Deck 13

Question 1

overly (adv)

/ˈəʊvəli/

Answer 1

Excessively

Question 2

solace

/ˈsɒlɪs/

Answer 2

1. (n) Comfort or consolation in a time of great distress or sadness
2. (v) Give solace to

Question 3

truism (n)

/ˈtruːɪz(ə)m/

Answer 3

A statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting
A proposition that states nothing beyond what is implied by any of its terms

Question 4

mores (n)

/ˈmɔːreɪz/

Answer 4

The essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a society or community

Question 5

semblance (n)

/ˈsɛmbləns/

Answer 5

The outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different
Resemblance; similarity

Question 6

chronology (n)

/krəˈnɒlədʒi/

Answer 6

The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence
A list which has a chronological arrangement
The study of historical records to establish the dates of past events

Question 7

canonize/canonise (v)

/ˈkanənʌɪz/

Answer 7

1. (In the Roman Catholic Church) officially declare (a dead person) to be a saint
   Regard as being above reproach or of great significance
2. Sanction by Church authority

Question 8

stopgap (n)

/ˈstɒpɡap/

Answer 8

A temporary way of dealing with a problem or satisfying a need

Question 9

brook

/brʊk/

Answer 9

1. (n) A small stream

2. (v) Tolerate or allow (something, typically dissent or opposition)

Question 10

entreaty (n)

/ɪnˈtriːti/

Answer 10

An earnest or humble request

Question 11

earnest

/ˈəːnɪst/

Answer 11

1. (adj)Resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction
   (in earnest) To a greater extent or more intensely than before
   (in earnest) (Of a person) sincere and serious in intention
   2.(n) A thing intended or regarded as a sign or promise of what is to come

Question 12

bovine

/ˈbəʊvʌɪn/

Answer 12

1. (adj) Relating to or affecting cattle
   (Of a person or their manner) sluggish or stupid
2. (n) An animal of the cattle group, which also includes buffaloes and bison

Question 13

hereafter

/hɪərˈɑːftə/

Answer 13

1. (adv) From now on
   At some time in the future
   After death
2. (n) Life after death

Question 14

repertory (n)

/ˈrɛpət(ə)ri/

Answer 14

1. The performance of various plays, operas, or ballets by a company at regular short intervals
   Repertory theatres regarded collectively
   A repertory company
2. another term for repertoire
   A repository or collection, especially of information

Question 15

repertoire (n)

/ˈrɛpətwɑː/

Answer 15

A stock of plays, dances, or items that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform
The whole body of items which are regularly performed
A stock of skills or types of behaviour that a person habitually uses

Question 16

repository (n)

/rɪˈpɒzɪt(ə)ri/

Answer 16

A place where or receptacle in which things are or may be stored
A place where something, especially a natural resource, is found in significant quantities
A person or thing regarded as a store of information or in which a particular quality may be found