Week 3

Question 1

amalgamate

Answer 1

(verb) to combine several elements into a whole

However, instead of disbanding the surplus units, it was decided to amalgamate them in pairs.

Question 2

invigoration

Answer 2

(noun) the quality of being energized or filled with liveliness

Her book is as invigorating as a cool ocean breeze.

Question 3

lackluster

Answer 3

(adj) dull; lacking vitality or luminosity

The actor gave a lackluster performance in his latest film.

Question 4

obviate

Answer 4

(verb) to anticipate and make unnecessary

The slow speed and sensitive feed tend to obviate chatter.

Question 5

pervasive

Answer 5

(adj) having the tendency to permeate or spread throughout

All stories deal with the hardship of life, the suffering of the lower classes and a pervasive lack of hope.

Question 6

plummet

Answer 6

(verb) to plunge or drop straight down

At exactly 8:05pm, the lightning strikes the hotel again, and both elevators plummet downwards.

Question 7

prune

Answer 7

(verb) to cut back or clip branches or other parts of a plant, especially parts that are dead or unnecessary

The leaves and small green stems (twigs) were separated and incorporated in to the soil while fresh on the same day that they were pruned.