New words from everyday life 6

Question 1

intuitively

Answer 1

without conscious reasoning; instinctively.
“he knows intuitively how to calm me”

Question 2

hearsy

Answer 2

information received from other people which cannot be substantiated; rumour.
“according to hearsay, Bez had managed to break his arm”

Question 3

perilous

Answer 3

• full of danger or risk.
  “a perilous journey south”
• exposed to imminent risk of disaster or ruin.
  “the economy is in a perilous state”

Question 4

ironclad

Answer 4

unchangeable

Question 5

impending

Answer 5

(of an event regarded as threatening or significant) about to happen; forthcoming.
“the author had returned to his country ahead of the impending war”

Question 5

idly

Answer 5

• with no particular purpose, reason, or foundation.
  “‘How was the race?’ Kate asked idly”
• in an aimless or lazy way.
  “I can no longer stand idly by and let him take the blame”

Question 6

carnage

Answer 6

the killing of a large number of people.
“the bombing was timed to cause as much carnage as possible”

Question 7

bound

Answer 7

• walk or run with leaping strides.
  “Louis came bounding down the stairs”
• a leaping movement towards or over something.
  “I went up the steps in two effortless bounds”

Question 8

despondent

Answer 8

in low spirits from loss of hope or courage.
“she grew more and more despondent”

Question 8

mediate

Answer 8

• intervene in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement or reconciliation.
  “Wilson attempted to mediate between the powers to end the war”

Question 9

meditate

Answer 9

• think deeply about (something).
  “he went off to meditate on the new idea”
• focus one’s mind for a period of time, in silence or with the aid of chanting, for religious or spiritual purposes or as a method of relaxation.
  “I set aside time every day to write and meditate”

Question 9

fodder

Answer 9

food, especially dried hay or straw, for cattle and other livestock.
verb

Question 10

coax

Answer 10

gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something.
“the trainees were coaxed into doing boring work”

Question 11

mettle

Answer 11

a person’s ability to cope well with difficulties; spirit and resilience.
“the team showed their true mettle in the second half”

Question 12

deference

Answer 12

polite submission and respect.
“he addressed her with the deference due to age”

Question 13

babble

Answer 13

• talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way.
  “they babbled on about their holiday”
• (of flowing water) make a continuous murmuring sound.
  “the shallow river babbled over smooth rocks”

Question 14

resilient

Answer 14

(of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
“babies are generally far more resilient than new parents realize”

Question 15

transgression

Answer 15

an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offence.
“I’ll be keeping an eye out for further transgressions”

Question 16

presumptous

Answer 16

(of a person or their behaviour) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate.
“I hope I won’t be considered presumptuous if I offer some advice”

Question 17

instinctively

Answer 17

without conscious thought; by natural instinct.
“Elizabeth reacted instinctively in giving him a hug”

Question 18

imminent

Answer 18

about to happen.
“they were in imminent danger of being swept away”

Question 19

cajole

Answer 19

persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.
“he hoped to cajole her into selling the house”

Question 20

pretentious

Answer 20

attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed.
“pretentious art films”

Question 21

conviction

Answer 21

a firmly held belief or opinion.
“she takes pride in stating her political convictions”

Question 22

poucher