Week 31

Question 1

heresy

Galileo was charged with heresy for his theory that the Earth revolved around the sun.

Answer 1

a belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine, often used to describe an unconventional or unaccepted idea

ересь

Question 2

prudent

It’s prudent to save money for unexpected expenses, rather than spending all your income every month.

Answer 2

wise and cautious in practical matters, often used to describe a sensible or judicious approach

благоразумный, осторожный

Question 3

ostensible

The ostensible reason for the company’s decision was cost-cutting, but some suspected it was really a power play by the CEO.

Answer 3

stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so, often used to describe something that is misleading or deceptive

мнимый

Question 4

fervid

The author’s fervid writing style captivated readers and made them feel as though they were experiencing the story firsthand.

Answer 4

intensely enthusiastic or passionate, often used to describe strong emotions or feelings

пылкий

Question 5

spurious

The news article contained spurious information, leading to confusion and misinformation among readers.

Answer 5

false or fake, often used to describe something that is not genuine or authentic

ложный, поддельный

Question 6

propagate

The company used social media to propagate its new product line, reaching millions of potential customers.

Answer 6

to spread or promote widely, often used to describe the dissemination of information or ideas

распространять

Question 7

anomaly

The scientist noticed an anomaly in the data that didn’t match the expected results.

Answer 7

something that deviates from what is expected or normal, often used to describe a deviation or irregularity

аномалия

Question 8

innocuous

The insect looked menacing, but was actually quite innocuous and didn’t pose a threat to humans.

Answer 8

harmless or unlikely to cause injury or damage, often used to describe something that is benign or trivial

безобидный, безвредный

Question 9

surfeit

The buffet had a surfeit of desserts, making it difficult to choose which ones to try.

Answer 9

an excessive amount of something, often used to describe an abundance or overabundance of a particular item or substance

пресыщение, избыток

Question 10

milieu

The artist’s work was shaped by the vibrant artistic milieu of Paris in the 1920s.

Answer 10

a social or cultural environment or setting, often used to describe the context or surroundings in which something occurs

окружение, обстановка

Question 11

strident

The strident alarm woke us up in the middle of the night and left us with ringing ears.

Answer 11

loud, harsh, and grating, often used to describe a sound or tone that is unpleasant or irritating

резкий, скрипучий, пронзительный

Question 12

concomitant

The concomitant rise in sales and profits suggested that the company’s new marketing strategy was successful.

Answer 12

naturally accompanying or associated with something, often used to describe a simultaneous or related occurrence

сопутствующий

Question 13

lassitude

After running a marathon, I felt a profound sense of lassitude and could barely move my legs.

Answer 13

a state of physical or mental weariness or fatigue, often used to describe a feeling of tiredness or sluggishness

усталость, апатия, вялость

Question 14

deleterious

The deleterious effects of smoking on one’s health are well documented.

Answer 14

harmful or damaging, often used to describe something that has a negative effect or consequence

вредный, вредоносный

Question 15

efficacy

The efficacy of the new medicine was demonstrated by the significant improvement in patients’ symptoms.

Answer 15

the ability to produce a desired or intended result, often used to describe the effectiveness or usefulness of something

эффективность, действенность

Question 16

dissent

The political party was split by dissent over the proposed policy changes.

Answer 16

to hold or express opinions that are different from or in opposition to those commonly held, often used to describe a disagreement or dissenting viewpoint

расходиться во взглядах

Question 17

ferment

The political climate was characterized by ferment and unrest leading up to the election.

Answer 17

a state of agitation or excitement, often used to describe a situation that is tense or unstable

волнение

Question 18

attenuated

The attenuated signal made it difficult to hear the speaker’s voice over the background noise.

Answer 18

weakened or reduced, often used to describe a decrease or diminishment in strength or intensity

разжиженный

Question 19

arbiter

The referee acted as the arbiter during the game, making calls and enforcing rules.

Answer 19

a person or entity that has the authority to judge or decide, often used to describe an impartial or respected decision maker

арбитр

Question 20

incumbent

The incumbent president had a duty to uphold the Constitution and serve the interests of the American people.

Answer 20

necessary or required as a duty or obligation, often used to describe a responsibility or duty that comes with a position or role

возложенный