Adj

Question 1

comical
adjective
UK /ˈkɒm.ɪ.kəl/ US /ˈkɑː.mɪ.kəl/

Answer 1

comical
adjective
UK /ˈkɒm.ɪ.kəl/ US /ˈkɑː.mɪ.kəl/

funny in a strange or silly way:
He looked so comical in that hat.

Question 2

mannered
adjective
UK /ˈmæn.əd/ US /ˈmæn.ɚd/

Answer 2

mannered
adjective disapproving
UK /ˈmæn.əd/ US /ˈmæn.ɚd/

A mannered style of speech or behaviour is artificial, or intended to achieve a particular effect:
His performance as Hamlet was criticized for being very mannered.

Question 3

gnarled
adjective
UK /nɑːld/ US /nɑːrld/

Answer 3

gnarled
adjective
UK /nɑːld/ US /nɑːrld/

rough and twisted, especially because of old age or no protection from bad weather:
a gnarled tree trunk
The old man drew a long, gnarled finger across his throat.