Week 25 Flashcards
awesome
The view from the top of the mountain was truly awesome, with its panoramic scenery, fresh air, and serene beauty.
inspiring awe or admiration, often in reference to something that is impressive, magnificent, or remarkable
здорово, классно
debris
The aftermath of the hurricane left a trail of debris, with fallen trees, damaged buildings, and broken power lines.
scattered fragments or remains of something that has been broken or destroyed, often in reference to rubble, wreckage, or litter
обломки
dispersed
The crowd dispersed after the concert, with fans going in different directions and chatting excitedly about the performance.
scattered or spread out over a wide area, often in reference to people, objects, or substances that are distributed or disassembled
диспергированный, рассеянный, рассредоточенный
eruption
The volcano’s eruption was a spectacular sight, with its lava, smoke, and ash reaching high into the sky.
a sudden and violent outburst or explosion, often in reference to a volcanic eruption or an emotional outburst
извержение
puny
The wrestler’s opponent was puny and frail, with little chance of defeating him in the ring.
small, weak, or insignificant, often in reference to a person or thing that is inferior or inadequate
маленький, хилый, щуплый, слабый, незначительный
obliterate
The bombing raid obliterated the town, with its buildings, infrastructure, and history reduced to rubble.
to completely destroy or eliminate, often in reference to a place, object, or memory that is erased or wiped out
уничтожать, стирать
deplorable
The living conditions of the refugees were deplorable, with little access to basic necessities like food, water, and shelter.
deserving strong condemnation or criticism, often in reference to behavior, actions, or conditions that are unacceptable, shameful, or abhorrent
плачевный, прискорбный, печальный, скверный
initiate
The company initiated a new project, with a team of experts working together to develop and implement the plan.
to begin or start something, often in reference to a process, event, or action that is initiated or set in motion
начинать, положить начало
conflagration
The forest conflagration was a serious threat to nearby towns and villages, with firefighters working tirelessly to contain the blaze.
a large and destructive fire, often in reference to a raging inferno that spreads rapidly and causes widespread damage
пожарище, большой пожар
rue
The athlete rued his decision to skip training, with his poor performance costing him the championship title.
to regret or feel remorse for something, often in reference to a past action, decision, or missed opportunity
сожалеть, горевать, раскаиваться
congenial
The party was held in a congenial atmosphere, with guests enjoying the music, food, and company.
pleasant or friendly, often in reference to a person or environment that is agreeable or compatible
благоприятный, близкий по духу, конгениальный
hoard
The collector hoarded rare books, with a library filled with rare and valuable volumes.
to accumulate or collect large quantities of something, often in reference to possessions, resources, or information that are stored or saved
копить, хранить, запасать
sage
The sage’s advice was invaluable, with his words of wisdom providing guidance and inspiration to those seeking knowledge and understanding.
a wise person, often in reference to an elder or a person with great knowledge, insight, or experience
мудрец, мудрый
aegis
The government provided the aegis for the country’s security, with its military forces defending the nation from external threats.
protection or support, often in reference to a person, organization, or power that provides shelter or defense
эгида, защита
detriment
The company’s decision to cut costs resulted in the detriment of its employees, with layoffs and reduced benefits impacting morale and productivity.
harm or damage caused by something, often in reference to a condition, situation, or action that has negative consequences
ущерб, вред