Deck 20

Question 1

absolution (n)

/absəˈluːʃ(ə)n/

Answer 1

forgiveness, pardon, release

Question 2

blatant (adj)

/ˈbleɪt(ə)nt/

Answer 2

1. (Of bad behaviour) done openly and unashamedly

2. Completely lacking in subtlety; very obvious

Question 3

creditable (adj)

/ˈkrɛdɪtəb(ə)l/

Answer 3

praiseworthy but not necessarily outstanding or successful

Question 4

ensconce (v)

/ɪnˈskɒns/ /ɛnˈskɒns/

Answer 4

establish firmly in a position

Question 5

hasten (adj)

/ˈheɪs(ə)n/

Answer 5

hurry, accelerate, rush

Question 6

wicked (adj)

/ˈwɪkɪd/

Answer 6

1. Evil or morally wrong
2. Playfully mischievous
3. Excellent; wonderful

Question 7

severe (adj)

/sɪˈvɪə/

Answer 7

1. (Of something bad or undesirable) very great; intense
2. (Of punishment of a person) strict or harsh
3. Very plain in style or appearance

Question 8

obfuscate (v)

/ˈɒbfʌskeɪt/

Answer 8

Make obscure, unclear, or unintelligible

Question 9

remorse (n)

/rɪˈmɔːs/

Answer 9

Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed

Question 10

syndicate (n)

/ˈsɪndɪkət/

Answer 10

A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest