Week 34 Flashcards
site
The construction crew spent months preparing the site for the new building.
a place where something is located or has been or will be built, often used to describe a physical location or property
место, участок
vigil
The soldiers kept vigil all night to protect the camp from enemy attacks.
a period of watchful attention or observance, often used to describe a period of time spent monitoring or guarding
бдение, бодрствование, дежурство
cumbersome
The cumbersome package was difficult to carry up the stairs.
large, heavy, and difficult to move or handle, often used to describe something that is awkward or unwieldy
громоздкий, обременительный
interrogate
The police interrogated the suspect for hours before finally obtaining a confession.
to ask questions of someone, often in a formal or official setting
допрашивать
divulge
The employee was fired for divulging company secrets to a competitor.
to reveal or make known something previously secret or unknown, often used to describe the act of disclosing confidential information
разглашать, разглашать тайну
fluctuate
The stock market prices fluctuated throughout the day, making it difficult for investors to predict market trends.
to change or vary continuously, often used to describe something that is unstable or unpredictable
колебаться, меняться
unmitigated
The team’s loss was an unmitigated disaster, as they had not scored a single point.
complete and total, often used to describe something that is extreme or unqualified
абсолютный
commodious
The commodious living room had plenty of space for entertaining guests.
spacious and comfortable, often used to describe a room or living space that is roomy and comfortable
просторный, удобный
antiquated
The antiquated computer system was slow and inefficient compared to modern devices.
old-fashioned or outdated, often used to describe something that is no longer in style or has been replaced by newer technology or ideas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
disheveled
The disheveled bedroom had clothes and clutter scattered everywhere.
untidy or disordered, often used to describe a person’s appearance or a messy living space
взъерошенный, растрепанный
tenacious
Despite the challenges, the tenacious climber managed to reach the summit of the mountain.
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
façade
Behind the façade of confidence, he was actually quite insecure.
the front of a building, often used to describe a false or deceptive appearance or demeanor
asinine
His asinine remarks during the meeting made everyone roll their eyes.
foolish or silly, often used to describe a behavior or idea that is ridiculous or nonsensical
глупый, ослиный
grimace
She couldn’t help but grimace at the taste of the bitter medicine.
a facial expression of pain, disgust, or disapproval, often used to describe a contorted or distorted facial expression
гримаса
calumny
The politician was the subject of a vicious calumny campaign during the election.
a false and malicious statement designed to damage someone’s reputation, often used to describe slander or defamation
клевета
pittance
Despite working long hours, the janitor earned only a pittance.
a small or inadequate amount of money or income, often used to describe a low wage or insufficient compensation
жалкие гроши, подачка
au courant
She made sure to stay au courant with the latest developments in her industry.
up-to-date or current, often used to describe knowledge or awareness of contemporary events or trends
fastidious
The chef was known for being fastidious in his preparation and presentation of food.
very attentive to detail, often used to describe a person who is meticulous or demanding in their work or standards
привередливый, изощренный, разборчивый
noisome
The noisome odor of the decaying trash made it difficult to breathe.
unpleasant or offensive, often used to describe a smell or atmosphere that is unpleasant or unhealthy
вредный, зловонный, отвратительный
unkempt
The unkempt man stumbled down the street, muttering to himself.
messy or disheveled in appearance, often used to describe hair or clothing that is untidy or neglected
неопрятный, неряшливый, небрежный
