Deck 16

Question 1

momentary (adj)

/ˈməʊm(ə)nt(ə)ri/

Answer 1

Lasting for a very short time; brief

Question 2

fleeting (adj)

/ˈfliːtɪŋ/

Answer 2

Lasting for a very short time

Question 3

woe (n)

/wəʊ/

Answer 3

Great sorrow or distress (often used hyperbolically)

(woes) Things that cause sorrow or distress; troubles

Question 4

thrill

/θrɪl/

Answer 4

1. (n) A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure
   An experience that produces a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure
   A wave or nervous tremor of emotion or sensation
2. (v) Cause (someone) to have a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure
   Experience a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure
3. (v) (Of an emotion or sensation) pass with a nervous tremor

Question 5

tremor

/ˈtrɛmə/

Answer 5

1. (n) An involuntary quivering movement
   A tremble or quiver in a person’s voice
   A sudden feeling of fear or excitement
2. (v) Undergo a tremor or tremors

Question 6

quiver

/ˈkwɪvə/

Answer 6

1. (v) Tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion
   Cause (something) to make a slight rapid motion
2. (n) A slight trembling movement or sound, especially one caused by a sudden strong emotion:
3. (n) An archer’s portable case for holding arrows
4. (n) A set of surfboards of different lengths and shapes for use with different types of waves

Question 7

understated (adj)

/ˌʌndəˈstəɪtɪd/

Answer 7

Presented or expressed in a subtle and effective way

Question 8

sensational (adj)

/sɛnˈseɪʃ(ə)n(ə)l/

Answer 8

1. Causing great public interest and excitemen
   Presenting information in a way that is intended to provoke public interest and excitement, at the expense of accuracy
2. Very good indeed; very impressive or attractive

Question 9

abridge (v)

/əˈbrɪdʒ/

Answer 9

1. (often as adjective abridged) Shorten (a book, film, speech, etc.) without losing the sense
2. Curtail (a right or privilege)

Question 10

abreast (adv)

/əˈbrɛst/

Answer 10

1. Side by side and facing the same way
2. (usually abreast of) Alongside or level with something
   Up to date with the latest news, ideas, or information

Question 11

invigorate (v)

/ɪnˈvɪɡəreɪt/

Answer 11

Give strength or energy to

Question 12

profligate

/ˈprɒflɪɡət/

Answer 12

1. (adj) Recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources
2. (adj) Licentious; dissolute
3. (n) A licentious, dissolute person

Question 13

licentious (adj)

/lʌɪˈsɛnʃəs/

Answer 13

1. Promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters

2. Disregarding accepted conventions, especially in grammar or literary style

Question 14

dissolute (adj)

/ˈdɪsəluːt/

Answer 14

(Of a person or a way of life) overindulging in sensual pleasures

Question 15

promiscuous (adj)

/prəˈmɪskjʊəs/

Answer 15

1. Having or characterized by many transient sexual relationships
2. Demonstrating or implying an unselective approach; indiscriminate or casual
   Consisting of a wide range of different things