Compound words are pairings of existing words; e.g. brainstorm. Each word affects the overall meaning. Some word pairs can be compounded in 2 ways. Use the given clues to find these "compound couples ". 1. pass & company merger [8] 2. escape & the start of a war [8] 3. delay & maintain [6] 4. shelf set & detectives diary [8]
For each of the following, find a word beginning with 'E' with the same meaning.
What are the words?
a) Bringing strong feelings (9 letters)
b) High price (10 letters)
c) Continuous area (7 letters)
Add one letter to each word below - anywhere in the word - so that each numbered pair becomes two words of opposite meaning. For example, adding P and L to PLUM and SENDER would result in PLUMP and SLENDER.
For each of the following, find a word beginning with 'I' with a very similar meaning.
a) Honesty
b) Mediator
c) Significant
For each of the following, find a word beginning with 'B' with an opposite meaning.
a) Destroy
b) Lengthy
c) Limited
You are given five words and five definitions. Each of the words can be anagrammed into a two word phrase that fits one of the definitions. Your task is to assign each definition to its corresponding word. Example - cobalt: to hit a feline in a high arc (cat lob) Words: atmosphere, dimension, equivalent, imperative, networks Definitions: A silent belly button Cross- country skiing Dracula's neckwear Those who detest rhyming verse Voice in the head
