Guardian

Question 1

Vigilant

Answer 1

1. A vigilant situation is likely to change suddenly and without warning
2. Someone who is volatile can suddenly become angry or violent

Question 2

Tenuous

Answer 2

A situation or relationship that is tenuous is uncertain, weak or likely to change.

Question 3

Rendezvous

Answer 3

1. An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place, usually secretly
   Ex: He made a rendezvous with her in Leicester Square.
2. A place where two or more people have arranged to meet
   Ex: They were waiting at the assigned rendezvous point.

Question 4

Vigilant

Answer 4

Giving careful attention to what is happening, so that you will notice any danger or illegal activity
Ex: Please remain vigilant at all times and report anything suspicious.

Question 5

Venerate

Answer 5

To honour or respect someone or something because they are old, holy, or connected with the past.
Ex: The religious sect continues to venerate its founder despite well-documented claims that he was a serial sexual predator.

Question 6

Coerce

Answer 6

To force someone to do something they do not want to do by threatening them

Question 7

Preside over

Answer 7

To be in a position of authority when at a time when important things are happening
Ex: He presided over a sexually licentious culture that influenced others in the sect.

Question 8

Testify

Answer 8

To make a formal statement of what is true, especially in the court of law
Ex: He encouraged a victim not to testify to the police if questioned.