Deck 9

Question 1

insensible (adj)

/ɪnˈsɛnsɪb(ə)l/

Answer 1

1. Without one’s mental faculties, typically as a result of injury or intoxication; unconscious
   (of a person or bodily extremity) without feeling; numb.
2. Unaware of or indifferent to.
3. Too small or gradual to be perceived; inappreciable.

Question 2

bilious (adj)

/ˈbɪlɪəs/

Answer 2

1. Affected by or associated with nausea or vomiting.
   (of a colour) lurid or sickly.
2. Spiteful; bad-tempered.

Question 3

husband

/ˈhʌzbənd/

Answer 3

1. (n) A married man considered in relation to his spouse.

2. (v) Use (resources) economically.

Question 4

counterfactual

/ˌkaʊntəˈfaktʃʊəl/

Answer 4

1. (adj) Relating to or expressing what has not happened or is not the case.
2. (n) A counterfactual conditional statement (e.g. If kangaroos had no tails, they would topple over).

Question 5

fledge (v)

/flɛdʒ/.

Answer 5

(of a young bird) develop wing feathers that are large enough for flight.
Bring up (a young bird) until its wing feathers are developed enough for flight.

Question 6

seasoned (adj)

/ˈsiːznd/

Answer 6

1. (of food) having had salt, pepper, herbs, or spices added.
2. (of wood) made suitable for use as timber by adjusting its moisture content.
3. Accustomed to particular conditions; experienced.

Question 7

melange (n)

/meɪˈlɒ̃ʒ/

Answer 7

A varied mixture.

Question 8

hale

/heɪl/

Answer 8

1. (adj) (of an old person) strong and healthy.

2. (v) Drag or draw forcibly.

Question 9

lissome / lissom (adj)

/ˈlɪs(ə)m/

Answer 9

(of a person or their body) thin, supple, and graceful.

Question 10

temperament (n)

/ˈtɛmp(ə)rəm(ə)nt/

Answer 10

1. A person’s or animal’s nature, especially as it permanently affects their behaviour.
   The tendency to behave angrily or emotionally.

Question 11

medley

/ˈmɛdli/

Answer 11

1. (n) A varied mixture of people or things.
   A collection of songs or other musical items performed as a continuous piece
   A swimming race in which contestants swim sections in different strokes, either individually or in relay teams.
2. (adj) Mixed; motley.
3. (v) Make a medley of; intermix.

Question 12

priggish (adj)

/ˈprɪɡɪʃ/

Answer 12

Self-righteously moralistic and superior.

Question 13

equable (adj)

/ˈɛkwəb(ə)l/

Answer 13

1. Not easily disturbed or angered; calm and even-tempered.

2. Not varying or fluctuating greatly.

Question 14

prurient (adj)

/ˈprʊərɪənt/

Answer 14

Having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters, especially the sexual activity of others

Question 15

puritanical (adj)

/pjʊərɪˈtanɪk(ə)l/

Answer 15

Having or displaying a very strict or censorious moral attitude towards self-indulgence or sex.

Question 16

aggravated (adj)

/ˈaɡrəveɪtɪd/

Answer 16

(of an offence) made more serious by attendant circumstances.
(of a penalty) made more severe in recognition of the seriousness of an offence.