Deck 3 Flashcards
stevedore (n)
/ˈstiːvədɔː/
A person employed at a dock to load and unload ships
virtuoso (n)
/ˌvəːtʃʊˈəʊsəʊ/
- A person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit
- A person with a special knowledge of or interest in works of art or curios
curio (n)
/ˈkjʊərɪəʊ/
A rare, unusual, or intriguing object
intriguing (adj)
/ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/
Arousing one’s curiosity or interest; fascinating
complacent (adj)
/kəmˈpleɪs(ə)nt/
Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements
smug (adj)
/smʌɡ/
Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one’s achievements
droll (adj)
/drəʊl/
Curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement
galleon (n)
/ˈɡalɪən/
A sailing ship in use (especially by Spain) from the 15th to the 18th centuries, originally as a warship, later for trade
perfidy (n)
/ˈpəːfɪdi/
The state of being deceitful and untrustworthy
quandary (n)
/ˈkwɒnd(ə)ri/
A state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation
A difficult situation; a practical dilemma
stifle
/ˈstʌɪf(ə)l/
- (v) Make (someone) unable to breathe properly; suffocate
- (v) Restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on (an emotion)
Prevent or constrain (an activity or idea) - (n) A joint in the legs of horses, dogs, and other animals, equivalent to the knee in humans
suffocate (v)
/ˈsʌfəkeɪt/
Die or cause to die from lack of air or inability to breathe
Have or cause to have difficulty in breathing
Feel or cause to feel trapped and oppressed
virulent (adj)
/ˈvɪrʊl(ə)nt/
- (Of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects
(Of a pathogen, especially a virus) highly infective - Bitterly hostile
auspicious (adj)
/ɔːˈspɪʃəs/
Conducive to success; favourable
Giving or being a sign of future success
compliant (adj)
/kəmˈplʌɪənt/
- Disposed to agree with others or obey rules, especially to an excessive degree; acquiescent
- (often compliant with) Meeting or in accordance with rules or standards
