Deck 18

Question 1

surreptitious (adj)

/ˌsʌrəpˈtɪʃəs/

Answer 1

Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of

Question 2

benevolent (adj)

/bɪˈnɛv(ə)l(ə)nt/

Answer 2

Well meaning and kindly

(Of an organization) serving a charitable rather than a profit-making purpose

Question 3

contrition (n)

/kənˈtrɪʃ(ə)n/

Answer 3

The state of feeling remorseful and penitent

Question 4

penitent (adj)

/ˈpɛnɪt(ə)nt/

Answer 4

Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant

Question 5

repentant (adj)

/rɪˈpɛntənt/

Answer 5

Expressing or feeling sincere regret and remorse; remorseful

Question 6

embezzle (v)

/ɪmˈbɛz(ə)l/

Answer 6

Steal or misappropriate (money placed in one’s trust or belonging to the organization for which one works)

Question 7

guile (n)

/ɡʌɪl/

Answer 7

Sly or cunning intelligence

Question 8

sly (adj)

/slʌɪ/

Answer 8

Having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature
Showing in an insinuating way that one has some secret knowledge that may be harmful or embarrassing
(Of an action) surreptitious

Question 9

insinuate (v)

/ɪnˈsɪnjʊeɪt/

Answer 9

1. Suggest or hint (something bad) in an indirect and unpleasant way
2. (insinuate oneself into) Manoeuvre oneself into (a favourable position) by subtle manipulation
3. Slide (oneself or a thing) slowly and smoothly into a particular place

Question 10

manoeuvre / maneuver

/məˈnuːvə/

Answer 10

1. (n) A movement or series of moves requiring skill and care
   A carefully planned or cunning scheme or action
   The fact or process of taking carefully planned or cunning action
2. (n) A large-scale military exercise of troops, warships, and other forces
3. (v) Move skilfully or carefully
4. (v) Carefully guide or manipulate (someone or something) in order to achieve an end

Question 11

jingoistic (adj)

/dʒɪŋɡəʊˈɪstɪk/

Answer 11

Characterized by extreme patriotism, especially in the form of aggressive or warlike foreign policy

Question 12

patriotism (n)

/ˈpeɪtrɪətɪz(ə)m/

Answer 12

The quality of being patriotic; vigorous support for one’s country

Question 13

nonchalant (adj)

/ˈnɒnʃ(ə)l(ə)nt/

Answer 13

(Of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm

Question 14

phlegmatic (adj)

/flɛɡˈmatɪk/

Answer 14

(Of a person) having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition

Question 15

redress

/rɪˈdrɛs/

Answer 15

1. (v) Remedy or set right (an undesirable or unfair situation)
2. (v) Set upright again
3. (n) Remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance