Prologue

Question 1

Not my scene

Answer 1

not something that you enjoy

Camping isn’t my scene.

Question 2

Dead giveaway

Answer 2

something that shows (the truth about something) clearly The camera is a dead giveaway that you’re a tourist.

Question 3

Dubious

Answer 3

giving rise to uncertainty: such as
a : of doubtful promise or outcome
a dubious plan
b : questionable or suspect as to true nature or quality
the practice is of dubious legality

Question 4

Give or take

Answer 4

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Question 5

To begin with

Answer 5

From the outset; initially; in or at the very beginning.
I never would have bought this car to begin with if I’d known there weren’t airbags.
You should have said you were feeling ill to begin with! I wouldn’t have given you such a hard time if I’d known.

Question 6

Mishap

Answer 6

an unlucky accident.

“although there were a few minor mishaps, none of the pancakes stuck to the ceiling”

Question 7

Deadpan

Answer 7

say something amusing while affecting a serious manner.

““I’m an undercover dentist,” he deadpanned”

Question 8

Shrug

Answer 8

say something amusing while affecting a serious manner.

““I’m an undercover dentist,” he deadpanned”

Question 9

Inquisitive

Answer 9

curious or inquiring.

“he was very chatty and inquisitive about everything”

Question 10

Ludicrous

Answer 10

so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous.
“it’s ludicrous that I have been fined”

Absurd, ridiculous