Week 8 Flashcards
emaciated
The prisoners of war were emaciated from months of captivity and torture.
extremely thin and weak, often as a result of malnutrition or illness
истощенный, испитой
surge
The crowd surged forward when the doors to the concert venue finally opened.
a sudden increase or rise in something, such as a current, crowd, or emotion
волны; повышение, хлынуть
tranquil
The serene lake offered a tranquil respite from the chaos of city life.
calm and peaceful, free from disturbance or agitation
спокойный, тихий, невозмутимый,
sanctuary
The church served as a sanctuary for the refugees fleeing the war-torn country.
a place of safety or refuge, often with spiritual or religious significance
святилище, убежище
ascend
The hiker began to ascend the steep mountain trail in search of the summit.
to go up or climb, often to a higher level or position
взойти, подниматься
malnutrition
The children in the impoverished village suffered from malnutrition due to a lack of access to nutritious food.
a condition of poor health caused by a lack of proper nutrients, often resulting in weakness or disease
недоедание
afflict
The family was afflicted with grief and sadness after the sudden death of their loved one.
to cause physical or mental suffering, often as a result of illness, injury, or hardship
поражать, беспокоить, причинять боль
besiege
The army besieged the castle in an attempt to capture the king’s army.
to surround or encircle something in order to capture or defeat it; to overwhelm with a large number of requests or problems
осаждать, окружить
privation
The refugees in the war-torn country faced severe privation due to the destruction of their homes and infrastructure.
a state of extreme hardship or lack of basic necessities, often resulting from poverty or war
лишения, нужда
sinister
The dark alleyway gave off a sinister vibe, making the young woman nervous.
having an evil or harmful intention; threatening or dangerous
зловещий, злой
ubiquitous
In today’s world, smartphones are ubiquitous and can be found in the hands of people from all walks of life.
present or appearing everywhere; omnipresent
повсеместный, вездесущий
remote
The small village was located in a remote corner of the country, accessible only by a winding dirt road.
far away or distant; situated beyond normal reach or access
удаленный, дистанционный
thwart
The hero’s plan to save the hostages was thwarted by the villain’s clever trap.
to prevent someone or something from achieving a goal or plan; to frustrate or oppose
разрушать, предотвращать
harbinger
The first snowfall of the season was a harbinger of the harsh winter ahead.
a sign or indication of something to come; a forerunner or precursor
предвестник, предвещать
malignant
The doctor discovered a malignant tumor in the patient’s lung, requiring immediate treatment.
having the potential to cause harm or destruction; cancerous or dangerous
злокачественный, злостный
