Deck 8

Question 1

errant (adj)

/ˈɛr(ə)nt/

Answer 1

1. Erring or straying from the accepted course or standards
   Not in the right place; having moved from the correct position or course
   –> errancy (n)
2. Travelling in search of adventure
   –> errantry (n)

Question 2

repute

/rɪˈpjuːt/

Answer 2

1. (n) The opinion generally held of someone or something; the state of being regarded in a particular way
   The state of being highly regarded; fame
2. (v) (be reputed) Be generally regarded as having done something or as having particular characteristics
   Be generally believed to exist or be the case, despite not being so
   Be widely known and well thought of

Question 3

nirvana (n)

/nɪəˈvɑːnə/

Answer 3

(In Buddhism) niết bàn

An ideal or idyllic state or place

Question 4

ascend (v)

/əˈsɛnd/

Answer 4

1. Go up or climb
2. Rise or move up through the air
   Move up to a higher social or professional rank

Question 5

roster

/ˈrɒstə/

Answer 5

1. (n) A list or plan showing turns of duty or leave for individuals or groups in an organization
   A list of members of a team or organization
2. (v) Place on or assign according to a duty roster

Question 6

gainsay (v)

/ɡeɪnˈseɪ/

Answer 6

Deny or contradict (a fact or statement)

Speak against or oppose (someone)

Question 7

blinkered (adj)

/ˈblɪŋkəd/

Answer 7

(of a horse) wearing blinkers.

Having or showing a narrow or limited outlook.

Question 8

invective (n)

/ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

Answer 8

Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language

Question 9

expound (v)

/ɪkˈspaʊnd/

Answer 9

Present and explain (a theory or idea) in detail.

Explain the meaning of (a literary or doctrinal work)

Question 10

cadaverous (adj)

/kəˈdav(ə)rəs/

Answer 10

Very pale, thin, or bony.

Question 11

effrontery (n)

/ɪˈfrʌnt(ə)ri/

Answer 11

Insolent or impertinent behaviour.

Question 12

veritable (adj)

/ˈvɛrɪtəb(ə)l/

Answer 12

Used for emphasis, often to qualify a metaphor.

Question 13

underwrite (v)

/ʌndəˈrʌɪt/

Answer 13

1. Sign and accept liability under (an insurance policy), thus guaranteeing payment in case loss or damage occurs.
   Accept (a liability or risk) under the terms of an insurance policy.
2. (of a bank or other financial institution) pledge to buy all the unsold shares in (an issue of new shares)
   Undertake to finance or otherwise support or guarantee (something)
3. Write (something) below something else, especially other written matter.

Question 14

palaver

/pəˈlɑːvə/

Answer 14

1. (n) Prolonged and tedious fuss or discussion.

2. (v) Talk unnecessarily and at length.

Question 15

lambaste / lambast (v)

/lamˈbeɪst/

Answer 15

Criticize (someone or something) harshly.