Deck 10

Question 1

flabbergast (v)

/ˈflabəɡɑːst/

Answer 1

Surprise (someone) greatly; astonish.

Question 2

indoctrinate (v)

/ɪnˈdɒktrɪneɪt/

Answer 2

Teach (a person or group) to accept a set of beliefs uncritically.
Teach or instruct (someone)

Question 3

triage

/ˈtriːɑːʒ/

Answer 3

1. (n) (in medical use) the assignment of degrees of urgency to wounds or illnesses to decide the order of treatment of a large number of patients or casualties.
   The process of determining the most important people or things from amongst a large number that require attention.
2. (v) Decide the order of treatment of (patients or casualties)

Question 4

bedazzle (v)

/bɪˈdaz(ə)l/

Answer 4

1. Greatly impress (someone) with outstanding ability or striking appearance.
2. Decorate or personalize (clothing or accessories) using sequins, beads, glitter, etc.

Question 5

requite (v)

/rɪˈkwʌɪt/

Answer 5

Make appropriate return for (a favour, service, or wrongdoing)
Return a favour to (someone)
Respond to (love or affection)

Question 6

disposed (adj)

/dɪˈspəʊzd/

Answer 6

Inclined or willing.

Having a specified attitude to or towards.

Question 7

chequered/checkered (adj)

/ˈtʃɛkəd/

Answer 7

1. Having a pattern consisting of alternating squares of different colours.
2. Marked by periods of varied fortune or discreditable incidents.

Question 8

expatiate (v)

/ɛkˈspeɪʃɪeɪt/

Answer 8

Speak or write in detail about.

Question 9

distension/distention (n)

/dɪˈstɛn ʃən/

Answer 9

the act of distending or the state of being distended.

Question 10

martial (adj)

/ˈmɑːʃ(ə)l/

Answer 10

Relating to fighting or war.

Question 11

oppositional (adj)

/ˌɒpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n(ə)l/

Answer 11

Characterized by resistance or dissent.

Relating to or denoting a group of opponents, especially in politics.

Question 12

arcadian (adj)

/ɑrˈkeɪ di ən/

Answer 12

1. of Arcadia.

2. rural, rustic, or pastoral, especially suggesting simple, innocent contentment.

Question 13

doggedly (adj)

/ˈdɒɡɪdli/

Answer 13

In a manner that shows tenacity and grim persistence.

Question 14

uncouth (adj)

/ʌnˈkuːθ/

Answer 14

1. Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.
   (of art or language) lacking sophistication or delicacy.
2. (of a place) wild, remote, or spartan.

Question 15

gauche (adj)

/ɡəʊʃ/

Answer 15

Unsophisticated and socially awkward.

Question 16

putative (adj)

/ˈpjuːtətɪv/

Answer 16

Generally considered or reputed to be.