Deck 1

Question 1

conundrum (n)

/kəˈnʌndrəm/

Answer 1

A confusing and difficult problem or question

A question asked for amusement, typically one with a pun in its answer; a riddle

Question 2

emulate (v)

/ˈɛmjʊleɪt/

Answer 2

Match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation
Imitate
(computing) Reproduce the function or action of (a different computer, software system, etc.)

Question 3

jubilant (adj)

/ˈdʒuːbɪl(ə)nt/

Answer 3

Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph

Question 4

triumph

/ˈtrʌɪʌmf/

Answer 4

1. (n) A great victory or achievement
   The state of being victorious or successful
   Joy or satisfaction resulting from a success or victory
   A highly successful example of something
2. (v) Achieve a victory; be successful
   Rejoice or exult at a victory or success

Question 5

exult (v)

/ɪɡˈzʌlt/

Answer 5

Show or feel triumphant elation or jubilation

Question 6

elation (n)

/ɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/

Answer 6

Great happiness and exhilaration

Question 7

jubilation (n)

/dʒuːbɪˈleɪʃn/

Answer 7

A feeling of great happiness and triumph

Question 8

exhilarate (v)

/ɪɡˈzɪləreɪt/

Answer 8

Make (someone) feel very happy, animated, or elated

Question 9

pious (adj)

/ˈpʌɪəs/

Answer 9

1. Devoutly religious
   Making or constituting a hypocritical display of virtue
   Dutiful or loyal, especially towards one’s parents
2. (Of a hope) sincere but unlikely to be fulfilled

Question 10

refute (v)

/rɪˈfjuːt/

Answer 10

Prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove
Prove that (someone) is wrong
Deny or contradict (a statement or accusation)

Question 11

sybarite (n)

/ˈsɪbərʌɪt/

Answer 11

A person who is self-indulgent in their fondness for sensuous luxury

Question 12

zany (adj)

/ˈzeɪni/

Answer 12

Amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic

Question 13

berate (v)

/bɪˈreɪt/

Answer 13

Scold or criticize (someone) angrily

Question 14

endorse / indorse (v)

/ɪnˈdɔːs/

Answer 14

1. Declare one’s public approval or support of
   Recommend (a product) in an advertisement
2. Sign (a cheque or bill of exchange) on the back to make it payable to someone other than the stated payee or to accept responsibility for paying it
   Write (a comment) on a document

Question 15

gustatory (adj)

/ɡʌˈsteɪt(ə)ri/

Answer 15

Concerned with tasting or the sense of taste