Words 2

Question 1

Hoarse

Answer 1

(of a voice or a person) having a rough voice, often because of a sore throat or a cold

(a hoarse voice)
(She sounded a bit hoarse.)
(You’ll make yourself hoarse if you keep shouting like that!)

Question 2

Bated

Answer 2

(with bated breath)
in an anxious (= worried and nervous) or excited way

(I waited for the results with bated breath.)

Question 3

Vigorous

Answer 3

1) very forceful or energetic

• a vigorous debate
• There has been vigorous opposition to the proposals for a new road.
• He takes plenty of vigorous exercise.

2) healthy and strong

• Cutting the bush back in the autumn will help promote vigorous growth in the spring.