Deck 2

Question 1

scale

/skeɪl/

Answer 1

to climb

1. (n) Each of the small, thin horny or bony plates protecting the skin of fish and reptiles, typically overlapping one another
2. (n) Something resembling a fish scale in appearance or function
3. (v) Remove scale or scales from
4. (v) (Especially of the skin) form scales
5. (n) An instrument for weighing

Question 2

anarchy (n)

/ˈanəki/

Answer 2

chaos, lack of government

1. A state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling systems
2. Absence of government and absolute freedom of the individual, regarded as a political ideal

Question 3

cavalcade (n)

/ˌkav(ə)lˈkeɪd/

Answer 3

procession of vehicles

A formal procession of people walking, on horseback, or riding in vehicles

Question 4

devour (v)

/dɪˈvaʊə/

Answer 4

1. Eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly

2. Read quickly and eagerly

Question 5

extradite (v)

/ˈɛkstrədʌɪt/

Answer 5

deport from one country back to home country
Hand over (a person accused or convicted of a crime) to the jurisdiction of the foreign state in which the crime was committed

Question 6

jurisdiction (n)

/ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃ(ə)n/

Answer 6

The official power to make legal decisions and judgements

Question 7

magnate (n)

/ˈmaɡneɪt/

Answer 7

powerful businessman

A wealthy and influential businessman or businesswoman

Question 8

palliative (adj)

/ˈpalɪətɪv/

Answer 8

a remedy that improves but does not cure

(Of a medicine or medical care) relieving pain without dealing with the cause of the condition

Question 9

presentiment (n)

/prɪˈzɛntɪm(ə)nt/

Answer 9

a feeling that something might happen

An intuitive feeling about the future, especially one of foreboding

Question 10

intuitive (adj)

/ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/

Answer 10

Using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; instinctive

Question 11

foreboding (n)

/fɔːˈbəʊdɪŋ/

Answer 11

A feeling that something bad will happen

Question 12

scapegoat (n)

/ˈskeɪpɡəʊt/

Answer 12

person on whom blame is placed for faults of others

A person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency

Question 13

underscore

/ˈʌndəskɔː/

Answer 13

emphasize

1. A line drawn under a word or phrase for emphasis
2. Underline (something)