13. ordeal, quirky, spectacular, discretion

Question 1

ordeal

Answer 1

a very unpleasant and painful or difficult experience:
The hostages’ ordeal came to an end when soldiers stormed the building.

Her seven-month stay in the hospital was quite an ordeal.

Question 2

quirky

Answer 2

unusual in an attractive and interesting way:

He was tall and had a quirky, off-beat sense of humour.

Question 3

spectacular

Answer 3

very exciting to look at:
a spectacular view
He scored a spectacular goal in the second half.
There was a spectacular sunset last night.

especially great:
We’ve had spectacular success with the product.

The Olympics climaxed in a spectacular closing ceremony.

He makes a spectacular entrance in act two draped in a gold sheet.

Scotland is famous for its spectacular countryside.

The river snakes through some of the most spectacular countryside in France.

As the mother of the bride, I feel obliged to wear something really spectacular.

Question 4

discretion

Answer 4

the ability to behave without causing embarrassment or attracting too much attention, especially by keeping information secret:
“Can you trust him with this?” “Yes, he’s the soul of discretion (= he will not tell other people).”

the right or ability to decide something:
Students can be expelled at the discretion of the principal (= if the principal decides it).
I leave the decision to your discretion (= for you to decide).