April 17 Number 1

Question 1

Clamorous

Answer 1

Making a loud and confused noise

Question 2

Placid

Answer 2

Not easily upset or excited

Question 3

Condemnation

Answer 3

The expression of very strong disapproval

Question 4

Ignorance

Answer 4

Lack of knowledge or information

Question 5

Precipitous

Answer 5

Dangerously high or steep

Question 6

Bliss

Answer 6

Perfect happiness, great joy

Question 7

Orientate

Answer 7

To aim something at something or someone

Question 8

Diminish

Answer 8

Make or become less

Question 9

Align

Answer 9

Place or arrange things in a straight line

Question 10

Unite

Answer 10

Come or bring together for a common purpose or action

Question 11

Amalgamate

Answer 11

Combine or unite to form one organisation or structure

Question 12

Vulnerable

Answer 12

Exposed to possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally

Question 13

Reluctant

Answer 13

Unwilling and hesitant

Question 14

Contaminated

Answer 14

Impure due to addition of or exposure to a poisonous or polluting substance

Question 15

Inattentive

Answer 15

Not paying attention to something

Question 16

Precarious

Answer 16

Not securely held or in position - likely to fall of collapse

Question 17

Subtle

Answer 17

So delicate or precise that it is difficult to describe

Question 18

Favourable

Answer 18

Expressing approval

To the advantage of someone or something

Question 19

Discrete

Answer 19

Individually separate and distinct

Question 20

Console

Answer 20

Comfort someone at a time of grief or disappointment

Question 21

Perplex

Answer 21

Make someone feel completely baffled

Question 22

Worthy

Answer 22

Having or showing the qualities that deserve the specified regard or action

Question 23

Reckless

Answer 23

Heedless of danger or the consequences of one’s actions

Question 24

Prudent

Answer 24

Acting with or showing care and thought for the future

Question 25

Hospitable

Answer 25

Friendly and welcoming to visitors or guests

Question 26

Gracious

Answer 26

Courteous, kind and pleasant

Question 27

Remote

Answer 27

Situated far from the main centre or population Distant Having little or no relationship with

Question 28

Proximity

Answer 28

Nearness in space, time or relationship

Question 29

Pungent

Answer 29

Having a sharp, strong taste or smell