Verne's Drop a Letter 1 Trivia Game | Drop a Letter

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1. Our first word of 12 letters is an informal dialogue in which persons exchange news or ideas with each other.

Answer: conversation

Conversation is usually interactive and uninhibited. It takes place between two or more persons. Exchanges in writing are not usually regarded as conversation. Conversations are social interactions and are therefore governed by rules of etiquette. Conversations are very important in bonding relationships.

2. It's time to drop a letter and rearrange the 11 that are left to make a word which can mean acts of cancellation or annulment.

Answer: revocations

Revocations are acts in which a grant or privilege is revoked. Legal documents such as wills or contracts can be revoked. There are instances in which one's driver's licence can be revoked temporarily. Revocations may be used as a form of punishment or to prevent persons from abusing certain privileges.

3. Our next word of 10 letters is the plural form of a word meaning an eight lined section that is present in a psalm or poem.

Answer: octonaries

"Merriam-Webster Encyclopedia of Literature" (1995) defines the word octonary as "a stanza or group of eight verses" in poetry. According to "Calvin Commentaries" Psalms, Part IV, Psalm 118 is called "the octonary psalm because that through every successive eight verses the initial words of each line begin with the same letter in alphabetical order".

It is said that Psalm 118 is the most outstanding example of an octonary.

4. We are coming down to our next word of 9 letters. Drop a letter to get a word which means acts of bringing into being or production.

Answer: creations

The word creations can also refer to objects that have been created. According to biblical records, God created everything in six literal days which consisted of 24 hours each. According to these records, God's creation was perfect and there was no taint of sin or death until our fore-parents succumbed to the serpent. The creation story is recorded in the book of Genesis.

5. Coming down, our next word consists of 8 letters. Just drop a letter and anagram to get a word which refers to a container that is used to store dry food.

Answer: canister

A canister is a vessel that is usually cylindrical in shape. Canisters are usually made of a thin metal but recently canisters are being made from plastic as well. Canisters can be found in most kitchens where they are used to store foodstuffs or other ingredients used for cooking.

6. Next, a 7 letter word. Drop another letter and anagram to find parts of the eye that are light sensitive and act like the film in a camera.

Answer: retinas

The retina is at the back of the eye. It is a light-sensitive tissue which contains the rods and cones. It is the retina that receives images and sends messages to the brain about what is seen.

7. We are moving right along. For our next word of 6 letters, drop another letter and anagram to get a word that defines a literary form which involves the use of sarcasm and irony.

Answer: satire

Satire is a literary form which is used to ridicule follies, vices and shortcomings that are present in societies or individuals. Features of satire include sarcasm and irony. Satire may be found in many forms of art such as commentaries, plays and even popular music. Satire is usually humorous, but it also seeks to make constructive social criticism.

8. Again, drop a letter and anagram to make a 5 letter word that can mean rips or pulls apart, or the liquid that flows from the eye when one is sad.

Answer: tears

Tears are produced by the lachrymal glands. When the eyes become irritated tears are released to cleanse and lubricate them. Sometimes when we experience strong emotions such as intense joy or sadness tears are produced. Yawning also causes the release of tears. It is said that tears are a language God understands.

9. For our next word simply drop another letter and anagram to get a word that is a homonym for the singular form of the previous answer and can be a plant.

Answer: tare

The word tare, along with tier, is a homonym for tear. A tare is a flowering plant that is commonly known as the common vetch. There are about 140 different types of vetches. In the Bible the word tare is used to describe a weed that is unwanted in one's garden as it chokes out the wheat.

10. As we come to the end of our little 'chat' let's sit together and sip this tasty beverage with which we'll end this quiz. Just drop a letter and anagram to find the word of three letters which we'll sip together. Mmm.

Answer: Tea

Tea is a beverage that has a distinctively pleasant smell. It has its origins in the southwest China where it was used for medicinal purposes. It is usually prepared with hot water which is poured over cured leaves of particular herbs. Tea has a calming effect and may be had early in the day to enhance serenity and alertness. Iced tea is quite enjoyable and refreshing to have on hot days.

Source: Author Verne47

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Verne's Drop a Letter 1 Trivia Quiz

This is my first drop a letter quiz so let's begin with a word of 12 letters that can be used in reference to a long, nice chat. On each successive turn, we will drop a letter and anagram to get a smaller word. Our final word will be a popular beverage

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