Vocab

Question 1

appalled

/əˈpɔːld/

Answer 1

greatly dismayed or horrified.

“Alison looked at me, appalled”

Question 2

inflamed

Answer 2

1.
(of strong feelings) provoked or intensified.
“inflamed passions overrode reasoning”
2.
(of a part of the body) red or swollen as a result of inflammation.
“inflamed eyes and lips”

Question 3

apathetic

/apəˈθɛtɪk/

Answer 3

showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

“an apathetic electorate”

Question 4

callous

\ ˈka-ləs \

Answer 4

feeling no emotion

being hardened and thickened (callous hands)

Question 5

extant

/ɪkˈstant,ɛkˈstant,ˈɛkst(ə)nt/

Answer 5

still in existence; surviving.

“an extant letter”

Question 6

drizzly

Answer 6

If the weather is drizzly, it is raining in small light drops
“It’s drizzly out there”

Question 7

drench

/drɛn(t)ʃ/

Answer 7

wet thoroughly; soak.

“I got drenched in the rain”

Question 8

squabble

/ˈskwɒb(ə)l/

Answer 8

a noisy quarrel about something trivial.
“family squabbles”
quarrel noisily over a trivial matter.
“the boys were squabbling over a ball”

Question 9

quarrel

/ˈkwɒr(ə)l/

Answer 9

a heated argument or disagreement, typically about a trivial issue and between people who are usually on good term.
“she made the mistake of picking a quarrel with John”

have a heated argument or disagreement.
“stop quarrelling with your sister”

Question 10

trivial

/ˈtrɪvɪəl/

Answer 10

of little value or importance.

“huge fines were imposed for trivial offences”

Question 11

plummet

/ˈplʌmɪt/

Answer 11

fall or drop straight down at high speed.
“a climber was killed when he plummeted 300 feet down an icy gully”

1.
a steep and rapid fall or drop.
"the bird has a circular display flight followed by an earthward plummet"
2.
a plumb or plumb line.

Question 12

squash

/skwɒʃ/

Answer 12

verb
1.
crush or squeeze (something) with force so that it becomes flat, soft, or out of shape.
“wash and squash the cans before depositing them”
2.
suppress or subdue (a feeling or action).
“the mournful sound did nothing to squash her high spirits”
noun
1.
a state of being squeezed or forced into a small or restricted space.
“it was a bit of a squash but he didn’t seem to mind”
2.
BRITISH
a sweet concentrated liquid made from or flavoured with fruit juice, which is diluted to make a drink.
“orange squash”

Question 13

amplify

Answer 13

1.
increase the volume of (sound), especially using an amplifier.
“the accompanying chords have been amplified in our arrangement”

2.
enlarge upon or add detail to (a story or statement).
“the notes amplify information contained in the statement”

Question 14

dilate

/dʌɪˈleɪt,dɪˈleɪt/

Answer 14

make or become wider, larger, or more open.

“her eyes dilated with horror”

Question 15

augment

/ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

Answer 15

make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.

“he augmented his summer income by painting houses”

Question 16

abate

/əˈbeɪt/

Answer 16

(of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread.
“the storm suddenly abated”

make (something) less intense.
“nothing abated his crusading zeal”

LAW
reduce or remove (a nuisance).
“this action would not have been sufficient to abate the odour nuisance”

Question 17

reside

/rɪˈzʌɪd/

Answer 17

1.
have one’s permanent home in a particular place.
“people who work in the city actually reside in neighbouring towns”
Similar:
live in
occupy
inhabit
Opposite:
visit
2.
(of power or a right) belong to a person or body.
“legislative powers reside with the Federal Assembly”

Question 18

mythologize

/mɪˈθɒlədʒʌɪz/

Answer 18

convert into myth or mythology; make the subject of a myth.
“there is a grave danger of mythologizing the past”
create or promote an exaggerated or idealized image of.
“much of his life was devoted to mythologizing his own career”

Question 19

debunk

/diːˈbʌŋk/

Answer 19

expose the falseness or hollowness of (an idea or belief).
“she debunks all the usual rubbish about acting”

reduce the inflated reputation of (someone).
“comedy takes delight in debunking heroes”

A debunker is a person or organization that exposes or discredits claims believed to be false, exaggerated, or pretentious

Question 20

exile

/ˈɛksʌɪl,ˈɛɡzʌɪl/

Answer 20

the state of being barred from one's native country, typically for political or punitive reasons.
"he knew now that he would die in exile"
Similar:
banishment
Opposite:
return, welcome

expel and bar (someone) from their native country, typically for political or punitive reasons.
“a corrupt dictator who had been exiled from his country”

Question 21

reconcile

/ˈrɛk(ə)nsʌɪl/

Answer 21

1.
restore friendly relations between.
“the king and the archbishop were publicly reconciled”
2.
make (one account) consistent with another, especially by allowing for transactions begun but not yet completed.
“it is not necessary to reconcile the cost accounts to the financial accounts”

Question 22

appease

/əˈpiːz/

Answer 22

1.
pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands.
“amendments have been added to appease local pressure groups”
Similar:
conciliate
placate
pacify

Opposite:
provoke
inflame
2.
assuage or satisfy (a demand or a feeling).
“we give to charity because it appeases our guilt”

Question 23

arbitrate

/ˈɑːbɪtreɪt/

Answer 23

(of an independent person or body) reach an authoritative judgement or settlement.
"the board has the power to arbitrate in disputes"
Similar:
adjudicate
judge
adjudge
referee
umpire

Question 24

condense

/kənˈdɛns/

Answer 24

Learn to pronounce
verb
1.
make (something) denser or more concentrated.
“the morning play on Saturday was condensed into a half-hour package”
2.
change or cause to change from a gas or vapour to a liquid.
“the moisture vapour in the air condenses into droplets of water”

Question 25

siege | /siːdʒ/

Answer 25

a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling those inside to surrender. "Verdun had withstood a siege of ten weeks"

Question 26

boulder | /ˈbəʊldə/

Answer 26

a large rock, typically one that has been worn smooth by erosion.

Question 27

Erosion | /ɪˈroʊ.ʒən/

Answer 27

the fact of soil, stone, etc. being gradually damaged and removed by the waves, rain, or wind

Question 28

Rapids

Answer 28

Rapids are sections of a river where the river bed has a relatively steep gradient, causing an increase in water velocity and turbulence

Question 29

turbulence | /ˈtəːbjʊl(ə)ns/

Answer 29

violent or unsteady movement of air or water, or of some other fluid. "the plane shuddered as it entered some turbulence" Similar: rough air currents irregular atmospheric motion uneven air movement a state of conflict or confusion. "political turbulence"

Question 30

velocity | /vɪˈlɒsɪti/

Answer 30

the speed of something in a given direction. "the velocities of the emitted particles" (in general use) speed. "the tank shot backwards at an incredible velocity"

Question 31

shudder | /ˈʃʌdə/

Answer 31

verb to shake suddenly with very small movements because of a very unpleasant thought or feeling: The sight of so much blood made him shudder. She shuddered at the thought of kissing him. Similar: shake shiver tremble (especially of a vehicle, machine, or building) shake or vibrate violently. "the train shuddered and edged forward"

Question 32

proliferate | /prəˈlɪfəreɪt/

Answer 32

increase rapidly in number; multiply. "the science fiction magazines which proliferated in the 1920s" (of a cell, structure, or organism) reproduce rapidly. "cultured cells often proliferate indefinitely" cause (cells, tissue, structures, etc.) to reproduce rapidly. "electromagnetic radiation can only proliferate cancers already present"

Question 33

propagate | /ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/

Answer 33

1. breed specimens of (a plant or animal) by natural processes from the parent stock. "try propagating your own houseplants from cuttings" 2. spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely. "the French propagated the idea that the English were drunkards"

Question 34

deteriorate | /dɪˈtɪərɪəreɪt/

Answer 34

become progressively worse. | "relations between the countries had deteriorated sharply"

Question 35

precipitate | /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/

Answer 35

cause (an event or situation, typically one that is undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely. "the incident precipitated a political crisis" 2. CHEMISTRY cause (a substance) to be deposited in solid form from a solution. "cell proteins were then precipitated and washed in 10% trichloroacetic acid"

Question 36

irk | /əːk/

Answer 36

verb past tense: irked; past participle: irked irritate; annoy, vex, furious "it irks her to think of the runaround she received"

Question 37

runaround | /ˈrʌnəraʊnd/

Answer 37

``` 1. deceitful or evasive treatment. "they are being given the runaround by the Defence Ministry" 2. a runabout. ```

Question 38

captivate | /ˈkaptɪveɪt/

Answer 38

verb past tense: captivated; past participle: captivated attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm. "he was captivated by her beauty"

Question 39

intrigue

Answer 39

1. arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate. "I was intrigued by your question" 2. make secret plans to do something illicit or detrimental to someone. "Henry and Louis intrigued with the local nobles"

Question 40

subsidize | /ˈsʌbsɪdʌɪz/

Answer 40

support (an organization or activity) financially. "the mining industry continues to be subsidized" Similar: give money to pay a subsidy to give a grant to pay part of the cost of producing (something) to keep the selling price low. "the government subsidizes basic goods including sugar, petroleum, and wheat"

Question 41

treason | /ˈtriːz(ə)n/

Answer 41

``` the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government. "they were convicted of treason" Similar: treachery disloyalty betrayal ``` Opposite: allegiance loyalty the action of betraying someone or something. plural noun: treasons "doubt is the ultimate treason against faith"

Question 42

dissolution | /dɪsəˈluːʃ(ə)n/

Answer 42

``` 1. the action of formally ending or dismissing an assembly, partnership, or official body. "the dissolution of their marriage" Similar: cessation conclusion end ending finish termination ```

Question 43

indulgence | inˈdəljəns

Answer 43

an occasion when you allow someone or yourself to have something enjoyable, especially more than is good for you: Chocolate is my only indulgence. All the pleasures and indulgences of the weekend are over, and I must get down to some serious hard work. His health suffered from over-indulgence in (= too much) rich food and drink.

Question 44

arithmetic | /əˈrɪθmətɪk/

Answer 44

Arithmetic is a branch of mathematics that consists of the study of numbers, especially the properties of the traditional operations on them—addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, exponentiation and extraction of roots (exponentiation /ˌɛkspənɛnʃɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n the operation of raising one quantity to the power of another)

Question 45

Patter

Answer 45

to make the sound of a lot of things gently and repeatedly hitting a surface: I heard the rain patter against/on the window. fast, continuous talk, esp. that of an entertainer or someone trying to sell things: Phinizy’s clever patter kept his audience in a good mood. the sound of quick, light hits or steps: Now that she’s older, we have the patter of little feet in our hallways.

Question 46

Parade | /pəˈreɪd/

Answer 46

a large number of people walking or in vehicles, all going in the same direction, usually as part of a public celebration of something: a victory parade

Question 47

Stride

Answer 47

an important positive development: The group has made strides to expand internationally. a long step when walking or running He strode across/into/out of the room.

Question 48

meager

Answer 48

(of amounts or numbers) very small or not enough: a meager salary The prisoners existed on a meager diet.

Question 49

diminutive | /dɪˈmɪnjʊtɪv/

Answer 49

very small: | He's a diminutive figure, less than five feet tall.

Question 50

Minute

Answer 50

used in spoken English to mean a very short time: Hang on/Wait a minute - I just have to get my bag. Just a minute - I'll be with you when I've finished this. I won't be a minute (= I will be ready soon). When you've got a minute, I'd like a brief word with you.

Question 51

deliberation | /dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃ(ə)n

Answer 51

1. long and careful consideration or discussion. "after much deliberation we arrived at a compromise" 2. slow and careful movement or thought. "he replaced the glass on the table with deliberation"

Question 52

rumination | /ruːmɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/

Answer 52

1. a deep or considered thought about something. "philosophical ruminations about life and humanity" 2. the action of chewing the cud. "cows slow down their rumination"

Question 53

contemplation | /ˌkɒntɛmˈpleɪʃ(ə)n/

Answer 53

the action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time. "the road is too busy for leisurely contemplation of the scenery" deep reflective thought. "he would retire to his room for study or contemplation" the state of being considered or planned. "substantial fitting work is in contemplation"

Question 54

resolution | /rɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/

Answer 54

a firm decision to do or not to do something. "she kept her resolution not to see Anne any more" 2. the quality of being determined or resolute. "he handled the last British actions of the war with resolution"

Question 55

Verge

Answer 55

noun 1. an edge or border. "they came down to the verge of the lake" 2. an extreme limit beyond which something specified will happen. "I was on the verge of tears" verb be very close or similar to. "despair verging on the suicidal"

Question 56

extreme

Answer 56

1. reaching a high or the highest degree; very great. "extreme cold" 2. furthest from the centre or a given point. "the extreme north-west of Scotland"

Question 57

roam | /rəʊm/

Answer 57

1. move about or travel aimlessly or unsystematically, especially over a wide area. "tigers once roamed over most of Asia" 2. use a mobile phone on another operator's network, typically while abroad. "Orange now allows Pay As You Go mobile phone customers to roam in the US" noun an aimless walk. "did you get to explore the city or have a roam around Bath?"

Question 58

hover | /ˈhɒvə/

Answer 58

verb remain in one place in the air. "Army helicopters hovered overhead" noun an act of remaining in the air in one place. "keep the model in a stable hover"

Question 59

glide

Answer 59

1. move with a smooth, quiet continuous motion. "a few gondolas glided past" 2. make an unpowered flight, either in a glider or in an aircraft with engine failure. "students learning to glide" noun 1. a gliding movement. "the cuckoo makes its approach in a hawk-like glide"

Question 60

soar

Answer 60

to rise very quickly to a high level: All night long fireworks soared into the sky. (of a bird or aircraft) to rise high in the air while flying without moving the wings or using power: She watched the gliders soaring effortlessly above her.

Question 61

indisputable | /ɪndɪˈspjuːtəb(ə)l,ɪnˈdɪspjʊtəb(ə)l/

Answer 61

adjective unable to be challenged or denied. "a far from indisputable fact"

Question 62

definite | /ˈdɛfɪnət/

Answer 62

clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful. "we had no definite plans" clearly true or real; unambiguous. "no definite proof has emerged" (of a person) certain or sure about something. "you're very definite about that!"

Question 63

vivid

Answer 63

producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind. "memories of that evening were still vivid" 2. (of a colour) intensely deep or bright. "the rhododendron bush provides a vivid splash of mauve"

Question 64

equivocal | /ɪˈkwɪvək(ə)l/

Answer 64

open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous. "the equivocal nature of her remarks" (of a person) using ambiguous or evasive language. "he has always been equivocal about the meaning of his lyrics" uncertain or questionable in nature. "the results of the investigation were equivocal"

Question 65

expedite | /ˈɛkspɪdʌɪt/

Answer 65

make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly. "he promised to expedite economic reforms"

Question 66

urge | /ˈəːdʒ/

Answer 66

``` verb try earnestly or persistently to persuade (someone) to do something. "he urged her to come and stay with us" noun a strong desire or impulse. "he felt the urge to giggle" ```

Question 67

instalment | /ɪnˈstɔːlm(ə)nt

Answer 67

1. a sum of money due as one of several equal payments for something, spread over an agreed period of time. "the first instalment of a grant for housing" 2. any of several parts of something which are published, broadcast, or made public in sequence at intervals. "filming the final instalment in his Vietnam trilogy"

Question 68

stanza

Answer 68

a group of lines of poetry forming a unit | a verse