Day 4

Question 1

Counteract

Answer 1

противодействовать
v. to work in opposition to

Question 2

Counterargument

Answer 2

контраргумент
n. an argument used to criticize or dismantle another argument

Question 3

Counterproductive

Answer 3

контрпродуктивный
adj. hindering the achievement of a goal

Question 4

Culmination

Answer 4

кульминация
n. the final act or climax

Question 5

Cultivate

Answer 5

выращивать
v. to foster the growth of

Question 6

Decree

Answer 6

указ
v. to declare formally and with authority

Question 7

Deference

Answer 7

уважение
n. respect; regard

Question 8

Deficient

Answer 8

недостаточный
adj. not enough in degree or amount

Question 9

Demonstrate

Answer 9

продемонстрировать
v. to do as an example

Question 10

Demur

Answer 10

возразить
v. to object to

Question 11

Deplete

Answer 11

истощать
v. to (over)use over time (usu. resources)

Question 12

Desolate

Answer 12

пустынный
adj. bare, barren, empty

Question 13

Devise

Answer 13

разработать
v. to come up with (a plan)

Question 14

Dilemma

Answer 14

дилемма
n. a problem, usually requiring a choice between two options

Question 15

Diligence

Answer 15

усердие
n. conscientiousness; the quality of being committed to a task

Question 16

Diminish

Answer 16

уменьшаться
v. to become smaller in scope or degree

Question 17

Dire

Answer 17

страшный
adj. hopeless and dangerous or fearful

Question 18

Discord

Answer 18

разногласие
n. disagreement

Question 19

Disdain

Answer 19

презрение
n. a lack of respect and strong dislike (toward something or someone)

Question 20

Dismay

Answer 20

тревога
n. hopelessness, stress, or consternation
встревожиться
v. to fill with woe or apprehension