Jazz Section 2

Question 1

demise

Answer 1

a person’s death

Question 2

constraint

Answer 2

a limitation or restriction

Question 3

transcendence

Answer 3

existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level

Question 4

premonition

Answer 4

a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant

Question 5

commotion

Answer 5

noisy excitement and confusion

Question 6

impunity

Answer 6

freedom from punishment, harm, or loss — usually used in the phrase with impunity

Question 7

reprobate

Answer 7

an unprincipled person

Question 8

escapade

Answer 8

an act or incident involving excitement, daring, or adventure

Question 9

elocution

Answer 9

the study of how to speak clearly and in a way that is effective and socially acceptable

Question 10

culmination

Answer 10

the highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time: the deal marked the culmination of years of negotiation.

Question 11

redundant

Answer 11

not or no longer needed or useful;

Question 12

imminent

Answer 12

about to happen:

Question 13

disgruntled

Answer 13

angry or dissatisfied

Question 14

disorderly

Answer 14

1. causing a problem especially in a public place by making a lot of noise, behaving violently, etc.
2. not neat or orderly

Question 15

unsolicited

Answer 15

not asked for; given or done voluntarily:

Question 16

frugal

Answer 16

using money or supplies in a very careful way

Simple and plain

Question 17

poignant

Answer 17

causing a strong feeling of sadness

Question 18

dissolute

Answer 18

used to describe someone (such as a person who often gets drunk) whose way of living is considered morally wrong

Question 19

provocative

Answer 19

1. causing discussion, thought, argument, etc.

2. causing sexual feelings or excitement

Question 20

taut

Answer 20

stretched or pulled tight;

Question 21

enlist

Answer 21

enrol or be enrolled in the armed services:

Question 22

deplore

Answer 22

hate

Question 23

traipse

Answer 23

to walk or go aimlessly or idly or without finding or reaching one’s goal

Question 24

relinquish

Answer 24

give up

Question 25

appraise

Answer 25

assess the value or quality of:

Question 26

hone

Answer 26

sharpen

Question 27

berate

Answer 27

scold or criticize (someone) angrily:

Question 28

hinder

Answer 28

make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen:

Question 29

chastise

Answer 29

rebuke or reprimand severely:

Question 30

resent

Answer 30

feel bitterness or indignation at (a circumstance, action, or person)