Set 13 - TC 10 and 11 and LMS 7

Question 1

Skullduggery (adj.)

Answer 1

Since I am an investigator of commercial skullduggery, I will definitely not accept the bribe you are offering!
(dishonest, illegal or underhand activity.)

Question 2

Hocus pocus (n.)(uc.)

Answer 2

Some people believe in astrology, while others know horoscopes as nothing but hocus pocus.
there are tried and true techniques that actually alleviate the pain, not some hocus pocus.

Question 3

incivility (n.)(c. or uc.)

Answer 3

he retweeted the video and said while the left blames the incivility on the president, he encourages the public to see this video and figure out who the rude ones are.
Tuesday’s debate was marred by incivility and the incomprehensible rambling of one candidate, intruding on the other candidate’s time.

Question 4

Lethargy (n.)(uc.)

Answer 4

New mothers often complain of lethargy and mild depression.
a deep fog of lethargy washed over me and my eyes were closed without my permission.
(severe lack of energy)

Question 5

Conciliatory (adj.)

Answer 5

The tone of my letter was kind and conciliatory so I was disappointed by the cold reply I received.
Republicans, in a conciliatory gesture, let the democrats chair the committee.
(attempt at placate, stop fighting)

Question 6

beguile (v.)

Answer 6

She was beguiled by her smooth talk to buy another copy of her book.
Advertisers remain most beguiled with the audience of 25 to 54 age group.
(attract and interest someone by trickery charm.)

Question 7

Forestall (v.)

Answer 7

Soldiers patrolled the streets to forestall large-scale gatherings.
Indian authorities often cut internet in Kashmir to forestall public unrest.
(prevent something from happening)

Question 8

Buoy(v.)

Answer 8

America invaded, buoyed by the false intelligence that Saddam Hussein was building weapons of mass destruction.
%14 of Crypto buyers reported to have borrowed to invest, buoyed by the reports of gigantic gains.
(to make someone feel happier or more encouraged
also an object that shows the danger/safety areas in the sea)

Question 9

insouciance (n.)(uc.)

Answer 9

The critics of Cameron's government often attribute his lack of rigor to his privileged upbringing, a supposed upper-class insouciance.
At first Ms. smith responded to the charges with what appeared to be insouciance, signing autographs on her way to a court appearance.
(nonchalance)

Question 10

Stoicism (n.)(uc.)

Answer 10

talking about mental health issues and seeking help in a society that emphasizes stoicism is difficult.
the defiance, tolerance and stoicism of people during that period became known as the Blitz spirit.
(patience and calmness when bad things happen to you)

Question 11

Knotty (adj.)

Answer 11

Closing the gender pay gap is a knotty problem that can’t be solved overnight.
(complicated)

Question 12

Vapid (adj.)

Answer 12

A vapid conversation.

Lacking intelligence, interest or imagination.

Question 13

infinitesimal (adj.)

Answer 13

The theory suggests that Neutrinos have mass, despite an infinitesimal amount.
(immeasurably small)

Question 14

designate (v.)

Answer 14

The buildings are designated with red flags on the map.
the lake was recently designated a conservation area.
she had been designated to take over for the lead role.
(مشخص شدن برای)

Question 15

Oscillation (n.)

Answer 15

تناوب و نوسان بین اکستریم ها

Question 16

Divulge (v.)

Answer 16

Claire divulged that she was recovering from a nervous breakdown.
It is not the company policy to divulge employee’s personal information.
reveal - disclose

Question 17

Eclecticism (n.)

Answer 17

The eclecticism of his work consciously reflects his diverse upbringing.
There is no eclecticism in religion. you pick one and follow all of its rules.

Question 18

Fallacy (n.)(c.)

Answer 18

Naturally, I don’t subscribe to the obvious fallacy that every society will promptly adopt every innovation that would be useful for it.
There is no reason to continue prompting the fallacy that the wealthiest %1 got %83 of the tax cut.
(flaw - misconception - a false idea that many people have.)

Question 19

Proclivity (n.)

Answer 19

British prime minister, Boris Johnson, is a more erudite populist than Trump, but he shares his contempt for facts and his proclivity for lying.
His proclivity toward violence began to surface.
(predilection for bad things)

Question 20

Sartorial (adj.)

Answer 20

He is a man of great sartorial elegance.
suits are the sartorial equivalence of a baby’s smile.
(related to cloths and making them.)

Question 21

Squander (v.)

Answer 21

Money, time and energy squandered on the detailed analysis of the trivial.
The home team squandered a few good chances in the first half.
(waste away)

Question 22

Vacillation (n.)

Answer 22

They joined forces to stave off Hitler who rose to power in a Europe weakened by prolonged war, political vacillation and economic uncertainty.

Question 23

Valor (n.)(uc.)

Answer 23

An award in recognition of combat valor under enemy fire.

courage

Question 24

Facetious (adj.)

Answer 24

Donald Trump Jr. in a seemingly facetious remark suggested that any statues torn down during the recent protests be replaced with a statue of his father.
(intended to be clever but very stupid.)

Question 25

Gallantry (n.)

Answer 25

A medal for gallantry.

valor

Question 26

Animadversion (n.)

Answer 26

It is hard to tell what fuels the animadversion against her. her race, age, background or her simply being a woman in the highest position of power in an international conglomerate.
(censure, harsh criticism.)

Question 27

Animosity (n.)

Answer 27

Following the interview, the insider alleged that the animosity between the brothers made it difficult for them to be friends or even friendly.
(hatred and hostility)

Question 28

Unanimous (adj.)

Answer 28

A unanimous guilty verdict.
It was decided with unanimous vote that the schools should close.
(harmonious in idea, هم آرا)

Question 29

Pellucid (adj.)

Answer 29

Mountains reflect in the pellucid water.
He writes as always in a pellucid prose.
(transparent, very clear)

Question 30

Luminary (n)(c.)

Answer 30

He was host to a larger gathering of luminaries.
Stephen Hawking was a luminary.
(respected and admired for a skill or knowledge in a particular area.)

Question 31

Proscribe (v.)

Answer 31

The Act proscribes discrimination based on race.
He talked like he was a free black man, like he was above the laws that proscribed our imagination.
(to officially prohibit something)

Question 32

Inscribe (v.)

Answer 32

The tomb was inscribed with a short poem.

engrave, carve into

Question 33

Limpid (adj.)

Answer 33

Limpid blue eyes

transparent and clear

Question 34

attenuated (adj.)

Answer 34

The vaccine is made of the attenuated form of the virus.
However, patronage had been in constant decline in the past 50 years, it would survive, the an attenuated form, for another 50.
(weaker.

Question 35

Culmination (n.)

Answer 35

She did not understand the state of civil war, nor did she realize that war was the soldiers’ art work, the culmination of all their trainings, the gold medal of their profession.
packed into 27 crates, the amber room was the culmination of Hitler’s artistic dreams.

Question 36

divination (n.)

Answer 36

Now my 2017 divination: Mr. Trump will tweet more often and hold a press conference hardly ever.
(being able to see the future, prophecy)

Question 37

Discretionary (adj.)

Answer 37

The control of the national banking is unencumbered by the government and remains mostly discretionary.
Governors of Florida and New Hampshire also used a portion of the discretionary fund on pandemic needs,
(not based on strict rules but based on the discretion and judgement of someone in a position of authority.)

Question 38

Braggart (n.)(c.)

Answer 38

Others may see him as a braggart, always rambling on about his achievements but Sara only sees a proud papa.

Question 39

Naysayer (n.)(c.)

Answer 39

They tackled the odds, silenced the critics and ignored the naysayers.
(someone who always says no.)

Question 40

Underscore (v.)

Answer 40

He began the briefing by underscoring the effectiveness of vaccine mandates in boosting vaccination.
Putin’s isolation because of potential exposure underscores the pandemic’s continuing severity in Russia.

Question 41

Excavate (v.)

Answer 41

The turtle excavated a hole and lay its eggs in it.

digging usually to find ancient things like bones