Quiz #1 · Saturday, October 17, 2026

Quiz #1 answers

All eight answers from Saturday, October 17, 2026. The word round answers were 7 letters long.

1. 1Vocabulary

   To reluctantly admit that something is true, or to give up and accept that you have lost.

   Answer: CONCEDE

   From the Latin concedere, "to give way." You concede a point in an argument, or concede defeat in a game.

2. 2Finance

   The singular form of the "E" in EBITDA.

   Answer: EARNING

   EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization. It is a common way to compare how profitable companies are from their core operations.

3. 3Vocabulary

   Having or showing great knowledge gained through study; scholarly.

   Answer: ERUDITE

   From the Latin eruditus, "instructed." Its root literally means "brought out of roughness."

4. 4Vocabulary

   Engaged in deep or serious thought, often with a hint of sadness.

   Answer: PENSIVE

   From the French pensif, from penser, "to think."

5. 5Music

   The year the English band Oasis was formed.

   Answer: 1991

   Oasis formed in Manchester, England, in 1991. Their debut album, Definitely Maybe, came out in 1994.

6. 6Music

   Name 3 of the members of the Beatles.

   All accepted answers: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr

   The Beatles were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. Ringo joined in 1962, replacing drummer Pete Best.

7. 7Geography

   Which country flies this flag?

   Answer: Ireland

   Ireland’s flag is green, white and orange. The white band stands for peace between the two traditions represented by green and orange.

8. 8Science

   Which planet in our solar system has the most confirmed moons?

   Answer: Saturn

   Saturn has far more confirmed moons than any other planet, more than 270 after a large batch of discoveries announced in 2025.