Deck 2

Question 1

miraculously (adv)

/mɪˈrakjʊləsli/

Answer 1

In a way that suggests or resembles a miracle

In a remarkable and extremely lucky manner

Question 2

interlude (n)

/ˈɪntəl(j)uːd/

Answer 2

1. An intervening period of time; an interval
   A pause between the acts of a play
2. A thing occurring or done during an interval

Question 3

intervene (v)

/ɪntəˈviːn/

Answer 3

1. Take part in something so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events
   (Of an event or circumstance) occur as a delay or obstacle to something being done
   Interrupt verbally
   2.(usually as adjective intervening) Occur in the time between events
   Be situated between things

Question 4

erstwhile

/ˈəːstwʌɪl/

Answer 4

1. (adj) Former

2. (adv) Formerly

Question 5

iota (n)

/ʌɪˈəʊtə/

Answer 5

1. The ninth letter of the Greek alphabet

2. An extremely small amount

Question 6

detractor (n)

/dɪˈtraktə/

Answer 6

A person who disparages someone or something

Question 7

fealty (n)

/ˈfiːəlti/

Answer 7

A feudal tenant’s or vassal’s sworn loyalty to a lord

Formal acknowledgement of loyalty to a lord

Question 8

reciprocal (adj)

/rɪˈsɪprək(ə)l/

Answer 8

1. Given, felt, or done in return
2. (Of an agreement or obligation) bearing on or binding each of two parties equally
3. (Of a course or bearing) differing from a given course or bearing by 180 degrees
4. (Of a quantity or function) related to another so that their product is unity

Question 9

lassitude (n)

/ˈlasɪtjuːd/

Answer 9

A state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy

Question 10

convulsion (n)

/kənˈvʌlʃ(ə)n/

Answer 10

1. A sudden, violent, irregular movement of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles and associated especially with brain disorders such as epilepsy, the presence of certain toxins or other agents in the blood, or fever in children
   (convulsions) Uncontrollable laughter
   An earthquake or other violent or major movement of the earth’s crust
2. A violent social or political upheaval

Question 11

retch

/rɛtʃ/

Answer 11

1. (v) Make the sound and movement of vomiting
   Vomit
2. (n) A movement or sound of vomiting

Question 12

scintillating (adj)

/ˈsɪntɪleɪtɪŋ/

Answer 12

1. Sparkling or shining brightly

2. Brilliantly and excitingly clever or skilful

Question 13

jibe

/dʒʌɪb/

Answer 13

1. (v) Be in accord; agree
2. (n) An insulting or mocking remark; a taunt
3. (v) Make insulting or mocking remarks; jeer

Question 14

jeer

/dʒɪə/

Answer 14

1. (v) Make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice
   Shout rude and mocking remarks at (someone)
2. (n) A rude and mocking remark

Question 15

honeycomb

/ˈhʌnɪkəʊm/

Answer 15

1. (n) A structure of hexagonal cells of wax, made by bees to store honey and eggs
2. (n) A structure of adjoining cavities or cells
3. (v) Fill with cavities or tunnels
   Infiltrate and undermine

Question 16

infiltrate (v)

/ˈɪnfɪltreɪt/

Answer 16

1. Enter or gain access to (an organization, place, etc.) surreptitiously and gradually, especially in order to acquire secret information
   Introduce (someone) into an organization, place, etc. surreptitiously, in order for them to acquire secret information
2. (Of a liquid) permeate (something) by filtration
   Cause (a liquid) to permeate something by filtration
3. Gradually permeate or become a part of