Session 23. Vocab

Question 1

Specialism

Answer 1

An area of activity or work that someone is an expert in

Question 2

Reliant

Answer 2

Being dependent on someone or something

Question 3

Relive

Answer 3

To live through an experience again in one’s imagination

Question 4

Ensue

Answer 4

To happen as a result of something that happened earlier

Question 5

Beckon

Answer 5

To call someone over

To appear inviting

Question 6

Conjecture

Answer 6

A conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information

Question 7

Overture

Answer 7

An introduction to something

An orchestral piece of music at the beginning of an opera or play

Question 8

Gesture

Answer 8

A movement of part of the body (e.g. the hand) to express something (e.g. a bow as a gesture of respect)

Question 9

Bustle

Answer 9

To move in an energetic and busy manner

Question 10

Tussle

Answer 10

A vigorous struggle (usually when both people are trying to grab something)

Question 11

Tassel

Answer 11

A tuft of loose threads/cords with a knot at one end -used as a decoration in clothing or furniture

Question 12

Profess

Answer 12

To claim to have knowledge or a skill in a certain area

Question 13

Enrol

Answer 13

To register to be a member of something (E.g. a course or a group)

Question 14

Coaster

Answer 14

A small mat for a bottle/glass

A ship used to carry cargo along the coast from port to port

Question 15

Stifle

Answer 15

To suffocate

To restrain oneself from doing something (e.g. stifling a yawn or a giggle)

Question 16

Lease

Answer 16

To rent (out)

Question 17

Vent

Answer 17

An opening that allows gas.liquid to pass in our out of a confined space

The release of strong emotion (e.g. venting anger)

Question 18

Grieve

Answer 18

To feel intense sorrow

Question 19

Grove

Answer 19

A small wood or group of trees

Question 20

Grave

Answer 20

Serious or solemn (adj)

Question 21

Mesh

Answer 21

A material made of a network of wire or thread (e.g. netting)

Question 22

Revulsion

Answer 22

A sense of extreme disgust

Question 23

Disgorge

Answer 23

To pour something out

Question 24

Disgruntle

Answer 24

To make someone angry or dissatisfied

Question 25

Feasible

Answer 25

Possible to do easily/conveniently (adj)

Question 26

Hind

Answer 26

located at the back (adj)

Female red deer (other female deer are “does”)

Question 27

Harass

Answer 27

To subject someone to repeated intimidation

Question 28

Haphazard

Answer 28

Disorganised

Question 29

Derelict

Answer 29

In very poor condition (usually as a result of neglect)

Question 30

Eventful

Answer 30

Interesting / exciting

Question 31

Evade

Answer 31

To escape or avoid (usually by using trickery)

Question 32

Pervade

Answer 32

To spread through every part of (something/some place)

Question 33

Charade

Answer 33

An act or event that is obviously false, but that is trying to appear as true

Question 34

Reside

Answer 34

To live in or inhabit

Question 35

Residual

Answer 35

A bit left over once everything that is needed has been used