Week 37 Flashcards
confront
He had to confront his fear of heights in order to climb the mountain.
to face up to or deal with a difficult or challenging situation, often used to describe a confrontation or conflict
противостоять
antipathy
She felt a deep antipathy towards her ex-husband after their bitter divorce.
a strong feeling of dislike or aversion towards something or someone, often used to describe a feeling of hostility or animosity
антипатия, отвращение
servile
The new employee’s servile behavior towards his boss raised some eyebrows among his colleagues.
submissive or obedient to an excessive degree, often used to describe someone who acts like a servant or slave
рабский, подобострастный
volition
She exercised her volition by choosing to pursue a career in music despite her parents’ objections.
the power or ability to make conscious decisions or choices, often used to describe an act of will or determination
воля
sojourn
Their sojourn in Europe allowed them to immerse themselves in different cultures and gain new perspectives.
a temporary stay or visit in a place, often used to describe a brief or temporary period of residence or travel
временное пребывание
austere
The austere living conditions in the refugee camp made life difficult for the displaced families.
severe or strict in manner, appearance, or behavior, often used to describe a plain or simple style or way of life
строгий, суровый, аскетический
felicitous
Her felicitous choice of words made her speech both memorable and impactful.
well-suited or appropriate to the situation or occasion, often used to describe a pleasing or satisfying quality
удачный, уместный, подходящий
halcyon
He fondly remembered the halcyon days of his youth spent playing with his childhood friends.
a period of peace, tranquility, or happiness, often used to describe a time of idyllic or nostalgic memories
безмятежный, тихий
tenable
Her theory about the origins of the universe was not tenable because it lacked empirical evidence.
capable of being defended or maintained, often used to describe an argument or position that is reasonable or justifiable
логичный, надежный, здравый
superfluous
The additional features on the new phone were deemed superfluous by many consumers who preferred a simpler design.
unnecessary or redundant, often used to describe something that is excessive or surplus to requirements
излишний, ненужный, чрезмерный
motivate
The coach’s motivational speech inspired the team to play their best and win the championship.
to stimulate or encourage someone to take action or do something, often used to describe the process of inspiring or driving someone to achieve a goal or complete a task
мотивировать, стимулировать
rationalize
She tried to rationalize her lateness by blaming traffic and the weather.
to explain or justify something using reason or logic, often used to describe the process of making excuses or finding reasons to support a decision or action
рационализировать
therapy
The patient underwent cognitive behavioral therapy to treat their anxiety and depression.
the treatment of a physical or mental disorder or illness, often used to describe a medical or psychological treatment that helps to alleviate symptoms or improve well-being
терапия, лечение
nascent
The nascent company was still developing its products and services.
in the process of being born or developed, often used to describe something that is in its early stages or beginning to emerge
возникающий, рождающийся, образующийся
iconoclast
The artist was seen as an iconoclast for her controversial and provocative works of art.
a person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions, often used to describe someone who challenges conventional wisdom or established traditions
бунтарь