Three-Letter, One-Syllable Words

Isaac Asimov's Super Quiz

Published Thursday, July 2, 2009

Subject: THREE-LETTER, ONE-SYLLABLE WORDS
Provide the three-letter, one-syllable word. (e.g., A policeman. Answer: Cop.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. A female deer.
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2. Throw in a high arc.
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3. King Kong, for example.
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GRADUATE LEVEL

4. Catchphrase of Little Orphan Annie's dog, Sandy.
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5. A linear measure of 16.5 feet.
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6. Classic affirmative retort by Gary Cooper.
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PH.D. LEVEL

7. The vessel that contains the seeds of a plant.
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8. A mark on a playing card.
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9. The excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time.
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ANSWERS:
1. Doe.
2. Lob.
3. Ape.
4. Arf.
5. Rod.
6. Yep.
7. Pod.
8. Pip.
9. Net.