Deck 20

Question 1

somber/sombre (adj)

/ˈsɒmbə/

Answer 1

1. Dark or dull in colour or tone

2. Having or conveying a feeling of deep seriousness and sadness

Question 2

agnostic

/aɡˈnɒstɪk/

Answer 2

1. (n) A person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God
2. (adj) Relating to agnostics or agnosticism
   (In a non-religious context) having a doubtful or non-committal attitude towards something

Question 3

aver (v)

/əˈvəː/

Answer 3

State or assert to be the case

law) Allege as a fact in support of a plea (xác minh

Question 4

precursor (n)

/prɪˈkəːsə/

Answer 4

A person or thing that comes before another of the same kind; a forerunner
A substance from which another is formed, especially by metabolic reaction

Question 5

puckish (adj)

/ˈpʌkɪʃ/

Answer 5

Playful, especially in a mischievous way

Question 6

geniality (n)

/ˌdʒiːnɪˈalɪti/

Answer 6

The quality of having a friendly and cheerful manner; affability

Question 7

anonymity (n)

/anəˈnɪmɪti/

Answer 7

The condition of being anonymous

Lack of outstanding, individual, or unusual features; impersonality

Question 8

gusto (n)

/ˈɡʌstəʊ/

Answer 8

1. Enjoyment and enthusiasm in doing something

2. The style in which a work of art is executed

Question 9

languor (n)

/ˈlaŋɡə/

Answer 9

1. Tiredness or inactivity, especially when pleasurable
2. An oppressive stillness of the air
   - -> languorous

Question 10

tribulation (n)

/ˌtrɪbjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/

Answer 10

A cause of great trouble or suffering

A state of great trouble or suffering

Question 11

travail

/ˈtraveɪl/

Answer 11

1. (n) Painful or laborious effort
   Labour pains
2. (v) Engage in painful or laborious effort
   (Of a woman) be in labour

Question 12

unbidden (adj)

/ʌnˈbɪd(ə)n/

Answer 12

Without having been commanded or invited

(Especially of a thought or feeling) arising without conscious effort

Question 13

baleful (adj)

/ˈbeɪlfʊl/

Answer 13

Threatening harm; menacing

Having a harmful or destructive effect

Question 14

inaugural (adj)

/ɪˈnɔːɡjʊr(ə)l/

Answer 14

1. (Adj) Marking the beginning of an institution, activity, or period of office
2. (n) An inaugural speech, especially one made by an incoming US president

Question 15

picayune (adj)

/ˌpɪkəˈjuːn/

Answer 15

Of little value or significance; petty

Question 16

boon (n)

/buːn/

Answer 16

1. A thing that is helpful or beneficial

2. A favour or request.