Week 26 Flashcards

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lethargic

The lethargic dog slept all day, with little interest in going for a walk or playing fetch.

A

feeling sluggish, tired, or lacking energy, often in reference to a person or animal that is not active or alert

вялый, апатичный, сонный

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prevalent

The prevalent use of social media has transformed the way people communicate and share information.

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widespread, common, or happening frequently, often in reference to a situation or trend that is noticeable or significant

распространенный, преобладающий

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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.

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of the highest importance or significance, often in reference to a priority or concern that is crucial or essential

первостепенный, важнейший

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remiss

The remiss employee failed to complete the project on time, causing delays and frustrations for the team.

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careless or neglectful, often in reference to a duty or responsibility that is not fulfilled or addressed properly

небрежный, невнимательный

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hostile

The hostile customer yelled at the cashier, causing a scene and disrupting the other customers in the store.

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unfriendly or aggressive, often in reference to a person or environment that is hostile or hostile behavior that creates conflict or tension

враждебный

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rebuke

The teacher rebuked the student for being late and not completing the assignment, reminding them of the importance of punctuality and responsibility.

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to express disapproval or criticism, often in reference to behavior or actions that are inappropriate or unacceptable

упрек, выговор, замечание

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aversion

The athlete had an aversion to cold weather, preferring to train in warmer climates and avoiding outdoor workouts during the winter months.

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a strong dislike or avoidance of something, often in reference to a feeling or emotion that is negative or unpleasant

отвращение, антипатия

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evince

The data evinced a significant increase in sales, providing support for the marketing campaign and the effectiveness of the company’s strategy.

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to show or demonstrate clearly, often in reference to evidence or proof that supports a claim or argument

проявлять, выказывать

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vogue

The new fashion line was in vogue, with many people clamoring to buy the latest designs and accessories.

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popular or fashionable, often in reference to trends or styles that are currently in demand or in the mainstream

мода, популярность

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superficial

The journalist criticized the superficial coverage of the news, arguing that important issues were being overlooked or simplified for the sake of entertainment.

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shallow or lacking depth, often in reference to a person or thing that is only concerned with appearance or surface-level qualities

поверхностный

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jettison

The company jettisoned its outdated software system, replacing it with a new and more efficient program.

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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

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inevitable

The inevitable changes in the market forced the company to adapt and evolve, in order to stay competitive and successful.

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certain to happen, often in reference to a situation or event that is unavoidable or cannot be prevented

неизбежный, неминуемый

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lucrative

The lucrative deal attracted many investors, with the promise of high returns and a strong financial outlook.

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profitable or financially rewarding, often in reference to a business or investment that generates significant income or revenue

прибыльный, выгодный, доходный

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tussle

The two politicians engaged in a heated tussle, each defending their position and trying to sway the opinions of the voters.

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a physical or verbal struggle, often in reference to a conflict or dispute that involves effort or competition.

драка, борьба

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intrinsic

The intrinsic value of art lies in its ability to evoke emotions and provoke thought, rather than simply serving as a decorative object.

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essential or inherent, often in reference to a quality or characteristic that is essential to the nature of something

внутренний, присущий, свойственный

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acute

The patient experienced an acute pain in their side, prompting a visit to the emergency room.

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sharp or intense, often in reference to a sensation or feeling that is strong or focused

острый, резкий; проницательный, сообразительный

17
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gist

The gist of the article was that technology was rapidly changing the way we work and communicate, and that adapting to these changes was essential for success.

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the main point or essence, often in reference to a summary or overview of information or ideas

суть, сущность, главный пункт

18
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transient

The transient nature of the job made it difficult to plan for the future or make long-term commitments.

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temporary or short-lived, often in reference to a situation or condition that is not permanent or enduring

временный

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terse

The boss’s email was terse and to the point, stating clearly what needed to be done and by when.

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brief and to the point, often in reference to a communication or message that is concise and direct

краткий, сжатый, немногословный

20
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cogent

The speaker’s cogent arguments convinced the audience to support the proposed legislation.

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convincing or persuasive, often in reference to an argument or idea that is logical and well-supported

убедительный