Deck 8

Question 1

enamour/enamor

/ɪˈnamə/

Answer 1

(be enamoured of/with/by)
Be filled with love for
Have a liking or admiration for

Question 2

verdant (Adj)

/ˈvəːd(ə)nt/

Answer 2

1. (Of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation
2. Of the bright green colour of lush grass

Question 3

unprovoked (adj)

/ʌnprəˈvəʊkt/

Answer 3

Carried out, occurring, or acting without direct provocation

Question 4

provocation (n)

/ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

Answer 4

1. Action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately
   Action or speech held to be likely to prompt physical retaliation
2. The action of arousing sexual desire or interest, especially deliberately
3. (medicine) Testing to elicit a particular response or reflex

Question 5

reside (v)

/rɪˈzʌɪd/

Answer 5

1. Have one’s permanent home in a particular place
   Be situated
2. (Of power or a right) belong to a person or body
   (Of a quality) be present or inherent in something

Question 6

menacing (adj)

/ˈmɛnɪsɪŋ/

Answer 6

Suggesting the presence of danger; threatening

Question 7

evanescent (adj)

/ɛvəˈnɛs(ə)nt/

Answer 7

Soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing

Question 8

impeccable (adj)

/ɪmˈpɛkəb(ə)l/

Answer 8

In accordance with the highest standards; faultless

Question 9

amicable (adj)

/ˈamɪkəb(ə)l/

Answer 9

Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord

Question 10

euphemistically (adv)

/juːfəˈmɪstɪkli/

Answer 10

By means of a mild or indirect word or expression instead of one considered too harsh or blunt

Question 11

mild (adj)

/mʌɪld/

Answer 11

1. Not severe, serious, or harsh
   (Of weather) moderately warm, especially less cold than expected
   (Of a feeling) not intense or extreme
   (Of a medicine or cosmetic) acting gently
   (Of food, drink, or tobacco) not sharp, hot, or strong in flavour
2. Gentle and not easily provoked

Question 12

solicitous (adj)

/səˈlɪsɪtəs/

Answer 12

Characterized by or showing interest or concern

Eager or anxious to do something

Question 13

endearing (adj)

/ɪnˈdɪərɪŋ/

Answer 13

Inspiring affection

Question 14

hotchpotch/hodgepodge

/ˈhɒtʃpɒtʃ/ /ˈhɒdʒpɒdʒ/

Answer 14

1. A confused mixture

2. A mutton stew with mixed vegetables

Question 15

motley

/ˈmɒtli/

Answer 15

1. (adj) Incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate
2. (adj) (Of clothing) made up of a variety of colours
3. (n) An incongruous mixture

Question 16

facetious (adj)

/fəˈsiːʃəs/

Answer 16

Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humour; flippant