Week 28 Flashcards

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vulnerable

The young child was vulnerable to the cold weather and needed to be bundled up to stay warm.

A

susceptible to harm or damage, often used to describe a person or thing that is easily harmed or threatened

уязвимый, ранимый

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bedlam

The busy airport terminal was a scene of bedlam as travelers rushed to catch their flights.

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a state of chaos or confusion, often used to describe a situation that is out of control or disorderly

бедлам, сумасшедший дом

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cacophony

The band’s performance was marred by a cacophony of out-of-tune instruments and missed notes.

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a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds, often used to describe a noisy or unpleasant sound

какофония

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exploit

The company was accused of exploiting its workers by paying them low wages and offering no benefits.

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to make use of something or someone for one’s own advantage, often used to describe taking advantage of a situation or resource

эксплуатировать

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propinquity

The propinquity of the two cities made it easy for commuters to travel back and forth between them.

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nearness in place or time, often used to describe something that is close in proximity

близость, родство, подобие

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disgruntled

The disgruntled employee complained to their boss about the lack of benefits and low pay.

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dissatisfied or unhappy with something, often used to describe a person who is unhappy with their situation

недовольный

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infallible

The experienced pilot was seen as infallible by his crew, always making the right decisions during flights.

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incapable of making mistakes or being wrong, often used to describe a person or thing that is completely reliable

безошибочный, надежный

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panacea

The new medication was touted as a panacea for all ailments, but it turned out to have serious side effects.

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a remedy or solution for all problems or difficulties, often used to describe something that is seen as a cure-all

панацея, универсальное средство

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eradicate

The government’s efforts to eradicate poverty had some success, but many people still struggled to make ends meet.

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to completely destroy or eliminate something, often used to describe getting rid of a problem or disease

искоренять, уничтожать, вырывать с корнем

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impede

The construction work on the road impeded traffic and caused delays for commuters.

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to obstruct or slow down progress or movement, often used to describe a barrier or obstacle that prevents something from happening

препятствовать, мешать

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sedate

The sedate atmosphere of the library was the perfect place for students to study and focus.

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calm or composed, often used to describe a person or environment that is peaceful and relaxing

уравновешенный, спокойный

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12
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equanimity

The yoga instructor taught her students how to cultivate equanimity and maintain a peaceful mind.

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mental calmness and composure, often used to describe a person who is able to remain calm and collected in stressful situations

невозмутимость, спокойствие, хладнокровие

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13
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compatible

The new software was designed to be compatible with all operating systems, making it accessible to a wider range of users.

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able to exist or function together without conflict, often used to describe things that work well together

совместимый, сочетаемый

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14
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serenity

The beach at sunset was a scene of serenity, with the sound of waves gently lapping against the shore.

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a state of calmness and tranquility, often used to describe a peaceful and relaxing environment

спокойствие, безмятежность

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revere

The members of the church revered their spiritual leader and looked up to him as a role model.

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to have deep respect or admiration for someone or something, often used to describe a feeling of worship or adoration

почитать, уважать, чтить

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16
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irrational

The phobia of spiders was irrational, as there was no logical reason to fear them.

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not based on reason or logic, often used to describe behavior or thinking that is illogical or irrational

иррациональный

17
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avarice

The CEO’s avarice led him to prioritize profits over the well-being of his employees and customers.

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extreme greed for wealth or material possessions, often used to describe a person who is obsessed with accumulating wealth

алчность, жадность

18
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insatiable

The artist had an insatiable appetite for creating, always working on new projects and never satisfied with the final result.

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impossible to satisfy, often used to describe a desire or craving that cannot be fulfilled

ненасытный, жадный

19
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nadir

The company’s financial troubles reached their nadir when they had to declare bankruptcy.

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the lowest point, often used to describe the point of greatest despair or difficulty

надир, самый низкий уровень

20
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moribund

The company’s moribund business model was unable to keep up with the changing market and led to its eventual downfall.

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approaching death or the end of existence, often used to describe something that is dying or coming to an end

умирающий, агонирующий