle Bill’s farm had a terrible storm and all but seven sheep were killed. How many sheep are still alive?
22. Question: What do you call a woman who knows where her husband is all the time?
23. Question: What do you sit on, sleep on, and brush your teeth with?
24. Question: What goes up and down, but always remains in the same place?
25. Question: What is it that goes up, but never comes down?
26. Question: What happened when the wheel was invented?
27. Question: What has a head, a tail, but does not have a body?
28. Question: Who is bigger, Mr. Bigger, Mrs. Bigger, or their baby?
29. Question: Of you sit a cup on the table facing south while you are on the north side of the table, on which side is the cup’s handle?

Hard questions to answer provide a challenge for even the most intelligent individual. You must take your time, read the questions carefully, and think before attempting an answer. Be careful, because your first guess may not be correct on these mind trick questions.

1. Question: A man lives on the 100^th floor of an apartment building. On rainy days he rides the elevator all the way up. However, on sunny days, he goes half way and takes the stairs the rest of the way. Why?
2. Question: A man and his son were in an automobile accident. The man died on the way to the hospital, but the boy was rushed into surgery. The emergency room surgeon said, “I cannot operate, because that is my son!” How was this possible?
3. Question: A man dressed in all black is walking down a country lane. Suddenly, a large black car with no lights on comes around the corner and screeches to a halt. How did the car’s driver know he was there?
4. Question: Robert, my neighbor, a forty-five-year-old blacksmith is seven feet tall, and eats all day long. What does he weigh?
5. Question: Complete this series of numbers: 9 = 4, 21 = 9, 22 = 9, 24 = 10, 8 = 5, 7 = 5, 99 = 10, 100 = 7, 16 =?, 17 =?
6. Question: There are three important rooms in a house. The first one is filled with money. The second one is filled with important papers. The third one is filled with jewelry. One day all of these rooms burst into fire. Which room did the policemen put out the fire in first?
7. Question: Why are 1968 pennies worth more than 1967 pennies?
8. Question: A man has a fox, a chicken, and a sack of grain. He must cross a river, but cannot carry all of them at once. If he leaves the fox with the chicken, the fox will eat the chicken. However, if he leaves the chicken with the grain, the chicken will eat the grain. How can he get all three across safely?
9. Questions: There are eight men sitting on a couch. Three legs break and six men leave. How many legs are remaining?
10. Question: You are driving a bus. When you begin your route, there is an old woman named Mrs. Smith and a young boy named Raymond are on the bus. At the first stop, the old woman leaves, and a salesman, named Ed, enters. At the next stop, Jack and his sister Jill get on, as well as three women with shopping bags. The bus travels fifteen minutes, then stops and Raymond gets off and a man and his wife get on. Next, a woman with a bird in a cage gets on the bus. What is the name of the bus driver?
11. Question: What is the maximum number of times a single page of a newspaper can be folded in half by hand?
12. Question: A fishing boat, with a ladder in it, is leaning against a wall at the harbor. There are 5 oars and 2 fishing nets in the trawler. The distance between two consecutive steps on the ladder is 1 meter. If waves lashing against the wall rise a half meter in every half hour, how long will it take before 6 steps of the ladder are under the waves?
13. Question: You ask the sales associate in a hardware store, “How much will one cost?””Twenty cents,” she replies.”And how much will twelve cost me?” you ask.”Forty cents,” she replies.”OK, I’ll take one hundred and twelve.”How much did you pay?
14. Question: On a Sunday morning, the oldest girl in a family was murdered. The father was reading the paper, the mother was in the kitchen cooking breakfast, and the girl’s brother was playing video games. Uncle George was visiting and was out getting the mail. Who murdered the girl?
15. Question: If you divide 30 by half and add ten, what do you get?

Funny Trick Questions

Some trick questions provide laughs because they are so silly. Kids especially will love our funny trick questions. We have included a few old favorites to help kids feel smart. Ask your friends these funny questions or try to answer them yourself. Don’t peek at the answers until you give each question your best guess.

1. Question: What did one campfire say to the other?
2. Question: Why can’t a woman living in the Europe be buried in Canada?
3. Question: Why are movie stars considered cool?
4. Question: What is white and black, but red all over?
5. Question: What is the biggest problem with snow boots?
6. Question: Why do fluorescent lights hum?
7. Question: What becomes wetter the more it dries?
8. Question: What did the ocean say to the beach?
9. Question: Where is an ocean with no water?
10. Question: What type hair does an ocean have?
11. Question: Why did the clown visit the doctor?
12. Question: What is sticky and brown?
13. Question: What happens if you throw a white hat into the Black Sea?
14. Question: What provides the strength and power to walk through walls?
15. Question: Why did Superman cross the road?
16. Question: Which nail does a carpenter try to miss?
17. Question: What do you always see at the beginning of a parade?
18. Question: What do snowmen eat for breakfast?
19. Question: What happened to the human cannonball?
20. Question: Which room has no walls?
21. Question: How can a woman go eight days without sleep?
22. Question: How can you drop a raw egg onto a concrete floor and not crack it?
23. Question: How can you lift an elephant with one hand?
24. Question: If two waves have a race, who wins?
25. Question: Why did the cowboy ride his mule into town?
26. Question: What goes up and down, but never moves?
27. Question: What happened to the lion when he ate the clown?
28. Question: If a rooster lays an egg on top of the barn roof, which way will it roll?
29. Question: How many animals did Moses take into the ark?
30. Question: How many legs does an elephant have if you count his trunk as a leg?
31. Question: How much dirt is there in a hole that is 3 feet deep, 6 feet long, and 4 feet wide?
32. Question: What did the quilt say to the bed?
33. Question: Why did the woman run around her bed at night?
34. Question: What can you never eat for breakfast?
35. Question: What has 4 wheels and flies?
36. Question: How many sides does a circle have?
37. Question: If you imagine you are in a sinking rowboat surrounded by sharks, how would you survive?
38. Question: If ten birds are sitting in a tree and a hunter shoots one, how birds many are left in the tree?
39. Question: If a monkey, a squirrel, and a bird are racing to the top of a coconut tree, who will get the banana first?
40. Question: What two words, when combined, hold the most letters?

Trick Questions with Answers

Trick questions entertain and inform. Use our selection for parties, game nights – any time you get together with friends or co-workers. Some of the cleverest trick questions involve plays on words, and we have quite a few included in this list. You will find 30 questions, followed by a list of answers. How many can you answer correctly?

Questions:

1. How can a door be not a door?
2. What word starts with IS, ends with AND, and has LA in the middle?
3. Why do you always find a mushroom at a party?
4. Do you want to hear a joke about potassium?
5. Do you know any good jokes about sodium?
6. What should one do with a dead chemist?
7. What’s a great name for a lawyer?
8. What do you call a man in a hole?
9. Which is the fastest country in the world?
10. What do you get if you throw a million books into the ocean?
11. What is the coldest country in the world?
12. Why did the house go to the doctor?
13. On which roads do ghosts linger?
14. What do you call a woman standing on a tennis court?
15. What is round and extremely violent?
16. What happened to the tiny fortuneteller that escaped from jail?
17. What is green and sings?
18. What happened when the magician got angry?
19. What common eleven-letter word is always spelled incorrectly?
20. What did the person who invented the door-knocker win?
21. What happened to the woman who fell into the upholstery machine?
22. Did you hear what happened to the origami store?
23. Why did the banker quit his job?
24. What do you find in the middle of nowhere?
25. Why was everyone so tired on the April first?
26. What did one commode say to the other commode?
27. A neutron walks into a café, orders breakfast, and asks the waiter, “How much will that be?”
28. What is it that stands up, but grows down?
29. A photon checks into a hotel. What is her reply when she is asked if she needs any help with her luggage?
30. If George’s father has four children – Eenie, Meenie, Miney – what is the name of his fourth child?

Answers:

1. When it is a jar. (ajar = “open”)
2. Island
3. Because he is a fungi (“fun guy”).
4. K! (K is the symbol for potassium.)
5. Na! (Na is the symbol for sodium.)
6. Barium (“Bury him”)
7. Sue
8. Doug (“dug”)
9. Russia (“rush ya”)
10. A title wave
11. Chili
12. Because it had a window pane (“pain”).
13. Dead ends
14. Annette (“a net)
15. A vicious circle
16. He was a small medium at large.
17. Elvis Parsley
18. He pulled his hare (“hair”) out.
19. Incorrectly
20. The no-bell (“Nobel”) prize
21. She was fully recovered.
22. It folded.
23. He lost interest.
24. The letter H
25. Because they just completed a March of 31 days.
26. You look flushed.
27. The waiter replies, “For you? No charge!”
28. A candle
29. No thank you, I am traveling light.
30. George

Trick questions stimulate the brain and provide fun. They help fill the time and provide relaxation. Additionally, they give your brain a workout! All ages love them. Use trick questions and brain teasers for bonding between employees in your office, avoiding boredom, and to challenge your friends. Have fun with our tricky questions!

Have you ever come across a word and deciphered its meaning only to know at the end that it meant something different? If this sounds familiar, this blog on 50 difficult words with meaning is for you. 

You must be wondering about the importance of learning difficult words in English. Well, these words can help you sail through competitive exams, enhance your communication skills, and many such things. Read ahead to learn about more such benefits of learning difficult words.

Benefits of improving your vocabulary

1. It will help you tackle aptitude tests

Popular study abroad tests like GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, SAT, etc. all have vocabulary sections and are very important when you’re applying to a university or looking for a job after graduation.

2. It will make it easier for you to interact with your peers abroad

You don’t wanna feel lost when they drop one of these words in your conversation. Because you may not believe it, they use these words way more often than we do.

3. It will sharpen your mind

That’s right, learning new words and languages hones the critical side of your brain! Which, as I’ve already said, is super important to nail your aptitude tests.

4. It will help you express yourself better

Have you ever felt like you can’t express yourself through words? The more you expand your vocabulary, the more opportunity you have to express your thoughts and emotions accurately.

5. It will help you succeed in your career

The more effective your communication skills are higher the chance you have of climbing the ladder of success! When you communicate smartly, you can influence and inspire people all around.

Case in point, let’s take a look at these 50 difficult words with meaning and expand our knowledge! But wait-

Why should I care about your list of 50 difficult words with meaning?

The first thing you should do while preparing for your GMAT or GRE is take a mock test. This will give you an idea of what your current aptitude levels are.

So what does that have to do with learning difficult words?

When you take the mock tests, you may find it difficult to understand the questions.

Not because the questions are difficult in themselves, but because they are written using words that are difficult to understand.

What’s more, the options given for the answer are even tougher to comprehend!

For example, here’s a Sentence Completion question from the Verbal Section of GRE–

Question

Colleagues describe Padgett as both forthright and reticent, humble and (i)………….., good-natured and (ii) …………. . And in her behavior as a businesswoman, Padgett herself does little to (iii) …………. these contradictions. She says she is pro-employee but is avowedly anti-union. She calls herself a pro customer but acknowledges that she runs a store with higher profit margins and prices than almost any other grocer.

Answer

(i) – a) diffident b) eccentric c) arrogant

(ii) – a) pricky b) solicitous c) phlegmatic

(iii) – a) dispel b) fulfill c) accentuate

Do you see what I’m trying to say?

GRE has 3 sections, with Verbal being one of the toughest ones.

The GMAT has 4 sections, namely, Verbal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Integrated Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. You need a strong vocabulary to score well in 3 of these sections in the exam.

This is where our list of 50 difficult words with meanings comes in.

50 difficult words with meanings and sentences

Without further ado-

1. Belie – To give a false representation to; misrepresent
   Example – The smile on his lips belies the pain he’s been feeling 
2. Arrant – Complete and wholly
   Example – You are an arrant fool
3. Untoward – Inconvenient
   Example – I find attending lectures on Zoom untoward as it does not make me feel included in the class
4. Byzantine – Complex and intricate
   Example – You can’t just end a marriage like that, you have to complete the byzantine procedures of filing a divorce case in the courts
5. Conciliate – To make peace with
   Example – All attempts at conciliation have failed and civil war seems inevitable
6. Equivocate – To speak vaguely, with the intention of misleading someone
   Example – Politicians often say that they will work on the issue of climate change, but they are just equivocating to get the votes
7. Truculent – Have a fierce, savage nature
   Example – The truculent attitude of farmers to cheaper imports is inspiring
8. Diatribe – A verbal attack against a person
   Example – Because Sheila was unhappy with the administration, she launched a lengthy diatribe against the board during lunch.
9. Quisling – A traitor
   Example – He had the quisling owner of the factory arrested
10. Artless – without cunning or deceit
    Example – My artless comment was mistaken for rudeness

40 more to go!

1. Blinkered – To have a limited perspective
   Example – They’ve got a very blinkered view of life
2. Maudlin – Overly emotional
   Example – You didn’t invite me out here to listen to my maudlin rambling.
3. Invective – Abusive language
   Example – A woman had hurled racist invective at the family.
4. Remonstrate – To make objections while pleading
   Example – Whenever I refuse my young daughter anything, she likes to remonstrate by stomping her feet on the floor
5. Sartorial – Related to fashion
   Example – The wedding party arrived in sartorial splendor.
6. Sybarite – A person who indulges in luxury
   Example – A Sybarite on an inadequate income, was ever the man of action.
7. Inundate – Flooded
   Example – Her office was inundated with requests for tickets.
8. Curmudgeon – A surly person
   Example – Clearly, I only play a curmudgeon in the newspaper. 
9. Anodyne – Something that soothes or relieves pain
   Example – Morphine is the greatest anodyne we possess, and no drug yet discovered equals it in pain-relieving power. 
10. Gaffe – A socially awkward act
    Example – He didn’t realize what a gaffe he’d made.

30 more to go!

1. Vie – Compete for something
   Example – They are both vying for the same managerial position.
2. Decimation – Killing a large part of the population
   Example – It is likely the category five hurricane will decimate the small beach town.
3. Garrulous – Talking too much
   Example – He was so garrulous that he could not keep a secret.
4. Hubris – Overbearing pride
   Example – Her humble attitude was refreshing in a society to be saturated by hubris.
5. Dovetail – To fit together tightly
   Example – I’m following up on a few things that might dovetail.
6. Impetuous – Characterized by undue haste and lack of thought
   Example – In the past, impetuous young men would drop out of college and run off to join the army.
7. Circumlocution – Expressing someone in an indirect way
   Example – His admission came after years of circumlocution.
8. Surreptitious – Taking pains not to be caught or detected
   Example – He made a surreptitious recording with a concealed hand-held machine. 
9. Peripatetic – Traveling by foot
   Example – He had a peripatetic career as a salesman.
10. Magisterial – Someone who exercises unwarranted power
    Example – Their jurisdictions coincide for the most part with the magisterial and fiscal boundaries.

20 more to go!

1. Asperity – Harsh in manner 
   Example – There was a touch of asperity in his tone.
2. Decry – Express strong disapproval of 
   Example – He is impatient with those who decry the scheme.
3. Puerile – Displaying a lack of maturity 
   Example – Since my son is thirty-three years of age, I do not find his puerile behavior amusing.
4. Incontrovertible – Impossible to deny
   Example – We have incontrovertible evidence of what took place.
5. Inviolate – Something that must be kept sacred 
   Example – The constitution proclaims that public property shall be inviolate.
6. Puissant – Powerful
   Example – The young man has a puissant body.
7. Cosset – Excessive indulgence
   Example – He cosseted her with flowers and champagne.
8. Eclectic – Deriving the best ideas and styles from a diverse range of sources
   Example – My universities offer an eclectic mix of courses.
9. Iconoclast – Someone who criticizes or attacks cherished ideas and beliefs
   Example – His son Gegnesius 722 was taken to Constantinople, where he won over to his opinions the iconoclast emperor, Leo the Isaurian. 
10. Anachronism – Something that is inappropriate for the given time period
    Example – In today’s computer world, a floppy disk is an anachronism. 

10 more to go!

1. Enormity – An act of extreme wickedness
   Example – She stared at the fire, shocked by the enormity of what she had done.
2. Dolorous – Showing sorrow
   Example – Sally stopped. Then she uttered a dolorous phrase that we could all understand. My dog is dead, she said, as tears filled her eyes.
3. Solicitous – Showing hovering attentiveness
   Example – I appreciated his solicitous inquiry about my health.
4. Impugn – Attack as false or wrong
   Example – Her motives have been scrutinized and impugned.
5. Despot – A cruel and oppressive dictator
   Example – The despot claimed to be the chosen instrument of divine providence.
6. Splenetic – Very irritable
   Example – Next in line for the splenetic outburst of a disaffected supporter: Martin Chuffing Edwards.
7. Abrogate – To revoke 
   Example – The Supreme Court can abrogate laws deemed unconstitutional.
8. Inveterate – Habitual
   Example – She is an inveterate gambler.
9. Officious – Intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
   Example – ‘I’ll see,’ the nurse said, with an officious toss of her head.
10. Pillory – Ridicule or expose to public scorn
    Example – The offensive thing is that he has been so widely pilloried for doing so.

Some bonus words for you

1. Abject- without any hope 

Example- He lives in abject poverty. 

2. Candor- Honest

Example- She treated the matter with great candor. 

3. Cogent- Persuasive

Example- He had a cogent argument to make. 

4. Dearth- Shortage/scarcity

Example- The team has no dearth of good players. 

5. Evanescent- Short-lived

Example- The photographer perfectly captured that evanescent moment.

6. Cognizant-Aware 

Example- He is cognizant of the ongoing issue. 

7. Fatuous- Lack of intelligence 

Example- I was shocked by his fatuous remark. 

8. Mendacious- Lying

Example- Do not give them another mendacious story. It’s time you tell the truth. 

9. Disparate- Distinct 

Example- We are trying to put all disparate ideas to execute this plan. 

10. Ubiquitous– Present everywhere 

Example- He is one of the most ubiquitous media personalities today. 

I can’t remember difficult English words with meanings

I know! I’ve been there. This is why I’m going to share an amazing trick that Memory Athletes use to remember difficult words.

Sure, you’ll find a lot of resources both online and offline (we’re gonna cover that soon). Some of them will tell you to speak out loud and memorize the words every day until the day of your exam. Others will ask you to look at examples and use these words in your everyday life.

But they can only help you remember these words for maybe a week or two.

The method used by Memory Athletes, on the other hand, helped me so much I can remember the meanings of these words even today!

How to remember difficult English words?

We have ten amazing tips that will blow your mind!

1. Read the word and try to relate it to something you already know.
2. Break it into two words if that makes things easier for you.
   For example – for the word Inundated – I broke it into 3 words – ‘in’ ‘a’ and ‘date’
3. Create a mental image of these words in your mind
   I imagined myself being on a date with a guy
4. Relate this image to the actual meaning of the word!
5. Have fun while learning. Play word puzzles and quiz yourself when you want to relax.
6. Be more observant of what you read. Instead of glancing over unknown words, look up the meaning and note them down. 
7. Learn with a friend. Sometimes learning words can become mundane, so take the help of your friends and build your knowledge. 
8. Learn a few words at a time and don’t overburden yourself. Learn around 8-10 words a day.
9. Use these new words in your day-to-day life to retain them better. 
10. Revise what you have learned a day later and then a week later. 

How? Let’s see-
Inundated means Flooded
So I imagined that the restaurant I was in started to flood!

I know what you’re thinking – it’s crazy.

But it works, doesn’t it? 

Now, you’ll never forget what inundated means.

Try out this trick with the words on this list and have fun while memorizing them. You’re welcome!

What are some of the most misspelled words?

When it comes to acing the English section, only learning the words is not enough. You need to learn to spell them the right way. So, here are some of the most misspelled words that you need to get right!

Misspelling	Correct spelling
Acomodate	Accommodate
Acheive	Achieve
Comitte	Committee
Definately	Definitely
Embaras	Embarrass
Fourty	Forty
Irrestable	Irresistible
Appearence	Appearance
Calender	Calendar
Concience	Conscience

Some confusing words you should know about 

Besides misspelling certain words, you might get confused with the usage of some words. So, here are some of the most commonly misused words. 

• Accept and Except 

Accept refers to accepting something, whereas except means to exclude something. 

• Illicit and Elicit 

Illicit is the other name for being unlawful. On the other hand, elicit means to evoke. 

• Effect and Affect 

While effect means an outcome, affect means influence. 

• Their, There, and They’re

While ‘their’ is a possessive word, there means a location, and ‘they’re’ is the contraction of ‘they are.’

Difficult words to pronounce in English 

Now that we have learned more than 50 new words with meaning, it’s time to pronounce some difficult words. Here you go! 

Word	Pronunciation
Accessory	ak-ses–uh-ree
Balmoral	bal-maw-ruh
Colonel	kur-nl
Epitome	uh–pi–tuh–mee
Hyperbole	hahy-pur-buh-lee

Where can I find more such words?

You’ll find online articles giving you multiple suggestions, including books like Six Weeks to Words of Power, Merriam-Webster’s Vocabulary Builder, and 1100 Words You Need to Know.

But instead of being swamped with so many books to read, I suggest you use only these 2 resources-

1. Word Power by Norman Lewis

This book is a delightful read!

In it, you will have to learn only 10 words a day.

But the teaching method (breaking down the word etymology) of the author is so phenomenal that you’ll end up understanding the meanings behind a thousand words by the end of this book.

What’s more, it has several exercises in the middle, that help you improve your grammatical and syntactic skills. This is perfect for those attempting tests like SAT, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS, etc.

2. The GRE Vocabulary Flashcards on Magoosh

This app has hundreds of flashcards you can read from.

Go through a few flashcards every day, over and over again. Read the meanings, use the trick I gave above to remember these words, and look at the examples.

Then do it all over again. Because when it comes to remembering vocabulary words with meaning, practice will make you perfect!

3. 500 Absolutely Essential Words 

This is for people who want to build a foundation for strong English. The book has over 500 frequently used words with meanings and sample sentences, short reading passages, exercises, etc. This makes it quite helpful for students preparing for English proficiency exams.

4. English Vocabulary in Use Series

This series by Cambridge University Press can be used by students of all levels to improve their vocabulary. If you are preparing for TOEFL or IELTS, grab this series to score well in your exam. Each of these books is designed per various skill levels and gets more technical. It includes the following books-

• Elementary Vocabulary 
• Basic Vocabulary in Use
• Pre-intermediate and Intermediate Vocabulary
• Upper-Intermediate Vocabulary
• Advanced Vocabulary

5. Oxford Learner’s Pocket Word Skills

This book by Oxford has 32 modules, each covering various areas of different topics. It has over 180 topics with 3500 keywords and phrases presented in context. It also covers essay writing and spoken English sections. You can also test your knowledge with its ‘Cover and Check’ cards. This book is ideal for students preparing for Cambridge exams and IELTS.

How can I improve my vocabulary?

Here are a few ways you can learn more words and expand your vocabulary – 

• Build a habit of reading. You must read all kinds of texts – fiction, academic papers, articles, and interviews – to build a solid vocabulary and improve comprehension. 
• Keep a thesaurus and a dictionary handy, and learn to use the new words in the right context. 
• If you want to memorize words faster, you can try making flashcards for reference.
• Write. You can write about any topic that interests you, like laughter, your favorite movie, or a superhero. If you can’t come up with a topic, look for prompts online!
• Listening to music and watching movies in any language is a great way to build and strengthen your vocabulary.
• Moreover, making it a habit to converse in that language regularly can help you use the new words you learn effectively.

Key takeaways 

• Vocabulary is an important aspect of various competitive exams, including IELTS, TOEFL, GMAT, SAT, GRE, etc. It is essential for you to enhance your vocabulary to ace these exams.
• To begin with, you can go through these difficult words with meanings and try to use these words in your everyday life. 
• You can also use these words to enhance your English speech to grab people’s attention. 
• Besides learning more than 50 difficult words with meaning, you can also read books, journals, listen to music, etc., to enhance your vocabulary.
• So, grab your notebook and prepare well by revising these words!  

There you have it – 50 (well, 60) difficult words with meaning, resources to find more, and tips to remember these oh-so-new words.

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FAQs

Q1. What are the 10 difficult words?

Answer – Here are 10 difficult words you should look at-

1. Capitulate
2. Divisive
3. Extant
4. Fetter
5. Hegemony
6. Inoculate
7. Linchpin
8. Mores
9. Pariah
10. Reprobate

Q2. What is the hardest word to say?

Answer – Worcestershire is one of the hardest words to get right in English.

Q3. What is the most used word?

Answer – The most used word in English is ‘the.’

Q4. What is the oldest word?

Answer- Some of the words that researchers believe date back 15000 years include-

• Bark
• Mother
• Spit

Q5. Is vocabulary important for GRE?

Answer- Yes, having a strong vocabulary is crucial for you to score well on GRE. The Verbal Reasoning section is all about testing your vocabulary by asking questions on antonyms, analogies, sentence completion, etc. It is also one of the toughest sections of the exam. Therefore,  go through the difficult words with meaning to ace this section. 

Q6. What is contextual vocabulary?

Answer- Contextual vocabulary includes guessing the meaning of words by understanding the sentence without depending on a dictionary. 

Q7. What is the best way to retain difficult words for a longer period of time?

Answer- You can start by reading the words and jotting them down with the meaning. Then, try to use those difficult words in sentences to memorize them. 

Q8. What is a very long word?

Answer- Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is one of the longest difficult words in the English dictionary.