S5, E2: The Puffy Shirt

Question 1

The shelter offers free meals to __________ families who’ve lost everything.

(very poor; lacking basic necessities)

Answer 1

indigent

Question 2

I found an __________ hand-painted teacup at the flea market. It’s white bone china, with little blue flowers painted on it.

(extremely beautiful or elegant)

Answer 2

exquisite

Question 3

Some of the strangest __________ include fear of the colour yellow, fear of the number eight, and fear of peanut butter.

(irrational fear)

Answer 3

phobia

Question 4

That vase is very old and __________, so please be very careful with it.

(easily damaged, broken)

Answer 4

delicate

Question 5

Tasha opened a tiny __________ that sells handmade incense and herbal teas.

(small, specialised shop)

Answer 5

boutique

Question 6

The children’s constant __________ drove their parents crazy; they couldn’t do anything without fighting!

(stupid, childish fighting)

Answer 6

bickering

Question 7

Above the dining room table hangs a large crystal __________ .

(fancy hanging light)

Answer 7

chandelier

Question 8

I bought some __________ for my office, but I still need to get a couple of small spoons and forks.

(tools for eating or cooking)

Answer 8

utensils

Question 9

Several protesters were __________ the governor about his decision to raise taxes.

(interrupt, loudly and rudely)

Answer 9

heckling