Deck 11 Flashcards

(13 cards)

1
Q

liniment (v)

/ˈlɪnɪm(ə)nt/

A

soothing lotion

An embrocation for rubbing on the body to relieve pain, especially one made with oil

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2
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omnipotent

A

all powerful

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3
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pragmatic (adj)

/praɡˈmatɪk/

A

practical

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4
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ruse (n)

/ruːz/

A

trick, stratagem

An action intended to deceive someone; a trick

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5
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transgress (v)

/tranzˈɡrɛs/

A
  1. go astray, disobey, commit a sin
    Go beyond the limits of (what is morally, socially, or legally acceptable)
  2. (Of the sea) spread over (an area of land)
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soothe (v)

/sựːð/

A

Gently calm (a person or their feelings)

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7
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embrocate (v)

/ˈɛmbrəkeɪt/

A

Bathe (a diseased or painful part of the body) with liquid

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stratagem (n)

/ˈstratədʒəm/

A

A plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end

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9
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astray (adv)

/əˈstreɪ/

A
  1. Away from the correct path or direction

2. Into error or morally questionable behaviour

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10
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bathe (v)

/beɪð/

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  1. Wash by immersing one’s body in water
  2. Swim or spend time in the sea or a lake, river, or pool for pleasure
  3. Suffuse or envelop in something
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outwit (v)

/aʊtˈwɪt/

A

Deceive by greater ingenuity

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immerse (v)

/ɪˈməːs/

A
  1. Dip or submerge in a liquid

2. Involve oneself deeply in a particular activity

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13
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suffuse (v)

/səˈfjuːz/

A

Gradually spread through or over

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