Deck 4

Question 1

Rapt

Answer 1

rapt 1. completely fascinated by what one is seeing or hearing. 2. having been carried away bodily or transported to heaven.

Question 2

Compunction

Answer 2

kəmˈpəNG(k)SHən 1. a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that follows the doing of something bad.

Question 3

Sprent

Answer 3

ˈsprent 1. sprinkled over

Question 4

Parlance

Answer 4

pärləns 1. a particular way of speaking or using words, esp. a way common to those with a particular job or interest.

Question 5

Elope

Answer 5

iˈlōp 1. run away secretly in order to get married, esp. without parental consent.

Question 6

Tepid

Answer 6

tepid 1. (esp. of a liquid) only slightly warm; lukewarm. 2. showing little enthusiasm.

Question 7

Shiftless

Answer 7

SHiftlis 1. (of a person or action) characterized by laziness, indolence, and a lack of ambition

Question 8

Cad

Answer 8

kad 1. a man who behaves dishonorably, esp. toward a woman.

Question 9

Profligate

Answer 9

präfligət 1. recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources. 2. a licentious, dissolute person.

Question 10

Remonstrate

Answer 10

riˈmänˌstrāt 1. make a forcefully reproachful protest.

Question 11

Perforate

Answer 11

pərfəˌrāt 1. pierce and make a hole or holes in.

Question 12

Avaricious

Answer 12

avəˈriSHəs 1. having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

Question 13

Sustenance

Answer 13

səstənəns 1. food and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment.

Question 14

Trepidation

Answer 14

trepiˈdāSHən 1. a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen. 2. trembling motion.

Question 15

Ablution

Answer 15

əˈblo͞oSHən 1. the act of washing oneself (often used for humorously formal effect).

Question 16

Skylark

Answer 16

skīˌlärk 1. pass time by playing tricks or practical jokes; indulge in horseplay.

Question 17

Assent

Answer 17

əˈsent 1. to express or the expression of approval or agreement.

Question 18

Listless

Answer 18

lis(t)lis 1. (of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm.

Question 19

Precipice

Answer 19

presəpəs 1. a very steep rock face or cliff, typically a tall one.

Question 20

Vacillation

Answer 20

1. hesitation: indecision in speech or action

Question 21

Admonish

Answer 21

ədˈmäniSH 1. warn or reprimand someone firmly

Question 22

Pittance

Answer 22

pitns 1. a very small or inadequate amount of money paid to someone as an allowance or wage.

Question 23

Manful

Answer 23

manfəl 1. resolute or brave, esp. in the face of adversity.

Question 24

Delouse

Answer 24

dēˈlous 1. rid (a person or animal) of lice and other parasitic insects.

Question 25

Impresario

Answer 25

imprəˈsärēˌō 1. a person who organizes and often finances concerts, plays, or operas.