Article #2

Question 1

imperfect - adj
I explained as well as I was able, given my own imperfect understanding of the situation.

Answer 1

not completely correct or perfect (несовершенство)

Question 2

inhibited - adj
The presence of strangers made her feel inhibited.

Answer 2

not confident enough to say or do what you want

Question 3

embrace - v
Jack warmly embraced his son.

Answer 3

to put your arms around someone and hold them in a friendly or loving way

Question 4

immaculate - adj
[имакулейт]
Dressed in an immaculate white suit.

Answer 4

perfectly clean or tidy (безупречный)

Question 5

pick up - pv
He picked up the letter and read it.

Answer 5

to lift something or someone up

Question 6

limitation - n
Any limitation to the king’s power could be permanent.

Answer 6

the act or process of controlling or reducing something (ограничение)

Question 7

permission - n
You will need permission from your parents to go on the trip.

Answer 7

you are officially allowed to do it

Question 8

mundane - adj
Mundane matters such as paying bills and shopping for food do not interest her.

Answer 8

ordinary and not interesting or exciting

Question 9

delay - v
Heavy snow delayed the start of the game.

Answer 9

to make something happen at a later time than originally planned or expected (задержка)

Question 10

gratify - n
John was gratified to see the improvement in his mother’s health.

Answer 10

to make someone feel pleased and satisfied