Part XVII

Question 1

thorough 5.9

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

threshold 4.9

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

thrifty 22.8

Answer 3

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

Question 4

thrill 5.9

Answer 4

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

Question 5

tighten 4.5

Answer 5

v/ make or become tight or tighter.

:: sıkılaştırmak

As he struggled, the ropes tightened even more

Question 6

tiny 1.3

Answer 6

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.

Question 7

trace 3.0

Answer 7

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.

Question 8

tranquil 13.2

Answer 8

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

Question 9

transaction 3.8

Answer 9

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.

Question 10

treachery 18.1

Answer 10

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.

Question 11

treatment 0.7

Answer 11

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.

Question 12

trial 0.8

Answer 12

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

Question 13

triumph 4.5 (ˈtrīəmf)

Answer 13

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

Question 14

trivial 8.3

Answer 14

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.

Question 15

tutor 9.2

Answer 15

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.

Question 16

ultimate 2.6

Answer 16

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.

Question 17

ultimatum 14.4

Answer 17

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

Question 18

umpire 10.0

Answer 18

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.

Question 19

unanimous 9.0

Answer 19

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.

Question 20

unbearable 10.5

Answer 20

j/ not able to be endured or tolerated.

:: katlanılmaz, dayanılmaz
(unbearable, intolerable, insufferable)

Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable.

Question 21

uncalled for

Answer 21

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.

Question 22

unchecked 14.4

Answer 22

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.

Question 23

uncommon 6.8

Answer 23

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.

Question 24

uncomprimising 16.1

Answer 24

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.

Question 25

unconditional 11.8

Answer 25

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

Question 26

unconscious 5.7

Answer 26

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.

Question 27

unconventional 10.1

Answer 27

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.

Question 28

uncover 4.4

Answer 28

v/ remove a cover or covering from.

:: ortaya çıkarmak, örtüyü kaldırmak

The investigation uncovered evidence of a large-scale illegal trade in wild birds.

Question 29

undeniable 12.3

Answer 29

j/ unable to be denied or disputed.

:: inkar edilemez, su götürmez

It is an undeniable fact that ice is cold.

Question 30

underestimate 6.4

Answer 30

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.

Question 31

undergo 3.1

Answer 31

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

Question 32

undergraduate 4.7

Answer 32

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

Question 33

underground 5.4

Answer 33

j/ situated beneath the surface of the ground.

:: yeraltı

an underground cave/passage/cable
Moles live underground.

Question 34

underlie 7.7

Answer 34

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

Question 35

undermine 3.7

Answer 35

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.

Question 36

undertake 4.0

Answer 36

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.

Question 37

undertone 19.5

Answer 37

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.

Question 38

undo 6.7

Answer 38

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.

Question 39

undoubtedly 5.6

Answer 39

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.

Question 40

undue 12.9

Answer 40

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

Question 41

uneasy 6.6

Answer 41

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.

Question 42

unemployed 6.4

Answer 42

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

Question 43

unequivocally 15.4

Answer 43

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.

Question 44

uneven 8.2

Answer 44

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

Question 45

unfair 4.5

Answer 45

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.

Question 46

falter 9.5

Answer 46

v/ start to lose strength or momentum.

:: yalpalamak, bocalamak

unfaltering: sağlam, şaşmaz, yalpalamayan

unfaltering commitment/support/belief

Question 47

unfamiliar 5.9

Answer 47

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.

Question 48

unfathomable 19.6

Answer 48

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.

Question 49

unfit 13.8

Answer 49

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.

Question 50

unfold 4.5

Answer 50

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