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Dropping Letters XVIII 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 #
397,875

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
668

Question 1 of 10

1. Expert

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

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Question 2 of 10

2. Large groups of mineral compounds

Answer: (One Word - 9 letters)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Rubber bands

Answer: (One Word - 8 letters)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Fortresses

Answer: (One Word - 7 letters)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Knotted material ornament

Answer: (One Word - 6 letters)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Roof covering

Answer: (One Word - 5 letters)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Behind schedule

Answer: (One Word - 4 letters)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Allow

Answer: (One Word - 3 letters)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Elevated railroad

Answer: (One Word - 2 letters)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Roman numeral for fifty

Answer: (One Letter)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Expert

Answer: Specialist

A specialist or expert is a person who is very skilled in a particular field of study. Examples of such people would include doctors or professional athletes.

2. Large groups of mineral compounds

Answer: Silicates

Silicates are salts that contain silicon and oxygen which form the major component of rocks found in the earth's crust. Some of these mineral compounds include quartz, garnet and various kinds of clay.

The dropped letter is 'p'.

3. Rubber bands

Answer: Elastics

Elastics are usually strips of rubber that can be stretched to bundle up something. After stretching an elastic would return to its original length or shape.

The dropped letter is 'i'.

4. Fortresses

Answer: Castles

A castle is a large fortified building typically associated with the medieval period of history. It was used by kings and queens as a protection from outside attack.

The dropped letter is 'i'.

5. Knotted material ornament

Answer: Tassel

A tassel is a decoration for home furnishings. It is a tuft made from loosely hanging threads or cords and knotted at one end.

The dropped letter is 'c'.

6. Roof covering

Answer: Slate

Slate is a metamorphic rock which can be split into smooth flat pieces. It is commonly used as construction material for roofing which lasts longer than ordinary shingles.

The dropped letter is 's'.

7. Behind schedule

Answer: Late

To be late or behind schedule is to show up after the expected time.

The dropped letter is 's'.

8. Allow

Answer: Let

To let someone do something is to allow, permit or authorize that individual to perform an intended act.

The dropped letter is 'a'.

9. Elevated railroad

Answer: El

An el is an elevated section of railroad typically used in an urban setting where there is a lack of space.

The dropped letter is 't'.

10. Roman numeral for fifty

Answer: L

Roman numerals are a numbering system invented in ancient Rome. It uses the combination of seven symbols (I,V,X,L,C,D,M) to comprise numbers.

The dropped letter is 'e'.

Source: Author lout62001

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