Jazz Section 3

Question 1

resurrection

Answer 1

the act of causing something that had ended or been forgotten or lost to exist again, to be used again

Question 2

appetite

Answer 2

1. a physical desire for food

2. a desire or liking for something

Question 3

bait

Answer 3

something (such as a piece of food) that is used to attract fish or animals so they can be caught

Question 4

contradiction

Answer 4

a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another

Question 5

miscarriage

Answer 5

1. a condition in which a pregnancy ends too early and does not result in the birth of a live baby
2. an unjust legal decision

Question 6

conceivable

Answer 6

capable of being imagined or grasped mentally:

Question 7

defiant

Answer 7

refusing to obey something or someone :

Question 8

competent

Answer 8

having the necessary ability or skills : able to do something well or well enough to meet a standard

Question 9

abrupt

Answer 9

sudden and unexpected:

Question 10

irritable

Answer 10

becoming angry or annoyed easily

Question 11

mutilate

Answer 11

1. to cause severe damage to (the body of a person or animal)
2. : to ruin the beauty of (something) : to severely damage or spoil (something)

Question 12

humiliate

Answer 12

make (someone) feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride:

Question 13

saunter

Answer 13

walk in a slow, relaxed manner: stroll

Question 14

fertilise

Answer 14

: to make (an egg) able to grow and develop

Question 15

confound

Answer 15

1. : to surprise and confuse (someone or something)

2. : to prove (someone or something) wrong