#4 Flashcards
Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
arbitrary - произвольный
Not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily.
reticent - скрытный
Gentle, not harmful in effect.
benign - доброкачественный
Grimly mocking or cynical.
sardonic - злобно-насмешливый
Failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate.
presumptuous - самонадеянный
Lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence.
crass - грубый
Annoying, worrying, or causing problems.
vexing - раздражающий
Of imposing height.
lofty - возвышенный
Active, fast, and energetic.
brisk - юркий
Attractively unusual or old-fashioned.
quaint - причудливый
Wet and soft.
soggy - сырой, нудный
Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
explicit - явный
Superior to all others.
supreme - высший
Dark or dull in color or tone.
somber - угрюмый
Having rough, sharp points protruding.
jagged - зазубренный
Abundant in supply or quantity.
copious - обильный
In a disturbed state of mind resulting from illness or intoxication.
delirious - бредовый
Complicated or detailed and awkward to do or use.
fiddly - неудобный
Furiously angry.
livid - синевато-багровый, в ярости
Making a loud, confused noise.
tumultuous - буйный
Rough in texture or grain. Rude, crude, or vulgar.
coarse - грубый
Decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell.
putrid - гнилой, дурно пахнущий
Sharing a common border, touching.
contiguous - соприкасающийся
Having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.
inveterate - заядлый, отпетый
Neither parallel nor at right angles to a specified or implied line
skew - косой
