Arena One

Question 1

Bode

e.g. “their argument did not bode well for the future”

Answer 1

Be an omen of a particular outcome

Question 2

Morose

E.g. “she was morose and silent when she got home”

Answer 2

Sullen and ill-tempered

Question 3

Recluse

E.g. “she has turned into a virtual recluse”

Answer 3

A person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people

Question 4

Pang

E.g. “Lindsey experience a sharp pang of guilt”

Answer 4

A sudden sharp pain or painful emotion

Question 5

Pungent

E.g. “the pungent smell of frying onions”

Answer 5

Having a sharply strong taste or smell

Question 6

Conspicuous

E.g. “he was very thin, with a conspicuous Adam’s apple”

Answer 6

Standing out so as to be clearly visible

Question 7

Reprimand

Answer 7

To lecture or scold someone

Question 8

Domestic

Answer 8

Relating to running a home or family relationships

Question 9

Mementos

Answer 9

Personal belongings or possessions that you are emotionally attached to

Question 10

Vigilant

Answer 10

Keeping careful watch for danger or possible difficulties

Question 11

Prominent

Answer 11

Important or famous

Question 12

Secession

Answer 12

To formally leave or stop association with a group or organization. Generally used in political terms

Question 13

Cacophony

Answer 13

A harsh mixture of sounds