Deck 12

Question 1

alleviate (v)

/əˈliːvɪeɪt/

Answer 1

make less severe

Question 2

cacophony (n)

/kəˈkɒf(ə)ni/

Answer 2

discordant loud noise

Question 3

denounce (v)

/dɪˈnaʊns/

Answer 3

condemn, speak out against

Publicly declare to be wrong or evil

Question 4

exasperate (v)

/ɪɡˈzasp(ə)reɪt/

Answer 4

Irritate intensely; infuriate

Question 5

ignominy (n)

/ˈɪɡnəmɪni/

Answer 5

shame

Question 6

discordant (adj)

/dɪˈskɔːd(ə)nt/

Answer 6

1. Disagreeing or incongruous

2. (Of sounds) harsh and jarring because of a lack of harmony

Question 7

infuriate (v)

/ɪnˈfjʊərɪeɪt/

Answer 7

Make (someone) extremely angry and impatient

Question 8

jar

/dʒɑː/

Answer 8

1. (n) A wide-mouthed cylindrical container made of glass or pottery, especially one used for storing food
2. (v) Send a painful or damaging shock through (something, especially a part of the body)
3. (adj) Have an unpleasant or disturbing effect
4. (n) A physical shock or jolt

Question 9

jolt

/dʒəʊlt/

Answer 9

1. (v) Push or shake (someone or something) abruptly and roughly
2. (n) An abrupt rough or violent movement

Question 10

submerge (v)

/səbˈməːdʒ/

Answer 10

Cause (something) to be under water

Question 11

lobbyist (n)

/ˈlɒbiɪst/

Answer 11

A person who takes part in an organized attempt to influence legislators

Question 12

craze

/kreɪz/

Answer 12

1. (n) An enthusiasm for a particular activity or object which appears suddenly and achieves widespread but short-lived popularity
2. (v) Make (someone) wildly insane or out of control
3. (v) Produce a network of fine cracks on (a surface)