5-Letter Word Trivia

Contains spoilers — every word's spelling is shown below.

1. Stele / ˈstiːli /

   An upright slab or pillar, typically of stone, with an inscribed or sculptured surface.

2. Older / ˈoʊldər /

   Of a greater age than someone or something else.

3. Viral / ˈvaɪrəl /

   Of or relating to a virus; rapidly spreading or becoming popular, especially on the internet.

4. Flake / fleɪk /

   A small, thin, flat piece of something; to separate into thin layers.

5. Chasm / ˈkæzəm /

   A deep fissure in the earth, rock, or another surface; a profound difference.

6. Sleek / sliːk /

   Smooth and glossy.

7. Broad / brɔːd /

   Having an ample width; wide.

8. Rumba / ˈrʌmbə /

   A rhythmic ballroom dance of Afro-Cuban origin.

9. Knick / nɪk /

   A small cut or notch.

10. Youth / juːθ /

    The period of life when one is young.

11. Balmy / ˈbɑːmi /

    Pleasantly warm and soothing; also, eccentric or foolish.

12. Horst / hɔrst /

    A raised block of the earth's crust that has been lifted, or has remained stationary, while the land on either side has subsided.

13. Zoril / ˈzɔːrɪl /

    A small African carnivore related to the polecat, with a black and white striped coat.

14. Craig / kreɪɡ /

    A common Scottish and Irish given name and surname.

15. Prima / ˈpriːmə /

    First (feminine form, typically used in compounds).

16. Leash / liːʃ /

    A rope or strap for holding an animal.

17. Giver / ˈɡɪvər /

    A person who gives something.

18. Lunge / lʌndʒ /

    A sudden forward thrust or movement.

19. Shaky / ˈʃeɪki /

    Unsteady and likely to collapse or fall.

20. Sewer / ˈsuːər /

    An underground conduit for carrying off drainage water and waste matter.

21. Daunt / dɔːnt /

    To make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive.

22. Quota / ˈkwoʊtə /

    A fixed share of something that a person or group is entitled to receive or is expected to contribute.

23. Pilot / ˈpaɪlət /

    A person who operates an aircraft or guides a ship; to operate or guide; serving as a test or model.

24. Jammy / ˈdʒæmi /

    Covered in jam; lucky.

25. Rowel / ˈraʊəl /

    A small spiked wheel at the end of a spur.

26. Serif / ˈsɛrɪf /

    A slight projection finishing off a stroke of a letter in some typefaces.

27. Qursh / kɜːrʃ /

    A monetary unit in several Arab countries.

28. Straw / strɔː /

    Dried stalks of grain, used especially as fodder or bedding.

29. Babel / ˈbeɪbəl /

    A scene of noise and confusion.

30. Piton / ˈpiːtɑːn /

    A metal spike driven into a crack in rock or ice to support a rope.