an inspector calls key words

Question 1

mrs birling: Prejudiced

Answer 1

Having or showing a dislike or distrust that is derived from a biased opinion

Question 2

mrs birling: Stereotypical

Answer 2

Relating to a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing

Question 3

mrs birling: Unsympathetic

Answer 3

Not feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy

Question 4

mrs birling: Exploitative

Answer 4

Making use of a situation or treating others unfairly in order to gain an advantage or benefit

Question 5

mrs birling: Boastful

Answer 5

Showing excessive pride and self-satisfaction in one’s achievements, possessions, or abilities

Question 6

mrs birling: Ignorant

Answer 6

Lacking knowledge or awareness in general

Question 7

mrs birling: Grandiose

Answer 7

Extravagantly or pretentiously imposing in appearance or style

Question 8

mrs birling: Orthodox

Answer 8

Following or conforming to the traditional or generally accepted rules or beliefs of a religion, philosophy, or practice

Question 9

mrs birling: Imperious

Answer 9

Arrogant and domineering

Question 10

mrs birling: Conceited

Answer 10

Excessively proud of oneself

Question 11

mrs birling: Obstinate

Answer 11

Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so

Question 12

mrs birling: Arrogant

Answer 12

Having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities

Question 13

mrs birling: Cruel

Answer 13

Wilfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it

Question 14

mr birling: Ostentatious

Answer 14

Characterised by pretentious or showy display

Question 15

mr birling: Patriarchal

Answer 15

Relating to or denoting a system of society or government controlled by men

Question 16

mr birling: Narcissistic

Answer 16

Having or showing an excessive interest in or admiration of oneself

Question 17

mr birling: Rapacious

Answer 17

Aggressively greedy or grasping

Question 18

mr birling: Covetous

Answer 18

Having or showing a great desire to possess something belonging to someone else

Question 19

mr birling: Brazen

Answer 19

Bold and without shame

Question 20

mr birling: Obstinate

Answer 20

Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so

Question 21

mr birling: Avaricious

Answer 21

Having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain

Question 22

sheila: Materialistic

Answer 22

Excessively concerned with material possessions; money-oriented

Question 23

sheila: Infantile

Answer 23

Of or occurring among babies or very children young; childish

Question 24

sheila: Naïve

Answer 24

Showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement

Question 25

sheila: Remorseful

Answer 25

Filled with remorse; sorry

Question 26

sheila: Petulant

Answer 26

Childishly sulky or bad-tempered

Question 27

sheila: Compassionate

Answer 27

Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others

Question 28

sheila: Altruistic

Answer 28

Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish

Question 29

sheila: Penitent

Answer 29

Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant

Question 30

sheila: Perceptive

Answer 30

Having or showing sensitive insight

Question 31

gerald: Aristocratic

Answer 31

Of, belonging to, or typical of the aristocracy /upper classes

Question 32

gerald: Duplicitous

Answer 32

Deceitful

Question 33

gerald: Advantaged

Answer 33

Having a comparatively favourable position in terms of economic or social circumstances

Question 34

gerald: Conniving

Answer 34

Given to or involved in conspiring to do something immoral, illegal, or harmful

Question 35

gerlad: Philandering

Answer 35

readily or frequently enter into casual sexual relationships with women

Question 36

gerald: Ingratiating

Answer 36

Intended to gain approval or favour

Question 37

gerald: Static

Answer 37

Lacking in movement, action, or change, especially in an undesirable or uninteresting way

Question 38

eric: Bourgeois

Answer 38

Belonging to or characteristic of the middleclass, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes

Question 39

eric: Sheltered

Answer 39

Protected or shielded from something harmful

Question 40

eric: Privileged

Answer 40

Having special rights, advantages, or immunities

Question 41

eric: Culpable

Answer 41

Deserving blame

Question 42

eric: Dual natured

Answer 42

Having a two sided personality whereby you display different traits.

Question 43

eric: Humbled

Answer 43

To feel less important or proud

Question 44

eric: Reckless

Answer 44

Showing a lack of care or attention of danger or the consequences of ones actions; rash or impetuous

Question 45

eric: Penitent

Answer 45

Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant

Question 46

eric: Altruistic

Answer 46

Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.

Question 47

inspector: Assertive

Answer 47

having or showing a confident and forceful personality

Question 48

inspector: Authoritative

Answer 48

commanding and self-confident; likely to be respected and obeyed

Question 49

inspector: Imposing

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grand and impressive in appearance

Question 50

inspector: Omniscient

Answer 50

Knowing everything

Question 51

inspector: Relentless

Answer 51

harsh or inflexible

Question 52

inspector: Calculating

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acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way

Question 53

inspector: Sombre

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having or conveying a feeling of deep seriousness and sadness.

Question 54

inspector: Unsettling

Answer 54

causing anxiety or uneasiness; disturbing

Question 55

inspector: Dissonant

Answer 55

unsuitable or unusual in combination; clashing

Question 56

The engine of the play

Answer 56

keeps the inquiry running, forces characters into confessions