Deck 9

Question 1

bulge (v)

/bʌldʒ/

Answer 1

Swell or protrude to an incongruous extent

Question 2

swell (v)

/swɛl/

Answer 2

1. become larger or rounder in size, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid
2. become or make greater in intensity, number, amount or volume

Question 3

incongruous (adj)

/ɪn ˈkɒŋ ɡrʊ əs/

Answer 3

not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something

Question 4

proliferate (v)

/prə ˈlɪ fə reɪt/

Answer 4

increase rapidly in number; multiply

Question 5

conduct (v)

/kən ˈdʌkt/

Answer 5

1. Organize and carry out
2. Lead or guide someone to or around a particular place
3. (physics) transmit by conduction
4. (music) direct the performance of something
5. (+oneself) behave in a specified way

Question 6

conduct (n)

/ˈkɒn dʌkt/

Answer 6

1. The manner in which a person behaves, especially in a particular place or situation
2. The manner in which an organization or activity is managed or directed

Question 7

nominal (adj)

/ˈnɒ mɪ n(ə)l/

Answer 7

1. (role or status) existing in name only
2. (price or charge) very small; far below the real value or cost
3. (quantity or dimension) stated or expressed but not necessarily corresponding exactly to the real value

Question 8

coarse (adj)

/kɔːs/

Answer 8

1. Rough or harsh in texture

2. (person or speech) rude or vulgar

Question 9

texture (n)

/ˈtɛkstʃə/

Answer 9

The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or a substance

Question 10

vulgar (adj)

/ˈvʌlɡə/

Answer 10

1. Lacking sophistication or good taste

2. Making explicit and offensive reference to sex or bodily functions; coarse and rude