Week 26

Question 1

lethargic

The lethargic dog slept all day, with little interest in going for a walk or playing fetch.

Answer 1

feeling sluggish, tired, or lacking energy, often in reference to a person or animal that is not active or alert

вялый, апатичный, сонный

Question 2

prevalent

The prevalent use of social media has transformed the way people communicate and share information.

Answer 2

widespread, common, or happening frequently, often in reference to a situation or trend that is noticeable or significant

распространенный, преобладающий

Question 3

paramount

The safety of passengers is paramount to the airline industry, with strict regulations and protocols in place to ensure a secure and comfortable flight.

Answer 3

of the highest importance or significance, often in reference to a priority or concern that is crucial or essential

первостепенный, важнейший

Question 4

remiss

The remiss employee failed to complete the project on time, causing delays and frustrations for the team.

Answer 4

careless or neglectful, often in reference to a duty or responsibility that is not fulfilled or addressed properly

небрежный, невнимательный

Question 5

hostile

The hostile customer yelled at the cashier, causing a scene and disrupting the other customers in the store.

Answer 5

unfriendly or aggressive, often in reference to a person or environment that is hostile or hostile behavior that creates conflict or tension

враждебный

Question 6

rebuke

The teacher rebuked the student for being late and not completing the assignment, reminding them of the importance of punctuality and responsibility.

Answer 6

to express disapproval or criticism, often in reference to behavior or actions that are inappropriate or unacceptable

упрек, выговор, замечание

Question 7

aversion

The athlete had an aversion to cold weather, preferring to train in warmer climates and avoiding outdoor workouts during the winter months.

Answer 7

a strong dislike or avoidance of something, often in reference to a feeling or emotion that is negative or unpleasant

отвращение, антипатия

Question 8

evince

The data evinced a significant increase in sales, providing support for the marketing campaign and the effectiveness of the company’s strategy.

Answer 8

to show or demonstrate clearly, often in reference to evidence or proof that supports a claim or argument

проявлять, выказывать

Question 9

vogue

The new fashion line was in vogue, with many people clamoring to buy the latest designs and accessories.

Answer 9

popular or fashionable, often in reference to trends or styles that are currently in demand or in the mainstream

мода, популярность

Question 10

superficial

The journalist criticized the superficial coverage of the news, arguing that important issues were being overlooked or simplified for the sake of entertainment.

Answer 10

shallow or lacking depth, often in reference to a person or thing that is only concerned with appearance or surface-level qualities

поверхностный

Question 11

jettison

The company jettisoned its outdated software system, replacing it with a new and more efficient program.

Answer 11

to discard or get rid of something, often in reference to a decision or action that involves letting go of something that is no longer useful or necessary

выбрасывать за борт, отделываться

Question 12

inevitable

The inevitable changes in the market forced the company to adapt and evolve, in order to stay competitive and successful.

Answer 12

certain to happen, often in reference to a situation or event that is unavoidable or cannot be prevented

неизбежный, неминуемый

Question 13

lucrative

The lucrative deal attracted many investors, with the promise of high returns and a strong financial outlook.

Answer 13

profitable or financially rewarding, often in reference to a business or investment that generates significant income or revenue

прибыльный, выгодный, доходный

Question 14

tussle

The two politicians engaged in a heated tussle, each defending their position and trying to sway the opinions of the voters.

Answer 14

a physical or verbal struggle, often in reference to a conflict or dispute that involves effort or competition.

драка, борьба

Question 15

intrinsic

The intrinsic value of art lies in its ability to evoke emotions and provoke thought, rather than simply serving as a decorative object.

Answer 15

essential or inherent, often in reference to a quality or characteristic that is essential to the nature of something

внутренний, присущий, свойственный

Question 16

acute

The patient experienced an acute pain in their side, prompting a visit to the emergency room.

Answer 16

sharp or intense, often in reference to a sensation or feeling that is strong or focused

острый, резкий; проницательный, сообразительный

Question 17

gist

The gist of the article was that technology was rapidly changing the way we work and communicate, and that adapting to these changes was essential for success.

Answer 17

the main point or essence, often in reference to a summary or overview of information or ideas

суть, сущность, главный пункт

Question 18

transient

The transient nature of the job made it difficult to plan for the future or make long-term commitments.

Answer 18

temporary or short-lived, often in reference to a situation or condition that is not permanent or enduring

временный

Question 19

terse

The boss’s email was terse and to the point, stating clearly what needed to be done and by when.

Answer 19

brief and to the point, often in reference to a communication or message that is concise and direct

краткий, сжатый, немногословный

Question 20

cogent

The speaker’s cogent arguments convinced the audience to support the proposed legislation.

Answer 20

convincing or persuasive, often in reference to an argument or idea that is logical and well-supported

убедительный