Deck 22

Question 1

abstain (n)

/əbˈsteɪn/

Answer 1

1. Restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something, desist

2. Formally decline to vote either for or against a proposal or motion

Question 2

blight (v)

/blʌɪt/

Answer 2

Spoil, harm, or destroy

Question 3

credulous (adj)

/ˈkrɛdjʊləs/

Answer 3

gullible, ready to believe anything

Question 4

enshroud (v)

/ɪnˈʃraʊd/ /ɛnˈʃraʊd/

Answer 4

cover, envelop completely and hide from view

Question 5

haughtiness (n)

/ˈhɔːtɪnəs/

Answer 5

arrogance, pride

Question 6

deception (n)

/dɪˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/

Answer 6

The action of deceiving someone

Question 7

prosecute (v)

/ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

Answer 7

1. Institute or conduct legal proceedings against (a person or organization)
2. Continue with (a course of action) with a view to its completion

Question 8

impoverish (v)

/ɪmˈpɒv(ə)rɪʃ/

Answer 8

Make (a person or area) poor

Question 9

shelter (n)

/ˈʃɛltə/

Answer 9

1. A place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
2. A shielded or safe condition; protection

Question 10

wrench (n)

/rɛn(t)ʃ/

Answer 10

1. A sudden violent twist or pull
2. feeling of sadness or distress caused by one’s own or another’s departure
3. An adjustable tool like a spanner, used for gripping and turning nuts or bolts