Part XVII Flashcards
thorough 5.9
j/ complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial.
:: adam akıllı, eksiksiz
They did a thorough search of the area but found nothing.
The arrival of the new baby caused a thorough shake-up of their family life.
threshold 4.9
n/ a strip of wood, metal, or stone forming the bottom of a doorway and crossed in entering a house or room.
:: eşik (hem gerçek hem mecazi)
I have a low/high boredom threshold
We are on the threshold of a new era.
> Income thresholds for audit exemption are being raised.
thrifty 22.8
j/ (of a person or their behavior) using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully.
:: tutumlu
Retailers will need to rethink their strategies as thrifty shoppers demand price-competitive goods
thrill 5.9
v/n/ cause (someone) to have a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure. (excite)
:: heyecanlandırmak, titretmek
It gave me a real thrill to see her again after so many years. (n)
The 22-year-old swimmer thrilled the world with his performance.
» tiril tiril titretti
tighten 4.5
v/ make or become tight or tighter.
:: sıkılaştırmak
As he struggled, the ropes tightened even more
tiny 1.3
j/ very small.
syn: tiny, small, minute, diminutive, petite, minuscule
The glass shattered into a thousand tiny pieces.
Elaine looked up at the black, velvety sky studded with tiny, twinkling stars.
trace 3.0
v/ find or discover by investigation.
:: izinden gitmek, bulmak
:: iz, işaret (n)
The police are trying to trace the mother of a newborn baby found abandoned outside a hospital.
tranquil 13.2
j/ calm and peaceful and without noise, violence, worry
(peaceful, calm, serene)
She stared at the tranquil surface of the water.
The hotel is in a tranquil rural setting.
A spasm of pain crossed his normally tranquil features
transaction 3.8
n/ an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal.
:: ticari işlem
You can call your bank and perform a transaction using a Touch-Tone phone.
treachery 18.1
n/ betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature.
(betrayal, treachery, infidelity)
:: hıyanet, ihanet, kalleşlik
From his cell on board ship, the captain wrote about the treachery of his crew.
treatment 0.7
n/ the manner in which someone behaves toward or deals with someone or something.
:: muamele, tedavi
Prisoners of war were subjected to inhuman and degrading treatment.
I don’t expect special treatment - I just want to be treated fairly.
trial 0.8
n/ a formal examination of evidence before a judge, and typically before a jury, in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings.
:: duruşma
She’s going on/standing trial for fraud.
n// a test of the performance, qualities, or suitability of someone or something.
:: deneme, sıname, test
They’re doing clinical trials on a new drug
triumph 4.5 (ˈtrīəmf)
n/ a very great success, achievement, or victory (= when you win a war, fight, or competition), or a feeling of great satisfaction or pleasure caused by this.
> The signing of the agreement was a personal triumph for the prime minister
The book celebrates the hostages’ remarkable triumph over appalling adversity
triumphant/victorious: muzaffer, galip
trivial 8.3
j/ of little value or importance.
(insignificant, trivial, unimportant, negligible)
::tırı vırı, önemsiz
I don’t know why he gets so upset about something so trivial.
Sexual harassment in the workplace is not a trivial matter.
tutor 9.2
n/ a private teacher, typically one who teaches a single student or a very small group.
:: özel hoca
His parents got him a tutor to help with his maths
I don’t want to be just a tutor but want to be a mentor as well.
ultimate 2.6
j/ being or happening at the end of a process; final.
:: nihai, en son, ekstrem
Of course the ultimate responsibility for the present conflict without doubt lies with the aggressor.
My manager will make the ultimate decision about who to employ.
Infidelity is the ultimate betrayal.
ultimatum 14.4
n/ a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations.
:: ultimatom
He gave her an ultimatum - she could either stop seeing Peter and come back to him or it was divorce
umpire 10.0
n/ (in some sports) an official who watches a game or match closely to enforce the rules and arbitrate on matters arising from the play.
:: hakem
a cricket/tennis umpire
Major League Baseball does not allow umpires to review calls.
unanimous 9.0
j/ If a group of people are unanimous, they all agree about one particular matter or vote the same way, and if a decision or judgment is unanimous, it is formed or supported by everyone in a group
:: oy birliği
The jury returned a unanimous verdict of guilty after a short deliberation.
After a lengthy discussion we reached a unanimous decision on the proposal.
unbearable 10.5
j/ not able to be endured or tolerated.
:: katlanılmaz, dayanılmaz
(unbearable, intolerable, insufferable)
Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable.
uncalled for
j/ If a criticism, insult, remark, or action is uncalled-for, it is unfair, rude, or unkind and therefore considered to be unnecessary
:: gereksiz, yersiz, hak edilmiş
an uncalled-for remark
There’s no reason to make personal comments - that was completely uncalled-for.
unchecked 14.4
j/ (especially of something undesirable) not controlled or restrained.
:: denetimsiz, başıboş
If current trends go/continue unchecked, obesity will become the number one cause of death in this country.
The war raged on, unchecked by the UN’s efforts to stop it.
uncommon 6.8
j/ out of the ordinary; unusual.
:: yaygın olmayan, nadir
Accidents due to failure of safety equipment are uncommon nowadays.
It’s not uncommon for people to become ill when they travel.
uncomprimising 16.1
j/ showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others, especially by changing one’s ways or opinions.
:: uzlaşmaz, anlaşmaya yanaşmaz
The city council has taken an uncompromising stand against the proposals for the new building.
People are intimidated by her uncompromising ways.
unconditional 11.8
j/ complete and not limited in any way
:: koşulsuz şartsız
We demand the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners.
They have my unconditional support
unconscious 5.7
j/ in the state of not being awake and not aware of things around you, especially as the result of a head injury
:: baygın, bilinçsiz, şuursuz
She was hit on the head by a stone and knocked unconscious.
Helen was unconscious and hooked up to a life support machine.
unconventional 10.1
j/ not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed.
:: geleneklere aykırı, alışılmadık
an unconventional childhood/lifestyle/marriage
Moreover, such a prominent position for an abstract figure like a genius seems unconventional.
uncover 4.4
v/ remove a cover or covering from.
:: ortaya çıkarmak, örtüyü kaldırmak
The investigation uncovered evidence of a large-scale illegal trade in wild birds.
undeniable 12.3
j/ unable to be denied or disputed.
:: inkar edilemez, su götürmez
It is an undeniable fact that ice is cold.
underestimate 6.4
v/ estimate (something) to be smaller or less important than it actually is.
:: hafife almak, küçümsemek
The influence of the media should never be underestimated.
undergo 3.1
v/ experience or be subjected to (something, typically something unpleasant, painful, or arduous).
:: geçirmek, başına gelmek
She underwent an operation on a tumour in her left lung last year.
Playing board games is undergoing a revival in popularity
undergraduate 4.7
n/ a student at a college or university who has not yet earned a bachelor’s or equivalent degree.
:: lisans öğrencisi, üniversiteli
Now there are 3,000 graduate students as well as 11,500 undergraduates.
graduate: mezun olmak
underground 5.4
j/ situated beneath the surface of the ground.
:: yeraltı
an underground cave/passage/cable
Moles live underground.
underlie 7.7
v/ (especially of a layer of rock or soil) lie or be situated under (something).
:: altında yatmak, görünmeyen nedeni olmak
Psychological problems very often underlie apparently physical disorders
undermine 3.7
v/ damage or weaken (someone or something), especially gradually or insidiously.
:: baltalamak, temelini çürütmek
The president has accused two cabinet members of working secretly to undermine his position/him.
Criticism just undermines their confidence.
undertake 4.0
v/ commit oneself to and begin (an enterprise or responsibility); take on.
:: üstlenmek, yüklenmek, sorumluluğu almak
Students are required to undertake simple experiments
I’m just beginning to realize the enormity of what I have undertaken.
undertone 19.5
n/ a particular but not obvious characteristic that a piece of writing or speech, an event, or a situation has
:: alt ses, fısıltı
I thought her speech had slightly sinister undertones.
It was a comedy act with an undertone of cruelty.
undo 6.7
v/ to unfasten, untie or loosen sth
:: çözmek
Can someone help me to undo my seat belt?
I undid the buttons on my blouse.
v// cancel or reverse the effects or results of (a previous action or measure)
:: geri almak, tersine çevirmek
It’s very difficult to undo the damage that’s caused by inadequate parenting in a child’s early years.
undoubtedly 5.6
adv/ used to emphasize that something is true: without doubt; certainly.
:: hiç şüphesiz, kesinlikle
Undoubtedly, stress has contributed to her health problems.
She is an artist whose work will undoubtedly withstand the test of time.
undue 12.9
j/ to a level that is more than is necessary, acceptable, or reasonable
:: aşırı, haddinden fazla, yersiz
Such a high increase will impose an undue burden on the local tax payer.
undue pressure/stress/strain etc
Exercise gently and avoid putting yourself under undue strain
due: vâde, beklenen belirli bi zaman
overdue: vadesi geçmiş
uneasy 6.6
j/ causing or feeling anxiety; troubled or uncomfortable.
:: huzursuz, tedirgin
Who can predict how long this uneasy peace between the two countries will last?
She has a slightly uneasy relationship with her mother-in-law.
unemployed 6.4
j/ not having a job that provides money
:: işsiz
He’s been unemployed for over a year.
Being unemployed entitles you to free medical treatment.
His financial problems escalated after he became unemployed.
unemployment: işsizlik
unequivocally 15.4
adv/ leaving no doubt; unambiguous.
:: sözü dolandırmadan, açık ve net bir şekilde
She needs to deliver her message powerfully and unequivocally.
He said the allegations against him were “absolutely and unequivocally” untrue.
uneven 8.2
j/ not level, equal, flat, or continuous
:: düzgün olmayan, belli bir düzeyde olmayan
The patient’s breathing was quick and uneven.
She walked back carefully over the uneven ground.
Their rates of development are uneven
even: düz, pürüzsüz
unfair 4.5
j/ not based on or behaving according to the principles of equality and justice.
:: haksız, adaletsiz
It’s unfair to take advantage of other people’s misfortunes.
The inquiry found that they had been subjected to unfair treatment.
falter 9.5
v/ start to lose strength or momentum.
:: yalpalamak, bocalamak
unfaltering: sağlam, şaşmaz, yalpalamayan
unfaltering commitment/support/belief
unfamiliar 5.9
j/ not known or recognized.
:: bildik veya tanıdık değil, yabancı
(unknown, new, strange, foreign, alien)
I noticed several unfamiliar faces in the meeting room.
His name was unfamiliar to* me
Many older people are unfamiliar with* computers.
unfathomable 19.6
j/ incapable of being fully explored or understood.
j// (of water or a natural feature) impossible to measure the extent of.
:: dibi bulunamaz, sırrına erişilemez, akıl ermez
For some unfathomable reason they built the toilet next to the kitchen.
unfit 13.8
j/ not suitable or good enough for a particular purpose or activity
j// (of a person) not in good physical condition, typically as a result of failure to exercise regularly.
:: uygun değil, elverişsiz
:: fit değil, çürük
The building was declared unfit for human habitation
I used to take plenty of exercise, but now I’m terribly unfit.
unfold 4.5
v/ to open or spread out something that has been folded
:: katlanmış bir şeyi açmak, gözler önüne sermek
He watched her expression as she unfolded the letter.
She unfolded a deckchair and sat down
> As the plot unfolds, you gradually realize that all your initial assumptions were wrong.
fold: katlamak
