Week 46 Flashcards
ascertain
The detective worked tirelessly to ascertain the identity of the thief.
to find out or determine with certainty, often used to describe a process of investigation or discovery
устанавливать, выяснять
dormant
The volcano had been dormant for centuries, but scientists warned that it could erupt at any time.
inactive or in a state of rest, often used to describe something that is not currently active but has the potential to become active again
спящий, бездействующий, дремлющий
burgeoned
The tech startup burgeoned into a multi-million dollar company in just a few short years.
to grow or expand rapidly, often used to describe a business or organization that has experienced significant growth
potentate
The potentate was feared by his subjects and admired by his allies.
a ruler or leader with great power or influence, often used to describe a monarch or dictator
властелин, монарх
disseminate
The organization worked to disseminate information about climate change to communities around the world.
to spread or distribute widely, often used to describe the dissemination of information or ideas
распространять, сеять
derived
The word jazz is derived from African American culture and music.
obtained or received from a source, often used to describe something that is based on or comes from something else
prerogative
It was the manager’s prerogative to decide who would be hired for the job.
a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or group, often used to describe a power or authority granted to someone by virtue of their position or status
прерогатива, исключительное право
nepotism
The CEO was accused of nepotism after he hired his son for a high-level position in the company.
the practice of favoring relatives or friends, often used to describe a situation where someone uses their power or influence to give jobs or opportunities to family members or close associates
кумовство, непотизм, семейственность
dearth
There was a dearth of affordable housing in the city, making it difficult for many people to find a place to live.
a scarcity or lack of something, often used to describe a situation where there is not enough of something that is needed or desired
недостаток, нехватка
internecine
The internecine conflicts within the political party threatened to tear it apart.
involving conflict within a group or organization, often used to describe a situation where members of a group or organization are fighting among themselves
междоусобный
tyro
The young musician was a tyro in the world of classical music, but she practiced diligently to improve her skills.
a beginner or novice, often used to describe someone who is inexperienced in a particular skill or activity
новичок
sophistry
The politician’s argument was filled with sophistry, trying to sway the public with false claims and empty promises.
the use of clever but misleading or fallacious arguments, often used to describe deceptive or manipulative reasoning
софистика
factitious
The movie’s special effects were so factitious that they detracted from the film’s overall realism.
artificially created or produced, often used to describe something that is not genuine or authentic
искусственный
encomium
The president’s encomium for the fallen soldiers was a moving tribute to their bravery and sacrifice.
a formal expression of high praise or tribute, often used to describe a speech or written piece that honors someone or something
панегирик, восхваление
obloquy
The celebrity faced a barrage of obloquy from the media after his controversial comments.
strong public criticism or condemnation, often used to describe a severe or abusive verbal attack
оскорбление, злословие
hyperbole
The comedian’s jokes were filled with hyperbole, making the audience laugh with his outrageous exaggerations.
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally, often used to describe a dramatic or over-the-top way of speaking
гипербола, преувеличение
munificent
The philanthropist’s munificent donation helped fund a new community center for underprivileged youth.
very generous or giving, often used to describe someone who donates or gives away large amounts of money or resources
необычайно щедрый
prevarication
The witness’s prevarication on the stand cast doubt on his credibility in the trial.
the act of avoiding the truth or being deliberately evasive, often used to describe dishonest or deceitful behavior
увиливание, уклончивость
charisma
The politician’s charisma and persuasive speaking style won over many voters during the election.
a compelling charm or appeal that attracts and inspires others, often used to describe a person with natural leadership or persuasive abilities
харизма, обаяние
genocide
The international community condemned the government’s actions as genocide, calling for an immediate end to the violence and persecution.
the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic or national group, often used to describe a systematic and organized campaign of violence and persecution
геноцид
