1. Zarzuela
   Zanza
2. Zeatin
   Zamindar

“The boy played the zanza to entertain the crowd around him as they cheered and danced.” A zanza is a beautiful-looking African musical instrument made out of wood (it’s a percussion instrument). It can be played by holding it in the hands and plucking the metal (or sometimes wooden) tines with the thumbs.

1. Pale and sickly
   Very tall
2. Pleasingly plump
   Scarily short

The zaftig brunette actress is pleasingly plump, basically meaning she's curvealicious. The word was borrowed into English from Yiddish and originated from a German word meaning “juicy”. “Zaftig's” definition make them boys go crazy!

1. Zany
   Zawster
2. Zazzy
   Zeal

He's a zany person, being very unoriginal and just imitating old tricks that are now just boring. This 16th century word originates from the French word zani or Italian zan(n)i, a stock name used for the servants acting as clowns in comedy.

1. It’s cool.
   It’s modern.
2. It’s unique.
   It’s trashy.

“Zef” means trashy, or at least that's what it means in South African slang. It comes from the name of the Ford Zephyr, a car believed to once have been popular among working-class South Africans. "Ew, she's so zef with her booty shorts and her flip flops with socks."

1. Zaffre
   Zebrano
2. Zebroid
   Zariba

A zebrano is basically what it sounds like, a tree with striped wood (because of its similarity to a zebra). It is another name for zebrawood and refers to several African trees (especially Microberlinia brazzavillensis) or tropical American trees having striped wood, which is usually used in cabinetmaking.

1. A figure of speech in which one word is used in such a way that it refers to two others in the same sentence
   A figure of speech that makes no sense
2. A witty sentence
   None of the above

A zeugma is best described as a figure of speech in which a word or phrase joins together two distinct parts of a sentence. Fun fact: zeugma in Greek means yoke, in the sense of two things being linked together as one.

1. When you’re zag-mouthed
   When you’re zoa-mouthed
2. When you’re zip-mouthed
   When you’re zidle-mouthed

"The student was zidle-mouthed when the teacher asked him a question while he was chatting with his other classmate and making jokes." Basically, the student was holding his mouth to one side in a curious, indecisive fashion because he had no clue what was going on. That's what happens when you don't pay attention in class ...

1. Zig
   Zax
2. Zingiberaceous
   Zaffer

Zingiberaceous specifically refers to plants of the genus Zingiber. In other words, it’s just a fancier and cooler way of saying “gingery.” Next time you go to the juice shop to get a smoothie with ginger, let them know you like it when your drinks taste zingiberaceous.

1. Zuz
   Zam
2. Zin
   Zep

Zam is an old southwest English dialect word meaning “to heat something over a fire for a long time, but not to boil it.” Like in the old times, when you had to hold the kettle over the fire to warm up food - you would zam your food.

1. As an illness
   As an insult
2. As an applied science
   As a profession

Zymurgy, or zymology, is an applied science, and an interesting one too! It looks into the biochemical process of fermentation and its practical uses. So anything from brewing to making wine, that's all a process that was studied through zymurgy.

1. They’re beautiful.
   They’re short.
2. They’re fragile.
   They’re symmetrical.

Zygopleural is mainly used in biological contexts and it means that something is bilaterally symmetrical. For example, think of a butterfly’s wings! They're symmetrical, or because we are talking biologically, they're zygopleural.

1. Like a ball
   Like a stick
2. Like an H
   Like a C

Zygal very literally means “shaped like a zygon,” the name of a connecting crossbar-shaped fissure that can be found in the brain. To keep it simple, it's just a word to describe the fissure having an “H-shape”. You're likely to hear this word often if you're in the medical field.

1. Alert and sober
   Drowsy and stupid
2. Energized
   Calm

As best described by one 19th century dictionary, a zwodder is “a drowsy and stupid state of mind.” If you're groggy because you haven't had your cup of coffee in the morning before heading to work, you're likely to feel zwodder.

1. Zwischenzug
   Zam
2. Zamzod
   Zock

Zwischenzug, also borrowed from the chess world, translates to “intermediate move.” Think about when a chess player is about to make a move before the move and beat his or her opponents, that's a zwischenzug.

1. Zein
   Zouk
2. Zebu
   Zep

A zebu is an ox with a humped back, long horns and a large dewlap. In countries like India and East Asia, this ox is used as a draught animal because it can easily withstand high temperatures.

1. Zaftig
   Zappy
2. Zazzy
   Zoeal

Zoeal refers to a larval form of crabs and certain other decapod crustaceans with spines on the body limbs that are not fully developed. They actually look like long fingers with nails.

1. Knotted tassels of thread
   A hat
2. A shirt
   A bracelet

A zizith are the knotted tassels of thread that are attached to the corners of a tallit or other garment. These symbolize the 613 commandments in the Hebrew Scriptures and are worn by Israelites and observant Jews and Samaritans.

1. Boring
   Flashy
2. Dark
   Blurry

Zazzy is short for pizazz. If something is zazzy, then it’s flashy or very shiny. Lady Gaga is definitely known to be one to wear zazzy jewelry and clothing and makeup and lifestyle and everything, honestly. She’s just … zazzy.

1. Zygoma
   Zar
2. Zag
   Zaire

Zygoma refers to the zygomatic bone, a bone of the human skull more commonly referred to as the cheekbone or malar bone. It literally sits right along the cheekbone and runs along until it touches the jaw.

1. Zoology
   Zoometry
2. Zoophyte
   Zoophile

Zoometry is just a fancy way of saying the measurement and comparison of the sizes and proportions of animals or animal parts. It is a branch of zoology and hey, sounds like it would be a great job title to include on anyone’s LinkedIn profile.

1. Zoogleas
   Zoolater
2. Zoophobe
   Zoophyte

A zoophyte is an invertebrate animal, like a jellyfish or a sea anemone, and that looks very similar to a plant. Wouldn’t it be fun if you go around life being described as belonging to the zoophyte type?

1. Zebra
   Zonkey
2. Zorilla
   Zebu

Could have been a zebra, except that they are herbivorous unlike a zorilla, which is a carnivorous mustelid mammal of Africa. A zorilla (or striped polecat) looks very much like a skunk and defends itself like a skunk would, too.

1. A dessert made with egg yolks, sugar and a sweet wine
   Ice cream
2. Cheesecake topped with fruits
   Chocolate mousse

Zabaglione is an Italian dessert that can be either drunk or eaten, hot or cold. It's super easy to make, you'll just need some egg yolks, sugar and a sweet wine (some recipes include spirits such as cognac). Yum.

1. Zaim
   Zain
2. Zaibatsu
   Zamindar

A large Japanese business conglomerate is referred to as a zaibatsu. If you didn’t know that, next time you’ll have a new word added to your list of vocabulary words to throw out there and impress others.

1. Zenith
   Zed
2. Zero
   None of the above

Zenith is the highest part or point when something has reached its most powerful or successful state. "If you feel like you’ve reached your zenith in this company, it might be a good time to pursue a different opportunity that will challenge you and allow you to grow."

1. Salt
   Pepper
2. Herbs
   Fruit

Ziram is best defined as a type or organic salt. So, say for example you were to invest on chemical stock price, you would likely read a report along the lines: “Buying thiram and ziram based fungicides and other plant growth regulators can boost your business as the stock market beat is on the rise.”

1. Someone affluent
   An educated person
2. An influencer
   A person of no importance

A zilch is a person of no importance or influence at all. If someone calls you zilch, please understand they’re insulting you in some way and they’re not being nice (or even trying to).

1. Committee
   Dance group
2. Publication
   None of the above

A zine is best described as a publication that appears at regular intervals. Seems like a logical thing for students to do, because apparently school assignments aren’t enough. Not.

1. Sober
   Happy
2. Active
   Drugged

If you’re zonked, you’re under the influence of a recreational drug. “He came back from the party zonked.” It can also mean tired or exhausted, which depending on the drug, that could also be a side effect relating to the first definition.

1. Slowly walk out
   Depart abruptly
2. Cry desperately
   Laugh loudly

To zag is to depart abruptly from a straight line or course. If my phone went off in front of a crowd with one of Jay Z’s top hits as the ringtone, maybe I would bust a move or something. No need to be shy, be proud instead!

1. Zayin
   Zeatin
2. Zemstvo
   Zein

This letter represents the “z” sound for the Semitic abjads. Its name come from a sword (probably due to its similarity to the weapon). Here’s a fun fact: in Biblical Hebrew, it means sword. So this letter has several uses!

1. Another word for tax
   A tool used for trimming and puncturing roofing slates
2. A fast car
   A home built on top of a tall hill

If you're working with someone who is trimming and puncturing roofing slates, you should probably have a zax somewhere near you. If you’re looking to build or rebuild a roof, this is an essential tool that you’ll require for making the right adjustments.

1. A feeling of dislike
   A feeling of passiveness
2. A feeling of strong eagerness
   None of the above

"The girl's zeal to succeed in her interview was obvious by the big smile on her face and nervousness." Zeal often refers to a feeling of strong eagerness in pursuit of a cause or an objective that you’re interested in. Basically, it’s a synonym for words like the passion or devotion you feel.

1. Aroma
   Slight wind
2. Warmth
   Waves sound

Zephyr can be best defined as a soft, gentle breeze. If you’re under the palm trees, you’re likely to hear the waves, smell the fresh sea and FEEL the slight warm wind. I need a vacation now!

1. Zorse
   Zebra
2. Zebu
   Zebra shark

A zebra is an African wild horse with black-and-white stripes that has an erect mane. After a few studies were conducted, a group of scientists recently studied the reason why zebras have stripes. Their conclusion: Zebra stripes are dazzling, particularly to flies.