## Metadata - Author: [[Ellen Gutoskey]] - Full Title: Definition Detective Quiz #12 - Category: #articles - Summary: The Definition Detective Quiz challenges you to find the true meaning of obscure words. You will choose from four definitions, but only one is correct. This edition focuses on spooky themes for Halloween. - URL: https://www.mentalfloss.com/definition-detective-quiz-12?utm_source=RSS ## Full Document Only a true Definition Detective can spot a word’s actual meaning in a sea of fake ones. But fair warning: These are really obscure words. These corners could use a good sweep. / (Book) fairywong/DigitalVision Vectors/Getty Images; (Spider webs) BojanMirkovic/DigitalVision Vectors/Getty Images In Definition Detective, we give you an obscure [word](https://www.mentalfloss.com/section/words) with four possible definitions. Only one is correct—the other three we made up. This special edition is devoted to [spooky season](https://www.mentalfloss.com/section/halloween) in all its bloodcurdling glory. Can you identify the real meanings from the fakes? **Try Other Definition Detective** [**Quizzes**](https://www.mentalfloss.com/section/quiz)**:** > manual > >