Week 29

Question 1

adherent

The politician had a loyal group of adherents who supported his policies and campaigned for him.

Answer 1

a follower or supporter of a particular person, party, or idea

сторонник, приверженец, плотно прилегающий

Question 2

adversary

The two boxers were adversaries in the ring, each trying to defeat the other.

Answer 2

an opponent or enemy, often used to describe someone who is in direct opposition to another person or group

противник, враг, соперник

Question 3

apathy

The student’s apathy towards learning made it difficult for the teacher to engage him in class.

Answer 3

a lack of interest or enthusiasm, often used to describe a feeling of indifference or disinterest

апатия, безразличие

Question 4

atypical

The weather this year has been atypical, with record-breaking temperatures and unexpected storms.

Answer 4

not typical or normal, often used to describe something that is unusual or unexpected

атипичный, нетипичный

Question 5

banal

The movie was criticized for its banal plot and predictable storyline.

Answer 5

lacking in originality or freshness, often used to describe something that is boring or commonplace

банальный

Question 6

bliss

The newlyweds were in a state of bliss after their wedding, basking in the glow of their love for each other.

Answer 6

a state of extreme happiness or joy, often used to describe a feeling of contentment and satisfaction

блаженство, счастье

Question 7

dilettante

The amateur musician was a dilettante, playing music as a hobby rather than a serious pursuit.

Answer 7

a person who has a superficial interest in a subject or activity, often used to describe someone who is not committed or serious

дилетант, любитель

Question 8

exhort

The coach exhorted his team to work hard and give their best effort during the game.

Answer 8

to strongly encourage or urge someone to do something, often used to describe a call to action or motivation

убеждать, поддерживать

Question 9

fracas

The police were called to break up the fracas that had broken out at the nightclub.

Answer 9

a noisy disturbance or quarrel, often used to describe a violent or tumultuous situation

скандал, потасовка, ссора

Question 10

garrulous

The garrulous salesman talked for hours without actually making a sale.

Answer 10

excessively talkative, often used to describe someone who talks too much and without purpose

болтливый, словоохотливый

Question 11

gusto

The children attacked the ice cream with gusto, eager to savor every last bite.

Answer 11

enthusiastic enjoyment or vigor, often used to describe a feeling of excitement or energy

удовольствие, смак

Question 12

indolent

The indolent employee was often found napping at his desk instead of working.

Answer 12

lazy or idle, often used to describe a person who is sluggish or inactive

ленивый, индолентный, праздный

Question 13

inebriated

The partygoers were inebriated and loud, stumbling around and slurring their words.

Answer 13

intoxicated or drunk, often used to describe someone who has had too much alcohol

Question 14

lithe

The gymnast’s lithe movements were a sight to behold, as she effortlessly performed flips and somersaults.

Answer 14

flexible and graceful, often used to describe someone who is agile or supple

гибкий, податливый

Question 15

nondescript

The hotel room was nondescript, with plain beige walls and basic furniture.

Answer 15

lacking distinctive qualities, often used to describe something that is unremarkable or bland

невзрачный, неопределенного вида

Question 16

obese

The doctor warned the patient about the dangers of obesity and recommended a healthier diet and exercise regimen.

Answer 16

very overweight or fat, often used to describe someone who is significantly above a healthy weight

тучный, страдающий ожирением

Question 17

pathetic

The team’s performance was pathetic, as they were easily defeated by their opponents.

Answer 17

pitiful or sad, often used to describe something that is weak or lacking in power

жалкий, патетический

Question 18

pique

She felt a pique when her boss ignored her ideas in the meeting.

Answer 18

a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to one’s pride

пике, обида, раздражение, задеть самолюбие

Question 19

platitude

He delivered a platitude-filled speech that failed to inspire anyone.

Answer 19

a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful

банальность, плоскость

Question 20

wane

Her interest in the project began to wane after working on it for several months.

Answer 20

to decrease gradually in size, amount, intensity, or degree

уменьшаться, ослабевать, убывать