Day 3

Question 1

Paradoxical

Answer 1

Statement that sounds absurd at first but ends up being true

“SOLUTION: Paradoxical relaxation technique – the UnNap Nap”

Question 2

Realm

Answer 2

A special field of something or someone; Kingdom

“The subconscious never sleeps and this realm is a vast resource for a writer.”

Question 3

Annals

Answer 3

Historical records

n. A periodic publication, containing records of discoveries, transactions of societies, etc.; as Annals of Science.

Question 4

Compound

Answer 4

Increase or add to
“That last one was what you call a compound question, but no one was there to object to it, and Culver wasn’t going to answer anyway, so what the hell?”

Question 5

Tinge

Answer 5

A trace, smattering or slight degree
My body was tired but my mind kept playing pictures of a warm baked apple tart and I swear I could smell the tart aroma coupled with the buttery tinge from the shortcrust pastry.”

Question 6

Flash in the pan

Answer 6

Promising at the start but then turns to be disappointing

n. A career notable for early success not followed by significant accomplishment.