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Word Combinations Trivia Quiz

Combine two words to create a third, given definitions of all three (like a rebus!). More fun than it sounds (I hope!). Remember, though: spelling counts.

A multiple-choice quiz by CellarDoor. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
CellarDoor

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
1,732

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
9387

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Verb meaning 'shrivel or dry up'
+ a kind of eating utensil
= what last name of the leading actress in 'Pleasantville'?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Word meaning 'while'
+ synonym for 'confident'
= what word meaning 'to determine'?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Noun meaning 'a person or animal's lower limb, used for walking'
+ word meaning 'finish'
= what word meaning an exaggerated folktale handed down through the years?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Preposition meaning 'coming from'
+ word meaning 'number coming after nine'
= what word meaning 'frequently'?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 5 of 10

5. A noun meaning 'a route through mountains'
+ a word indicating oldness
= what word meaning 'a quotation from a speech or writing'?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. A kind of tool used to hold cloth together in sewing
+ a one-letter article meaning 'an'
+ a warning cry in golf
= what sleeveless, apronlike garment for girls?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. A primary color
+ the dwelling of a wild animal
= what word meaning 'to blush'?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 8 of 10

8. A kind of car favored by soccer moms
+ a building security official
= what name for the front part of an army, a word which can also refer to the leaders of a movement?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 9 of 10

9. An adjective meaning 'plump'
+ the female equivalent of 'him'
= what word meaning a male parent?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. A verb meaning 'to exist'
+ a verb meaning 'to possess'
= what word meaning 'to act in a certain way'?

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Verb meaning 'shrivel or dry up' + a kind of eating utensil = what last name of the leading actress in 'Pleasantville'?

Answer: Witherspoon

'Wither' + 'spoon' = 'Witherspoon'

2. Word meaning 'while' + synonym for 'confident' = what word meaning 'to determine'?

Answer: ascertain

'as' + 'certain' = 'ascertain' OR 'as' + 'sure' = 'assure' (Thanks, Joannemary!)

3. Noun meaning 'a person or animal's lower limb, used for walking' + word meaning 'finish' = what word meaning an exaggerated folktale handed down through the years?

Answer: legend

'leg' + 'end' = legend

4. Preposition meaning 'coming from' + word meaning 'number coming after nine' = what word meaning 'frequently'?

Answer: often

'of' + 'ten' = 'often'

5. A noun meaning 'a route through mountains' + a word indicating oldness = what word meaning 'a quotation from a speech or writing'?

Answer: passage

'pass' + 'age' = 'passage'

6. A kind of tool used to hold cloth together in sewing + a one-letter article meaning 'an' + a warning cry in golf = what sleeveless, apronlike garment for girls?

Answer: pinafore

'pin' + 'a' + 'fore' = 'pinafore'

7. A primary color + the dwelling of a wild animal = what word meaning 'to blush'?

Answer: redden

'red' + 'den' = 'redden'

8. A kind of car favored by soccer moms + a building security official = what name for the front part of an army, a word which can also refer to the leaders of a movement?

Answer: vanguard

'van' + 'guard' = 'vanguard'

9. An adjective meaning 'plump' + the female equivalent of 'him' = what word meaning a male parent?

Answer: father

'fat' + 'her' = 'father'

10. A verb meaning 'to exist' + a verb meaning 'to possess' = what word meaning 'to act in a certain way'?

Answer: behave

'be' + 'have' = 'behave'

Source: Author CellarDoor

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