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Question 2

What does ‘apprehensive’ mean?

Answer 2

anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

This term often describes a state of unease about future events.

Question 3

Define ‘hue’.

Answer 3

color, a smart lighting system, or a company that helps brands use user-generated content.

‘Hue’ can refer to both color in a general sense and specific technology or branding.

Question 4

What does ‘elude’ mean?

Answer 4

evade or escape from (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skillful or cunning way.

This term often implies a cleverness in avoiding something.

Question 5

How is ‘doggedly’ described?

Answer 5

in a manner that shows tenacity and grim persistence.

This adverb indicates a determined attitude in the face of challenges.

Question 6

What is the past participle of ‘clothe’?

Answer 6

clad.

‘Clad’ is often used to describe someone or something that is dressed or covered.

Question 7

What is a ‘reformatory’?

Answer 7

an institution to which youthful offenders are sent as an alternative to prison; a reform school.

Reformatories are designed to rehabilitate rather than punish young offenders.

Question 8

Define ‘ruefully’.

Answer 8

in a way that expresses sorrow or regret, especially in a wry or humorous manner.

This adverb often conveys a mix of sadness and irony.

Question 9

What does ‘sullen’ mean?

Answer 9

bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy.

‘Sullen’ describes a mood or demeanor that is brooding and withdrawn.

Question 10

What is a ‘premonition’?

Answer 10

a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.

Premonitions are often associated with intuition or forewarning.

Question 11

What does ‘indignant’ mean?

Answer 11

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

This term reflects a sense of injustice and moral outrage.