contest vocab Flashcards
not adequately earned or deserved
unmerited
having or showing a confident and forceful personality
assertive
be “ “ to something/do something
likely to show a particular characteristic, usually a negative one, or to be affected by something bad, such as damage or an illness
formal
lying face down
prone
(of a material or article) allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly(отчетливо) seen.
easy to perceive(воспринимать) or detect(обнаруживать).
transparent
a small part on or attached to a piece of furniture or equipment.
the action of (установка) something.
suitable or appropriate under the circumstances; right or proper
fitted(подогнанный) around or to something or someone in a specified way.
fitting
an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony.
he characteristic scent of a wine or perfume.
bouquet
noun
a person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
a sports player nominated as eligible to replace another after a match has begun
verb
use or add in place of.
replace (a sports player) with a substitute during a match.
to substitute
somewhat formal
: to be more important (than something else)
have/take percedence over
effort, energy, and enthusiasm.
physical strength and good health
active healthy well-balanced growth especially of plants
: intensity of action or effect : FORCE
: effective legal status
vigor
at the same time
simultaneously
someone with a more important position than you in an organization:
higher-up
If a group of people are …, they oppose the ideas of the people in authority and plan to change the system, often using force
If someone is …, they are difficult to control and do not behave in the way that is expected
rebellious
someone who behaves or thinks like everyone else, rather than being different
conformist
used to emphasize how very great, important, or powerful a quality or feeling is;
sheer
the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is ..
determination
You can use it to express a strong level of commitment(обязательство)or dedication(преданность, целеустремленность) to a task.
sheer determination
a competition to do better than other people, usually in which prizes are given- соревнование, конкурс, борьба
an attempt, usually against difficulties, to win an election or to get power or control
If you contest a formal statement, a claim, a judge’s decision, or a legal case, you say formally that it is wrong or unfair and try to have it changed(verb)
to compete (verb)for something:
to attempt to win an election or to get power or control:(verb)
contest
used to refer to something that is generally or officially accepted as being correct or satisfactory:(удовлетворительный)
approved
the act of giving something to someone and them giving you something else
a short conversation or argument:
an arrangement in which students, artists, or other people from one country visit another country:
exchange
to give a quick short look:(verb)
to shine, reflect light, or sparkle:
In cricket, if a batter(отбивающий) ,,es the ball, they hit it quickly and lightly at an angle so that it goes behind them with only a small change of direction:
a quick short look:(noun)
take/cast(бросать) a ,,, at
immediately: at a ….
when first looking:(noun) at first …
glance
a person who goes regularly to church:
churchgoer
