Set 2 - Jan 17

Question 1

Pessimistic

Answer 1

To see the worst of things or to believe the worst will happen

Question 2

Scarce

Answer 2

Insufficient or in short supply

Question 3

Lenient

Answer 3

More tolerant than expected

Question 4

Slender

Answer 4

Thin or slight

Question 5

Recreation

Answer 5

Leisure, for pleasure or fun

Question 6

Radiate

Answer 6

To give off heat or light, or to spread from a central point

Question 7

Definite

Answer 7

Clearly decided, not uncertain

Question 8

Virtue

Answer 8

Behaviour showing high moral standards

Question 9

Animated

Answer 9

Full of life or excitement.

Question 10

Contrary

Answer 10

The opposite of something.

Awkward, difficult, annoying

Question 11

Dubious

Answer 11

Hesitating or doubting.

Not to be relied upon.

Question 12

Impolite

Answer 12

Not having good manners. Rude.

Question 13

Isolated

Answer 13

Far away from other places or people.

Having little or no contact with others.

Question 14

Savour

Answer 14

Taste food or drink and enjoy it to the full

Question 15

Impoverished

Answer 15

Very poor

Question 16

Stamina

Answer 16

The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort

Question 17

Insult

Answer 17

To speak to or treat someone with disrespect.

A disrespectful or scornful remark.