Unit 15

Question 1

authentic

genuine, original, real, actual

But by now most people with brains understand the documents are most likely authentic.

Answer 1

• hakiki
• gerçek
• orijinal

Question 2

characteristic

typical, usual, normal

He battled his illness with characteristic courage and fortitude and displayed a positive attitude.

Answer 2

• tipik
• kendine özgü
• kendine has
• karakteristik

Question 3

concept

idea, notion

When asked for her concept of heaven, the child said, “ A room full of toys and chocolate.

Answer 3

• kavram
• fikir

Question 4

confront

face, oppose

I intend to confront that waiter and tell him directly about his rude behavior.

Answer 4

• karşısına çıkmak/dikilmek
• yüz yüze gelmek
• yüzleşmek

Question 5

disrupt

interrupt, upset

Bus services will be disrupted tomorrow because of the bridge closure.

Answer 5

• aksatmak
• bozmak
• kesmek
• (yarıda) bölmek

Question 6

eligible (for)

suitable (for), appropriate (for)

Due to his high grades and his parents’ low income, he is eligible for good college scholarships.

Answer 6

• (için) uygun
• (için) elverişli

Question 7

harsh

cruel, severe, ruthless, strict, stringent

The teacher has been criticized for her harsh treatment of his students.

Answer 7

• sert
• haşin
• kaba
• acımasız

Question 8

remote

faraway, distant, far off

Tired of the rat race of modern life, they found a deserted valley in a remote region of the world.

Answer 8

• uzak
• uzaktan

Question 9

shallow

The cake won’t rise very high in that shallow pan; you’ll need a smaller pan with higher sides.

Answer 9

• sığ
• derin olmayan

Question 10

thrive

flourish, grow vigorously, develop well

African violets like sun, so they will probably thrive in that sunny window.

Answer 10

• büyümek
• serpilmek
• (uygun ortamda) gelişmek