1 Feb

Question 1

debilitating

Answer 1

(of a disease or condition) making someone very weak and infirm.

Question 2

hooligan

Answer 2

a violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang.

Question 3

bigotry

Answer 3

obstinate or unreasonable attachment to a belief, opinion, or faction; in particular, prejudice against a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular group.

Question 4

consummate

Answer 4

showing great skill and flair.

make (a marriage or relationship) complete by having sexual intercourse.

Question 5

hiatus

Answer 5

a pause or break in continuity in a sequence or activity.

Question 6

arduous

Answer 6

involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

Question 7

saddle

Answer 7

burden (someone) with an onerous responsibility or task.

Question 8

vaunted

Answer 8

praised or boasted about, especially in an excessive way.

Question 9

pick up the gauntlet

Answer 9

to show that one is willing and ready to fight, argue, or compete with someone or to do something that is difficult but necessary : to accept or respond to a challenge

Question 10

shrewd

Answer 10

having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute.

intelligent;clever

Question 11

antagonist

Answer 11

a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.

Question 12

sentinel on the qui vive

Answer 12

‘Sentinel on the qui vive” is usually translated as watchful guardian

Question 13

reify

Answer 13

make (something abstract) more concrete or real.

Question 14

deluge

Answer 14

a severe flood.

Question 15

languish

Answer 15

failing to make progress or be successful.

Question 16

vexed

Answer 16

annoyed, frustrated, or worried.

(of a problem or issue) difficult and much debated; problematic.

Question 17

audacious

Answer 17

showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.

Question 18

appalling

Answer 18

causing shock or dismay; horrific.

very bad; awful.

Question 19

abject

Answer 19

(of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree.
(of a person or their behaviour) completely without pride or dignity; self-abasing.

Question 20

formidable

Answer 20

inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
intimidating

Question 21

assiduous

Answer 21

showing great care and perseverance.

Question 22

quinquennial

Answer 22

recurring every five years.

Question 23

burgeoning

Answer 23

beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.

Question 24

poised

Answer 24

having a composed and self-assured manner.

Question 25

devious

Answer 25

(of a route or journey) longer and less direct than the most straightforward way.
showing a skilful use of underhand/dishonest tactics to achieve goals.

Question 26

monger

Answer 26

denoting a person who promotes a specified activity, situation, or feeling, especially one that is undesirable or discreditable.

Question 27

biennial

Answer 27

an event celebrated or taking place every two years.

Question 28

ruckus

Answer 28

row or commotion

Question 29

grabbing the mace

Answer 29

A ceremonial mace is a highly ornamented staff of metal or wood, carried before a sovereign or other high officials in civic ceremonies by a mace-bearer, intended to represent the official’s authority.

Question 30

partake—partook

Answer 30

join in (an activity).

Question 31

eschewed

Answer 31

deliberately avoid using; abstain from.

Question 32

indelible

Answer 32

(of ink or a pen) making marks that cannot be removed.

not able to be forgotten.

Question 33

seminal

Answer 33

strongly influencing later developments.

Question 34

gerrymander

Answer 34

manipulate the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favour one party or class.

Question 35

modus vivendi

Answer 35

an arrangement or agreement allowing conflicting parties to coexist peacefully, either indefinitely or until a final settlement is reached.
a way of living.

Question 36

convivial

Answer 36

(of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable.

genial

Question 37

grit ones teeth

Answer 37

keep one’s resolve in a difficult situation.