Deck 12

Question 1

torturous (adj)

/ˈtɔːtʃ(ə)rəs/

Answer 1

Characterized by, involving, or causing pain or suffering.

Question 2

humdrum

/ˈhʌmdrʌm/

Answer 2

1. (adj) Lacking excitement or variety; boringly monotonous.

2. (n) Monotonous routine.

Question 3

excruciating (adj)

/ɪkˈskruːʃɪeɪtɪŋ/

Answer 3

Intensely painful.

Very embarrassing, awkward, or tedious.

Question 4

forte (n)

\/ˈfɔːti/

Answer 4

A thing at which someone excels.

Question 5

acculturation (n)

/əkʌltʃəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/

Answer 5

the process of adopting the cultural traits or social patterns of another group.

Question 6

caricature

/ˈkarɪkətjʊə/

Answer 6

1. (n) A picture, description, or imitation of a person in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect. (biếm họa)
   A ludicrous or grotesque version of someone or something.
2. (v) Make or give a caricature of.

Question 7

assimilation (n)

/əsɪmɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/

Answer 7

1. The process of taking in and fully understanding information or ideas.
   The absorption and integration of people, ideas, or culture into a wider society or culture.
2. The absorption and digestion of food or nutrients by the body or any biological system.
3. The process of becoming similar to something.

Question 8

furnish (v)

/ˈfəːnɪʃ/

Answer 8

1. Provide (a house or room) with furniture and fittings.
2. Be a source of; provide.
   Supply someone with (something); give (something) to someone.

Question 9

plodding (adj)

/ˈplɒdɪŋ/

Answer 9

Slow-moving and unexciting.

(of a person) thorough and hard-working but lacking in imagination or intelligence.

Question 10

dialectical (adj)

/dʌɪəˈlɛktɪk(ə)l/

Answer 10

1. Relating to the logical discussion of ideas and opinions.

2. Concerned with or acting through opposing forces.

Question 11

sinuous (adj)

/ˈsɪnjʊəs/

Answer 11

Having many curves and turns.

Lithe and supple.

Question 12

insolent (adj)

/ˈɪns(ə)l(ə)nt/

Answer 12

Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.

Question 13

surmise

/səˈmʌɪz/

Answer 13

1. (v) Suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.
2. (n) A supposition that something may be true, even though there is no evidence to confirm it.

Question 14

overarching (adj)

/ˌəʊvərˈɑːtʃɪŋ/

Answer 14

Comprehensive or all-embracing.

Question 15

screed

/skriːd/

Answer 15

1. (n) A long speech or piece of writing, typically one regarded as tedious.
2. (n) A levelled layer of material (e.g. cement) applied to a floor or other surface.
   A strip of plaster or other material placed on a surface as a guide to thickness.
3. (v) Level (a floor or layer of concrete) with a straight edge using a back and forth motion while moving across the surface.

Question 16

frank

/fraŋk/

Answer 16

1. (adj) Open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters
   Open, sincere, or undisguised.
2. (v) Stamp an official mark on (a letter or parcel) to indicate that postage has been paid or does not need to be paid.