Week 39 Flashcards
belated
The host apologized for the belated arrival of the food, which had been delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.
happening or arriving late, often used to describe something that is delayed or overdue
запоздалый, поздний
callous
The politician’s callous response to the tragedy angered many of his constituents.
showing no concern for others’ feelings or suffering, often used to describe someone who is insensitive or unfeeling
черствый, бездушный, бессердечный
decrepit
The abandoned house was in a decrepit state, with boarded-up windows and peeling paint.
worn out or ruined due to age or neglect, often used to describe something that is old and falling apart
дряхлый, ветхий, изношенный
delineation
The artist’s painting was a masterful delineation of the landscape, capturing every detail in vivid color.
the act of describing or portraying something in detail, often used to describe a clear and detailed representation of something
описание, план, чертеж
demeanor
The coach’s calm demeanor helped to reassure the team after their loss.
behavior or manner, often used to describe someone’s attitude or bearing
поведение, манера вести себя
flay
The journalist’s article flayed the government’s handling of the crisis, pointing out numerous failures and missteps.
to criticize harshly or severely, often used to describe a scathing attack or rebuke
сдирать кожу, резко критиковать
heinous
The murderer’s heinous crime outraged the entire community and led to calls for justice.
shockingly wicked or evil, often used to describe a crime or action that is abhorrent
отвратительный, гнусный, ужасный
imperturbable
The air traffic controller remained imperturbable, calmly guiding the plane to safety despite the emergency situation.
calm and composed, often used to describe someone who is unflappable or unfazed by difficult situations
невозмутимый, спокойный
infraction
The traffic officer issued a ticket for the driver’s infraction of the speed limit.
a violation or breach of a law or rule, often used to describe a minor offense or infraction
нарушение, инфракция
machiavellian
The politician’s Machiavellian tactics were widely criticized, with many accusing him of using underhanded methods to gain power.
characterized by cunning and deceit, often used to describe someone who is manipulative or unscrupulous in achieving their goals
беспринципный, бессовестный
opprobrium
The politician faced public opprobrium for his involvement in a corruption scandal.
harsh criticism or censure, often used to describe public disgrace or shame
позор, посрамление
pandemonium
The concert caused pandemonium among the fans, with many rushing the stage and causing a commotion.
wild and noisy disorder or confusion, often used to describe chaos or tumult
столпотворение, пандемониум, ад кромешный
redress
The company offered redress to customers who were affected by the faulty product.
to remedy or make right a wrong or injury, often used to describe compensation or restitution
возмещение, исправление
saga
The book tells the saga of a family’s struggle to survive during the Great Depression.
a long and complicated story, often used to describe an epic or adventurous tale
сага, сказание
staunch
The politician had a staunch following of supporters who believed in her policies and vision.
loyal and committed in attitude or action, often used to describe steadfastness or unwavering support
стойкий, верный, твердый