Part XVIII Flashcards
unfounded 14.6
j/ having no foundation or basis in fact. If a claim or piece of news is unfounded, it is not based on fact.
:: asılsız, mesnetsiz, uydurma
Our fears about the weather proved totally unfounded
unfounded rumors
unilateral 9.5
j/ involving only one group or country.
:: tek taraflı
The party leader has actually declared her support for unilateral nuclear disarmament (= giving up her country’s nuclear weapons without first waiting for other countries to do the same).
More than 70 developing countries have undertaken unilateral trade liberalization initiatives during the last 20 years
bilateral, multilateral
union 1.6
n/ the action or fact of joining or being joined, especially in a political context.
:: sendika, birlik
Meanwhile the debate on European political and monetary union continues
European Union
unique 1.7
j/ being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
:: benzersiz, eşsiz
(= matchless, unique, unmatched, unparalleled,)
Each person’s genetic code is unique except in the case of identical twins.
As many as 100 species of fish, some unique to (= only found in) these waters, may have been affected by the pollution.
unison 9.6
n/ simultaneous performance of action or utterance of speech. // the playing or singing of notes at the same pitch by different instruments or voices.
:: uyumlu birliktelik, ahenk
Here the tenors are in unison with* the basses.
“We want ice cream!” the children chanted in unison.
uni (Lt): bir, tek
sonus (Lt): sound
unjust 11.1
j/ not based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair. (unfair)
They should repeal this unjust law.
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unlock 7.0
v/ undo the lock of (something) by using a key.
:: kilidini açmak
I think I left the garage door unlocked
A chemical has been discovered that may be the key to unlocking the mysteries of Parkinson’s disease
unpleasant 6.5
j/ causing discomfort, unhappiness, or revulsion; disagreeable.
:: nahoş, tatsız
(disagreeable, irksome, troublesome, annoying, irritating)
He’s bad-tempered, selfish and altogether an unpleasant man.
This is a very potent drug and can have unpleasant side-effects.
unprecedented 4.4
j/ never done or known before.
:: eşi benzeri görülmemiş, örneğine rastlanmamış
This century has witnessed environmental destruction on an unprecedented scale.
She took the unprecedented step of revealing the truth about the situation.
unpredictable 6.7
j/ likely to change suddenly and without reason and therefore not able to be predicted.
:: önceden bilinemez, tahmin edilemez
The weather there can be unpredictable - one minute it’s blue skies and the next minute it’s pouring rain
Unfortunately the outcome of this kind of treatment can be rather unpredictable.
unreasonable 9.4
j/ not guided by or based on good sense.
:: kabul edilemez, makul değil, akıl almaz
It seems unreasonable to expect one person to do both jobs.
I find your attitude completely unreasonable.
He’s always making unreasonable demands on my time.
unrest 9.1
n/ a state of dissatisfaction, disturbance, and agitation in a group of people, typically involving public demonstrations or disorder.
:: toplumsal huzursuzluk, kargaşa
It is feared that the civil unrest we are now witnessing in this country could lead to full-scale civil war.
civil/social/labor unrest
turmoil: hengame, kargaşa, belirsizlik
unsettle 9.7
v/ to cause to feel anxious or uneasy; disturb.
:: huzurunu kaçırmak, düzenini bozmak
(disturb, annoy, bother, upset, trouble)
The spread of the disease has unsettled the country.
Many people have complained they are unsettled by automated calls.
Even the most experienced batsmen were unsettled by the speed of this bowler.
unsolicited 16.7
j/ not asked for and often not wanted
:: talep edilmemiş, istenmemiş
unsolicited calls
unsolicited advice
Never purchase anything advertised through an unsolicited email.
solicit: istemek, elde etmeye çalışmak (7.8)
unspeakable 14.6
j/ too bad or shocking to be expressed in words.
:: ağza alınmaz (kelimelerle anlatılmaz? :D)
unspeakable crimes
No report can convey the unspeakable suffering that this war has caused
unveil 6.8
v/ remove a veil or covering from, especially uncover (a new monument or work of art) as part of a public ceremony.
:: örtüsünü açmak, ortaya çıkarmak
The company recently unveiled a test version of its new search engine.
unveil a plan/policy/proposal
unwittingly 13.1
adv/ in a way that is done without knowing or planning. without being aware; unintentionally.
:: farkında olmadan, kasıtsız
I apologize for any anxiety which I may, unwittingly, have caused.
Unwittingly, I may have given a misleading impression in my interviews
upbringing 10.4
j/ the treatment and instruction received by a child from its parents throughout its childhood.
:: yetiştirilme (pasif, have upbringing ?)
(bringing up, rearing, raising, breeding)
Is it right to say all the crimes he committed were simply the result of his upbringing?
The children had had a harsh upbringing.
Your Dad’s upbringing was totally different to mine.
I wonder what it was about her upbringing that made her so insecure.
upheaval 9.2
n/ a violent or sudden change or disruption to something. // a great change, especially causing or involving much difficulty, activity, or trouble
:: karışıklık, kargaşa
(turmoil, chaos, disturbance)
Moving to a different school can be a big upheaval for young children.
Yesterday’s coup brought further upheaval to a country already struggling with famine.
upright 7.6
adj/ straight up or vertical.
:: dik olarak
Please return your seat to an upright position and fasten your belt.
an upright posture/stance/chair
j// başı dik, düzgün, dik duruşlu (kişi)
She behaved as any upright citizen would have under the circumstances.
adv/ in or into a vertical position.
The sound of breaking glass made her sit bolt upright.
uprising 7.8
n/ an act of resistance or rebellion; a revolt.
:: ayaklanma, başkaldırı, isyan
(riot, revolt, uprising, insurrection, rebellion)
Following a determined resistance in the east, there was eventually a popular uprising in the capital.
uproar 13.5
n/ a loud and impassioned noise or disturbance. // a situation in which a lot of people complain about something angrily or make a lot of noise
:: curcuna, bağırtı çağırtı
The book caused an uproar in France.
The whole hall was in uproar after the announcement.
upset 3.4
v/ make (someone) unhappy, disappointed, or worried.
It still upsets him when he thinks about the accident.
Don’t upset yourself by thinking about what might have been.
j/ worried, unhappy, or angry
Don’t get upset about the dress - there’s only a little stain on it.
She was very upset to* hear that the party had been cancelled.
He was very upset that* you didn’t reply to his emails.
upstart 16.0
n/ a person who has risen suddenly to wealth or high position, especially one who behaves arrogantly.
:: sonradan görme, yeni yetme (şirket, rakip vs)
These upstarts are beating us at our own game, manufacturing and marketing.
utensil 13.0
n/ a tool with a particular use, especially in a kitchen or house. // an implement, container, or other article, especially for household use.
:: kap kacak, özelleşmiş alet
In the drawer was a selection of kitchen utensils - spoons, spatulas, knives, and whisks.
We packed plates, cups, napkins, and eating utensils for the picnic
uti (lt) – use (eng) // utilize
utilitarian 12.5
j/ designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.
:: estetikten uzak faydaya yönelik
Like many factories, it’s a very ugly utilitarian building
utilize 4.3
v/ to use something in an effective way.
:: istifade etmek, kullanmak, yararlanmak
The vitamins come in a form that is easily utilized by the body.
The library’s great collection allowed me to utilize many rare sources
utmost 12.0
j/ used to emphasize how important or serious something is.
:: son derece
(greatest, highest, maximum, most, uttermost, extreme, supreme)
a matter of the utmost importance
The situation needs to be handled with the utmost care.
utter 6.9
v/ to say something or to make a sound with your voice
:: demek, ağzından ses çıkmak
She sat through the whole meeting without uttering a word.
She has one great fear to which she will never give utterance
j/ complete or extreme
utter confusion/misery/chaos
utter nonsense/rubbish/drivel
The meeting was a complete and utter waste of time
vacant 6.8
j/ not filled or occupied; available to be used.
:: boş, müsait, tutulmamış
The hospital has no vacant beds.
The position fell (= became) vacant when Rodman was promoted.
We have three vacant apartments in our building.
vacate: boşaltmak (başkalarının kullanımı için)
vacation: tatil
vague 4.9
j/ not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided. not clear in shape, or not clearly seen.
:: belli belirsiz, müphem, hayal mayal
I do have a vague memory of meeting her many years ago.
Through the mist I could just make out a vague figure.
The rules are vague and open to interpretation.
vogue: moda, rağbet
vain 13.0
j/ producing no result; useless.(futile)
:: beyhude, nafile
It was vain to pretend to himself that he was not disappointed.
j// too interested in your own appearance or achievements. (kendini beğenmiş, narsist)
He was very vain about his hair and his clothes.
vanus (lt: boş))»_space; vain, vanish, vanity
valid 4.7
j/ based on truth or reason; able to be accepted.
:: geçerli, yerinde, kabul edilir
a valid argument/criticism/reason
My way of thinking might be different from yours, but it’s equally valid.
My passport is valid for another two years
Is this contract/ticket/agreement still valid?
valve 6.0
n/ a device that opens and closes to control the flow of liquids or gases, or a similar structure in the heart and the veins that controls the flow of blood.
:: supap, kapakçık
The valve failed to open/close.
It was a weak heart valve that caused her death
vanish 3.9
v/ disappear suddenly and completely.
:: vanish, perish, disappear, become extinct
He seems to have vanished without a trace .
The child vanished while on her way home from school.
vanity 9.7
n/ excessive pride in or admiration of one’s own appearance or achievements.
:: boşunalık, kibir
He wants the job purely for reasons of vanity and ambition.
The new bridge was quickly condemned as a “pointless vanity project”, intended to enhance the reputation of the mayor.
variable 1.8-7.9
n/ a number, amount, or situation that can change.
:: değişken, değişebilen şey
The variables in the equation are X, Y, and Z.
j/ not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change.
British weather is perhaps at its most variable in the spring.
vary 2.3
v/ differ in size, amount, degree, or nature from something else of the same general class.
:: değişkenlik göstermek
The samples varied in quality but were generally acceptable
My taste in classical music varies greatly/widely, but I usually prefer Mozart or Brahms
vast 1.9
j/ of very great extent or quantity; immense.
:: uçsuz bucaksız, çok geniş
(enormous, huge, immense, tremendous)
The vast majority of children attend state schools.
There is still a vast economic chasm between developed and developing countries.
I think the original movie was vastly superior to the remake.
vegetation 6.3
n/ plants considered collectively, especially those found in a particular area or habitat.
:: bitki örtüsü
The railway track will have to be cleared of vegetation if it is to be used again.
Much of the region’s native vegetation has been damaged by developers who are building hotels along the coast.
vehement 13.7
j/ showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.
:: hiddetli, ateşli, hararetli
Despite vehement opposition from his family, he quit school and became an actor.
Both men were vehement in their denial of the charges against them.
The defense counsel vehemently objected.
vehamet, vahim
vehicle 1.9
n/ a thing used for transporting people or goods, especially on land, such as a car, truck, or cart.
:: araç, taşıt
There’s no way through the centre of town in a vehicle - it’s for pedestrians only.
velocity 6.6
n/ the speed of something in a given direction.
:: sürat, hız
Light travels at the highest achievable velocity in the universe.
He always used high velocity lead bullets in his rifle
velvet 6.2
n/ a closely woven fabric of silk, cotton, or nylon, that has a thick short pile on one side. // a cloth usually made from silk or cotton with a thick, soft surface
:: kadife
Her skin was as soft as velvet.
under a wonderful velvet sky
His velvety brown eyes had been his passport to fame.
venerable 10.3
j/ deserving respect because of age, high position, or religious or historical importanc.
:: saygıdeğer, muhterem
a venerable tradition/company/family
The venerable American jeweler, Tiffany & Company, appointed a new president.
venereal 25.0
j/ caused or spread by sexual activity with another person.
:: zührevi
Rumour has it that he contracted a venereal disease at some point and sought medical treatment.
venus/vener- : sexual love
vengeance 8.7
n/ the punishing of someone for harming you or your friends or family, or the wish for such punishment to happen (revenge)
:: öç, intikam
On the day after the terrorist attack, the overall mood in the town was one of vengeance.
As he cradled his daughter’s lifeless body in his arms, he swore (to take) vengeance on her killers
venture 3.3-52
n/ a risky or daring journey or undertaking.
:: riskli atılım, girişim
She advised us to look abroad for more lucrative business ventures
There are many joint ventures between American and Japanese companies
v/ dare to do something or go somewhere that may be dangerous or unpleasant.
:: cüret etmek, riskli bi işe atılmak
As we set off into the forest, we felt as though we were venturing (forth) into the unknown.
She tentatively ventured the opinion that the project would be too expensive to complete, but the boss ignored her.
verdict 4.2
n/ an opinion or decision made after judging the facts that are given, especially one made at the end of a trial
:: hüküm, mahkeme kararı (sentence)
The jury reached/returned a unanimous verdict of (not) guilty.
verus (lt): gerçek + dictum: saying
verge 6.7
n/ the edge or border of something.
:: sınır, eşik
They set up camp on the verge of the desert.
virga (lt): çubuk, baston – virgül
on the verge of bankruptcy
on the verge of collapse
on the verge of death
on the verge of war
