Week 9 Flashcards
impresario
The famous impresario was responsible for launching the careers of many successful musicians.
a person who organizes and finances concerts, plays, or other cultural events
импресарио
extortion
The mafia boss was arrested for extortion and racketeering.
the act of obtaining something, often money, by force or threats
вымогательство
adverse
The company was facing adverse market conditions and struggling to stay afloat.
unfavorable or negative; working against one’s interests
неблагоприятный, вредный
asset
Her outgoing personality was an asset when it came to networking and making connections.
something of value or benefit; a useful or valuable quality or trait
имущество; ценное качество
bigot
The politician’s controversial comments exposed him as a bigot with little regard for diversity or inclusivity.
a person who is intolerant or prejudiced towards those who hold different beliefs or values
фанатик, слепой приверженец
blatant
The politician’s blatant lies were exposed by the media, damaging his credibility and reputation.
obvious or conspicuous; without any attempt to conceal or disguise
вопиющий, явный, очевидный
entourage
The celebrity was always surrounded by his entourage, consisting of friends, family, and assistants.
a group of people who accompany and support a person, especially someone in a position of power or authority
окружение, антураж, свита
virulent
The virus was highly virulent and rapidly spread throughout the population, causing widespread panic and fear.
extremely harmful or poisonous; capable of causing serious illness or death
опасный, ядовитый, заразный
venom
The snake’s venom was deadly and required immediate medical attention.
a poisonous substance secreted by animals, such as snakes or spiders; a feeling of bitterness or malice towards someone
яд, злоба
spew
The volcano began to spew ash and lava, causing widespread damage and destruction.
to expel or discharge something, often violently or forcefully
изрыгать, блевать
loath
She was loath to attend the party, knowing it would be filled with people she disliked.
reluctant or unwilling; feeling strong dislike or aversion
неохотный, нежелающий
solicit
The salesman was constantly soliciting customers to buy his products, even after they had declined.
to ask for or request something, often in a persistent or annoying manner
ходатайствовать, просить, требовать
astute
The CEO was known for her astute business sense and ability to make strategic decisions.
shrewd or clever; having sharp insight or understanding
проницательный, хитрый, сообразительный
advocate
V: /’ædvəkeɪt/ N: /’ædvəkət/
The activist advocated for greater environmental protection and conservation efforts.
to publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy
адвокат; пропагандировать, отстаивать
ineffectual
The government’s efforts to combat poverty and inequality were deemed ineffectual by critics.
not producing the desired result; lacking in power or effectiveness
безрезультатный, слабый
scrutinize
The auditor was tasked with scrutinizing the company’s financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
to examine or inspect something closely and carefully
изучать, тщательно исследовать
nefarious
The mastermind behind the elaborate heist was a nefarious criminal with a long history of illegal activity.
wicked or criminal; morally depraved or evil
гнусный, низкий, бесчестный
amicable
The divorce settlement was reached through amicable negotiations, avoiding a lengthy and costly legal battle.
friendly and peaceful; characterized by goodwill and cooperation
мирный, дружелюбный
vexatious
The tenant’s constant complaints were deemed vexatious by the landlord, who refused to renew the lease.
causing annoyance or frustration; intended to harass or cause trouble
досадный, беспокойный, обременительный
malady
The doctor diagnosed the patient with a rare malady that required specialized treatment.
a disease or illness, often chronic or persistent in nature
болезнь, расстройство
