Misc.

Question 1

Marred

“Messed up”

Answer 1

Disfigured; spoiled

Mar-d

The film is marred by the actors inability to do good sad scenes. She cannot even cry on cue

Marred: that’s messed up

Question 2

Arcane (adj)

Order of the eastern star

Freemasons

Answer 2

Understood by few mysterious or secret

Ar-cane

The song was not arcane because of its melody but because of its grim lyrics that did not resonate with many people.

The freemasons are a mysterious fraternity that keeps all of its traditions secret. The order of the eastern star is the women’s auxiliary to the free masons