memo2

Question 1

aberration

Answer 1

A state or condition that is markedly different from the norm (anomaly or irregularity)

Question 2

Decry

Answer 2

To express strong disapproval of

Question 3

Haughty

Answer 3

Having or showing arrogant superiority

Question 4

Enmity

Answer 4

A state of active opposition or hostility.

E.g. Enmity between the Montague and Capulet family means the hostility and incongruous balance between the two families, in Romeo and Juliet

Question 5

Demure

Answer 5

Shy or modest, often in a playful way

Question 6

Venerable

Answer 6

Accorded a great deal of respect especially because of age, wisdom or character

Question 7

Besiege

Answer 7

Surround a place with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender

Question 8

Manifest

Answer 8

Clear or obvious to the eye or mind

Question 9

Rebuke

Answer 9

To express sharp disapproval or criticism towards someone because of their behaviour

Question 10

Scrupulous

Answer 10

Careful, thorough, extremely attentive to details

Question 11

Enigma

Answer 11

A person or thing that is difficult to understand, often mysterious and puzzling

Question 12

Bulwark

Answer 12

Any protection against external danger, injury or annoyance

Question 13

Pallid

Answer 13

Pale, typically because of poor health