Week 17 Flashcards
perpetrate
The police arrested the suspect for perpetrating the robbery at the local convenience store.
to commit or carry out a harmful or illegal action, often in reference to a crime or wrongdoing
сотворить, совершать преступление
consummate
The chef’s consummate skill and attention to detail were evident in the presentation and flavor of the dish.
complete or perfect, often in reference to a task or achievement that requires skill or expertise
законченный, совершенный
subterfuge
The politician’s subterfuge and use of misleading statistics raised questions about his honesty and integrity.
deceitful or evasive behavior or tactics, often used to avoid or conceal the truth
увертка, отговорка
concoct
The writer spent months concocting a complex and compelling plot for her new novel.
to create or invent something, often in a clever or creative way
состряпать, придумывать
fallacious
The salesman’s fallacious claims about the product’s effectiveness and safety led many customers to question his credibility.
based on a false or misleading idea or belief, often in reference to an argument or statement that is not supported by evidence
ошибочный, ложный
manifold
The novel’s manifold themes and subplots kept readers engaged and interested throughout.
many and varied, often in reference to a situation or object that has multiple components or aspects
многообразие
assiduous
The student’s assiduous approach to studying and homework earned him high grades and the respect of his teachers.
characterized by careful and persistent effort or attention, often in reference to a task or project that requires dedication and diligence
усердный, прилежный, неутомимый
impeccable
The performer’s impeccable voice and stage presence wowed the audience and earned her a standing ovation.
flawless or perfect, often in reference to behavior or appearance that is beyond reproach or criticism
безупречный
fraught
The conversation between the two colleagues was fraught with tension and conflict, reflecting underlying issues and disagreements.
filled with or characterized by tension, anxiety, or uncertainty, often in reference to a situation or relationship that is difficult or challenging
полный
resourceful
The entrepreneur’s resourceful approach to starting her own business helped her overcome obstacles and achieve success.
characterized by the ability to find creative solutions or alternatives to a problem or challenge, often using available resources or materials
находчивый, изобретательный
murky
The details of the contract were murky and confusing, raising questions about the company’s intentions and motives.
unclear or obscure, often in reference to a situation or issue that is difficult to understand or see clearly
темный, мрачный
component
The engine is a crucial component of the car’s performance and reliability.
a part or element of a larger whole, often in reference to a physical or abstract object or system
компонент, деталь, составная часть
hoax
The viral video was later revealed to be a hoax, created by a group of pranksters looking for online fame.
a deliberate deception or trick, often intended to fool or mislead people for entertainment or personal gain
обман, розыгрыш
labyrinth
The maze-like layout of the office building was a labyrinth to navigate, causing many employees to get lost or confused.
a complex and confusing network or system, often in reference to a physical or abstract object or environment
лабиринт
evaluate
The teacher’s evaluation of the student’s essay provided constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement.
to assess or judge the quality or effectiveness of something, often in reference to a product, service, or performance
оценивать
exult
The athlete exulted in her victory, celebrating with her teammates and fans: after winning the championship game.
to feel or express great happiness or triumph, often in reference to a personal or professional achievement
ликовать, радоваться, торжествовать
attest
The witness’s testimony attested to the defendant’s innocence, providing critical evidence in the trial.
to provide evidence or testimony that confirms the truth or accuracy of something, often in reference to a statement or claim
подтверждать, свидетельствовать
gullible
The scam artist targeted gullible investors with promises of high returns and low risk, taking advantage of their trust and lack of financial expertise.
easily fooled or deceived, often in reference to a person who is naive or trusting
доверчивый, легковерный
deploy
The company’s decision to deploy its marketing team in a new market helped it gain a foothold and grow its customer base.
to position or utilize resources or forces in a strategic or effective way, often in reference to a military or business operation
развертывать, применять
enigma
The identity of the artist who created the enigmatic painting remains a mystery, even after years of research and investigation.
a mysterious or puzzling person, thing, or situation that is difficult to understand or explain
загадка, энигма
