Mercy & Understanding

Question 1

quaver

Answer 1

of a person’s voice) shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.

Question 2

phlegm

Answer 2

the thick viscous substance secreted by the mucous membranes of the respiratory passages, especially when produced in excessive or abnormal quantities, e.g., when someone is suffering from a cold.

Question 3

aurora

Answer 3

Aurora is a mystical and romantic name that means “dawn” in Latin. An aurora also refers to a natural light display in the Earth’s sky. … Walt Disney named the protagonist of its 1959 film “Sleeping Beauty” Aurora.A

Question 4

parchment

Answer 4

a stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal and used as a durable writing surface in ancient and medieval times.

Question 5

dictatorship

Answer 5

government by a dictator.

Question 6

paradox

Answer 6

a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.

Question 7

expedition

Answer 7

a journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, scientific research, or war.

Question 8

cavernous

Answer 8

like a cavern in size, shape, or atmosphere.

Question 9

delirium

Answer 9

Delirium is an abrupt change in the brain that causes mental confusion and emotional disruption. It makes it difficult to think, remember, sleep, pay attention, and more. You might experience delirium during alcohol withdrawal, after surgery, or with dementia.

Question 10

resilient

Answer 10

(of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.