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'Re'pair These Words Trivia Quiz
Add a word to 'Re' to form a new word. Only synonyms or definitions are given for each of the unknown words. Guess the right word and pair them up correctly.
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by zorba_scank.
Estimated time: 4 mins.
Veal is the meat of young calves as opposed to beef which is the meat of older cattle.
2. Re + ? = In actual fact
Answer: Support
Ally is used as both noun and verb. As a noun it can be used to describe a friend or associate and as a verb it means to join forces or align together.
3. Re + ? = Mutiny
Answer: Electrical unit
A volt is a unit of electromotive force. It is named after Alessandro Volta, an Italian physicist who invented the electrical battery.
4. Re + ? = Repel
Answer: Throb
To repulse is to cause distaste or to drive away. The HMS Repulse was a British battlecruiser in use during World War I.
5. Re + ? = Cut back
Answer: Ditch
The term retrench is used to describe a cut back in costs to arrest losses. It is used in the corporate world to denote a reduction in the employee headcount.
6. Re + ? = New
Answer: Monetary unit
A cent is a monetary unit used in many countries. In the United States, one dollar is made up of a hundred cents.
7. Re + ? = Constrain
Answer: Stern
To restrict is to control or set boundaries upon something or someone.
8. Re + ? = Bounty
Answer: Protege
There are multiple meanings for ward. In this clue, ward refers to an apprentice or dependent under the guardianship of another, older person. Ward can also be used to denote a zone or precinct or any other administrative division. Another usage is to describe a room or compartment.
9. Re + ? = Kingdoms
Answer: Charity
Alms can be in the form of money, food, clothing or any other necessity. In Islam, almsgiving is one of the five pillars of the faith and is known as zakat.
10. Re + ? = Restart
Answer: Shoe
To reboot is to restart something. It is generally used in the context of computers.
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Make new words by combining words. The catch is that only definitions are given for both leaving you to work out the actual words. (eg. EX + ? = Say. Ans. Iron. EX + Press = Express)
