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Dropping Letters VIII 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 #
397,119

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
618

Question 1 of 10

1. Suppression of objectionable content

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

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Question 2 of 10

2. Kidney disease

Answer: (One Word - 9 letters)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Fruits of roses

Answer: (One Word - 8 letters)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Stockings sellers

Answer: (One Word - 7 letters)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Equines

Answer: (One Word - 6 letters)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Footwear

Answer: (One Word - 5 letters)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Flexible tube

Answer: (One Word- 4 letters)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Garden implement

Answer: (One Word - 3 letters)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Expression of surprise

Answer: (One Word - 2 letters)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Breathable element

Answer: (One letter)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Suppression of objectionable content

Answer: Censorship

Censorship may occur in several areas of media such as films and books. It seeks to 'cut out' material which is deemed as inappropriate for general audiences.

2. Kidney disease

Answer: Nephrosis

Nephrosis is a general term for various types of diseases associated with the kidneys.

The dropped letter is 'c'.

3. Fruits of roses

Answer: Rosehips

Rosehips are the fruits of roses which become ripe at the end of summer or early fall.

The dropped letter is 'n'.

4. Stockings sellers

Answer: Hosiers

A hosier is a merchant who is in the business of selling garments for the feet or legs.

The dropped letter is 'p'.

5. Equines

Answer: Horses

Equines include asses, donkeys, zebras and horses. They are all herbivores and are characterized by long thin legs, with manes and long tails.

The dropped letter is 'i'.

6. Footwear

Answer: Shoes

A shoe is a covering for the foot typically reaching to the ankle.

The dropped letter is 'r'.

7. Flexible tube

Answer: Hose

A hose may be used as a water conduit for use in the garden or to wash your car.

The dropped letter is 's'.

8. Garden implement

Answer: Hoe

A hoe is used to break up soil or to dig in the garden.

The dropped letter is 's'.

9. Expression of surprise

Answer: Oh

Oh is an expression of emotion which can be one of surprise, anger, dismay or joy.

The dropped letter is 'e'.

10. Breathable element

Answer: O

Oxygen makes up about 20% of the earth's atmosphere. It has an atomic number of 8 on the periodic table.

The dropped letter is 'h'.

Source: Author lout62001

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