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Dropping Letters X Trivia Quiz

Use the clues to find synonyms. Start with a ten-letter word and then drop a letter for each successive question until you get to the end. Anagramming may be required.

A multiple-choice quiz by lout62001. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
lout62001

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
397,287

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
624

Question 1 of 10

1. Minor judicial officer

Answer: (One Word - 10 letters - starts with m)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Scheme

Answer: (One Word - 9 letters)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Rowing competitions

Answer: (One Word - 8 letters)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Shooting practice objects

Answer: (One Word - 7 letters)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Tasty morsels

Answer: (One Word - 6 letters)

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Question 6 of 10

6. To begin

Answer: (One Word - 5 letters)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Celestial object

Answer: (One Word- 4 letters)

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Question 8 of 10

8. College admissions exam (acronym)

Answer: (3 letters - use capitals)

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Question 9 of 10

9. A comparative adverb

Answer: (One Word - 2 letters)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Element with atomic number 16

Answer: (One letter)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Minor judicial officer

Answer: Magistrate

A magistrate can be a judicial officer, a justice of the peace or a judge of a police court responsible for the administration of law for offenses of a minor nature. That person may also conduct preliminary examinations for cases that are more serious.

2. Scheme

Answer: Stratagem

A stratagem is a systematic plan devised to achieve a successful ending or to get the better of somebody in a contest or competition.

3. Rowing competitions

Answer: Regattas

Regattas are series of watercraft events such as rowing or sailing races. One of the most popular is the Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames in England.

4. Shooting practice objects

Answer: Targets

A target can be an object or a person as an aim of attack. Shooting range targets are typically circular with a bullseye at the centre.

5. Tasty morsels

Answer: Treats

Treats can be items or events that give great pleasure such as your favorite food or entertainment.

6. To begin

Answer: Start

A start of something is a point in time which is its origin or when it first came into being.

7. Celestial object

Answer: Star

A star is one of many objects that are found in the sky. An example of a star is earth's sun and is symbolized by five points.

8. College admissions exam (acronym)

Answer: SAT

SAT is an acronym which stands for 'Scholastic Aptitude Test'. It is a test widely used in the United States which measures the reading, writing and math skills for those wishing to enter college or university.

9. A comparative adverb

Answer: As

As is a word in the English language that can be used as an adverb, conjunction or a preposition. When used as an adverb it refers to a comparison of the extent or degree of something.

10. Element with atomic number 16

Answer: S

Sulphur, abbreviated as S, has an atomic number of 16. It is a yellow nonmetallic element that is combustible and has many applications in the field of medicine.

Source: Author lout62001

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