| Jewish state |
ISRAEL |
| Lacking zest or enthusiasm |
LISTLESS |
| Like a house fit for royalty |
PALATIAL |
| Measure of a surface |
AREA |
| Measured, metrical |
RHYTHMIC |
| Objects of dread or apprehension |
BUGBEARS |
| Ordinary, standard |
NORMAL |
| Perceive sound |
HEAR |
| Poker or bridge |
CARDGAME |
| Run away from confinement |
ESCAPE |
| Script of a musical drama |
LIBRETTO |
| Side of a coin that shows the head |
OBVERSE |
| Takes an examination again |
RESITS |
| Teacher, lecturer |
EDUCATOR |
| Temporary military fortification |
REDOUBT |
| They keep noise out |
EARPLUGS |