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Quiz about When SUB takes the Lead
Quiz about When SUB takes the Lead

When SUB takes the Lead Trivia Quiz


Start with SUB and add the word described by the first clue to get the word described by the second clue. The answer will be the longer word.

A multiple-choice quiz by zorba_scank. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
zorba_scank
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
350,364
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
452
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Question 1 of 10
1. SUB + a piece of land = To deduct

Answer: (One Word)
Question 2 of 10
2. SUB + a letter = Docile

Answer: (One Word)
Question 3 of 10
3. SUB + posture = Matter

Answer: (One Word)
Question 4 of 10
4. SUB + harden = Part of a bigger group

Answer: (One Word)
Question 5 of 10
5. SUB + a citrus fruit = Transcendent

Answer: (One Word)
Question 6 of 10
6. SUB + a seaman = Underwater

Answer: (One Word)
Question 7 of 10
7. SUB + quest = The act of yielding to another

Answer: (One Word)
Question 8 of 10
8. SUB + edge = To sink

Answer: (One Word)
Question 9 of 10
9. SUB + to combine = To go under the surface

Answer: (One Word)
Question 10 of 10
10. SUB + to message someone using a cellphone = Nuance or undertone

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. SUB + a piece of land = To deduct

Answer: Subtract

Alternate definitions for the word 'tract' include a small religious leaflet, and organs in the body with a common function.
2. SUB + a letter = Docile

Answer: Submissive

The term 'missive' is generally used to denote a letter sent in an official capacity.
3. SUB + posture = Matter

Answer: Substance

While stance is commonly used to denote a physical pose, it may also be used to describe the position taken by a person with regards to a specific subject or topic.
4. SUB + harden = Part of a bigger group

Answer: Subset

The word 'set' is one of the more versatile words in the English language with multiple meanings and can be used as a noun, verb or adjective. A few of its alternate meanings include a group or collection of similar things and to place an object in a particular position.
5. SUB + a citrus fruit = Transcendent

Answer: Sublime

Limes are small, round, green or yellow citric fruits. The word lime can also be used to describe the treatment of soil in an attempt to reduce its acidity.
6. SUB + a seaman = Underwater

Answer: Submarine

Marine can generally be used to refer to anything relating to the sea. Members of the United States Marine Corps are also commonly called marines.
7. SUB + quest = The act of yielding to another

Answer: Submission

Quest is used to describe a difficult pursuit or hunt.
8. SUB + edge = To sink

Answer: Subside

While subside can mean to actually, physical sink, it is also used to describe any decrease in the intensity of an action.
9. SUB + to combine = To go under the surface

Answer: Submerge

Other synonyms for merge include fuse, blend and join.
10. SUB + to message someone using a cellphone = Nuance or undertone

Answer: Subtext

The definition used for text in the question is a relatively newer meaning of the word. Text is generally used to refer to the contents of a book or speech.
Source: Author zorba_scank

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