STARTS WITH “I’ AND ENDS WITH “US”

Each answer is a word that starts with “i’ and ends with “us.” (e.g., Spreading gradually or without being noticed, but causing serious harm. Answer: Insidious.)

Freshman level

1. Well known for something bad.

2. A force that moves something along.

3. Capable of spreading easily to others.

4. Within or administered into a vein.

5. A narrow piece of land, with water on each side, that joins two larger pieces of land.

Graduate level

6. Happening immediately.

7. Not affected or influenced by something.

8. Characterized by hard work and perseverance.

9. A person who doesn’t have much knowledge.

10. Originating where it is found.

Ph.D. level

11. Relating to rock formed by solidification from a molten state.

Answers: 1. Infamous. 2. Impetus. 3. Infectious. 4. Intravenous. 5. Isthmus. 6. Instantaneous. 7. Impervious. 8. Industrious. 9. Ignoramus. 10. Indigenous. 11. Igneous.

— North America Syndicate