Deck 21

Question 1

syndicate (v)

/ˈsɪndɪkeɪt/

Answer 1

Control or manage by a syndicate

Question 2

laceration (n)

/lasəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/

Answer 2

A deep cut or tear in skin or flesh

Question 3

obdurate (adj)

/ˈɒbdjʊrət/

Answer 3

stubborn

Question 4

plausible (adj)

/ˈplɔːzɪb(ə)l/

Answer 4

can be believed, reasonable

Question 5

reprieve (n)

/rɪˈpriːv/

Answer 5

a respite, postponement of a sentence

Question 6

tawdry (adj)

/ˈtɔːdri/

Answer 6

of little value, gaudy, showy but cheap and of poor quality

Question 7

pimp (n)

/pɪmp/

Answer 7

1. A man who controls prostitutes and arranges clients for them, taking a percentage of their earnings in return
2. A telltale or informer

Question 8

pimp (v)

/pɪmp/

Answer 8

1. Act as a pimp
2. Make (something) more showy or impressive
3. Inform on

Question 9

fraud (n)

/frɔːd/

Answer 9

Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain

Question 10

deception (n)

/dɪˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/

Answer 10

The action of deceiving someone