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Quiz about Pair Em Up

Pair 'Em "Up" Trivia Quiz


Add a word to 'Up' 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.

A matching quiz by zorba_scank. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
zorba_scank
Time
4 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
386,784
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
675
(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
QuestionsChoices
1. Up + ? = Snooty  
  Lion's call
2. Up + ? = Rebuke  
  Plait
3. Up + ? = Modernize  
  Grasp
4. Up + ? = Turn upside down  
  Hit
5. Up + ? = To a higher level  
  Appointment
6. Up + ? = Preserve  
  Solidify
7. Up + ? = Cheerful  
  Dependent
8. Up + ? = Nouveau riche  
  Final
9. Up + ? = Unhappy  
  Sympathy
10. Up + ? = Outcry  
  Begin





Select each answer

1. Up + ? = Snooty
2. Up + ? = Rebuke
3. Up + ? = Modernize
4. Up + ? = Turn upside down
5. Up + ? = To a higher level
6. Up + ? = Preserve
7. Up + ? = Cheerful
8. Up + ? = Nouveau riche
9. Up + ? = Unhappy
10. Up + ? = Outcry

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Up + ? = Snooty

Answer: Sympathy

Up + Pity = Uppity

The word uppity is generally used in a negative manner to describe someone who thinks too much of himself.
2. Up + ? = Rebuke

Answer: Plait

Up + Braid = Upbraid

Other synonyms for upbraid are reproach, admonish, chide and berate.
3. Up + ? = Modernize

Answer: Appointment

Up + Date = Update

To update something is to rework it to bring it in line with present times.
4. Up + ? = Turn upside down

Answer: Final

Up + End = Upend

To upend something is to tip it over, moving it upside down from an upright position.
5. Up + ? = To a higher level

Answer: Dependent

Up + Ward = Upward

Other synonyms for ward are protege, apprentice or any person, generally young, under someone else's charge.
6. Up + ? = Preserve

Answer: Grasp

Up + Hold = Uphold

To uphold a tradition or practice is to sustain it and keep it going.
7. Up + ? = Cheerful

Answer: Hit

Up + Beat = Upbeat

A person in an upbeat mood is said to be optimistic or cheerful.
8. Up + ? = Nouveau riche

Answer: Begin

Up + Start = Upstart

The word upstart is used negatively to describe someone who has suddenly attained wealth or a position of privilege as opposed to someone who is born into it.
9. Up + ? = Unhappy

Answer: Solidify

Up + Set = Upset

The word set has multiple definitions and meanings in the English language. The one used in this clue is used in the context of hardening or thickening a semi-liquid substance.
10. Up + ? = Outcry

Answer: Lion's call

Up + Roar = Uproar

Other synonyms for uproar are commotion, havoc, furore and outrage.
Source: Author zorba_scank

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