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Dropping Letters XVII 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: 5 mins.

Author
lout62001

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
397,856

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
612

Question 1 of 10

1. Lexicon

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

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Question 2 of 10

2. Measuring device

Answer: (One Word - 9 letters)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Relating to a musical scale

Answer: (One Word - 8 letters)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Wording

Answer: (One Word - 7 letters)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Charge with a crime

Answer: (One Word - 6 letters)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Lustrous

Answer: (One Word - 5 letters)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Indentation

Answer: (One Word - 4 letters)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Silvery-white metal

Answer: (One Word - 3 letters)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Not out

Answer: (One Word - 2 letters)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Iodine symbol

Answer: (One Letter)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Lexicon

Answer: Dictionary

A dictionary is a book which lists words in alphabetical order and gives their meaning. A lexicon can be a synonym of a dictionary and is defined as the vocabulary of a person, language or branch of knowledge.

2. Measuring device

Answer: Indicator

An indicator shows the state or level of something. It could be a gauge, dial, display or meter.

The dropped letter is 'y'.

3. Relating to a musical scale

Answer: Diatonic

Diatonic is in reference to a musical scale such as a major scale or minor scale made up of an interval of five whole tones and two halftones.

The dropped letter is 'r'.

4. Wording

Answer: Diction

Diction is an individual's choice in the use of words or phrases while talking, singing or writing.

The dropped letter is 'a'.

5. Charge with a crime

Answer: Indict

To indict someone is to formally charge or accuse that person with an offense with the intention of bringing that individual to trial in a court of law.

The dropped letter is 'o'.

6. Lustrous

Answer: Nitid

Nitid is an adjective which describes something as bright, glossy, lustrous, radiant or resplendent. The word is of Latin origin, first used in the seventeeth century and now rare.

The dropped letter is 'c'.

7. Indentation

Answer: Dint

A dint is an impression or a hollow on a surface usually as a result of pressure or by being hit.

The dropped letter is 'i'.

8. Silvery-white metal

Answer: Tin

Tin is a chemical element with atomic number 50. It is commonly used in metal plating, the making of alloys, tinfoil and soldering applications.

The dropped letter in 'd'.

9. Not out

Answer: In

In can refer to being present at a certain location as opposed to being absent or out. It can also be used in reference to something that is fashionable or stylish.

The dropped letter is 't'.

10. Iodine symbol

Answer: I

Iodine is a non-metallic chemical element that can be used as an antiseptic when combined with alcohol. It is also added to table salt to prevent iodine deficiency in the body.

The dropped letter is 'n'.

Source: Author lout62001

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