Deck 15

Question 1

aquifer (n)

/ˈakwɪfə/

Answer 1

A body of permeable rock which can contain or transmit groundwater

Question 2

permeable (adj)

/ˈpəːmɪəb(ə)l/

Answer 2

(Of a material or membrane) allowing liquids or gases to pass through it

Question 3

membrane (n)

/ˈmɛmbreɪn/

Answer 3

màng
(Anatomy & Zoology)
A pliable sheet-like structure acting as a boundary, lining, or partition in an organism
A thin pliable sheet of material forming a barrier or lining
(Biology) A microscopic double layer of lipids and proteins forming the boundary of cells or organelles

Question 4

remedial (adj)

/rɪˈmiːdɪəl/

Answer 4

Giving or intended as a remedy or cure

Provided or intended for children with learning difficulties

Question 5

implication (n)

/ɪmplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

Answer 5

1. The conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated
   A likely consequence of something
2. The action or state of being involved in something
3. (by implication) By what is implied rather than by explicit expression

Question 6

antedate (v)

/antɪˈdeɪt/

Answer 6

Precede in time; come before (something) in date

Indicate or discover that (a document, event, or word) should be assigned to an earlier date

Question 7

cloak

/kləʊk/

Answer 7

1. (n) A sleeveless outdoor overgarment that hangs loosely from the shoulders
   Something serving to hide or disguise something
2. (v) Dress in a cloak
   Hide, cover, or disguise (something)

Question 8

disguise

/dɪsˈɡʌɪz/

Answer 8

1. (v) Give (someone or oneself) a different appearance in order to conceal one’s identity
   Make (something) unrecognizable by altering its appearance, sound, taste, or smell
   Conceal the nature or existence of (a feeling or situation)
2. (n) A means of altering one’s appearance to conceal one’s identity
   The state of having altered one’s appearance in order to conceal one’s identity
   The concealing of one’s true intentions or feelings

Question 9

aria (n)

/ˈɑːrɪə

Answer 9

A long accompanied song for a solo voice, typically one in an opera or oratorio

Question 10

tempo (n)

/ˈtɛmpəʊ

Answer 10

1. (plural tempos or tempi /ˈtɛmpiː/)
   The speed at which a passage of music is or should be played
   The rate or speed of motion or activity; pace

Question 11

pace

Answer 11

A. /peɪs/
1. (n) A single step taken when walking or running
A unit of length representing the distance between two successive steps in walking
A gait of a horse or other animal, especially one of the recognized trained gaits of a horse
A person’s manner of walking or running
2. (n) Speed in walking, running, or moving
The speed or rate at which something happens or develops
3. (v) Walk at a steady speed, especially without a particular destination and as an expression of anxiety or annoyance
Measure (a distance) by walking it and counting the number of steps taken
(Of a trained horse) move in a distinctive lateral gait in which both legs on the same side are lifted together
4. (v) Move or develop (something) at a particular rate or speed
Lead (another runner in a race) in order to establish a competitive speed:
(pace oneself) Do something at a slow and steady rate in order to avoid overexertion
5. (keep pace with) Move or progress at the same speed or rate as
6. (off the pace) Behind the leader or leading group in a race or contest
7. (put someone (or something) through their (or its) paces) Make someone (or something) demonstrate their (or its) abilities
8. (set the pace) Be the fastest runner in the early part of a race
9. (stand (or stay) the pace) Be able to keep up with another or others

B. /ˈpɑːtʃeɪ/ or /ˈpeɪsi/
(preposition) With due respect to (someone or their opinion), used to express polite disagreement or contradiction