123 Flashcards

(60 cards)

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Obsequious

His obsequious behavior around the ceo, constantly agreeing and praising, was noticed by his colleagues.

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yağcı

Obedient

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Forestall

The government implemented new policies to forestall a potential economic downturn.

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önlemek

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Emulate

Aspiring to greatness, she tried to emulate the work ethic and discipline of her mentor.

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taklit etmek

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Gainsay

Despite the overwhelming evidence, he continued to gainsay the accusations against him.

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inkâr etmek, reddetmek

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Salacious

The tabloid’s salacious headlines were designed to attract readers with scandalous stories.

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açık saçık, müstehcen

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Licentious

His licentious behavior at the party was frowned upon, as he disregarded social norms.

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ahlaksız

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Soporific

The professor’s monotone lecture was so soporific that several students struggled to stay awake.

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uyutucu

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(Un-) couth

His uncouth manners at the dinner table embarrassed his more refined companions.

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kültürlü, terbiyeli; kaba

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Tirade

The manager’s tirade about the team’s poor performance left everyone feeling demoralized.

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nutuk, uzun azar

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Protean

Her protean abilities as an actress allowed her to adapt to a wide variety of roles effortlessly.

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çok yönlü

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Trepidation

She approached the stage with trepidation, nervous about speaking in front of such a large audience.

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korku

disquiet

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Divulge

He refused to divulge any details of the confidential meeting, maintaining his professional integrity.

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deşifre etmek, açığa vurmak

reveal

vulgar = common

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Neophyte

As a neophyte in the industry, she sought guidance and mentorship from more experienced colleagues.

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acemi

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Permeable

The permeable membrane allows water to pass through while blocking larger particles.

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geçirgen

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Stolid

Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid, showing little emotion or reaction.

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duygusuz

phelgmatic, apathetic

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Eclectic

Her eclectic taste in music ranges from classical symphonies to modern pop hits.

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seçme

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Whorl

The detective examined the whorl patterns on the fingerprint, searching for a match in the database.

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sarmal, kivrim, dönüm

helix

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Voluble

His voluble nature made him an excellent spokesperson, able to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively.

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konuşkan

loquacious

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Urbanity

His urbanity was evident in his refined manners and sophisticated conversation.

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zarafet, sehirlilik

the quality of being urbane

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Euphemism

The phrase ‘passed away’ is a common euphemism for ‘died,’ used to soften the impact of the news.

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edebikelam, yerine kullanılan sözcük

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Shoddy

The shoddy construction of the building became evident when cracks appeared in the walls just a year after completion.

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kalitesiz

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Discretion

He handled the sensitive information with discretion, ensuring that confidentiality was maintained.

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sagduyu, takdir yetkisi

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Stint

Her stint as a volunteer in the Peace Corps gave her a broader perspective on global issues.

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görev, sinir

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Prodigal

His prodigal spending habits left him in debt, despite earning a substantial salary.

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tutumsuz, savurgan, müsrif

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Cronyism ## Footnote The company was accused of cronyism, as several executives were hired based on personal connections rather than merit.
adam kayırma
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Lampoon ## Footnote The satirical cartoon was designed to lampoon the politician’s latest policy decision, highlighting its absurdity.
alay etmek
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Tortuous ## Footnote The tortuous path through the mountains was difficult to navigate, with its many twists and turns.
dolambaçlı
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Titillate ## Footnote The novel's plot was designed to titillate readers with its steamy romance and unexpected twists.
zevkini okşamak, içini gıcıklamak | to excite or arouse agreeably ## Footnote tickling
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Superfluous ## Footnote The lengthy introduction was considered superfluous, adding unnecessary information to the report.
gereksiz
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Exigency ## Footnote The exigency of the situation required immediate action to prevent further damage.
aciliyet
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Tenable; Untenable ## Footnote The theory was deemed untenable after new evidence contradicted its fundamental assumptions.
savunulabilir, muhafazasi kolay; savunulamaz
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penitence; Impenitent ## Footnote Despite the consequences, he remained impenitent, refusing to admit any wrongdoing.
pismanlik; pişman olmayan
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Tilt
kavga, dövüs, atisma | To lean forward, as if to attack
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Gregarious ## Footnote Her gregarious nature made her popular at social gatherings, as she easily engaged with others.
sosyal
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Heresy ## Footnote His ideas were considered heresy by the traditionalists, challenging long-held beliefs.
dine aykırı düşünce
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Virulence ## Footnote The virulence of the disease caused widespread concern among health officials, leading to urgent containment measures.
bulaşıcılık
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Perfidy ## Footnote His betrayal was seen as an act of perfidy, breaking the trust that had been carefully built over years.
ihanet
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Desultory ## Footnote The conversation was desultory, jumping from topic to topic without any clear direction or focus.
istikrarsiz, gelişigüzel, bağlantısız
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Onus ## Footnote The onus is on the applicant to provide evidence of their qualifications and experience.
yükümlülük, sorumluluk | burden
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Nefarious ## Footnote The criminal mastermind was known for his nefarious activities, always staying one step ahead of the law.
kötü
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Impugn ## Footnote The defense attorney attempted to impugn the credibility of the witness by highlighting inconsistencies in their testimony.
kuşku duymak
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Timidity ## Footnote His timidity often prevented him from speaking up in meetings, even when he had valuable insights to share.
ürkeklik, cekingenlik | fearful, easily alarmed
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Moribund ## Footnote The once-thriving industry is now moribund, struggling to survive in a rapidly changing market.
ölmek üzere
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Colloquial ## Footnote The novel's dialogue is rich with colloquial expressions, giving readers a sense of the characters’ everyday speech.
konuşma diliyle ilgili | colloquy (conversation)
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Opprobrium ## Footnote The politician faced public opprobrium after the scandal, leading to a decline in his popularity.
aşağılama, sitem, ayiplama
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Embellish ## Footnote The storyteller tended to embellish his tales, adding imaginative details to captivate his audience.
süslemek
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Quiescence ## Footnote After a period of political unrest, the country entered a phase of quiescence, with peace talks underway.
sessizlik
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Consummate ## Footnote She was a consummate professional, known for her expertise and dedication to her craft.
mükemmellestirmek, tamamına erdirmek | con- summa
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Officious ## Footnote His officious behavior at work annoyed his colleagues, as he frequently offered unsolicited advice.
her şeye burnunu sokan
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Poseur ## Footnote The artist was dismissed as a poseur, more interested in projecting an image than in creating meaningful work.
gösteriş meraklısı
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Tawdry ## Footnote The jewelry was tawdry, made of cheap materials and lacking in any real artistic value.
adi, düsük kaliteli
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Modicum ## Footnote Despite the overwhelming challenges, he retained a modicum of hope that things would improve.
az miktar
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Craven ## Footnote His craven refusal to stand up for what was right cost him the respect of his peers.
korkak
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Obviate ## Footnote Installing the new software will obviate the need for manual data entry, saving time and reducing errors.
önlemek
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Expatiate ## Footnote She was eager to expatiate on the topic, offering detailed explanations and insights to her listeners.
detaylı açıklamak
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Sagacious ## Footnote His sagacious advice was sought after by many, as he had a reputation for wisdom and sound judgment.
bilge, sagörülü
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Wary ## Footnote She was wary of making promises she couldn’t keep, preferring to underpromise and overdeliver.
temkinli (prudent)
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Insouciant ## Footnote His insouciant attitude towards deadlines often frustrated his more punctual colleagues.
ilgisiz, kaygısız | careless, heedless
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Doldrums ## Footnote The company has been in the doldrums for several years, struggling to compete in a saturated market.
durgunluk (stagnation) | dull -drum
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Variegated ## Footnote The garden was filled with variegated plants, their leaves displaying a beautiful array of colors and patterns.
rengarenk | vary -gated