Deck 18

Question 1

shutter

/ˈʃʌtə/

Answer 1

1. (n) Each of a pair of hinged panels fixed inside or outside a window that can be closed for security or privacy or to keep out the light (cửa chớp)
2. (n) A device that opens and closes to expose the film in a camera
3. (v) Close the shutters of (a window or building)
   Close (a business)

Question 2

fester (v)

/ˈfɛstə/

Answer 2

(Of a wound or sore) become septic; suppurate
(Of food or rubbish) become rotten and offensive to the senses
(Of a negative feeling or a problem) become worse or more intense, especially through long-term neglect or indifference
(Of a person) deteriorate physically and mentally in isolated inactivity

Question 3

septic (adj)

/ˈsɛptɪk/

Answer 3

1. (Chiefly of a wound or a part of the body) infected with bacteria
2. Denoting a drainage system incorporating a septic tank (hố tự hoại)

Question 4

suppurate (v)

/ˈsʌpjʊreɪt/

Answer 4

Undergo the formation of pus; fester

mưng mủ

Question 5

reverent (adj)

/ˈrɛv(ə)r(ə)nt/

Answer 5

Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect

Question 6

purportedly (adv)

/pəˈpɔːtɪdli/

Answer 6

As appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so; allegedly

Question 7

masquerade

/ˌmɑːskəˈreɪd/

Answer 7

1. (n) A false show or pretence
   The wearing of disguise
2. (v) Pretend to be someone one is not
   Be disguised or passed off as something else

Question 8

unpropitious (adj)

: /ʌnprəˈpɪʃəs/

Answer 8

(Of a circumstance) not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavourable

Question 9

solvent

/ˈsɒlv(ə)nt/

Answer 9

1. (adj) Having assets in excess of liabilities; able to pay one’s debts
2. (adj) Able to dissolve other substances
3. (n) The liquid in which a solute is dissolved to form a solution.
   Something that acts to weaken or dispel a particular attitude or situation

Question 10

dearth (n)

/dəːθ/

Answer 10

A scarcity or lack of something

A situation where food is in short supply.

Question 11

prevalent (adj)

/ˈprɛv(ə)l(ə)nt/

Answer 11

Widespread in a particular area or at a particular time

Predominant; powerful.

Question 12

bestow (v)

/bɪˈstəʊ/

Answer 12

Confer or present (an honour, right, or gift)

Put (something) in a specified place

Question 13

bevy (n)

/ˈbɛvi/

Answer 13

A large group of people or things of a particular kind

Question 14

impregnable (adj)

/ɪmˈprɛɡnəb(ə)l/

Answer 14

(Of a fortified position) unable to be captured or broken into
Unable to be defeated or overcome

Question 15

ex post facto (adj/adv)

/ˌɛks pəʊst ˈfaktəʊ/

Answer 15

With retrospective action or force

Question 16

mnemonic

/nɪˈmɒnɪk/

Answer 16

1. (n) A system such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations which assists in remembering something
2. (adj) Aiding or designed to aid the memory.
   Relating to the power of memory.