Week 26 Flashcards
lethargic
The lethargic dog slept all day, with little interest in going for a walk or playing fetch.
feeling sluggish, tired, or lacking energy, often in reference to a person or animal that is not active or alert
вялый, апатичный, сонный
prevalent
The prevalent use of social media has transformed the way people communicate and share information.
widespread, common, or happening frequently, often in reference to a situation or trend that is noticeable or significant
распространенный, преобладающий
paramount
The safety of passengers is paramount to the airline industry, with strict regulations and protocols in place to ensure a secure and comfortable flight.
of the highest importance or significance, often in reference to a priority or concern that is crucial or essential
первостепенный, важнейший
remiss
The remiss employee failed to complete the project on time, causing delays and frustrations for the team.
careless or neglectful, often in reference to a duty or responsibility that is not fulfilled or addressed properly
небрежный, невнимательный
hostile
The hostile customer yelled at the cashier, causing a scene and disrupting the other customers in the store.
unfriendly or aggressive, often in reference to a person or environment that is hostile or hostile behavior that creates conflict or tension
враждебный
rebuke
The teacher rebuked the student for being late and not completing the assignment, reminding them of the importance of punctuality and responsibility.
to express disapproval or criticism, often in reference to behavior or actions that are inappropriate or unacceptable
упрек, выговор, замечание
aversion
The athlete had an aversion to cold weather, preferring to train in warmer climates and avoiding outdoor workouts during the winter months.
a strong dislike or avoidance of something, often in reference to a feeling or emotion that is negative or unpleasant
отвращение, антипатия
evince
The data evinced a significant increase in sales, providing support for the marketing campaign and the effectiveness of the company’s strategy.
to show or demonstrate clearly, often in reference to evidence or proof that supports a claim or argument
проявлять, выказывать
vogue
The new fashion line was in vogue, with many people clamoring to buy the latest designs and accessories.
popular or fashionable, often in reference to trends or styles that are currently in demand or in the mainstream
мода, популярность
superficial
The journalist criticized the superficial coverage of the news, arguing that important issues were being overlooked or simplified for the sake of entertainment.
shallow or lacking depth, often in reference to a person or thing that is only concerned with appearance or surface-level qualities
поверхностный
jettison
The company jettisoned its outdated software system, replacing it with a new and more efficient program.
to discard or get rid of something, often in reference to a decision or action that involves letting go of something that is no longer useful or necessary
выбрасывать за борт, отделываться
inevitable
The inevitable changes in the market forced the company to adapt and evolve, in order to stay competitive and successful.
certain to happen, often in reference to a situation or event that is unavoidable or cannot be prevented
неизбежный, неминуемый
lucrative
The lucrative deal attracted many investors, with the promise of high returns and a strong financial outlook.
profitable or financially rewarding, often in reference to a business or investment that generates significant income or revenue
прибыльный, выгодный, доходный
tussle
The two politicians engaged in a heated tussle, each defending their position and trying to sway the opinions of the voters.
a physical or verbal struggle, often in reference to a conflict or dispute that involves effort or competition.
драка, борьба
intrinsic
The intrinsic value of art lies in its ability to evoke emotions and provoke thought, rather than simply serving as a decorative object.
essential or inherent, often in reference to a quality or characteristic that is essential to the nature of something
внутренний, присущий, свойственный