Week 10 Flashcards

1
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inclement

The hikers were forced to take shelter due to the inclement weather and dangerous conditions.

A

harsh or severe, especially in terms of weather conditions

суровый

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peruse

The lawyer perused the contract before signing it, making sure to review all of the terms and conditions.

A

to read or examine carefully and in detail

внимательно прочитывать

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premonition

The athlete had a premonition that something was wrong with his knee, despite not experiencing any pain or discomfort.

A

a feeling of anticipation or anxiety about a future event, often without a clear cause or explanation

предчувствие

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desist

The company was ordered to desist from using the copyrighted material without permission.

A

to stop or cease doing something, often due to external pressure or influence

воздерживаться, прекращать

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5
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recoil

The actress recoiled at the sight of the gruesome scene, unable to continue filming.

A

to flinch or draw back in fear or disgust; to react negatively to something

отдача, отшатнуться

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pertinent

The expert witness’s testimony was deemed pertinent to the case and given great weight in the verdict.

A

relevant or applicable to a particular matter or situation; having a direct bearing on the subject

уместный, подходящий

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mastiff

The family’s mastiff was known for its loyal and protective nature, making it a popular choice for home security.

A

a large breed of dog, often used for guarding or protection

дог, мастифф

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obsess

The writer was obsessed with perfecting his manuscript, often spending hours agonizing over word choice and sentence structure.

A

to be preoccupied or consumed with a particular thought, idea, or activity; to fixate on something

преследовать, мучить, завладеть умом,

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doleful

The widow’s doleful expression conveyed the depth of her loss and sadness.

A

expressing or characterized by sorrow or grief; mournful or sad

печальный, скорбный

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10
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wan

The patient looked wan and weak after undergoing the surgery.

A

pale or sickly in appearance; lacking in color or vitality

бледный, болезненный

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histrionics

The actor’s histrionics on stage were criticized by some for being over-the-top and unnecessary.

A

exaggerated or melodramatic behavior, often intended to draw attention or sympathy

театральность

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12
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elusive

The criminal proved elusive, managing to evade capture for several years despite a nationwide manhunt.

A

difficult to grasp, catch, or understand; tending to evade or escape detection

неуловимый, ускользающий

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13
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frustrate

The team was frustrated by the lack of progress and the numerous setbacks they faced.

A

to prevent or hinder someone or something from achieving a goal or plan; to cause disappointment or failure

срывать, расстраивать планы

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symptomatic

The patient’s symptoms were symptomatic of a more serious underlying condition, requiring further testing and examination.

A

indicative or suggestive of a particular condition or problem; relating to the symptoms of a disease or disorder

симптоматический

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15
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interject

The audience member interjected with a question during the speaker’s presentation, prompting a brief pause in the proceedings.

A

to interrupt or insert a comment or remark into a conversation or discussion

вставлять, вставлять замечание

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16
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inert

The rock was inert, having been untouched for thousands of years and showing no signs of life.

A

lacking in energy or activity; unable to move or act

инертный, неактивный, безынициативный

17
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salient

The monument’s salient features included its towering height and intricate details.

A

prominent or noticeable; standing out or projecting from a surface

выступ, заметный, выдающийся

18
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imminent

The storm was imminent, with dark clouds and strong winds signaling its arrival.

A

likely to occur or happen soon; approaching or impending

надвигающийся, нависший

19
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squeamish

The squeamish diner was unable to finish her meal after seeing a fly in her soup.

A

easily nauseated or disgusted; having a strong aversion to anything unpleasant or unsettling

брезгливый, подверженный тошноте

20
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engrossed

The reader was engrossed in the book, losing track of time as she turned page after page.

A

completely absorbed or fascinated by something, often to the exclusion of everything else

поглощенный, увлеченный