Week 10 Flashcards
inclement
The hikers were forced to take shelter due to the inclement weather and dangerous conditions.
harsh or severe, especially in terms of weather conditions
суровый
peruse
The lawyer perused the contract before signing it, making sure to review all of the terms and conditions.
to read or examine carefully and in detail
внимательно прочитывать
premonition
The athlete had a premonition that something was wrong with his knee, despite not experiencing any pain or discomfort.
a feeling of anticipation or anxiety about a future event, often without a clear cause or explanation
предчувствие
desist
The company was ordered to desist from using the copyrighted material without permission.
to stop or cease doing something, often due to external pressure or influence
воздерживаться, прекращать
recoil
The actress recoiled at the sight of the gruesome scene, unable to continue filming.
to flinch or draw back in fear or disgust; to react negatively to something
отдача, отшатнуться
pertinent
The expert witness’s testimony was deemed pertinent to the case and given great weight in the verdict.
relevant or applicable to a particular matter or situation; having a direct bearing on the subject
уместный, подходящий
mastiff
The family’s mastiff was known for its loyal and protective nature, making it a popular choice for home security.
a large breed of dog, often used for guarding or protection
дог, мастифф
obsess
The writer was obsessed with perfecting his manuscript, often spending hours agonizing over word choice and sentence structure.
to be preoccupied or consumed with a particular thought, idea, or activity; to fixate on something
преследовать, мучить, завладеть умом,
doleful
The widow’s doleful expression conveyed the depth of her loss and sadness.
expressing or characterized by sorrow or grief; mournful or sad
печальный, скорбный
wan
The patient looked wan and weak after undergoing the surgery.
pale or sickly in appearance; lacking in color or vitality
бледный, болезненный
histrionics
The actor’s histrionics on stage were criticized by some for being over-the-top and unnecessary.
exaggerated or melodramatic behavior, often intended to draw attention or sympathy
театральность
elusive
The criminal proved elusive, managing to evade capture for several years despite a nationwide manhunt.
difficult to grasp, catch, or understand; tending to evade or escape detection
неуловимый, ускользающий
frustrate
The team was frustrated by the lack of progress and the numerous setbacks they faced.
to prevent or hinder someone or something from achieving a goal or plan; to cause disappointment or failure
срывать, расстраивать планы
symptomatic
The patient’s symptoms were symptomatic of a more serious underlying condition, requiring further testing and examination.
indicative or suggestive of a particular condition or problem; relating to the symptoms of a disease or disorder
симптоматический
interject
The audience member interjected with a question during the speaker’s presentation, prompting a brief pause in the proceedings.
to interrupt or insert a comment or remark into a conversation or discussion
вставлять, вставлять замечание
inert
The rock was inert, having been untouched for thousands of years and showing no signs of life.
lacking in energy or activity; unable to move or act
инертный, неактивный, безынициативный
salient
The monument’s salient features included its towering height and intricate details.
prominent or noticeable; standing out or projecting from a surface
выступ, заметный, выдающийся
imminent
The storm was imminent, with dark clouds and strong winds signaling its arrival.
likely to occur or happen soon; approaching or impending
надвигающийся, нависший
squeamish
The squeamish diner was unable to finish her meal after seeing a fly in her soup.
easily nauseated or disgusted; having a strong aversion to anything unpleasant or unsettling
брезгливый, подверженный тошноте
engrossed
The reader was engrossed in the book, losing track of time as she turned page after page.
completely absorbed or fascinated by something, often to the exclusion of everything else
поглощенный, увлеченный
