Week Seventeen

Question 1

Ruse

Answer 1

N: a trick intended to deceive someone

Example:
It was just a ruse to distract her while her partner took the money.

Question 2

Perpetrate

Answer 2

V: to commit a crime or a violent or harmful act

Example:
In this country, half of all violent crime is perpetrated by people who have been drinking alcohol.

Question 3

Consummate

Answer 3

Adj: perfect, or complete in every way

Example:
-a life of consummate happiness
-He’s a consummate athlete/gentleman/liar.

Question 4

Allied

Answer 4

Adj: connected by a political or military agreement

Example:
allied bombers/forces

Question 5

Ingenious

Answer 5

Adj: (of a person) very intelligent and skilful, or (of a thing) skilfully made or planned and involving new ideas and methods

Example:
-an ingenious idea/method/solution
-Johnny is so ingenious - he can make the most remarkable sculptures from the most ordinary materials.

Question 6

Subterfuge

Answer 6

N: a trick or a dishonest way of achieving something; trick; ruse

Example:
It was clear that they must have obtained the information by subterfuge.

Question 7

Concoct

Answer 7

V: to invent a story or excuse, esp. to deceive others; devise

Example:
He concocted the story because he did not want to do his chores.

Question 8

Plant

Answer 8

V: to cause an idea or story to exist

Example:
-That incident planted doubts about him in my mind.
-Who planted these rumors?

Question 9

Fallacious

Answer 9

Adj: not correct; misleading

Example:
His argument is based on fallacious reasoning.

Question 10

Surmise

Answer 10

V: to guess something, without having much or any proof

Example:
The police surmise (that) the robbers have fled the country.

Question 11

Swindle

Answer 11

V: to get money dishonestly from someone by deceiving or cheating them

Example:
They swindled local businesses out of thousands of dollars.

Question 12

Escapade

Answer 12

N: an act involving some danger, risk, or excitement, because it is different from usual or expected behavior; adventure

Example:
Her latest escapade was to camp outside a department store on the night before the sale.

Question 13

Manifold

Answer 13

Adj: many and of several different types; complex

Example:
Despite her manifold faults, she was a strong leader.

Question 14

Assiduous

Answer 14

Adj: showing hard work, care, and attention to detail; devoted; attentive

Example:
-assiduous research/efforts
-an assiduous student
-The government has been assiduous in the fight against inflation.

Question 15

Impeccable

Answer 15

Adj: perfect, with no problems or bad parts; faultless

Example:
impeccable taste/manners/credentials
His English is impeccable.

Question 16

Credentials

Answer 16

N: abilities and experience that make someone suitable for a particular job or activity

Example:
-business/educational/professional credentials He is keen for people to know his business credentials.
-excellent/impeccable/impressive credentials She possesses impressive credentials and practical experience in both state and federal court.

Question 17

Authenticity

Answer 17

N: the quality of being real or true

Example:
-Many people now question the authenticity of his claims.
-ensure/guarantee sth’s authenticity: Digital signatures ensure the authenticity of your documents.

Question 18

Personal effects

Answer 18

N: things you own that you often carry with you, such as keys or clothing

Example:
After she had identified the body of her husband, the police asked her to collect his personal effects.

Question 19

Fraught

Answer 19

Adj: filled

Fraught with something:
full of unpleasant things such as problems or dangers

Example:
fraught with difficulties: The negotiations have been fraught with difficulties right from the start.

Question 20

Schemer

Answer 20

N: someone who makes clever, secret plans, often to deceive others

Example:
He’s a schemer who always finds a way of getting what he wants.

Question 21

Resourceful

Answer 21

Adj: skilled at solving problems and making decisions on your own

Example:
She’s a very resourceful manager.

Question 22

Permeat

Answer 22

V: to spread through something and be present in every part of it

Example:
Dissatisfaction with the government seems to have permeated every section of society.

Question 23

Murky

Answer 23

Adj: dark and dirty or difficult to see through; obscure

Example:
The river was brown and murky after the storm.

Question 24

Courier

Answer 24

N: a person who carries messages or documents for someone else

Example:
by courier I want to have this package delivered by motorcycle courier.

Question 25

Component

Answer 25

N: a part that combines with other parts to form something bigger; element Example: -television/aircraft/computer components -The factory supplies electrical components for cars.

Question 26

Hoax

Answer 26

N: a plan to deceive a large group of people; a trick; deception Example: It is a cruel hoax, she said, to encourage people to think they have a real chance to win the lottery.

Question 27

Thereafter

Answer 27

Adv: after that; from that time forward Example: For the first month you’ll be working here, and thereafter in Chicago.

Question 28

Embassy

Answer 28

N: the group of people who represent their country in a foreign country Example: at the embassy We used to be friendly with some people who worked at the Swedish Embassy.

Question 29

Scrutinize

Answer 29

V: to examine something very carefully in order to discover information Example: He scrutinized the men's faces carefully/closely, trying to work out who was lying.

Question 30

Reseal

Answer 30

V: to close an envelope or container again by sticking the edges together Example: -The cigarette packet had been opened and re-sealed with sticky tape. -The new packs will let customers reseal them to keep the contents crispier for longer.

Question 31

Labyrinth

Answer 31

N: a confusing set of connecting passages or paths in which it is easy to get lost Example: Finally, through a labyrinth of corridors she found his office.

Question 32

Evaluate

Answer 32

V: to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something Example: -Doctors evaluate the patient’s condition. -Have they evaluated what their next step is?

Question 33

Swallow the bait

Answer 33

Idiom: If you swallow the bait, you completely accept something, especially an offer that is a trick or way of getting something from you.

Question 34

Appraise

Answer 34

V: to examine someone or something in order to judge their or its qualities, success, or needs Example; -appraise the situation: He coolly appraised the situation, deciding which person would be most likely to succeed.

Question 35

Temerity

Answer 35

N: a willingness to do or say something that shocks or upsets other people; foolish boldness Example: [ + to infinitive ] She had the temerity to call me a liar.

Question 36

Perpetrate

Answer 36

V: to commit a crime or a violent or harmful act Example: In this country, half of all violent crime is perpetrated by people who have been drinking alcohol.

Question 37

Incisive

Answer 37

Adj: expressing an idea or opinion clearly and in a persuasive manner Example: The guide’s incisive comments give us a new perspective on the painting.

Question 38

Majesty

Answer 38

N: His/Her/Your Majesty used when you are speaking to or about a king or queen, or a ruler with a similar title Example: Her Majesty, the Empress of Japan

Question 39

Conspirator

Answer 39

N: someone who conspires(= to plan secretly with other people to do something bad, illegal, or against someone's wishes) with other people to do something; plotter

Question 40

Exult

Answer 40

V: to express great pleasure or happiness, especially at someone else's defeat or failure; rejoice greatly Example: -exult at: They exulted at their victory. -exult over: Campaigners exulted over the ruling announced yesterday. -exult in: She seems to exult in her power.

Question 41

Attest

Answer 41

V: to show, say, or prove that something exists or is true; to certify Example: -Thousands of people came out onto the streets to attest their support for the democratic opposition party. -attest to: The number of old German cars still on the road attests to the excellence of their manufacture.

Question 42

Gullible

Answer 42

Adj: easily deceived or tricked, and too willing to believe everything that other people say Example: There are any number of miracle cures on the market for people gullible enough to buy them.

Question 43

Deploy

Answer 43

V: 1. to use something or someone, especially in an effective way Example: deploy resources: The company is reconsidering the way in which it deploys its resources. 2.to position forces according to a plan

Question 44

Inconsequential

Answer 44

Adj: not important Example: -an inconsequential matter/remark -Most of what she said was pretty inconsequential.

Question 45

Casualty

Answer 45

N: a person injured or killed in a serious accident or war Example: -suffer casualties: The rebels suffered heavy casualties. -The train was derailed but there were no casualties, police said.

Question 46

Enigma

Answer 46

N: something that is mysterious and seems impossible to understand completely; riddle Example: -She is something of an enigma. -The newspapers were full of stories about the enigma of the plane's disappearance.

Question 47

Dupe

Answer 47

N: someone who has been tricked Example: an innocent dupe

Question 48

Applaude

Answer 48

V: to say that you admire and agree with a person's action or decision Example: We applaud the family's decision to remain silent over the issue.

Question 49

Masterpiece

Answer 49

N: something made or done with great skill, esp. an artist’s greatest work

Question 50

Promulgate

Answer 50

V: to announce something publicly, especially a new law Example: The new law was finally promulgated in the autumn of last year.

Question 51

Analogy

Answer 51

N: a comparison between things that have similar features, often used to help explain a principle or idea Example: He drew an analogy between the brain and a vast computer.

Question 52

Contention

Answer 52

N: an opinion expressed in an argument Example: [ + that ] It is her contention that exercise is more important than diet if you want to lose weight.

Question 53

Plead

Answer 53

V: to make an urgent, emotional statement or request for something Example: He was on his knees, pleading for mercy/forgiveness.

Question 54

Appeal

Answer 54

N: a request to the public for money, information, or help Example: They're launching (= starting) an appeal to raise money for famine victims.