Deck 12

Question 1

underhand (adj)

: /ˈʌndəhand/

Answer 1

1. Acting or done in a secret or dishonest way
2. another term for underarm
   With the palm of the hand upward or outward

Question 2

underarm

/ˈʌndərɑːm/

Answer 2

1. (adj/adv) (Of a throw or stroke in sport) made with the arm or hand below shoulder level
2. (n) A person’s armpit

Question 3

armpit (n)

/ˈɑːmpɪt/

Answer 3

A hollow under the arm at the shoulder. Also called axilla

nách

Question 4

desultory (adj)

/ˈdɛs(ə)lt(ə)ri/

Answer 4

Lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm
(Of conversation or speech) going from one subject to another in a half-hearted way
Occurring randomly or occasionally

Question 5

canny (adj)

/ˈkani/

Answer 5

Having or showing shrewdness and good judgement, especially in money or business matters

Question 6

curb

/kəːb/

Answer 6

1. (n) A check or restraint on something
2. (also curb bit) A type of bit with a strap or chain attached which passes under a horse’s lower jaw, used as a check
3. (v) Restrain or keep in check
   Restrain (a horse) by means of a curb

Question 7

ensue (v)

/ɪnˈsjuː/

Answer 7

Happen or occur afterwards or as a result

Question 8

temperate (adj)

/ˈtɛmp(ə)rət/

Answer 8

1. Relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures
2. Showing moderation or self-restraint

Question 9

parlous

/ˈpɑːləs/

Answer 9

1. (adj) Full of danger or uncertainty; precarious

2. (adv) Greatly or excessively

Question 10

semiotics (n)

/ˌsiːmɪˈɒtɪks/

Answer 10

The study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation

Question 11

ergonomic (adj)

/ˌəːɡəˈnɒmɪk/

Answer 11

Relating to or designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment

Question 12

sangfroid (n)

/sɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

Answer 12

Composure or coolness shown in danger or under trying circumstances

Question 13

fascist

/ˈfaʃɪst/

Answer 13

1. (n) An advocate or follower of the political philosophy or system of fascism
   A person who is extremely right-wing or authoritarian
   A person who is very intolerant or domineering in a particular area
2. (adj) Relating to fascism

Question 14

fascism (n)

/ˈfaʃɪz(ə)m/

Answer 14

An authoritarian and nationalistic right-wing system of government and social organization.
(In general use) extreme right-wing, authoritarian, or intolerant views or practices

Question 15

vainglorious (adj)

/veɪnˈɡlɔːrɪəs/

Answer 15

Excessively proud of oneself or one’s achievements; overly vain

Question 16

vain (adj)

/veɪn/

Answer 16

1. Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one’s appearance, abilities, or worth
2. Producing no result; useless
   Having no likelihood of fulfilment; empty