skene

[ skee-nee ]

/ ˈski ni /

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(in the ancient Greek theater) a structure facing the audience and forming the background before which performances were given.

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In effect, this quiz will prove whether or not you have the skills to know the difference between “affect” and “effect.”

Question 1 of 7

The rainy weather could not ________ my elated spirits on my graduation day.

<Greek skēnḗ;see scene

Skene ('Celtic Scotland,' i. 116, note) gives a critical account of the various biographies of Gildas.
On Some Ancient Battle-Fields in Lancashire|Charles Hardwick
Dr. Skene, who left town in 1753 in the same fashion, reached Edinburgh in nineteen days.
The Great North Road: London to York|Charles G. Harper
Well, I couldn't disappoint him after his being so kind to me—Mrs. Skene had made as much of me as if I was her own son.
Cashel Byron's Profession|George Bernard Shaw
A dozen others were trying to bring him to his senses, remonstrating with him on his conduct, or trying to pacify Skene.
Cashel Byron's Profession|George Bernard Shaw

Skene ceased eating to see his wife read, a feat which was to him one of the wonders of science.
Cashel Byron's Profession|George Bernard Shaw