Writing

Question 1

In the thick of things

Answer 1

very busy in the middle of several events

Question 2

offer an explanation

Answer 2

to explain why something was done

Question 3

offer condolences

Answer 3

to convey sympathy to the family or friend of someone who’s died

Question 4

deafening silence

Answer 4

a silence that everyone notices

Question 5

deeply hold

Answer 5

strongly hold of beliefs, views, convictions

Question 6

raise doubts

Answer 6

to express doubts or concerns about something

Question 7

face the fact(s)

Answer 7

to accept that something is real or true if it is difficult to believe

Question 8

deeply rooted in

Answer 8

strongly connected to the past, esp. in beliefs, prejudice, culture

Question 9

earn a living

Answer 9

to work and earn money for yourself or your family

Question 10

inexorable

Answer 10

very stubborn: not to be persuaded, stopped, appeased even by begging and pleading

Question 11

posterity

Answer 11

all future generations

eg. The victims’ names are recorded for posterity

Question 12

adroit

Answer 12

(adj) clever and skilful
ad-rite

Question 13

skilful

Answer 13

Only 1 L
not double L

Question 14

morale

Answer 14

a state of individual psychological well-being based upon a sense of confidence, usefulness and purpose.

Question 15

animus

Answer 15

Ah-nimus
hostility or ill feeling

eg, the author’s animus towards her

Question 16

instantiate

Answer 16

to represent by an instance
to describe something with an example

eg. A rich kid will instantiate his wealth by driving expensive cars.

Question 17

serene
serenity

Answer 17

S-rin
calm, peaceful, and undisturbed

esp. inner mind, can also be used for surroundings

Question 18

majestic

Answer 18

grand, impressive and awe-inspiring

Question 19

tranquil
tranquility

Answer 19

quiet, peaceful and free from disturbance

esp. environments and surroundings

Question 20

sedentary / sedentary lifestyle

Answer 20

sad-an-tary
(adj) tending to spend too much time seated; somewhat inactive.

Question 21

residential

Answer 21

designed for people to live in

Question 22

amenity

Answer 22

a useful feature or facility of a building or a place

eg. heating is regarded as a basic amenity

Question 23

make way for

Answer 23

leads to

Question 24

One approach would be to

Answer 24

in prob solu essays

Question 25

Not only/ but also

Answer 25

not only + verb + subject
but also + subject + verb

Question 26

The more the more

Answer 26

The more O + S + V, the more O + S + V ( for specific purpose )

The more the N , The more the N ( for general purpose )

Question 27

the idea of ……. is appealing