25 Thanksgiving Vocabulary Quiz
A 25-word Thanksgiving vocabulary quiz: guess the right meaning of feast, kitchen and harvest words like baste, roux, trivet and succotash. Play free with friends in a live room or use it in class.
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1. What does 'cornucopia' mean?
easy- A carved wooden serving spoon
- A deep pot for slow-cooking corn
- A horn-shaped container overflowing with fruit and grain
- A woven runner for a long feast table
2. What does 'gratitude' mean?
easy- A formal speech given before dinner
- A sleepy feeling after a big meal
- Pride in a dish you cooked yourself
- The feeling of being thankful
3. What does 'baste' mean?
medium- To pack bread stuffing inside a bird
- To slice cooked meat very thinly
- To soak meat overnight in salt water
- To spoon juices or melted fat over food while it cooks
4. What does 'glaze' mean?
easy- A crumbly topping of flour and butter
- A frozen fruit dessert
- A thick sauce made from pan scraps
- A thin, shiny coating brushed onto food
5. What does 'truss' mean?
medium- To cut a bird into eight pieces
- To remove the bones from a bird
- To rub spices under the skin
- To tie a bird's legs and wings close to its body before roasting
6. What does 'giblets' mean?
medium- The bread cubes used in stuffing
- The crispy bits of skin on a roast
- The edible heart, liver and gizzard of a bird
- The leftover bones used for soup
7. What does 'gizzard' mean?
medium- A muscular part of a bird's stomach that grinds up food
- The flap of skin under a bird's chin
- The hollow bone in a bird's wing
- The long tail feathers of a bird
8. What does 'gourd' mean?
easy- A basket for gathering apples
- A small pumpkin-flavored cake
- A wooden bowl for serving soup
- The hard-shelled fruit of certain vines, often dried for decoration
9. What does 'maize' mean?
easy- Barley
- Corn
- Millet
- Rye
10. What does 'sachem' mean?
hard- A ceremonial harvest dance
- A chief or leader of some Algonquian-speaking Native peoples
- A wooden canoe paddle
- A woven reed sleeping mat
11. What does 'proclamation' mean?
easy- A handwritten family recipe
- A list of guests invited to a dinner
- A toast given at the end of a meal
- An official public announcement, especially from a leader
12. What does 'colonist' mean?
easy- A merchant who trades spices
- A person who guides a ship into harbor
- A person who settles in and helps build a colony
- A soldier who guards a fort
13. What does 'roux' mean?
hard- A clear soup made from bones
- A cooked mixture of flour and fat used to thicken sauces and gravy
- A spicy red pepper paste
- A thin pancake folded around fruit
14. What does 'cobbler' mean?
medium- A baked fruit dessert with a thick biscuit or dough topping
- A chilled custard with whipped cream
- A crisp cookie dipped in chocolate
- A layered cake soaked in syrup
15. What does 'venison' mean?
medium- The meat of a deer
- The meat of a goose
- The meat of a rabbit
- The meat of a wild duck
16. What does 'trivet' mean?
medium- A cloth for wiping spills
- A small stand that keeps a hot dish off the table
- A three-pronged carving fork
- A tray for passing rolls
17. What does 'relish' mean?
medium- A chopped, often tangy condiment made from fruits or vegetables
- A creamy soup made from potatoes
- A hot drink made with spices
- A sweet bread baked with raisins
18. What does 'bog' mean?
medium- A dry, sandy hill near the coast
- A grassy field kept for grazing
- A rocky river canyon
- Wet, spongy ground rich in decaying plant matter
19. What does 'equinox' mean?
medium- A time when day and night are about the same length everywhere
- The coldest night of winter
- The first frost of autumn
- The longest day of the year
20. What does 'drippings' mean?
medium- Melted ice cream on a pie plate
- The fat and juices that collect under meat as it roasts
- The last drops of gravy left in a bowl
- Water that condenses on a pot lid
21. What does 'compote' mean?
hard- Bread toasted in butter
- Fruit cooked slowly in syrup
- Nuts roasted with salt
- Vegetables pickled in vinegar
22. What does 'garnish' mean?
easy- A large platter for carving meat
- A small edible decoration added to a dish
- A spice blend for pie
- The last course of a meal
23. What does 'centerpiece' mean?
easy- A cloth runner placed under the plates
- A decorative arrangement in the middle of a table
- The biggest slice of pie
- The seat at the head of the table
24. What does 'abundance' mean?
easy- A feeling of homesickness
- A short break between courses
- A small portion of food
- A very large amount of something; plenty
25. What does 'succotash' mean?
hard- A baked pudding of sweet potatoes
- A dish of corn and lima or shell beans cooked together
- A salad of cranberries and nuts
- A thick stew of turkey and rice
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