Week 6 Flashcards
affluent
The affluent neighborhood was filled with expensive houses and luxury cars
having a lot of money or wealth; financially well-off
богатый
feasible
The plan to start a new business seemed feasible after conducting market research.
possible to do; capable of being carried out or accomplished
осуществимый, возможный
discern
It was difficult to discern the difference between the two products, as they looked almost identical.
to perceive or recognize something; to distinguish or differentiate
разглядеть, различать
sally
The soldiers made a sally towards the enemy’s front lines.
a sudden, energetic or courageous rush or attack, often in response to a challenge
вылазка, внезапное наступление
consternation
The announcement of the company’s bankruptcy caused consternation among its employees.
a feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, often caused by something
ужас, испуг; оцепенение
precocious
The precocious child could read and write at the age of three.
having advanced abilities or talents at a young age; showing maturity
развитый не по годам
perfunctory
The employee’s perfunctory response to the customer’s complaint showed a lack of interest in resolving the issue.
done without enthusiasm or care; routine or mechanical
небрежный, поверхностный
chagrin
Much to his chagrin, the athlete was unable to complete the race due to an injury.
a feeling of embarrassment or humiliation caused by a failure or disappointment
досада, огорчение
perverse
The teenager’s perverse behavior caused concern among his parents and teachers.
contrary to what is expected or reasonable; characterized by deliberate disobedience or misbehavior
развращенный, испорченный
deride
The comedian’s jokes were designed to deride the politicians and their policies.
to ridicule or mock someone or something; to express contempt or disdain
высмеивать
disparage
It’s not fair to disparage someone’s work without first understanding the effort they put into it.
to belittle or speak negatively about someone or something; to criticize or devalue
относиться с пренебрежением, унижать
laudable
The volunteer’s laudable efforts to clean up the park were greatly appreciated by the community.
deserving of praise or admiration; commendable
достойный похвалы
fiasco
The new product launch turned into a fiasco when the software failed to work properly.
a complete failure or disaster; a situation that is chaotic or unsuccessful
провал, фиаско
masticate
It’s important to masticate food thoroughly before swallowing to aid in digestion.
to chew food; to grind or crush with teeth
жевать
eschew
The health-conscious individual chose to eschew sugary drinks in favor of water and tea.
to avoid or abstain from something intentionally; to keep away from or shun
избегать, сторониться
