The 5-th Witness by M. Connelly

Question 1

officials who … continue to obscure and obfuscate what happened; obfuscate the issue

\ ˈäb-fə-ˌskāt , äb-ˈfə-ˌskāt, əb- \

Answer 1

to make obscure, DARKEN

Question 2

Our application was initially refused, but the city relented in the end and the permit was issued.

Answer 2

1 a : to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
b : to cease resistance : SURRENDER (GIVE IN)

Question 3

an accommodation to temporary conditions

Negotiators felt that an accommodation with the union was possible. \ ə-ˌkä-mə-ˈdā-shən \

Answer 3

ADAPTATION, ADJUSTMENT

a reconciliation of differences : SETTLEMENT

Question 4

1.officials are cagey about giving out details

2. a cagey consumer

3.a cagey old politician who is exceptionally skilled at getting federal money for his district

Answer 4

1.hesitant about committing oneself

2.wary of being trapped or deceived : SHREWD
3. marked by cleverness

Question 5

1. an unrepentant, obdurate sinner
2. He is known for his obdurate determination. \ ˈäb-də-rət \

Answer 5

STUBBORN
1. stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
2. resistant to persuasion or softening influences

Question 6

The question got us ruminating on the real value of wealth.
\ ˈrü-mə-ˌnāt \

Answer 6

to go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly

Question 7

It is his contention that allowing a casino to be built would not be in the best interests of the city. \ kən-ˈten(t)-shən\

Answer 7

a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument /отстаиваемая точка зрения/

Question 8

Let your mind clear of the clatter

Answer 8

Noisy chatter

Question 9

Don’t let up

Answer 9

to diminish or slow down : SLACKEN
Не останавливайся, не расслабляйся

Question 10

The first time Lisa was in a garage was a dry run for the murder she will later commit. We had better have a dry run for the official ceremony tomorrow.

Answer 10

is something that you do to practise before you do it at a more important time. an attempt; a practice or rehearsal, also a test run.

Question 11

He had a petulant look at his face \ ˈpe-chə-lənt \

Answer 11

insolent (высокомерный, надменный) or rude in speech or behavior

Question 12

Incendiary letter to Mr Opporizio \ in-ˈsen-dē-ˌer-ē

Answer 12

tending to excite or inflame : INFLAMMATORY
//incendiary speeches

Question 13

the motor suddenly conked out

ˈkäŋk\

Answer 13

BREAK DOWN
especially : STALL —usually used with out

Question 14

his aberrant behavior also requires an understanding of his inflammatory aims

\ a-ˈber-ənt ,

Answer 14

deviating from the usual or natural type : ATYPICAL, ABNORMAL
Анормальный

Question 15

his penchant for siding with America’s adversaries

Answer 15

Склонность

Question 16

He is willing to eviscerate American political systems to enhance his power.

\ i-ˈvi-sə-ˌrāt \

Answer 16

to take out the entrails of : DISEMBOWEL, выпотрошить
b : to deprive of vital content or force

Question 17

he conjures the darkest and most divisive rhetoric of any modern election

ˈkän-jər

Answer 17

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Вызывать, заклинать духов