Week 28 Flashcards
vulnerable
The young child was vulnerable to the cold weather and needed to be bundled up to stay warm.
susceptible to harm or damage, often used to describe a person or thing that is easily harmed or threatened
уязвимый, ранимый
bedlam
The busy airport terminal was a scene of bedlam as travelers rushed to catch their flights.
a state of chaos or confusion, often used to describe a situation that is out of control or disorderly
бедлам, сумасшедший дом
cacophony
The band’s performance was marred by a cacophony of out-of-tune instruments and missed notes.
a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds, often used to describe a noisy or unpleasant sound
какофония
exploit
The company was accused of exploiting its workers by paying them low wages and offering no benefits.
to make use of something or someone for one’s own advantage, often used to describe taking advantage of a situation or resource
эксплуатировать
propinquity
The propinquity of the two cities made it easy for commuters to travel back and forth between them.
nearness in place or time, often used to describe something that is close in proximity
близость, родство, подобие
disgruntled
The disgruntled employee complained to their boss about the lack of benefits and low pay.
dissatisfied or unhappy with something, often used to describe a person who is unhappy with their situation
недовольный
infallible
The experienced pilot was seen as infallible by his crew, always making the right decisions during flights.
incapable of making mistakes or being wrong, often used to describe a person or thing that is completely reliable
безошибочный, надежный
panacea
The new medication was touted as a panacea for all ailments, but it turned out to have serious side effects.
a remedy or solution for all problems or difficulties, often used to describe something that is seen as a cure-all
панацея, универсальное средство
eradicate
The government’s efforts to eradicate poverty had some success, but many people still struggled to make ends meet.
to completely destroy or eliminate something, often used to describe getting rid of a problem or disease
искоренять, уничтожать, вырывать с корнем
impede
The construction work on the road impeded traffic and caused delays for commuters.
to obstruct or slow down progress or movement, often used to describe a barrier or obstacle that prevents something from happening
препятствовать, мешать
sedate
The sedate atmosphere of the library was the perfect place for students to study and focus.
calm or composed, often used to describe a person or environment that is peaceful and relaxing
уравновешенный, спокойный
equanimity
The yoga instructor taught her students how to cultivate equanimity and maintain a peaceful mind.
mental calmness and composure, often used to describe a person who is able to remain calm and collected in stressful situations
невозмутимость, спокойствие, хладнокровие
compatible
The new software was designed to be compatible with all operating systems, making it accessible to a wider range of users.
able to exist or function together without conflict, often used to describe things that work well together
совместимый, сочетаемый
serenity
The beach at sunset was a scene of serenity, with the sound of waves gently lapping against the shore.
a state of calmness and tranquility, often used to describe a peaceful and relaxing environment
спокойствие, безмятежность
revere
The members of the church revered their spiritual leader and looked up to him as a role model.
to have deep respect or admiration for someone or something, often used to describe a feeling of worship or adoration
почитать, уважать, чтить