Deck 8

Question 1

fanatical (adj)

/fəˈnatɪk(ə)l/

Answer 1

obsessive, fixated

Filled with excessive and single-minded zeal

Question 2

zeal (n)

/ziːl/

Answer 2

Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective

Question 3

indifferent (adj)

/ɪnˈdɪf(ə)r(ə)nt/

Answer 3

neutral; not outstanding

1. Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned
2. Neither good nor bad; mediocre

Question 4

paragon (n)

/ˈparəɡ(ə)n/

Answer 4

a perfect example

A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality

Question 5

procrastinate (v)

/prə(ʊ)ˈkrastɪneɪt/

Answer 5

delay, put off

Delay or postpone action; put off doing something

Question 6

unwitting (adj)

/ʌnˈwɪtɪŋ/

Answer 6

not deliberate, unconscious

1. (Of a person) not aware of the full facts
2. Not done on purpose; unintentional

Question 7

antagonistic (adj)

/anˌtaɡ(ə)ˈnɪstɪk/

Answer 7

opposed, hostile, agressive

Showing or feeling active opposition or hostility towards someone or something

Question 8

chary (adj)

/ˈtʃɛːri/

Answer 8

wary of, cautious about, reluctant to give

Cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something

Question 9

cautious (adj)

/ˈkɔːʃəs/

Answer 9

(Of a person) careful to avoid potential problems or dangers

Question 10

wary (adj)

/ˈwɛːri/

Answer 10

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems

Question 11

dilatory (adj)

/ˈdɪlət(ə)ri/

Answer 11

slow, falling behind with one’s work

Slow to act

Question 12

fanaticism (n)

/fəˈnatɪsɪz(ə)m/

Answer 12

passion, excessive devotion

The quality of being fanatical

Question 13

devotion (n)

/dɪˈvəʊʃ(ə)n/

Answer 13

Love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person or activity