Deck 13

Question 1

lithe (adj)

/lʌɪð/

Answer 1

flexible, supple

(Especially of a person’s body) thin, supple, and graceful

Question 2

omniscient (adj)

/ɒmˈnɪsɪənt/

Answer 2

all-knowing

Question 3

pragmatist

Answer 3

practical person who is concerned with usefulness

Question 4

transient (adj)

/ˈtranzɪənt/

Answer 4

short-lived, ephemeral

Question 5

supple (adj)

/ˈsʌp(ə)l/

Answer 5

Bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible

Question 6

embody (v)

/ɪmˈbɒđi/

Answer 6

1. Be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling)
2. Include or contain (something) as a constituent part
3. Form (people) into a body, especially for military purposes

Question 7

constituent

/kənˈstɪtjʊənt/

Answer 7

1. (adj) Being a part of a whole
2. (adj) Being a voting member of an organization and having the power to appoint or elect
3. (n) A member of an area which elects a representative to a legislative body
4. (n) A component part of something

Question 8

inundate (v)

/ˈɪnʌndeɪt/

Answer 8

1. Overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with
2. Flood

Question 9

demise

/dɪˈmʌɪz/

Answer 9

1. (n) A person’s death
2. (n) Conveyance or transfer of property or a title by will or lease
3. (v) Convey or grant (an estate) by will or lease

Question 10

estate (n)

/ɪˈsteɪt/

Answer 10

An area or amount of land or property, in particular

Question 11

narcissism (n)

/ˈnɑːsɪsɪz(ə)m/

Answer 11

Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one’s physical appearance

Question 12

memento (n)

/mɪˈmɛntəʊ/

Answer 12

An object kept as a reminder of a person or event