ONE-WORD GAMES

A dictionary definition of the word is provided. Name the game that uses the word as a title. (e.g., To travel to a place. Answer: Go.)

Freshman level

1. A word used to express apology.

2. A company that has complete control of the product or service it provides.

3. Any of a class of very large warships.

Graduate level

4. A metal stick used for moving the coal or wood of a fire around.

5. An outstanding work of art or craft.

6. To scratch, claw or grope about clumsily or frantically.

Ph.D. level

7. A venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury.

8. Nonsense.

9. The art or practice of conducting international relations.

Answers: 1. Sorry. 2. Monopoly. 3. Battleship. 4. Poker. 5. Masterpiece. 6. Scrabble. 7. Risk. 8. Balderdash. 9. Diplomacy.

— North America Syndicate