Week 34

Question 1

site

The construction crew spent months preparing the site for the new building.

Answer 1

a place where something is located or has been or will be built, often used to describe a physical location or property

место, участок

Question 2

vigil

The soldiers kept vigil all night to protect the camp from enemy attacks.

Answer 2

a period of watchful attention or observance, often used to describe a period of time spent monitoring or guarding

бдение, бодрствование, дежурство

Question 3

cumbersome

The cumbersome package was difficult to carry up the stairs.

Answer 3

large, heavy, and difficult to move or handle, often used to describe something that is awkward or unwieldy

громоздкий, обременительный

Question 4

interrogate

The police interrogated the suspect for hours before finally obtaining a confession.

Answer 4

to ask questions of someone, often in a formal or official setting

допрашивать

Question 5

divulge

The employee was fired for divulging company secrets to a competitor.

Answer 5

to reveal or make known something previously secret or unknown, often used to describe the act of disclosing confidential information

разглашать, разглашать тайну

Question 6

fluctuate

The stock market prices fluctuated throughout the day, making it difficult for investors to predict market trends.

Answer 6

to change or vary continuously, often used to describe something that is unstable or unpredictable

колебаться, меняться

Question 7

unmitigated

The team’s loss was an unmitigated disaster, as they had not scored a single point.

Answer 7

complete and total, often used to describe something that is extreme or unqualified

абсолютный

Question 8

commodious

The commodious living room had plenty of space for entertaining guests.

Answer 8

spacious and comfortable, often used to describe a room or living space that is roomy and comfortable

просторный, удобный

Question 9

antiquated

The antiquated computer system was slow and inefficient compared to modern devices.

Answer 9

old-fashioned or outdated, often used to describe something that is no longer in style or has been replaced by newer technology or ideas

устарелый, старомодный

Question 10

disheveled

The disheveled bedroom had clothes and clutter scattered everywhere.

Answer 10

untidy or disordered, often used to describe a person’s appearance or a messy living space

взъерошенный, растрепанный

Question 11

tenacious

Despite the challenges, the tenacious climber managed to reach the summit of the mountain.

Answer 11

persistent or determined, often used to describe a person who doesn’t give up easily or a problem that is difficult to solve

упорный, упрямый

Question 12

façade

Behind the façade of confidence, he was actually quite insecure.

Answer 12

the front of a building, often used to describe a false or deceptive appearance or demeanor

Question 13

asinine

His asinine remarks during the meeting made everyone roll their eyes.

Answer 13

foolish or silly, often used to describe a behavior or idea that is ridiculous or nonsensical

глупый, ослиный

Question 14

grimace

She couldn’t help but grimace at the taste of the bitter medicine.

Answer 14

a facial expression of pain, disgust, or disapproval, often used to describe a contorted or distorted facial expression

гримаса

Question 15

calumny

The politician was the subject of a vicious calumny campaign during the election.

Answer 15

a false and malicious statement designed to damage someone’s reputation, often used to describe slander or defamation

клевета

Question 16

pittance

Despite working long hours, the janitor earned only a pittance.

Answer 16

a small or inadequate amount of money or income, often used to describe a low wage or insufficient compensation

жалкие гроши, подачка

Question 17

au courant

She made sure to stay au courant with the latest developments in her industry.

Answer 17

up-to-date or current, often used to describe knowledge or awareness of contemporary events or trends

Question 18

fastidious

The chef was known for being fastidious in his preparation and presentation of food.

Answer 18

very attentive to detail, often used to describe a person who is meticulous or demanding in their work or standards

привередливый, изощренный, разборчивый

Question 19

noisome

The noisome odor of the decaying trash made it difficult to breathe.

Answer 19

unpleasant or offensive, often used to describe a smell or atmosphere that is unpleasant or unhealthy

вредный, зловонный, отвратительный

Question 20

unkempt

The unkempt man stumbled down the street, muttering to himself.

Answer 20

messy or disheveled in appearance, often used to describe hair or clothing that is untidy or neglected

неопрятный, неряшливый, небрежный