Week 28

Question 1

vulnerable

The young child was vulnerable to the cold weather and needed to be bundled up to stay warm.

Answer 1

susceptible to harm or damage, often used to describe a person or thing that is easily harmed or threatened

уязвимый, ранимый

Question 2

bedlam

The busy airport terminal was a scene of bedlam as travelers rushed to catch their flights.

Answer 2

a state of chaos or confusion, often used to describe a situation that is out of control or disorderly

бедлам, сумасшедший дом

Question 3

cacophony

The band’s performance was marred by a cacophony of out-of-tune instruments and missed notes.

Answer 3

a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds, often used to describe a noisy or unpleasant sound

какофония

Question 4

exploit

The company was accused of exploiting its workers by paying them low wages and offering no benefits.

Answer 4

to make use of something or someone for one’s own advantage, often used to describe taking advantage of a situation or resource

эксплуатировать

Question 5

propinquity

The propinquity of the two cities made it easy for commuters to travel back and forth between them.

Answer 5

nearness in place or time, often used to describe something that is close in proximity

близость, родство, подобие

Question 6

disgruntled

The disgruntled employee complained to their boss about the lack of benefits and low pay.

Answer 6

dissatisfied or unhappy with something, often used to describe a person who is unhappy with their situation

недовольный

Question 7

infallible

The experienced pilot was seen as infallible by his crew, always making the right decisions during flights.

Answer 7

incapable of making mistakes or being wrong, often used to describe a person or thing that is completely reliable

безошибочный, надежный

Question 8

panacea

The new medication was touted as a panacea for all ailments, but it turned out to have serious side effects.

Answer 8

a remedy or solution for all problems or difficulties, often used to describe something that is seen as a cure-all

панацея, универсальное средство

Question 9

eradicate

The government’s efforts to eradicate poverty had some success, but many people still struggled to make ends meet.

Answer 9

to completely destroy or eliminate something, often used to describe getting rid of a problem or disease

искоренять, уничтожать, вырывать с корнем

Question 10

impede

The construction work on the road impeded traffic and caused delays for commuters.

Answer 10

to obstruct or slow down progress or movement, often used to describe a barrier or obstacle that prevents something from happening

препятствовать, мешать

Question 11

sedate

The sedate atmosphere of the library was the perfect place for students to study and focus.

Answer 11

calm or composed, often used to describe a person or environment that is peaceful and relaxing

уравновешенный, спокойный

Question 12

equanimity

The yoga instructor taught her students how to cultivate equanimity and maintain a peaceful mind.

Answer 12

mental calmness and composure, often used to describe a person who is able to remain calm and collected in stressful situations

невозмутимость, спокойствие, хладнокровие

Question 13

compatible

The new software was designed to be compatible with all operating systems, making it accessible to a wider range of users.

Answer 13

able to exist or function together without conflict, often used to describe things that work well together

совместимый, сочетаемый

Question 14

serenity

The beach at sunset was a scene of serenity, with the sound of waves gently lapping against the shore.

Answer 14

a state of calmness and tranquility, often used to describe a peaceful and relaxing environment

спокойствие, безмятежность

Question 15

revere

The members of the church revered their spiritual leader and looked up to him as a role model.

Answer 15

to have deep respect or admiration for someone or something, often used to describe a feeling of worship or adoration

почитать, уважать, чтить

Question 16

irrational

The phobia of spiders was irrational, as there was no logical reason to fear them.

Answer 16

not based on reason or logic, often used to describe behavior or thinking that is illogical or irrational

иррациональный

Question 17

avarice

The CEO’s avarice led him to prioritize profits over the well-being of his employees and customers.

Answer 17

extreme greed for wealth or material possessions, often used to describe a person who is obsessed with accumulating wealth

алчность, жадность

Question 18

insatiable

The artist had an insatiable appetite for creating, always working on new projects and never satisfied with the final result.

Answer 18

impossible to satisfy, often used to describe a desire or craving that cannot be fulfilled

ненасытный, жадный

Question 19

nadir

The company’s financial troubles reached their nadir when they had to declare bankruptcy.

Answer 19

the lowest point, often used to describe the point of greatest despair or difficulty

надир, самый низкий уровень

Question 20

moribund

The company’s moribund business model was unable to keep up with the changing market and led to its eventual downfall.

Answer 20

approaching death or the end of existence, often used to describe something that is dying or coming to an end

умирающий, агонирующий