Unit 13

Question 1

agonizing

painful, bitter, excruciating, harrowing

I felt sorry for my sister as she made the agonizing decision to end her marriage.

Answer 1

• acı veren
• kıvrandıran
• kahreden

Question 2

energetic

active, lively, dynamic, zestful, vibrant

At the age of 70, my grandpa is still energetic enough to go for a long, fast walk every morning.

Answer 2

• canlı
• enerji dolu
• enerjik

Question 3

foresight

forethought, forward planning, far-sightedness

Tim had the foresight to apply to a few colleges, knowing he might not get into the one he wanted.

Answer 3

• ileri görüş
• önceden görme
• önceden sezme
• önsezi
• basiret
• uzağı görüş

Question 4

interval

break, interim

A ten-minute interval after the fifth set altered the whole complexion of the game.

Answer 4

• zaman aralığı
• ara
• fasıla

Question 5

prosper

succeed financially, advance financially, progress financially

Tough economic times also mean that businesses need to perform that much better to grow and prosper.

Answer 5

• (ekonomik açıdan) başarılı olmak
• işleri rast gitmek
• (çok para kazanarak) başarılı ve zengin olmak

Question 6

strive (to V1)

try hard, try, endeavor, make an effort, struggle

Every year, many mountain climbers strive to reach the top of Mount Everest.

Answer 6

• çabalamak
• uğraşmak
• gayret etmek
• didinmek

Question 7

substance

material, matter, stuff

The floor was covered with a white, powdery substance that turned out to be flour.

Answer 7

• madde
• cisim

Question 8

tolerance

broad-mindedness, lack of prejudice, lack of bias

Parents and schools must emphasize the importance of mutual respect and tolerance and warn of the damage bullying can do.

Answer 8

• hoşgörü
• tahammül
• müsamaha
• hata payı

Question 9

trait

characteristic, attribute, feature, quality

My worst trait is always worrying about what people think of me.

Answer 9

• kişisel özellik
• karakter özelliği

Question 10

withdraw

remove, take back, pull back

Cassandra withdrew her hand from Roger's hand.

Answer 10

• geri çekmek
• geri çekilmek
• (hesaptan) para çekmek