Forwards, Backwards - Semordnilaps [1] Quiz

Answer: Star rats

Stars are huge balls of plasma in space. Though they can't be seen during the day, of course they are still there. The Sun is one star that is seen during the day and is the star closest to Earth.

Rats are rodents with large teeth and long tails - they are frequently called vermin as they harm properties, and can spread disease.

Answer: Drawer reward

A drawer is a storage compartment that slides out of various types of furniture. The plural "drawers" can be used to mean underpants, normally old-fashioned.

A reward is a benefit given after a good deed - for example, giving someone money in return for a favor. If rewards are given repeatedly after a certain behavior (mainly in children or animals), it encourages repetition of that behavior.

Answer: Lived devil

To live is to be alive - the past tense of "to live" is of course "lived".

Satan is a name given to the Devil in both Christianity and Islam. It is derived from a Hebrew word meaning "accuser". He is often depicted as a servant, referring to the story in the Bible where he takes the form of a serpent to tempt Eve.

Answer: Moor room

"Moor" has various meanings other than that given in the question, for example, to moor a boat means to tie it up at a deck. There was also a nomadic people named the Moors between the 8th and 15th centuries.

As well as being a section of a house or building (for example, bedroom or bathroom), room can be used to denote general space - e.g. "he had no room to move around".

Answer: Ogre ergo

An ogre is an evil monster, appearing in some fairytales, and frequently is supposed to eat people. It can also be used for human beings to mean a horrible frightening person.

"Cogito ergo sum" is a phrase made famous by French mathematician Rene Descartes. It is Latin for "I think, therefore I am".

Answer: Dog god

Dogs have been domesticated for about 15,000 years! They are kept commonly as pets and have been called "man's best friend". As well as pets, dogs are kept to work, for example as guide dogs, in herding, and as hunters.

The word "god" with a small "g" refers to any of many supernatural beings in many of the world's religions. With a capital G, the word refers to the one and only God of various monotheistic religions, such as Christianity.

Answer: Straw warts

Straw is made up of dried stalks of cereal plants and has many uses. As well as bedding and food, it can be used for basket-weaving and hat-making. The word "straw" can also refer to a plastic tube used for drinking.

Warts are caused by human papillomavirus and are contagious. Most warts are harmless. They can be treated by medicines or freezing.

Answer: Edit tide

As well as text, an editor can work on things such as a movie or television program. They usually work to make sure the content is suitable for publication or broadcast. The editors here at FunTrivia are an example of wonderful editing!

The tide of the ocean can either be high tide or low tide and occurs due to gravitational effects between the Sun and Moon. The phrase "turn the tide" means to reverse what is happening.

Answer: Wolf flow

The word "wolf" usually refers to the gray wolf. They are canines related to the domestic dog and are often referred to in mythology, especially in countries where they are common.

As well as the movement of liquid, the word "flow" can refer to the movement of things such as traffic. "Go with the flow" is a phrase used colloquially to mean to take things as they come and follow the lead of others in a relaxed manner.

Answer: Plug gulp

A plug is something used to fill a gap, for example to plug up a sink. In informal usage, it refers to a wall socket. The phrase "pull the plug" means to end something abruptly.

Gulping can mean to swallow something, but also means to gasp and choke, or to make a swallowing motion when nervous.