September 10, 2026

Question 1 · noun

The trait of feeling emotions with great intensity

Answer: passion

Original choices and explanations

passion

The trait of feeling emotions with great intensity

research

Systematic investigation undertaken to establish facts

panic

An overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

chef

A professional cook

Question 2 · adjective

Perfected, or made shiny and smooth

Answer: polished

his polished prose

Original choices and explanations

marginal

Of doubtful or barely acceptable quality

polished

Perfected, or made shiny and smooth

sinister

Threatening or suggesting evil or tragic events to come

diligent

Showing care and perseverance in carrying out tasks

Question 3 · adverb

In the recent past

Answer: latterly

the spelling was first affected, but latterly the meaning also

Original choices and explanations

unwisely

Without good sense or judgment

savagely

In a vicious manner

latterly

In the recent past

wilfully

In a deliberate and stubborn manner

Question 4 · noun

A person who collaborates with an enemy occupying force

Answer: quisling

Original choices and explanations

aquatint

A method of etching that imitates broad watercolor washes

ziggurat

A rectangular, tiered temple or terraced mound built by the ancient Assyrians or Babylonians

flautist

A musician who plays a transverse woodwind instrument commonly held sideways

quisling

A person who collaborates with an enemy occupying force

Question 5 · verb

To establish that something occurred earlier than something else

Answer: antedate

Original choices and explanations

antedate

To establish that something occurred earlier than something else

angulate

Give or acquire corners or sharp bends

overbear

To contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery

clangour

Produce a loud, resonant noise