Kaplan Flashcards

1
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Inimical to

The proposed legislation was deemed inimical to the interests of small businesses, threatening to impose undue burdens on them.

A

ters düsen, zararlı

noxious OR antagonistic

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2
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Abstruse

The professor’s lecture was filled with abstruse theories that left many students confused and struggling to understand.

A

anlaşılmasi güc

arcane, incomprehensible

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3
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Prosaic

His prosaic approach to problem-solving lacked creativity and failed to inspire his team.

A

sıradan

banal

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4
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Spurned

After being spurned by his colleagues for his radical ideas, he decided to pursue his research independently.

A

reddedilmiş

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5
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Appal

She was appalled by the blatant disregard for safety regulations at the construction site.

A

dehşete düşmek, sok olmak

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6
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Abjure

In a public statement, the celebrity chose to abjure all forms of violence and advocate for peaceful resolutions instead.

A

yemin ederek reddetmek

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7
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Befuddlement

The complex instructions caused widespread befuddlement among the new employees, leading to numerous mistakes.

A

kafa karisikligi, şaşkınlık

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8
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Chagrin

To her chagrin, she realized that she had forgotten to bring the crucial documents to the meeting.

A

hüsran, utanc

a feeling of vexation, marked by disappointment or humiliation.

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9
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Resentment

The unfair treatment by the management led to a deep sense of resentment among the employees.

A

darginlik, kızgınlık

hate, anger,

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10
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Supercilious

His supercilious attitude made it difficult for others to work with him, as he often dismissed their ideas as inferior.

A

kibirli

arrogant

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11
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Sardonic

His sardonic comments during the discussion alienated many of his colleagues, who found his humor biting and unconstructive.

A

alaycı

sarcastic, satirical

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12
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Fatuous

The fatuous remarks made during the debate did little to advance the conversation and only highlighted the speaker’s ignorance.

A

aptalca, ahmakca, akılsız

foolish

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13
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Ribald

The comedian’s ribald jokes, though popular with some, offended a significant portion of the audience.

A

küfürbaz kimse

rude

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14
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Reminiscence

The old photographs evoked a powerful reminiscence of her childhood summers spent at the family cabin.

A

anımsama

rem- ember memories

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15
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Disparage

Despite the manager’s attempts to disparage her colleague’s achievements, the team continued to value her contributions highly.

A

küçümsemek

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16
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Porous

The porous material of the sponge made it ideal for cleaning up spills and absorbing liquids efficiently.

A

geçirimli

17
Q

Translucent

The translucent glass allowed just enough light to filter through, creating a soft, diffused glow in the room.

A

şeffaf

18
Q

Somber

The somber tone of the memorial service reflected the gravity of the loss felt by the entire community.

A

kasvetli

-umbre: shade, shadow (umbre lla)

19
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Myriad

The night sky was filled with a myriad of stars, each twinkling like tiny diamonds scattered across the canvas of darkness.

A

çok sayıda

20
Q

Calumny

The politician was distressed by the calumny spread by his opponents, which sought to tarnish his reputation unjustly.

A

iftira

21
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Commend

The employee received a formal commendation for her exceptional performance and dedication to the company’s success.

A

övmek

commendation: övgü, recommend: övmek tavsiye etmek

22
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Salubrious

The village’s salubrious climate and clean air made it a popular destination for those seeking a healthy and rejuvenating retreat.

A

sağlıklı

salu- : saglik (salut )

23
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Assuage

The therapist’s calming words helped to assuage the patient’s anxiety, offering a sense of relief and reassurance.

A

yatıştırmak

24
Q

Fervid

His fervid speech on environmental conservation inspired many to take immediate action to protect natural resources.

A

hararetli, hevesli

25
Q

Placate

To placate the disgruntled employees, the management offered additional benefits and a transparent plan for future improvements.

A

yatıştırmak

26
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Audacious

The entrepreneur’s audacious plan to revolutionize the tech industry caught the attention of investors and critics alike.

A

cüretkar, cesur

27
Q

Desiccate

The preservationist suggested that to desiccate the old manuscripts, they should be stored in a low-humidity environment to prevent deterioration.

A

kurutmak

28
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Pedant

The professor was known for his pedant nature, often correcting minor errors in students’ work with meticulous attention to detail.

A

(negative) detayci, (ukala)

29
Q

Vacillate

The committee’s decision seemed to vacillate between two potential policies, creating uncertainty among the stakeholders.

A

kararsızlık

30
Q

Adulterate

The company’s reputation suffered when it was discovered that they had adulterated their products with inferior ingredients.

A

içine yabancı madde katmak, karıştırmak

31
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Engender

The new policy aimed to engender a culture of collaboration and innovation within the organization, fostering a more productive work environment.

A

oluşturmak, meydana getirmek

en- gene -der

32
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Laconic

Despite his laconic responses during the meeting, his brief but precise remarks conveyed a deep understanding of the subject matter.

A

kisa ve öz, kısaca

pithy