Deck 1

Question 1

legend (n)

/ˈlɛdʒ(ə)nd/

Answer 1

1. A traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but not authenticated
2. An extremely famous or notorious person, especially in a particular field
3. An inscription, especially on a coin or medal

Question 2

odious (adj)

/ˈəʊdɪəs/

Answer 2

hateful, Extremely unpleasant; repulsive

Question 3

posterity (n)

/pɒˈstɛrɪti/

Answer 3

All future generations of people

Question 4

rife

/rʌɪf/

Answer 4

1. (adj) (Especially of something undesirable) of common occurrence; widespread
2. (adv) In an unchecked or widespread manner

Question 5

torpor (n)

/ˈtɔːpə/

Answer 5

dormancy, sluggishness, inactivity

A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy

Question 6

authenticate (v)

/ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt/

Answer 6

Prove or show (something) to be true, genuine, or valid

Question 7

notorious (adj)

/nə(ʊ)ˈtɔːrɪəs/

Answer 7

Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed

Question 8

inscribe (v)

/ɪnˈskrʌɪb/

Answer 8

Write or carve (words or symbols) on something, especially as a formal or permanent record

Question 9

repulsive (adj)

/rɪˈpʌlsɪv/

Answer 9

Arousing intense distaste or disgust

Question 10

dormant (adj)

/ˈdɔːm(ə)nt/

Answer 10

1. (Of an animal) having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep