March Set 1

Question 1

Counterpart

Answer 1

A person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing

Question 2

Ambivalent

Answer 2

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone

Question 3

Abscond

Answer 3

Leave hurriedly or secretly

Question 4

Extinguish

Answer 4

Cause a fire or light to cease to burn or shine

Question 5

Smoulder

Answer 5

Burn slowly with smoke but no flame

Question 6

Forcible

Answer 6

Done by force

Vigorous and strong

Question 7

Restrained

Answer 7

Characterised by reserve or moderation

Not showy or ornate

Kept under control

Question 8

Preference

Answer 8

A greater liking for one alternative over another or others

Question 9

Conscience

Answer 9

A person’s moral sense of right and wrong

Question 10

Cataclysmic

Answer 10

Large-scale and violent

Causing sudden and violent upheaval

Used to emphasise the extent of something bad or unwelcome

Question 11

Bias

Answer 11

Inclination or prejudice for or against a person or group

Question 12

Terrain

Answer 12

A stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features

Question 13

Erosion

Answer 13

The process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water or other natural agents

Question 14

Bemused

Answer 14

Puzzled, confused

Question 15

Clamorous

Answer 15

Making a loud of confused noise

Expressing or characterised by violent protests or demands

Question 16

Placid

Answer 16

Not easily upset or excited

Calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity

Question 17

Condemnation

Answer 17

The expression of very strong disapproval

Question 18

Ignorance

Answer 18

Lack of knowledge or information

Question 19

Precipitous

Answer 19

Dangerously high of steep

An action done suddenly and without careful consideration

Question 20

Bliss

Answer 20

Perfect happiness, great joy