Week 32

Question 1

profound

The professor’s profound knowledge of the subject matter was evident in her lectures.

Answer 1

having deep insight or understanding, often used to describe something that is meaningful or significant

глубокий, основательный

Question 2

alleviate

The medication helped to alleviate the patient’s symptoms and improve their quality of life.

Answer 2

to make something less severe or intense, often used to describe a reduction in pain or suffering

облегчать, смягчать

Question 3

prodigious

The prodigious talent of the young musician was evident in her virtuoso performance.

Answer 3

extraordinary or remarkable, often used to describe something that is impressive or awe-inspiring

огромный, удивительный

Question 4

expedite

The new software was designed to expedite the accounting process and reduce errors.

Answer 4

to make something happen more quickly or efficiently, often used to describe a process or procedure that is streamlined or simplified

ускорять

Question 5

celerity

The project was completed with remarkable celerity, thanks to the hard work of the team.

Answer 5

speed or swiftness, often used to describe something that is done quickly or efficiently

быстрота

Question 6

usurp

The military dictator sought to usurp the government and establish himself as the new leader.

Answer 6

to take over or seize power without authority or right, often used to describe an act of aggression or illegitimate rule

узурпировать, незаконно захватывать

Question 7

paltry

The paltry sum of money he was offered was insulting and not worth his time.

Answer 7

insignificant or of little value, often used to describe something that is small or meager

ничтожный, мелкий, незначительный

Question 8

condone

The manager’s decision to condone the employee’s behavior sent a message that such actions were acceptable.

Answer 8

to overlook or forgive wrongdoing, often used to describe an act of forgiveness or acceptance

мириться c, смотреть сквозь пальцы

Question 9

trivial

The trivial details of the story were overshadowed by the larger plot twists.

Answer 9

of little importance or significance, often used to describe something that is unimportant or insignificant

тривиальный, банальный

Question 10

bizarre

The bizarre behavior of the suspect led police to believe he was mentally unstable.

Answer 10

strange or unusual, often used to describe something that is unexpected or out of the ordinary

странный, причудливый

Question 11

menial

The menial tasks of cleaning and organizing were delegated to the new hire.

Answer 11

of lowly or humble status, often used to describe a job or task that is considered unskilled or tedious

лакейский

Question 12

venerable

The venerable professor had decades of experience and was highly respected in his field.

Answer 12

respected and esteemed due to age or wisdom, often used to describe a person or institution that is highly regarded

почтенный

Question 13

extraneous

The extraneous details in the report made it difficult to understand the main points.

Answer 13

irrelevant or unnecessary, often used to describe something that is not directly related to the matter at hand

посторонний, внешний, чуждый

Question 14

ambiguous

The ambiguous wording of the contract led to disagreements between the parties involved.

Answer 14

unclear or vague, often used to describe something that is open to interpretation or confusion

двусмысленный, неопределенный

Question 15

succinct

The lawyer’s succinct argument was persuasive and convincing.

Answer 15

brief and to the point, often used to describe something that is concise or compact

краткий, сжатый

Question 16

archaic

The archaic language used in the play required a translator to understand.

Answer 16

old-fashioned or outdated, often used to describe something that is no longer in use or relevant

архаичный, устарелый

Question 17

emulate

The new athlete hoped to emulate the success of his idol.

Answer 17

to imitate or copy, often used to describe an attempt to match or surpass someone or something

подражать

Question 18

facetious

The facetious tone of his remark belied the seriousness of the situation.

Answer 18

humorous or joking, often used to describe a comment or remark that is not meant to be taken seriously

шутливый, шуточный

Question 19

rabid

The politician’s rabid followers hung on his every word, convinced that he was the only one who could save the country.

Answer 19

having or showing an extreme and fanatical support or belief in something, often used to describe a person who is excessively enthusiastic or obsessed with a particular idea or cause

бешеный, фанатичный

Question 20

salubrious

The fresh air and exercise on the hiking trail provided a salubrious escape from the stress of everyday life.

Answer 20

promoting health or well-being, often used to describe something that is beneficial or good for one’s physical or mental health

целебный, полезный для здоровья