Vocabulary 4

Question 1

turmoil

Answer 1

karışıklık, karmaşa

The March turmoil caused the S&P 500 to suffer its swiftest-ever decline from a record into a bear market.

The country has been in turmoil for the past 10 years.
a period of political turmoil

His life has been in a constant turmoil.

Question 2

opt

Answer 2

tercih etmek

-to make a choice, especially of one thing or possibility instead of others

Mike opted for early retirement.

Question 3

backlash

Answer 3

geri tepme, karşı çıkma

a strong adverse reaction

Though massive funding packages have passed Congress without a major backlash, traditional fault lines on spending have re-emerged over aid to states hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

Question 4

roll out

Answer 4

halka açıklamak

to introduce (something, such as a new product) especially for widespread sale to the public

China’s central bank said it would roll out more measures to support the virus-hit economy.

Question 5

wager

Answer 5

bahis

a) something (such as a sum of money) risked on an uncertain event : STAKE
b) something on which bets are laid : GAMBLE

Companies usually make small wagers on the future rather than betting the farm.

Question 6

well-heeled

Answer 6

zengin, varlıklı

having plenty of money : WELL-FIXED

The aim: to invite crowds of well-heeled chief executives to shape the global agenda on the arts and philosophy.

Question 7

halt

Answer 7

durmak, durdurmak

• to cease marching or journeying
• DISCONTINUE, TERMINATE
• to bring to a stop
• to cause the discontinuance of : END

Striking workers halted production at the auto plant yesterday.
They halted at a short distance from the house.
The project halted for lack of funds

Question 8

weather

Answer 8

tehlikeyi atlatmak

-to bear up against and come safely through

They weathered a terrible storm while at sea.

Question 9

albeit

Answer 9

yine de

-even though, although

She appeared on the show, albeit briefly.

Customers seemed generally cheery, albeit some were more cautious than others

Question 10

vie

Answer 10

yarışmak

-compete

The general populace suffers from hunger and disease as their oblivious leaders vie for political power.

Question 11

potent

Answer 11

etkili, güçlü

• having or wielding force, authority, or influence : POWERFUL
• achieving or bringing about a particular result : EFFECTIVE

The drug is extremely potent, but causes unpleasant side effects.

Question 12

relinquish

Answer 12

feragat etmek, vazgeçmek

• to withdraw or retreat from
• give up

She was forced to relinquish control of the project.

The court ordered him to relinquish custody of his child.

Question 13

paramount

Answer 13

en önemli

-superior to all others : SUPREME

Unemployment was the paramount issue in the election.

The paramount goal is to restore the colonial-era house with complete historical accuracy

Maintaining the secrecy of the agreement is of paramount importance

Question 14

unveil

Answer 14

örtüsünü açmak, açıklamak

• to remove a veil or covering from
• to make public : DIVULGE, REVEAL

The company will unveil its newest product today.

Question 15

tentative

Answer 15

deneme amaçlı, kesin olmayan, belirsiz

• not fully worked out or developed
• HESITANT, UNCERTAIN

I have tentative plans to take a trip to Seattle in July.
The baby’s first tentative steps

Question 16

pivotal

Answer 16

en önemli

vitally important : CRITICAL

Star merchandiser Jacopo Venturini, who most recently played a pivotal role in the blockbuster success of Gucci, starts in the new role on June 1.

Question 17

waver

Answer 17

tereddüt etmek, yalpalamak

• to vacillate irresolutely between choices
• to weave or sway unsteadily to and fro

people who are still wavering between the two candidates

Despite the changes, he did not waver from his plan to retire.

The kite wavered in the wind.

Question 18

inculcate

Answer 18

bir şeyi tekrar ederek birinin kafasına yerleştirmek

to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

We have tried to inculcate a feeling of citizenship in youngsters.

Question 19

scrutiny

Answer 19

dikkatli inceleme

-a searching study, inquiry, or inspection

The close scrutiny of data

Because of their past crimes, everything they do now will be subject to scrutiny.

Question 20

probe

Answer 20

soru sorarak sondaj yapmak

• to search into and explore very thoroughly
• to make a searching exploratory investigation

His questions made it clear he was probing for information.

The doctor probed the wound with his finger.

Searchers probed the mud with long poles.