Blackout (words from the Novel) Flashcards by Magdolna Ashraf

Orientation
noun: a course introducing a new situation or environment

Irányultság, tájolás, tájékozódás, eligazodás, betájolás, irány-meghatározás, orientáció

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Intern
noun: someone who works for an expert to learn about a job

Gyakornok, bentlakó segédorvos, (verb-integrál, őrizetben tart)

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Gangly
adjective: tall, thin, and awkward

Langaléta, égimeszelő, hórihorgas

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Clerical
adjective: appropriate for or engaged in office work

irodai, papi

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Protocol
noun: code of correct conduct

protokoll, egyezmény, jegyzőkönyv, (verb-jegyzőkönyvez)

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Conscience
noun: motivation deriving from ethical or moral principles

Lelkiismeret, lélek

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Funky
adjective: having an offensive or unpleasant smell

Funky, menő dögös, divatos, beijedt, gyáva, küllönc

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Smattering
noun: a small number or amount

Aprólékos, felületesség

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Contract
verb: become smaller or draw together

Összehúz, összemegy, vállal, szerződéssel vállal, (noun-szerződés, egyezmény)

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Pristine
adjective: completely free from dirt or contamination

Ősi, régi

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Tedious
adjective: so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

Unalmas

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Demographic
noun: a statistic characterizing human populations

Demográfiai

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Conducive
adjective: tending to bring about; being partly responsible for

Elősegítő, hasznos

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Immaculate
adjective: completely neat and clean

Hibátlan, kifogástalan, szeplőtlen

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Frazzle
verb: exhaust physically or emotionally

kirojtosít, kirongyosodik, rojtosít, rongyolódik (noun-rongyosodás, rojtosodás, rongy, maradék, rojt)

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Speculation
noun: a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

Spekuláció, töprengés

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Accost
verb: approach and speak to someone aggressively or insistently

Leszólít, megszólít, (noun-megszólítás)

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Abysmal
adjective: exceptionally bad or displeasing

Feneketlen

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Masquerade
noun: a party of guests wearing costumes and disguises

Álarcos mulatság, álöltözet, (verb-maskarázik)

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Objectively
adverb: in a manner not influenced by emotion

Tárgyilagosan, elfogulatlanul

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Ecstatic
adjective: feeling great rapture or delight

Elragadtatott, rajongó, mámorító

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Initiation
noun: a formal entry into an organization or position or office

Megindítás, inicializálás, kezdeményezés, iniciálás, kezdet, előidézés, kiváltás

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Keen
adjective: having or showing interest and intense desire

Lelkes, éles, heves

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Per se
adverb: with respect to its inherent nature

Önmagában

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Paisley noun: a fabric with a colorful swirled pattern of curved shapes

Paisley, kasmírminta

Coy adjective: affectedly shy especially in a playful or provocative way

Félénk, tartózkodó

Lapel noun: a fold of fabric below the collar of a coat or jacket

Hajtóka, kabát hajtókája

Intramural adjective: carried on within the bounds of an institution or community

Intramurális, városon belüli

Wax verb: write or speak in a specified manner

Viaszol, legyantáztat, (noun-viasz, wax, fülzsír)

Groggy adjective: stunned or confused and slow to react

Ittas, tántorgó, becsípett, (noun-vegyeskereskedés)

Disclosure noun: the act of making something evident

Közzététel, leleplezés

Marginal adjective: just barely adequate or within a lower limit

Marginális, lapszéli, lényegtelen

Stigma noun: a symbol of disgrace or infamy

Stigma, megbélyegzés, szégyenbélyeg

Dilemma noun: state of uncertainty in a choice between unfavorable options

Dilemma, kényszerhelyzet

Lapse verb: pass into a specified state or condition

Lejár, elévül, elmúlik, hibázik, téved, vét, visszaszáll, botlik, átszáll, elbotlik, elcsúszik, elfolyik, lefolyik, mulaszt, (múlás, tévedés, emlékezet csúszása, emlékezet kihagyása)

Maneuver verb: move skillfully, as around obstacles or into a position

Manőverez, csapatokat mozgat (noun-manőver, hadgyakorlat, hadmozdulat, hadművelet, nagy gyakorlat)

Relent verb: give in, as to influence or pressure

Enged, megkönyörül, meglágyul

Singe verb: become superficially burned

Megperzsel, (noun-pörkölés)

Bangle noun: jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration

Karperec

Muzzle noun: forward projecting part of the head of certain animals

Szájkosár, pofa, orr, csőtorkolat, száj, csőszáj, fúvóka

Vice noun: moral weakness

Helyettes, bűn, (verb-satuba fog)

Ogle verb: stare or look at, especially with amorous intentions

Kacsingat, fixíroz, (noun-kacsintás, szerelmes pillantás)

Stint noun: an unbroken period of time during which you do something

Megszorítás, korlátozás, (verb-megszorít)

Enrichment noun: act of making fuller or more meaningful or rewarding

Dúsítás, gazdagítás, díszítés

Hijab noun: a headscarf worn by Muslim women

Hidzsáb (muszlim női fejfedő)

Yarmulke noun: a skullcap worn by religious Jews, especially at prayer

Kipa, jarmulke, koponyatető

Certify verb: guarantee as meeting a certain standard

Igazol(ni), tanúsít, hitelesít

Dynamic noun: an efficient incentive

Dinamika, (adjective-dinamikus, dinamikai, lendületes, erőteljes, rugalmas, tetterős

Maintain verb: keep in a certain state, position, or activity

Fenntart(ani), kezel, karbantart, támogat, javít, ellát, támaszt

Contemporary adjective: belonging to the present time

Kortárs, egykorú, egykori, (noun-laptárs)

Obsessive adjective: characterized by an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation

Megszállott, kínzó, gyötrő

Orthopedic adjective: of or relating to the treatment of bones or joints

Ortopédiai, ortopéd

Tenant noun: someone who pays rent to use property owned by someone else

Bérlő, lakó

Dregs noun: sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid

Üledék, hordalék, zacc

Reinforcement noun: a device designed to provide additional strength

Erősítés, megerősítés, fokozódás, vasalás

Temperament noun: your usual mood

Temperamentum, vérmérséklet, alkat

Euthanasia noun: the act of killing someone painlessly

Eutanázia, könnyű halál

Hospice noun: a program of medical care for the terminally ill

Hospice, menedékház, szeretetház

Efficiently adverb: in a manner that wastes no time or effort

Hatékonyan, eredményesen

Threshold noun: the entrance for passing through a room or building

Küszöb, kezdete valaminek, futópálya-küszöb

Acute adjective: extremely sharp or intense

Akut, heveny, éles, hegyes, heves, éleselméjű, ravasz

Tainted adjective: touched by rot or decay

Szennyezett

Meticulously adverb: in a manner marked by extreme care of details

Aprólékosan

Clad adjective: having an outer covering especially of thin metal

(Fel)öltözött, páncélba öltözött, páncélos, páncélozott (verb-öltöztet, felöltöztet, felruház, kifejez, noun-burkolat, védőburkolat)

Substantial adjective: of good quality and condition; solidly built

Lényeges, valódi, létező

Essentially adverb: at bottom or by something's very nature

Lényegében

Pessimism noun: a general disposition to expect the worst in all things

Pesszimizmus, borúlátás

Midriff noun: the central area of the human torso (usually in front)

Rekeszizom, testhez simuló derékrész

Oblivious adjective: lacking conscious awareness of

Feledékeny

Fringe verb: decorate with an ornamental border

Szegélyez, (noun-rojt, bojt)

Vacate verb: leave behind empty; move out of

Wring verb: twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid

Electrolyte noun: a solution that conducts electricity

Tremor noun: an involuntary vibration, as if from illness or fear

Elective noun: a course that the student can select from among alternatives

Spree noun: a brief indulgence of your impulses

Furrow verb: make or become wrinkled or creased

Marquee noun: a structure, often with a signboard, over an entrance

Vertigo noun: a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall

Scoff verb: laugh at with contempt and derision

Resentment noun: a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

Fortitude noun: strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity

Smug adjective: marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction

Episodic adjective: divided into or composed of distinct scenes or events

Flurry noun: a sudden and overwhelming outpouring or amount

Bodega noun: small shop selling groceries, especially in a Hispanic area

Clammy adjective: unpleasantly cool and humid

Entwine verb: wind or twist together

Fissure noun: a long narrow opening

Grimace verb: contort the face to indicate a certain mental state

Exasperated adjective: greatly annoyed; out of patience

Incomprehensible adjective: difficult to understand

Conjure verb: summon into action or bring into existence

Sage noun: aromatic fresh or dried gray-green leaves used as seasoning

Zsálya, bölcs (adjective: bölcs, megfontolt)

Ward off verb: repel or turn away

Kivéd, elhárít

Sprawl verb: sit or lie with one's limbs spread out

Eloquent adjective: expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

Docent noun: a guide who leads others on a tour

Crest verb: reach a high point

Sediment noun: matter that has been deposited by some natural process

Üledék, lerakódás

Surrogate noun: someone or something that takes the place of another

Helyettes, pótszer

Palette noun: range of color characteristic of a painting, artist, etc.

Paletta, festéklap

Transcript noun: a written record of dictated or recorded speech

Átirat, másolat

Imminent Adjective: close in time; about to occur

Fenyegető, küszöbön álló

Articulate verb: put into words or an expression

Artikulál, tagol

Murky adjective: cloudy, dirty, and difficult to see through

Instinctive adjective: unthinking

Graze verb: scrape gently

Logistics noun: supplying an operation with labor and materials as needed

Frantically adverb: in an uncontrolled manner

Callous noun: a skin area that is thick or hard from continual pressure

Majestic adjective: having or displaying great dignity or nobility

Gawk verb: look with amazement

Patron noun: someone who supports or champions something

Bound verb: move forward by leaping

Upscale Adjective: relating or appealing to wealthy or high-status consumers

Embassy noun: a building where diplomats live or work

Necessarily adverb: in an essential manner

Famine noun: a severe shortage of food resulting in starvation and death

Bias verb: cause to be prejudiced

Bustle noun: a rapid active commotion

Strut verb: walk in a proud, confident way

Irk verb: irritate or vex

Disdain noun: lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

Ulterior adjective: lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed

Flak noun: intense adverse criticism

Understatement noun: something said in a restrained way for ironic contrast

Fawn verb: try to gain favor through flattery or deferential behavior

Inkling noun: a slight suggestion or vague understanding

Eccentric adjective: conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

Baffled adjective: perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements

Gentrification noun: change in poorer areas due to an influx of wealthier people

Divert verb: turn aside; turn away from

Distinguishable adjective: capable of being perceived as different or distinct

Paradox noun: someone or something with contradictory qualities

Diplomatic adjective: marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people

Parable noun: a short moral story

Existential adjective: relating to or dealing with the state of being

Falter verb: speak haltingly

Aggravate verb: exasperate or irritate

Prima donna noun: a vain and temperamental person

Esoteric adjective: understandable only by an enlightened inner circle

Gauge noun: an instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity

Artisan noun: a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft

Stoop noun: small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house

Skeptical adjective: marked by or given to doubt

Clarify verb: make clear and comprehensible

Antic noun: a playful, attention-getting act done for fun and amusement

Superficial adjective: only concerned with what is apparent or obvious

Philosophical adjective: relating to the investigation of existence and knowledge

Sassy adjective: improperly forward or bold

Queasy adjective: causing or fraught with or showing anxiety

Nostalgic adjective: unhappy about being away and longing for familiar things

Sluggish adjective: moving slowly

Hypothetical noun: a conjectural possibility or circumstance