Week 41

Question 1

curry

The restaurant’s signature dish was a flavorful curry made with a blend of aromatic spices.

Answer 1

a spicy dish made with a mixture of herbs and spices, often served with rice or bread

карри

Question 2

pall

The pall of mourning hung over the funeral as friends and family gathered to pay their respects.

Answer 2

a dark or gloomy atmosphere, often used to describe a feeling of sadness or depression

покров, пелена, завеса

Question 3

succulent

The roasted chicken was succulent, with tender meat that practically fell off the bone.

Answer 3

juicy and flavorful, often used to describe food that is moist and tasty

сочный, суккулентный

Question 4

satiety

The large meal left her with a feeling of satiety, and she didn’t feel the need to eat anything else for the rest of the day.

Answer 4

a feeling of fullness or satisfaction after eating, often used to describe the feeling of being completely satisfied and not wanting more

сытость, насыщение

Question 5

intrinsic

Her love of music was intrinsic, and she had been singing and playing instruments since she was a child.

Answer 5

belonging naturally; essential, often used to describe something that is an inherent part of something else

присущий, свойственный

Question 6

potpourri

The book was a potpourri of different essays, covering a wide range of topics and themes.

Answer 6

a mixture of various elements, often used to describe a collection of different things, such as fragrances or ideas

попурри, ароматическая смесь

Question 7

sanction

The government issued a sanction allowing the company to proceed with its proposed construction project.

Answer 7

official permission or approval, often used to describe a formal approval or endorsement of something

санкция

Question 8

denote

The red light at the intersection denotes that drivers should stop before proceeding.

Answer 8

to indicate or signify, often used to describe the expression of meaning through words or symbols

обозначать, отмечать

Question 9

allude

The author alluded to the historical context of the novel through subtle hints and references throughout the text.

Answer 9

to suggest or indirectly refer to, often used to describe a reference to something without directly stating it

намекать, подразумевать

Question 10

insidious

The effects of the disease were insidious, with symptoms that were often overlooked or dismissed until it was too late.

Answer 10

harmful and often hidden or subtle, often used to describe something that is dangerous and difficult to detect

коварный, хитрый

Question 11

propriety

The royal family’s propriety was expected at all times, both in public and in private.

Answer 11

conformity to established standards of good or proper behavior, often used to describe behavior that is socially acceptable

уместность, правильность

Question 12

advent

The advent of the internet changed the way we communicate and access information.

Answer 12

the arrival or beginning of something significant or important, often used to describe the start of a new era or period

пришествие, приход, наступление

Question 13

impetuous

His impetuous decision to quit his job without another offer lined up proved to be a costly mistake.

Answer 13

acting quickly and without forethought, often used to describe someone who is impulsive or reckless

стремительный, импульсивный

Question 14

proffer

The company proffered a generous compensation package in order to attract top talent.

Answer 14

to offer or present for acceptance, often used to describe an offer or proposal

предлагать

Question 15

spate

The city experienced a spate of burglaries in the wealthy neighborhoods over the past month.

Answer 15

a sudden, large number of similar events, often used to describe a sudden and overwhelming occurrence of something

поток, наплыв

Question 16

shibboleth

The shibboleth of the tribe was to always honor their elders and ancestors.

Answer 16

a custom or tradition that distinguishes a particular group or culture, often used to describe a common belief or characteristic

шибболет, устаревшее поверье

Question 17

bogus

The email claiming to be from a well-known company was actually a bogus attempt to steal personal information.

Answer 17

fake or fraudulent, often used to describe something that is not genuine or authentic

фиктивный, поддельный

Question 18

substantiate

The research data was used to substantiate the claims made in the article.

Answer 18

to provide evidence or support for, often used to describe the process of proving or verifying something

подтверждать, доказывать, приводить доказательства

Question 19

nutritive

The salad was full of nutritive vegetables and proteins, making it a healthy and satisfying meal.

Answer 19

providing nourishment or sustenance, often used to describe food or substances that are beneficial for health

питательный

Question 20

raucous

The party next door was so raucous that we could hear the music and shouting from our apartment.

Answer 20

loud and disorderly, often used to describe a noise or event that is characterized by a lack of control or organization

хриплый, грубый