march

Question 1

protuberant

Answer 1

protruding

Question 2

perdition

Answer 2

loss of the soul; damnation; state of final spiritual ruin; hell; ruin

“…return to the state of perdition!” Tarn Tarn How Six Plays Lady of Soul

Question 3

levity

Answer 3

i. lightness of mind, character, or behaviour; lack of appropriate seriousness or earnestness
ii. fickleness
iii. lightness in weight

Question 4

judiciously

Answer 4

i. using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; discreet; prudent
ii. having, exercising, or characterised by good discriminating judgment

e.g. “A word judiciously chosen.” Tan Tarn How Plays: Undercover

Question 5

lascivious

Answer 5

inclined to lustfulness; lewd

ii. arousing sexual desire
iii. indicating sexual interest or expressive of lust

Question 6

coterie

Answer 6

i. a group of people who associate closely

Question 7

grovel

Answer 7

i. to humble obeself or act in an
abject manner, as in great fear or utter servility

ii. to take pleasure in mean or base things

Question 8

gumption

Answer 8

i. initiative, resourcefulness, aggressiveness
ii. courage, spunk, guts
iii. common sense; shrewdness

Question 9

facetious

Answer 9

i. not meant to be taken seriously e.g. a facetious remark
ii. amusing; humorous
iii. lacking serious intent; concerned with something nonessential, amusing, or frivolous