Deck 3

Question 1

bestial (adj)

/ˈbɛstɪəl/

Answer 1

Of or like an animal or animals

Savagely cruel and depraved

Question 2

corrugated (adj)

/ˈkɒrəɡeɪtɪd/

Answer 2

(Of a material or surface) shaped into a series of parallel ridges and grooves so as to give added rigidity and strength

Question 3

hallow (v)

/ˈhaləʊ/

Answer 3

Honour as holy
Make holy; consecrate
Greatly revere and honour

Question 4

juxtapose (v)

/ˌdʒʌkstəˈpəʊz/

Answer 4

Place or deal with close together for contrasting effect

Question 5

placebo (n)

/pləˈsiːbəʊ/

Answer 5

A medicine or procedure prescribed for the psychological benefit to the patient rather than for any physiological effect.
A substance that has no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs
A measure designed merely to humour or placate someone

Question 6

tactile (adj)

/ˈtaktʌɪl/

Answer 6

Of or connected with the sense of touch
Perceptible by touch or apparently so; tangible
Designed to be perceived by touch
(Of a person) given to touching other people, especially as an unselfconscious expression of sympathy or affection

Question 7

zenith (n)

/ˈzɛnɪθ/

Answer 7

1.The time at which something is most powerful or successful
2. The point in the sky or celestial sphere directly above an observer. The opposite of nadir
The highest point reached by a given celestial object

Question 8

nadir (n)

/ˈneɪdɪə/

Answer 8

1. The lowest or most unsuccessful point in a situation

2. The point on the celestial sphere directly below an observer. The opposite of zenith

Question 9

overshadow (v)

/əʊvəˈʃadəʊ/

Answer 9

1. Tower above and cast a shadow over
   Cast gloom over
2. Appear more prominent or important than
   Be more impressive or successful than (another person)

Question 10

disparate (adj)

/ˈdɪsp(ə)rət/

Answer 10

Essentially different in kind; not able to be compared

Containing elements very different from one another

Question 11

tumultuous (adj)

/tjʊˈmʌltjʊəs/

Answer 11

Making an uproar or loud, confused noise

Excited, confused, or disorderly

Question 12

providential (adj)

/prɒvɪˈdɛnʃ(ə)l/

Answer 12

1. Occurring at a favourable time; opportune

2. Involving divine foresight or providence

Question 13

providence (n)

/ˈprɒvɪd(ə)ns/

Answer 13

1. The protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power
   God or nature as providing protective care
2. Timely preparation for future eventualities

Question 14

opportune (adj)

/ˈɒpətjuːn/

Answer 14

(Of a time) especially convenient or appropriate for a particular action or event
Done or occurring at a favourable time; well timed

Question 15

imperceptibly (adv)

/ˌɪmpəˈsɛptəbli/

Answer 15

In a way that is so slight, gradual, or subtle as not to be perceived