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Double Kangaroo Words Trivia Quiz
The "kangaroo word" has two synonyms hidden within it. The letters appear in the same order as they are in the kangaroo word. Write both synonyms separated by the word "and."
A multiple-choice quiz
by zorba_scank.
Estimated time: 8 mins.
Last 3 plays: donkeehote (8/10), Guest 173 (0/10), Rizeeve (7/10).
Most Recent Scores
Mar 28 2024
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donkeehote: 8/10
Mar 26 2024
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Guest 173: 0/10
Mar 21 2024
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Rizeeve: 7/10
Mar 10 2024
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Guest 126: 5/10
Mar 02 2024
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Guest 173: 0/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Deteriorate. Write both the words separated by the word 'and'.
Answer: rot and die
dete(R)i(O)ra(T)e & (D)eter(I)orat(E). The hidden words are indicated by parenthesis.
2. Perambulate
Answer: ramble and amble
pe(R)(A)(M)(B)u(L)at(E) & per(A)(M)(B)u(L)at(E). All three words mean to walk leisurely.
3. Alone
Answer: lone and one
a(L)(O)(N)(E) & al(O)(N)(E). All three words mean single.
4. Prattle
Answer: prate and rattle
(P)(R)(A)t(T)l(E) & p(R)(A)(T)(T)(L)(E). All three words mean idle talk.
5. Rampage
Answer: rape and rage
(R)(A)m(P)ag(E) & (R)(A)mpa(G)(E). All three words mean violent assault.
6. Diversified
Answer: divers and diverse
(D)(I)(V)(E)(R)(S)ified & (D)(I)(V)(E)(R)(S)ifi(E)d. All three words mean varied. Divers is an archaic word.
7. Feasted
Answer: fed and ate
fe(A)s(T)(E)d & (F)(E)aste(D). All three words mean to eat.
8. Hostelry
Answer: hotel and hostel
(H)(O)(S)(T)(E)(L)ry & (H)(O)s(T)(E)(L)ry. Hostelry is an archaic word for an inn. All three words are places of boarding and lodging.
9. Frangible
Answer: frail and fragile
(F)(R)(A)ng(I)b(L)e & (F)(R)(A)n(G)(I)b(L)(E). All three words mean delicate.
10. Appropriate
Answer: prorate and apt
a(P)p(R)(O)p(R)i(A)(T)(E) & (A)(P)propria(T)e. Appropriate and apt both mean to be suitable. Appropriate can also be used to mean to set aside or distribute which is the same as prorate.
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These quizzes are my attempt at a different type of 'Hidden Words' puzzle. A kangaroo word is a word which carries within its spelling in the normal order, a smaller word which means exactly the same. For Example: Deceased = Dead