Deck 5

Question 1

catapult

/ˈkatəpʌlt/

Answer 1

1. (n) A forked stick with an elastic band fastened to the two prongs, used by children for shooting small stones
2. (n) A military machine worked by a lever and ropes for hurling large stones or other missiles
3. (n) A mechanical device for launching a glider or other aircraft, especially from the deck of a ship
4. (v) Hurl or launch (something) with or as if with a catapult
   Move suddenly or at great speed as though hurled by a catapult

Question 2

guise (n)

/ɡʌɪz/

Answer 2

An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something

Question 3

pan

/pan/

Answer 3

1. (n) A metal container used for cooking food in
2. (n) A bowl or other container, in particular
3. (v) Criticize severely
4. (v) Wash gravel in a pan to separate out (gold)
   (pan out) (Of gravel) yield gold
5. (pan out) End up; conclude
6. (v) Swing (a video or film camera) in a horizontal or vertical plane, typically to give a panoramic effect or follow a subject
7. (n) A panning movement

Question 4

insouciance (n)

/ɪnˈsuːsɪəns/

Answer 4

Casual lack of concern; indifference

Question 5

prologue / prolog (US) (n)

/ˈprəʊlɒɡ/

Answer 5

1. A separate introductory section of a literary, dramatic, or musical work
2. An event or act that leads to another
   (In professional cycling) a short preliminary time trial held before a race to establish a leader

Question 6

rightfully (adv)

/ˈrʌɪtfʊli/

Answer 6

In accordance with a legitimate right or claim to property, position, or status

Question 7

strife (n)

/strʌɪf/

Answer 7

Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict

Question 8

rampage

/ramˈpeɪdʒ/

Answer 8

1. (v) (Especially of a large group of people) move through a place in a violent and uncontrollable manner
2. (n) A period of violent and uncontrollable behaviour by a group of people

Question 9

homily (n)

/ˈhɒmɪli/

Answer 9

A religious discourse which is intended primarily for spiritual edification rather than doctrinal instruction
A tedious moralizing lecture

Question 10

edification (n)

/ˌɛdɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

Answer 10

The moral or intellectual instruction or improvement of someone

Question 11

coda (n)

/ˈkəʊdə/

Answer 11

The concluding passage of a piece or movement, typically forming an addition to the basic structure
The concluding section of a dance
A concluding event, remark, or section

Question 12

coltish (adj)

/ˈkəʊltɪʃ/

Answer 12

Energetic but awkward in one’s movements or behaviour

Question 13

tremulous (adj)

/ˈtrɛmjʊləs/

Answer 13

Shaking or quivering slightly

Timid; nervous

Question 14

listless (adj)

/ˈlɪs(t)ləs/

Answer 14

(Of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm

Question 15

ominously (adv)

/ˈɒmɪnəsli/

Answer 15

In a way that suggests that something bad is going to happen:

Question 16

simpatico (adj)

/sɪmˈpatɪkəʊ/

Answer 16

(Of a person) likeable and easy to get on with

Having or characterized by shared attributes or interests; compatible