In each of the following word pairs the second word is a synonym of the first. Can you identify another characteristic that the second has to the first?

bright limpid
good   commendable
lass   damsel
old    wizened
out    banish
small  negligible

I recall making a reference about not being able to connect this with the Aussie Marsupiial.  Little did I realise, but I haven't followed up.

There is a joke about a wombat, but this is not the place!!

Posted by brianjn on 2008-01-13 02:15:34