Week 14

Question 1

aspire

The young artist aspired to have her work displayed in a prestigious gallery, inspiring her to work tirelessly to perfect her craft.

Answer 1

to have a strong desire or ambition to achieve something, often a long-term goal or objective

стремиться

Question 2

inveigh

The politician inveighed against his opponents, accusing them of corruption and incompetence.

Answer 2

to criticize or attack vehemently, often in a public or formal manner

яростно нападать, поносить

Question 3

nettle

The student’s constant questions and interruptions nettled the teacher, who struggled to maintain her composure.

Answer 3

to irritate or annoy, often by one’s words or actions

крапива, раздражать

Question 4

overt

The company’s overt discrimination against women and minorities led to a public backlash and calls for change.

Answer 4

open or obvious, often referring to behavior or actions that are not hidden or concealed

открытый, явный, неприкрытый

Question 5

relegate

The employee was relegated to a lower-level position after her poor performance on the job.

Answer 5

to demote or assign to a lower position or status, often as a punishment or consequence

низводить, передавать

Question 6

supine

The patient lay supine on the examination table, waiting for the doctor to perform the procedure.

Answer 6

lying face up or in a passive or submissive position, often characterized by a lack of resistance or action

бездеятельный, ленивый; лежащий лицом вверх

Question 7

mammoth

The construction project required mammoth amounts of steel and concrete, making it one of the largest and most complex ever undertaken.

Answer 7

huge or enormous, often referring to size, scale, or quantity

мамонт, гигантский, громадный

Question 8

repulse

The soldiers were able to repulse the enemy’s advance, using their superior training and firepower to hold their position.

Answer 8

to reject or drive back, often in reference to an attack or assault

отпор, отражать, отталкивать

Question 9

havoc

The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal town, destroying homes and businesses and displacing thousands of residents.

Answer 9

widespread destruction or chaos, often caused by a natural disaster, war, or other catastrophic event

опустошение, разрушение

Question 10

raze

The city decided to raze the abandoned warehouse, which had become a haven for criminals and drug dealers.

Answer 10

to completely destroy or demolish, often in reference to a building or structure

сносить, сровнять с землей

Question 11

scurry

The mice scurried across the floor, searching for food and avoiding detection by the cat.

Answer 11

to move quickly and hurriedly, often in reference to small animals or people

беготня, бежать

Question 12

incisive

The critic’s incisive review of the play revealed its flaws and weaknesses, challenging the audience to think more critically about the performance.

Answer 12

penetrating or cutting, often in reference to a comment or observation that is sharply critical or insightful

острый, резкий, язвительный

Question 13

precipitate

The CEO’s rash decision to cut costs precipitated a financial crisis, leading to layoffs and a decline in company morale.

Answer 13

to cause to happen suddenly or unexpectedly, often with potentially negative consequences

поспешный

Question 14

stereotype

The stereotype that women are bad drivers is both unfair and untrue, reflecting outdated and sexist attitudes.

Answer 14

a widely held but oversimplified and inaccurate idea or image of a person or group, often based on ethnicity, gender, or other characteristics

стереотипный, шаблонный

Question 15

stentorian

The coach’s stentorian voice could be heard from across the field, inspiring his players to work harder and play better.

Answer 15

loud and powerful, often in reference to a voice or manner of speaking

зычный, громовой

Question 16

singular

The artist’s singular style and vision set him apart from his contemporaries, earning him critical acclaim and a loyal following.

Answer 16

unique or unusual, often in reference to a person or thing that stands out or is distinct from others

единственный, исключительный

Question 17

valor

The firefighter’s valor and selflessness in rescuing the trapped victims from the burning building earned him the admiration and gratitude of the community.

Answer 17

courage and bravery in the face of danger or adversity, often characterized by a willingness to risk one’s own safety for the sake of others

доблесть, отвага

Question 18

bias

The news station’s political bias was evident in its coverage of the election, leading many viewers to question the objectivity and accuracy of its reporting.

Answer 18

a preference or inclination towards a particular perspective or viewpoint, often based on personal beliefs, experiences, or prejudices

предпочтение

Question 19

sinecure

The CEO’s position was essentially a sinecure, allowing him to enjoy a luxurious lifestyle while delegating most of his responsibilities to his subordinates.

Answer 19

a job or position that requires little or no work, often accompanied by a high salary or other benefits

синекура

Question 20

lethal

The snake’s venom was highly lethal, causing paralysis and death within minutes of a bite.

Answer 20

capable of causing death or serious harm, often in reference to a weapon, drug, or disease

смертельный