Week 17

Question 1

perpetrate

The police arrested the suspect for perpetrating the robbery at the local convenience store.

Answer 1

to commit or carry out a harmful or illegal action, often in reference to a crime or wrongdoing

сотворить, совершать преступление

Question 2

consummate

The chef’s consummate skill and attention to detail were evident in the presentation and flavor of the dish.

Answer 2

complete or perfect, often in reference to a task or achievement that requires skill or expertise

законченный, совершенный

Question 3

subterfuge

The politician’s subterfuge and use of misleading statistics raised questions about his honesty and integrity.

Answer 3

deceitful or evasive behavior or tactics, often used to avoid or conceal the truth

увертка, отговорка

Question 4

concoct

The writer spent months concocting a complex and compelling plot for her new novel.

Answer 4

to create or invent something, often in a clever or creative way

состряпать, придумывать

Question 5

fallacious

The salesman’s fallacious claims about the product’s effectiveness and safety led many customers to question his credibility.

Answer 5

based on a false or misleading idea or belief, often in reference to an argument or statement that is not supported by evidence

ошибочный, ложный

Question 6

manifold

The novel’s manifold themes and subplots kept readers engaged and interested throughout.

Answer 6

many and varied, often in reference to a situation or object that has multiple components or aspects

многообразие

Question 7

assiduous

The student’s assiduous approach to studying and homework earned him high grades and the respect of his teachers.

Answer 7

characterized by careful and persistent effort or attention, often in reference to a task or project that requires dedication and diligence

усердный, прилежный, неутомимый

Question 8

impeccable

The performer’s impeccable voice and stage presence wowed the audience and earned her a standing ovation.

Answer 8

flawless or perfect, often in reference to behavior or appearance that is beyond reproach or criticism

безупречный

Question 9

fraught

The conversation between the two colleagues was fraught with tension and conflict, reflecting underlying issues and disagreements.

Answer 9

filled with or characterized by tension, anxiety, or uncertainty, often in reference to a situation or relationship that is difficult or challenging

полный

Question 10

resourceful

The entrepreneur’s resourceful approach to starting her own business helped her overcome obstacles and achieve success.

Answer 10

characterized by the ability to find creative solutions or alternatives to a problem or challenge, often using available resources or materials

находчивый, изобретательный

Question 11

murky

The details of the contract were murky and confusing, raising questions about the company’s intentions and motives.

Answer 11

unclear or obscure, often in reference to a situation or issue that is difficult to understand or see clearly

темный, мрачный

Question 12

component

The engine is a crucial component of the car’s performance and reliability.

Answer 12

a part or element of a larger whole, often in reference to a physical or abstract object or system

компонент, деталь, составная часть

Question 13

hoax

The viral video was later revealed to be a hoax, created by a group of pranksters looking for online fame.

Answer 13

a deliberate deception or trick, often intended to fool or mislead people for entertainment or personal gain

обман, розыгрыш

Question 14

labyrinth

The maze-like layout of the office building was a labyrinth to navigate, causing many employees to get lost or confused.

Answer 14

a complex and confusing network or system, often in reference to a physical or abstract object or environment

лабиринт

Question 15

evaluate

The teacher’s evaluation of the student’s essay provided constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement.

Answer 15

to assess or judge the quality or effectiveness of something, often in reference to a product, service, or performance

оценивать

Question 16

exult

The athlete exulted in her victory, celebrating with her teammates and fans: after winning the championship game.

Answer 16

to feel or express great happiness or triumph, often in reference to a personal or professional achievement

ликовать, радоваться, торжествовать

Question 17

attest

The witness’s testimony attested to the defendant’s innocence, providing critical evidence in the trial.

Answer 17

to provide evidence or testimony that confirms the truth or accuracy of something, often in reference to a statement or claim

подтверждать, свидетельствовать

Question 18

gullible

The scam artist targeted gullible investors with promises of high returns and low risk, taking advantage of their trust and lack of financial expertise.

Answer 18

easily fooled or deceived, often in reference to a person who is naive or trusting

доверчивый, легковерный

Question 19

deploy

The company’s decision to deploy its marketing team in a new market helped it gain a foothold and grow its customer base.

Answer 19

to position or utilize resources or forces in a strategic or effective way, often in reference to a military or business operation

развертывать, применять

Question 20

enigma

The identity of the artist who created the enigmatic painting remains a mystery, even after years of research and investigation.

Answer 20

a mysterious or puzzling person, thing, or situation that is difficult to understand or explain

загадка, энигма