Deck 4

Question 1

sanguine (adj)

/ˈsaŋɡwɪn/

Answer 1

optimistic, cheerful

Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation

Question 2

amorphous (adj)

/əˈmɔːfəs/

Answer 2

lacking in shape

Without a clearly defined shape or form

Question 3

catharsis (n)

/kəˈθɑːsɪs/

Answer 3

purging of pent-up emotions

The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions

Question 4

deter (v)

/dɪˈtəː/

Answer 4

put off, prevent

1. Discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences
2. Prevent the occurrence of

Question 5

expedite (v)

/ˈɛkspɪdʌɪt/

Answer 5

make faster

Make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly

Question 6

incarceration (n)

/ɪnˌkɑːsəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/

Answer 6

putting in prison

The state of being confined in prison; imprisonment

Question 7

machination (n)

/ˌmaʃɪˈneɪʃn/

Answer 7

plot and plan

A plot or scheme

Question 8

overwrought (adj)

/əʊvəˈrɔːt/

Answer 8

worked up, in an emotional state

1. In a state of nervous excitement or anxiety
2. (Of a piece of writing or a work of art) too elaborate or complicated in design or construction

Question 9

pre-eminent (adj)

/priːˈɛmɪnənt/

Answer 9

famous, outstanding

Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way

Question 10

sardonic (adj)

/sɑːˈdɒnɪk/

Answer 10

mocking

Grimly mocking or cynical

Question 11

grimly (adv)

/ˈɡrɪmli/

Answer 11

1. In a very serious, gloomy, or depressing manner

2. In an unrelenting manner despite hardship

Question 12

cynical (adj)

/ˈsɪnɪk(ə)l/

Answer 12

1. Believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity
2. Concerned only with one’s own interests and typically disregarding accepted standards in order to achieve them

Question 13

unrelenting (adj)

/ʌnrɪˈlɛntɪŋ/

Answer 13

Not yielding in strength, severity, or determination