Deck 11

Question 1

fictitious (adj)

/fɪkˈtɪʃəs/

Answer 1

1. Not real or true; imaginary or fabricated.

2. Occurring in or invented for fiction.

Question 2

unduly (adv)

/ʌnˈdjuːli/

Answer 2

To an unwarranted degree; inordinately.

Question 3

mercantile (adj)

/ˈməːk(ə)ntʌɪl/

Answer 3

Relating to trade or commerce; commercial.

Question 4

unwind (v)

/ʌnˈwʌɪnd/

Answer 4

1. Undo or be undone after winding or being wound.

2. Relax after a period of work or tension.

Question 5

wizened (adj)

/ˈwɪz(ə)nd/

Answer 5

Shrivelled or wrinkled with age.

Question 6

fetid/foetid (adj)

/ˈfɛtɪd/

Answer 6

Smelling extremely unpleasant.

Question 7

arid (adj)

/ˈarɪd/

Answer 7

1. (of land or a climate) having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation.
2. Lacking in interest, excitement, or meaning.

Question 8

antic (adj)

/ˈantɪk/

Answer 8

Grotesque or bizarre.

Question 9

disenfranchise / disfranchise (v)

/ˌdɪsɛnˈfran(t)ʃʌɪz//ˌdɪsɪnˈfran(t)ʃʌɪz/

Answer 9

Deprive (someone) of the right to vote.

Deprive (someone) of a right or privilege.

Question 10

glut

/ɡlʌt/

Answer 10

1. (n) An excessively abundant supply of something.
2. (v) Supply or fill to excess.
   Satisfy fully.

Question 11

labile (adj)

/ˈleɪbɪl/

Answer 11

Liable to change; easily altered.

Of or characterized by emotions which are easily aroused, freely expressed, and tend to alter quickly and spontaneously.

Question 12

defile (v)

/dɪˈfʌɪl/

Answer 12

Damage the purity or appearance of; mar or spoil.
Desecrate or profane (something sacred)
Rape or sexually assault (a woman)

Question 13

pastime (n)

/ˈpɑːstʌɪm/

Answer 13

An activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment rather than work; a hobby.

Question 14

vindictive (adj)

/vɪnˈdɪktɪv/

Answer 14

Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.

Question 15

impasse (n)

/amˈpɑːs/

Answer 15

A situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock.

Question 16

stalemate

/ˈsteɪlmeɪt/

Answer 16

1. (n) (in chess) A position counting as a draw, in which a player is not in check but cannot move except into check.
   A situation in which further action or progress by opposing or competing parties seems impossible.
2. (v) Bring to or cause to reach stalemate.