Deck 13

Question 1

kindle (v)

/ˈkɪnd(ə)l

Answer 1

to start a fire

Question 2

noxious (adj)

/ˈnɒkʃəs/

Answer 2

harmful, poisonous, lethal

Question 3

placid (adj)

/ˈplasɪd/

Answer 3

calm, peaceful, not easily upset or excited

Question 4

remuneration (n)

/rɪˌmjuːnəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/

Answer 4

payment for work done

Question 5

talisman (n)

/ˈtalɪzmən/

Answer 5

lucky charm

Question 6

dither

/ˈdɪðə/

Answer 6

(adj) be indecisive
(n) 1. indecisive behaviour
2. A state of agitation

Question 7

agitate (v)

/ˈadʒɪteɪt/

Answer 7

1. Make (someone) troubled or nervous
2. Stir or disturb (something, especially a liquid) briskly
3. Campaign to arouse public concern about an issue in the hope of prompting action

Question 8

brisk (adj)

/brɪsk/

Answer 8

active and energetic

Question 9

deceive (v)

/dɪˈsiːv/

Answer 9

Deliberately cause (someone) to believe something that is not true, especially for personal gain

Question 10

deliberate (adj)

/dɪˈlɪb(ə)rət/

Answer 10

1. Done consciously and intentionally

2. careful and unhurried