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Dropping Letters XII 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 #
397,508

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
594

Question 1 of 10

1. Those who freely offer their services

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

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Question 2 of 10

2. Sweethearts

Answer: (One Word - 9 letters)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Determined

Answer: (One Word - 8 letters)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Medieval shoe

Answer: (One Word - 7 letters (alternate spelling))

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Question 5 of 10

5. Sound system

Answer: (One Word - 6 letters)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Curt

Answer: (One Word - 5 letters)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Relax

Answer: (One Word- 4 letters)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Put in a position

Answer: (One Word - 3 letters)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Saint for short

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. Those who freely offer their services

Answer: Volunteers

Volunteers are typically people who willingly help others without being forced or paid to do it. Examples may include community workers, patients for medical research or even some firefighters.

2. Sweethearts

Answer: Trueloves

A truelove is a person whom you deeply care for usually as a result of a long-term relationship or marriage.

The dropped letter is 'n'.

3. Determined

Answer: Resolute

To be resolute is to be determined, purposeful or unwavering in accomplishing a particular task.

The dropped letter is 'v'.

4. Medieval shoe

Answer: Soleret

A soleret is a steel shoe with overlapping plates formerly used as part of a medieval suit of armor.

The dropped letter is 'u'.

5. Sound system

Answer: Stereo

Stereo is a sound reproduction system that produces sound from more than one source typically directed through speakers.

The dropped letter is 'l'.

6. Curt

Answer: Terse

To be terse is to use words in an abrupt, curt or blunt manner when talking to another person.

The dropped letter is 'o'.

7. Relax

Answer: Rest

To rest or relax is the state when one is at ease with less tension or worry.

The dropped letter is 'e'.

8. Put in a position

Answer: Set

To put or place something in a particular spot is to set it there.

The dropped letter is 'r'.

9. Saint for short

Answer: St

A saint is a person of exceptional holiness and is often abbreviated as St.

The dropped letter is 'e'.

10. Element with atomic number 16

Answer: S

S is the symbol for Sulphur, a yellow crystalline solid nonmetallic element.

The dropped letter is 't'.

Source: Author lout62001

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