Test 10

Question 1

abed (adv)

Answer 1

in bed

Question 2

readily (adv)

Answer 2

1) freely
2) willingly

Question 3

piecemeal = inchmeal (adj)

Alterations have been carried out on a piecemeal basis.

Answer 3

done or happening gradually at different times and often in different ways, rather than carefully planned at the beginning

Question 4

awry (adv, adj)

All my plans for the party had gone awry.

Answer 4

1) If sth goes …, it does not happen in the way that was planned
2) not in the right position

Question 5

betimes (adj,adv)

Answer 5

soon; early

Question 6

auricular (adj)

The study evaluated the effect of auricular acupuncture in 20 cancer patients.

Answer 6

relating to the external part of the ear

Question 7

fervid (adj)

Answer 7

feeling sth too strongly; showing feelings that are too strong

Question 8

extempore = impromptu (adj)

extemporaneous.

Answer 8

spoken or done without any previous thought or preparation

Question 9

extemporise (v)

(n): extemporisation = improvisation

Answer 9

improvise

Question 10

outright (adj)

Answer 10

complete and total

Question 11

proximate (adj)

(n): proximity: the state of being proximate

Answer 11

nearest in time, order, etc. to sth