0_VOC_Lektion 32 Flashcards by Mathias Wasik

dignitary

The task of entertaining the wife or husband
of a ___ falls to the first lady.

Noun: a person considered to be
important because of high rank or office

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to poise

She ___ herself on the
very edge of the seat.

Verb: to adjust, hold, or carry
in equilibrium; balance evenly

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exculpatory

He was dismissed in 2013
after ___ evidence surfaced.

Adjective: tending to clear
from a charge of fault or guilt

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vociferous

He was a ___ opponent of the takeover.

Adjective: (especially of a person or speech)
vehement or clamorous

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separation of powers

President Trump is getting
a crash course on the ___ as
federal courts knock
down his refugee ban.

Noun: the principle or
system of vesting in separate
branches the executive,
legislative,and judicial
powers of a government

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Heat and ___ had continued
for more than three weeks.

Noun: a period of dry weather,
especially a long one that
is injurious to crops

drought

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He’s a ___, self-serving, arrogant creature.

Adjective: involved in conspiring
to do something immoral, illegal, or harmful

conniving

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to expiate

Their sins must
be ___ by sacrifice.

Verb: to atone for;
make amends
or reparation for

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She ___ herself on the
very edge of the seat.

Verb: to adjust, hold, or carry
in equilibrium; balance evenly

to poise

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tutelage

He felt privileged to be
under the ___ of an
experienced actor.

Noun: instruction;
teaching; guidance

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to begrudge

She ___ Martin
his affluence.

Verb: envy (someone)
the possession or
enjoyment of (something)

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He felt privileged to be
under the ___ of
an experienced actor.

Noun: instruction;
teaching; guidance

tutelage

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cloakroom

He is the ___ attendant.

Noun: a room in which outer
garments, hats, umbrellas, etc.,
may be left temporarily,
as in a club, restaurant

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uncanny

It’s ___ how alike you two look!

Adjective: having or seeming
to have a supernatural
or inexplicable basis;
beyond theordinary or normal

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He is an ___ to the throne.

Noun: a person who has ambitions
to achieve something

aspirant

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He’s afraid of being
brought to ___.

Noun: the avenging or
punishing of past
mistakes or misdeeds

reckoning

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forbearance

His unfailing courtesy and
___ under great
provocation.

Noun: patient self-control;
restraint and tolerance

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She was able to establish
a good ___ with the children.

Noun: relation; connection,
especially harmonious or
sympathetic relation

rapport

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The bully gave him
a painful ___ on the head.

Noun: a heavy blow with
the hand or a hard object

clout

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He is a wealthy campaign
contributor with ___ at city hall.

Noun: influence or power,
especially in politics or business

clout

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He was a ___ opponent of the takeover.

Adjective: (especially of a person or speech)
vehement or clamorous

vociferous

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curt

He gave a ___ nod.

Adjective: rudely brief
in speech or abrupt
in manner

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President Trump is getting
a crash course on the ___ as
federal courts knock down
his refugee ban.

Noun: the principle or
system of vesting in separate
branches the executive,
legislative,and judicial
powers of a government

separation of powers

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A rosy girl with a large ___ of blonde hair.

Noun: a single length of hair
made up of three or more
interlaced strands; a braid.

plait

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aspirant

He is an ___ to the throne. Noun: a person who has ambitions to achieve something also adjective: having ambitions to achieve something

tawdry

Even Melania Trump had to accept failure with her ___ jewelry. Adjective: showy but cheap and of poor quality.

His unfailing courtesy and \_\_\_ under great provocation. Noun: patient self-control; restraint and tolerance

forbearance

rapport

She was able to establish a good ___ with the children. Noun: relation; connection, especially harmonious or sympathetic relation

The proposed project is economically \_\_\_. Adjective: practicable; workable

viable

to startle

A sudden sound in the doorway ___ her. Verb: to disturb or agitate suddenly as by surprise or alarm

Patients with liver disease may be ___ to infection. Adjective: likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing

susceptible

to tout sb. / sth.

Jim was ___ his wares. Verb: attempt to sell sth., typically by pestering people in an aggressive manner

\_\_\_ are removed on the 5th to 7th day after the operation. Noun: a joining of the lips or edges of a wound or the like by stitching or somesimilar process

suture

conniving

He's a \_\_\_, self-serving, arrogant creature. Adjective: involved in conspiring to do something immoral, illegal, or harmful

susceptible

Patients with liver disease may be ___ to infection. Adjective: likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing

He is the ___ attendant. Noun: a room in which outer garments, hats, umbrellas, etc., may be left temporarily, as in a club, restaurant

cloakroom

My wife's ___ ruined what otherwise would have been a fantastic evening. Noun: the quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered

petulance

A ___ is a device that tells the time of day by the apparent position of the Sun in the sky.

sundial

feckless

They are frustrated with the President and the ___ and corrupt leadership around him. Adjective: lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.

hoarder

This woman is a bit of a \_\_\_. Noun: Someone who compulsively purchases and saves items

to atone

Sonya had begged to be forgiven and now, as if trying to ___ for her fault, paid unceasing attention to her cousin. Verb: make amends or reparation.

divert

Iran officials told Assad to focus on Israel to ___ attention from Syria crisis. Verb: to turn aside or from a path or course

They donated their collection of prints with the ___ that they never be publicly exhibited Noun: a condition that is demanded as part of an agreement

stipulation

A fuel \_\_\_. Noun: any device or instrument for measuring, registering measurements, or testing something

gauge

The blood had ___ into blobs. Verb: solidify or coagulate, especially by cooling.

to congeal

It's ___ how alike you two look! Adjective: having or seeming to have a supernatural or inexplicable basis; beyond theordinary or normal

uncanny

Jim was ___ his wares. Verb: attempt to sell sth., typically by pestering people in an aggressive manner

to tout sb. / sth.

to solicit

She began to ___ contributions from her friends, and saved her pennies. Verb: ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone

to congeal

The blood had ___ into blobs. Verb: solidify or coagulate, especially by cooling.

kudos

\_\_\_ to everyone who put the event together! Noun: praise and honor received for an achievement.

Iran officials told Assad to focus on Israel to ___ attention from Syria crisis. Verb: to turn aside or from a path or course

divert

The police is likely to recommend the \_\_\_ of Netanyahu. Noun: a formal accusation initiating a criminal case

indictment

Astronomers can ___ the star's brightness. Verb: to determine the exact dimensions, capacity, quantity

gauge

The people who kidnapped you will __ \_\_ \_\_\_. Adjective: without suffering any punishment or injury.

to get off scot-free

suture

\_\_\_ are removed on the 5th to 7th day after the operation. Noun: a joining of the lips or edges of a wound or the like by stitching or somesimilar process

He ___ in horror. Verb: suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust

to recoil

ludicrous

It's ___ that I have been fined. Adjective: causing laughter because of absurdity; provoking or deserving derision;ridiculous; laughable

A sudden sound in the doorway ___ her. Verb: to disturb or agitate suddenly as by surprise or alarm

to startle

viable

The proposed project is economically \_\_\_. Adjective: practicable; workable

It's ___ that I have been fined. Adjective: causing laughter because of absurdity; provoking or deserving derision;ridiculous; laughable

ludicrous

reckoning

1. He's afraid of being brought to \_\_\_. Noun: the avenging or punishing of past mistakes or misdeeds 2. He has spent, by his own \_\_\_, 50 dollars too much. Noun: count; computation; calculation

She ___ Martin his affluence. Verb: envy (someone) the possession or enjoyment of (something)

to begrudge

She began to ___ contributions from her friends, and saved her pennies. Verb: ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone

to solicit

poise

\_\_\_ and good deportment can be cultivated. Noun: a state of balance or equilibrium, as from equality or equal distribution of weight

Staging is a ___ but essential job. Adjective: causing one to feel bored or annoyed

tiresome

to nab

Emily ___ the seat next to mine. Could you ___ me a seat? Verb: take, grab, or steal (something)

\_\_\_ and good deportment can be cultivated. Noun: a state of balance or equilibrium, as from equality or equal distribution of weight

poise

She sought ___ in her religion. Noun: alleviation of distress or discomfort

solace "Marta"

petulance

My wife's ___ ruined what otherwise would have been a fantastic evening. Noun: the quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered

to recoil

He ___ in horror. Verb: suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust

indictment

The police is likely to recommend the \_\_\_ of Netanyahu. Noun: a formal accusation initiating a criminal case

sundial

A ___ is a device that tells the time of day by the apparent position of the Sun in the sky.

He couldn't prevent her pain, only ___ it. Verb: to make easier to endure; lessen; mitigate

to alleviate

plait

A rosy girl with a large ___ of blonde hair. Noun: a single length of hair made up of three or more interlaced strands; a braid.

Sonya had begged to be forgiven and now, as if trying to ___ for her fault, paid unceasing attention to her cousin. Verb: make amends or reparation.

to atone

This dispute did not make for an ___ parting. Adjective: characterized by friendliness and absence of discord

amicable

tiresome

Staging is a ___ but essential job. Adjective: causing one to feel bored or annoyed

He was dismissed in 2013 after ___ evidence surfaced. Adjective: tending to clear from a charge of fault or guilt

exculpatory

Their sins must be ___ by sacrifice. Verb: to atone for; make amends or reparation for

to expiate

I'm just a ___ so I bumped my head.

clumsy fool

draught

1. Heavy curtains at the windows cut out \_\_\_s. Noun: a current of cool air in a room or other confined space 2. She downed the remaining beer in one draught. Noun: a single act of drinking or inhaling

clout

The bully gave him a painful ___ on the head. He is a wealthy campaign contributor with ___ at city hall. Noun: 1. a heavy blow with the hand or a hard object 2. influence or power, especially in politics or business

to get off scot-free

The people who kidnapped you will __ \_\_ \_\_\_. Adjective: without suffering any punishment or injury.

Want me to get the rubber ___ from the car? Noun: a flexible tube for conveying a liquid, as water, to a desired point

hose

This woman is a bit of a \_\_\_. Noun: Someone who compulsively purchases and saves items

hoarder

They are frustrated with the President and the ___ and corrupt leadership around him. Adjective: lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.

feckless

apprehensive

I'm very ___ about tomorrow's meeting. Adjective: anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen

amicable

This dispute did not make for an ___ parting. Adjective: characterized by friendliness and absence of discord

stipulation

They donated their collection of prints with the ___ that they never be publicly exhibited Noun: a condition that is demanded as part of an agreement

He has spent, by his own \_\_\_, 50 dollars too much. Noun: count; computation; calculation

reckoning

solace

She sought ___ in her religion. Noun: alleviation of distress or discomfort

alleviate

He couldn't prevent her pain, only ___ it. Verb: to make easier to endure; lessen; mitigate

The task of entertaining the wife or husband of a ___ falls to the first lady. Noun: a person considered to be important because of high rank or office

dignitary

drought

Heat and ___ had continued for more than three weeks. Noun: a period of dry weather, especially a long one that is injurious to crops

I'm very ___ about tomorrow's meeting. Adjective: anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen

apprehensive

gauge

1. Astronomers can ___ the star's brightness. Verb: to determine the exact dimensions, capacity, quantity 2. A fuel \_\_\_. Noun: any device or instrument for measuring, registering measurements, or testing something

Heavy curtains at the windows cut out \_\_\_s. Noun: a current of cool air in a room or other confined space

draught

He gave a ___ nod. Adjective: rudely brief in speech or abrupt in manner

curt

hose

Want me to get the rubber ___ from the car? Noun: a flexible tube for conveying a liquid, as water, to a desired point

\_\_\_ to everyone who put the event together! Noun: praise and honor received for an achievement.

kudos

Emily ___ the seat next to mine. Verb: take, grab, or steal (something)

to nab

Even Melania Trump had to accept failure with her ___ jewelry. Adjective: showy but cheap and of poor quality.

tawdry "tawdry jewelry"