Deck 4

Question 1

cornerstone (n)

/ˈkɔːnəstəʊn/

Answer 1

An important quality or feature on which a particular thing depends or is based

Question 2

stanchion (n)

/ˈstanʃ(ə)n/

Answer 2

An upright bar, post, or frame forming a support or barrier

Question 3

touchstone (n)

/ˈtʌtʃstəʊn/

Answer 3

A standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized

Question 4

doodad/doodah

/ˈduːdad/ /ˈduːdɑː/

Answer 4

Used to refer to something that the speaker cannot name precisely

Question 5

avaricious (adj)

/avəˈrɪʃəs/

Answer 5

Having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain

Question 6

tacky (adj)

/ˈtaki

Answer 6

1. (Of glue, paint, or other substances) not fully dry and retaining a slightly sticky feel
2. Showing poor taste and quality

Question 7

vitreous (adj)

/ˈvɪtrɪəs/

Answer 7

Like glass in appearance or physical properties

(Of a substance) derived from or containing glass

Question 8

grizzled (adj)

/ˈɡrɪz(ə)ld/

Answer 8

Having or streaked with grey hair (tóc hoa râm)

Question 9

doting (adj)

/ˈdəʊtɪŋ/

Answer 9

Extremely and uncritically fond of someone; adoring

Question 10

amicably (adv)

/ˈamɪkəbli/

Answer 10

In a friendly and peaceable manner

Question 11

duplicitous (adj)

/djuːˈplɪsɪtəs/

Answer 11

Deceitful

Question 12

manufacture

/manjʊˈfaktʃə/

Answer 12

1. (v) Make (something) on a large scale using machinery
   (Of a living thing) produce (a substance) naturally
   Make or produce (something abstract) in a merely mechanical way
2. (v) Invent (evidence or a story)
3. (n) The making of articles on a large scale using machinery
   A specified branch of industry
   Manufactured articles

Question 13

trenchant (adj)

/ˈtrɛn(t)ʃ(ə)nt/

Answer 13

1. Vigorous or incisive in expression or style

2. (Of a weapon or tool) having a sharp edge

Question 14

spurn

/spəːn/

Answer 14

1. (v) Reject with disdain or contempt
   Strike, tread, or push away with the foot
2. (n) An act of spurning

Question 15

galvanize / galvanise

/ˈɡalvənʌɪz/

Answer 15

1. (v) Shock or excite (someone) into taking action
2. (v) often as adjective galvanized) Coat (iron or steel) with a protective layer of zinc (mạ điện)
3. (n) Galvanized tin sheeting, typically as used for roofing or fencing

Question 16

plebeian

/plɪˈbiːən/

Answer 16

1. (n) (In ancient Rome) a commoner.
   A member of the lower social classes
2. (adj) Of or belonging to the commoners of ancient Rome.
   Of or belonging to the lower social classes
   Lacking in refinement