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10 Questions: Kangaroo Words Multiple Choice Quiz | Brain Teasers

A kangaroo word is a word whch carries within its spelling in the normal order, a smaller word which means exactly the same. For Example: Deceased = Dead

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

Author
zorba_scank

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
179,276

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2173

Question 1 of 10

1. Illuminated

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Instructor

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Destruction

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Curtail

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Catacomb

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Evacuate

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Slithered

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Prosecute

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Deliberate

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Satisfied

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Illuminated

Answer: lit

il(L)um(I)na(T)ed. The hidden word is indicated by parenthesis.

2. Instructor

Answer: tutor

ins(T)r(U)c(T)(O)(R). Both the words mean someone who teaches or guides.

3. Destruction

Answer: ruin

dest(R)(U)ct(I)o(N).

4. Curtail

Answer: cut

(C)(U)r(T)ail.

5. Catacomb

Answer: tomb

ca(T)ac(O)(M)(B). A catcomb means an underground cemetary while a tomb indicates either a grave or a burial-vault.

6. Evacuate

Answer: vacate

e(V)(A)(C)u(A)(T)(E). Both the words mean to empty.

7. Slithered

Answer: slid

(S)(L)(I)there(D).

8. Prosecute

Answer: sue

pro(S)ec(U)t(E). Both the words mean to conduct legal proceedings against.

9. Deliberate

Answer: debate

(D)(E)li(B)er(A)(T)(E). Both the words mean to think carefully or discuss.

10. Satisfied

Answer: sated

(S)(A)(T)isfi(E)(D). Both the words mean to be fulfilled.
Alternately: satis(F)i(E)(D) also works.

Source: Author zorba_scank

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