Vocabulary 4 Flashcards
turmoil
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.
opt
tercih etmek
-to make a choice, especially of one thing or possibility instead of others
Mike opted for early retirement.
backlash
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.
roll out
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.
wager
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.
well-heeled
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.
halt
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
weather
tehlikeyi atlatmak
-to bear up against and come safely through
They weathered a terrible storm while at sea.
albeit
yine de
-even though, although
She appeared on the show, albeit briefly.
Customers seemed generally cheery, albeit some were more cautious than others
vie
yarışmak
-compete
The general populace suffers from hunger and disease as their oblivious leaders vie for political power.
potent
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.
relinquish
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.
paramount
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
unveil
örtüsünü açmak, açıklamak
- to remove a veil or covering from
- to make public : DIVULGE, REVEAL
The company will unveil its newest product today.
tentative
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
pivotal
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.
waver
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.
inculcate
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.
scrutiny
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.
probe
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.
