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Quiz about Pairing Lay
Quiz about Pairing Lay

Pairing 'Lay' Trivia Quiz


Add a word to 'lay' to form a new word. Definitions for both words are given. Eg. DE + ? = Joy. Ans. Illumination. DE + light = Delight

A matching quiz by zorba_scank. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
zorba_scank
Time
4 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
390,859
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
516
Last 3 plays: psnz (10/10), calmdecember (8/10), Upstart3 (5/10).
(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. ? + Lay = Series of bets  
  Within
2. ? + Lay = Ambush  
  Away
3. Lay + ? = Idler  
  Path
4. Lay + ? = Dismissal  
  Among
5. ? + Lay = Fasten  
  Above
6. ? + Lay = Embed  
  Male
7. Lay + ? = Break in journey  
  Not on
8. Lay + ? = Non clergy  
  Around
9. Lay + ? = Arrangement  
  To exist
10. ? + Lay = Inserted layer  
  Average





Select each answer

1. ? + Lay = Series of bets
2. ? + Lay = Ambush
3. Lay + ? = Idler
4. Lay + ? = Dismissal
5. ? + Lay = Fasten
6. ? + Lay = Embed
7. Lay + ? = Break in journey
8. Lay + ? = Non clergy
9. Lay + ? = Arrangement
10. ? + Lay = Inserted layer

Most Recent Scores
Nov 03 2024 : psnz: 10/10
Oct 30 2024 : calmdecember: 8/10
Oct 29 2024 : Upstart3: 5/10
Oct 22 2024 : MissHollyB: 8/10
Sep 15 2024 : TurkishLizzy: 8/10

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. ? + Lay = Series of bets

Answer: Average

Par + Lay = Parlay

Parlay is a gambling term. It means a series of bets where the winnings from one bet are then staked for a subsequent bet.
2. ? + Lay = Ambush

Answer: Path

Way + Lay = Waylay

To waylay is to wait in hiding and then suddenly jump out and ambush unsuspecting travellers.
3. Lay + ? = Idler

Answer: Around

Lay + About = Layabout

Other synonyms for layabout are good-for-nothing, ne'er-do-well and sluggard.
4. Lay + ? = Dismissal

Answer: Not on

Lay + Off = Layoff

Layoffs generally refer to multiple employees being fired due to tough business conditions.
5. ? + Lay = Fasten

Answer: To exist

Be + Lay = Belay

Belay describes the act of tying a rope around a person to secure or fasten them.
6. ? + Lay = Embed

Answer: Within

In + Lay = Inlay

The marble edifice of the Taj Mahal is inlaid with precious gems like rubies and emeralds.
7. Lay + ? = Break in journey

Answer: Above

Lay + Over = Layover

A layover is a break in the middle of a long journey. The term is used commonly for flights which do not fly directly to the final destination.
8. Lay + ? = Non clergy

Answer: Male

Lay + Man = Layman

In the Christian religion, one who is not an ordained priest is called a layman. It is also used to describe those who do not have expert knowledge in any technical or scientific field.
9. Lay + ? = Arrangement

Answer: Away

Lay + Out = Layout

Layout is used to describe the arrangement or plan of a room or any other space.
10. ? + Lay = Inserted layer

Answer: Among

Inter + Lay = Interlay

Interlay is used to describe a sheet laid between two layers. It can be used in printing where a sheet of paper is inserted in the letterpress to give a uniform pressure.
Source: Author zorba_scank

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This quiz is part of series Word Pairs:

Make new words by combining words. The catch is that only definitions are given for both leaving you to work out the actual words. (eg. EX + ? = Say. Ans. Iron. EX + Press = Express)

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