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RE-Words 6
In English, "re" is a prefix usually meaning "again", such as in "rebuild" (build again). However, there are many words starting with "re" which have a totally different meaning without the "re".
You will be given two definitions, one for a word starting with "re", and one for the remaining word without the "re" (either definition could be given first).
Example: exhausting / ceasing employment
Answer: tiring / retiring
1. rental contract / let go
2. give back / change direction
3. give food / hold back
4. illegal seizure of power / get back something lost
5. nuclear power structure / one who portrays others
6. criticize or correct someone / demonstrate true
7. small; money paid as a penalty / purify
8. distant or unlikely / speck; tiny piece
You will be given two definitions, one for a word starting with "re", and one for the remaining word without the "re" (either definition could be given first).
Example: exhausting / ceasing employment
Answer: tiring / retiring
1. rental contract / let go
2. give back / change direction
3. give food / hold back
4. illegal seizure of power / get back something lost
5. nuclear power structure / one who portrays others
6. criticize or correct someone / demonstrate true
7. small; money paid as a penalty / purify
8. distant or unlikely / speck; tiny piece
Answer
1. lease / release2. return / turn
3. serve / reserve
4. coup / recoup
5. reactor / actor
6. reprove / prove
7. fine / refine
8. remote / mote
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"Reprove" is a word, apparently.
Fun quiz. I got some okay and missed some. (not okay) Thanks for posting, and so good to have a new one. At least new for me.
Nice fun teaser; solved them all thanks to your great directions, thanks Marc!
Yes, TBTabby, "reprove" is indeed a word, meaning "to scold, chide, criticize, or take to task".
Very clever. I chose "treat" and "retreat" for #3 - which almost work?
I'm so glad MarcM1098 is still making teasers! I always enjoy his work. I didn't get all of them, but I got the workout!
At least there is 6 of us left playing this game. Why not tell a friend to join in? The friend can then tell a friend etc. and we can bring this game back.
fun!
Nice teaser! I'm not loving the lack of comments, though. I don't want to see this site disappear!
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