LITERATURE

Question 1

As the _________ echoed with the sound of a gavel, the accused ________ before the judge, their eyes red from _______. The _________ was swift, the charges severe.

Answer 1

courtroom

stood

bawling / crying

arraignment / judge
explaining the charges

Question 2

In that moment, ________ the pressures of the game and the relentless ________ of victory, they found a ________ of hope amid the _______.

Answer 2

amidst
pursuit
glimmer
gloom

Question 3

I was __________ home from work when I realized I had left my phone at __________. Panicked, I __________ turning around but decided to ___________. Little did I know, this ____________ insignificant event would __________ to an unexpected encounter that would change my life forever

Answer 3

traveling
the office
debated
push forward
seemingly
lead

Question 4

TOO MUCH ON ONE’S PLATE

She asked for some time in the relationship, feeling ___________ by the _________ of work and personal life.

Answer 4

overwhelmed
demands

Question 5

The __________ man lurked in the ____________, his maLEvolent grin sending shivers ___________ of those who dared to pass by.

Answer 5

twisted
shadows
down the spines

Question 6

After years of ____________, Sarah sought ___________ by finally admitting her mistakes and asking for ___________ from her family.

Answer 6

estrangement
atonement
forgiveness

Question 7

I’m deeply ___________ by your kind words. It’s very ______________, mate.

Your compliments are very ______________

Answer 7

touched
humbling

flattering

Question 8

Saying JeHOvah was considered / viewed as ____________ by the elders of the village.

Answer 8

blasphemy

Question 9

____________ Harrieth whose spirit is very much __________

A TOAST / A GESTURE OF REPESPECT

Answer 9

Here’s to
Alive

Question 10

I asked her for this dance and then she ___________

WILLINGLY AGREED

Answer 10

obliged me

Question 11

____________ who place their faith in fire, in fire their fate _____________ repaid.

Answer 11

All those

shall be

Question 12

CRAZY / CHILDHOOD

We have this _____________ connection since _____________

Answer 12

inexPLIcabke

our youth / our young years

Question 13

NOW OR NEVER

They’re living life ____________ and taking every chance they get. Well, life is what we ___________ of it.

Answer 13

do or die

make

Question 14

Nothing but a ___________ maid
and __________ bottles
for solace.

Answer 14

scullery
a dozen

Question 15

DIRTY LANGUAGE

One of the most ____________ in the English language is cunt which is a very ___________ tern refering to
to ______________.

Answer 15

vulgar insults

derogatory / offensive

a woman’s genitals .

Question 16

INDIRECT THREATS

____________ threats under the _____________ of civility.

Answer 16

Veiled
guise

Question 17

SCIENCE

The ANecdotes are very ______________.

Answer 17

proVOcative

Question 18

She wanted to add to the text a ____________ on madness, which we managed to ____________ by the way.

Answer 18

reflection
include

Question 19

ABSURD

His _____________ that pigs can fly is absolutely ___________

Answer 19

claim
preposterous

Question 20

I’M SPEECHLESS

It’s truly ____________. It’s beyond the ______________ of language, an experience that _____________ mere words.

Answer 20

indescribable

limitations

transcend / goes beyond.

Question 21

When we say “Things are hollow”. It suggests that things may appear ___________ or significant on the ____________, but upon closer _____________, they are empty or lacking in meaning

Answer 21

solid

surface

inspection

Question 22

What you need you have to ______________.

Answer 22

borrow

Question 23

Onstage, where words ______________ and verses ______________, it’s the language that truly _____________ in theater performances

Answer 23

come alive

ring out

shines

Question 24

FORCEFUL WINDS

On the _____________ day, the trees _______________ violently in the strong winds, and leaves ______________ the air like confetti.

Answer 24

blustery

swayed

whirled through

Question 25

Outside, in a dimly lit alley, a duffel bag _________ abandoned, its contents ________ into the damp pavement. In a beat, the once-promising future of the defendant had ___________, leaving behind only _________ dreams and the harsh reality of consequences.

Answer 25

lay leaching / sucking the damp unraveled / unfolded shattered

Question 26

HOLIDAY Today is the ____________ Day of the city of Parnamirim, the day of ___________ of Fatima

Answer 26

Patron Saint's Our Lady

Question 27

WEDDING CEREMONY _____________ and for poorer. In ____________ and in health  Till death ___________.

Answer 27

For richer sickness do us part."

Question 28

GOOD PERSON / DECEIVING APPEARANCE There's a _____________ beneath ___________ exterior

Answer 28

heart of gold the gruff

Question 29

PERSPECTIVE See it ____________ your cultural ____________.

Answer 29

through lens

Question 30

A SCRUFFY BLOKE ROAMING THE DODGY AREAS The neighborhood _____________ was often seen lurking around the ____________, a disheveled _____________ searching for their next ______________.

Answer 30

lowlife alleyways junky fix

Question 31

RAISE OBJECTION - ShHOW RELUCTANCE Despite her friends' insistence, she ____________ joining them on the risky adventure, _____________ her fear of heights.

Answer 31

deMUrred from (uh) citing

Question 32

TO DECEIVE The magician's performance was a ______________ display of _____________, leaving the audience ____________ as to how he ____________ his tricks.

Answer 32

masterful deception bewildered / mesmerised pulled off

Question 33

BIBLICAL SAY8NG There will be weeping and _________________.

Answer 33

gnashing of teeth

Question 34

WEAKNESS Despite his many talents, his impatience was his _______________ often leading to ______________ and incomplete work

Answer 34

Achilles' heel, rushed

Question 35

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ____________, Debs! Hope you're having a proper ________________ filled with all the best vibes. Keep _______________ it, and may the year ahead be full of top moments and good banter. Have a _________________!

Answer 35

Cheers lush day smashing blinder