Week 30

Question 1

extinct

The dinosaurs are an example of an extinct species that lived millions of years ago.

Answer 1

no longer existing, often used to describe a species that has disappeared completely

вымерший

Question 2

idyllic

The small town with its idyllic countryside views was a perfect getaway from the busy city life.

Answer 2

charmingly simple and peaceful, often used to describe a place or situation that is perfect or ideal

идиллический

Question 3

galvanize

The coach’s pep talk before the game galvanized the team and led to a victory.

Answer 3

to stimulate into action, often used to describe a sudden or unexpected call to action

возбуждать, оживлять

Question 4

encumbrance

The heavy backpack was an encumbrance on the hiker’s journey up the mountain.

Answer 4

a burden or hindrance, often used to describe something that slows down or impedes progress

препятствие, бремя, обуза

Question 5

gaudy

The gaudy decorations in the restaurant made it feel tacky and cheap.

Answer 5

showy and tasteless, often used to describe something that is flashy or overly ornate

безвкусный, яркий, кричащий

Question 6

condescend

The manager’s condescending tone when talking to his employees made them feel belittled and disrespected.

Answer 6

to talk down to someone or act superior, often used to describe a person who is arrogant or patronizing

снисходить, удостаивать

Question 7

candor

The candidate’s candor in her interview was refreshing and made her stand out from the other applicants.

Answer 7

honesty and frankness, often used to describe a person who speaks openly and truthfully

откровенность, искренность, прямота

Question 8

mortify

The teenager was mortified when her mother showed up at the school dance and embarrassed her in front of her friends.

Answer 8

to cause extreme embarrassment or shame, often used to describe a situation that is humiliating or embarrassing

обижать, унижать

Question 9

jocose

The comedian’s jocose banter with the audience had them laughing throughout the show.

Answer 9

playful and humorous, often used to describe a person or situation that is lighthearted and amusing

шутливый, игривый

Question 10

malign

The politician’s malign comments about his opponent were criticized by the public and the media.

Answer 10

to speak ill of someone or something, often used to describe a person who is slanderous or malicious

клеветать, злословить

Question 11

omnipotent

The belief in an omnipotent deity is a cornerstone of many religions.

Answer 11

having unlimited power or authority, often used to describe a god or supreme being

всемогущий, всесильный

Question 12

zenith

The athlete’s career reached its zenith when she won the gold medal at the Olympics.

Answer 12

the highest point or peak, often used to describe a moment of great success or achievement

зенит

Question 13

fledgling

The fledgling start-up struggled to gain a foothold in the competitive market.

Answer 13

a young or inexperienced person or organization, often used to describe someone or something that is just starting out

неопытный юнец

Question 14

peremptory

The boss’s peremptory tone when assigning tasks to his employees was resented by many.

Answer 14

insisting on immediate attention or obedience, often used to describe a person who is demanding or bossy

повелительный, властный

Question 15

precedent

The Supreme Court’s ruling on the landmark case set a precedent for future cases involving similar issues.

Answer 15

an earlier event or action that sets an example or rule for future ones, often used to describe a legal case that sets a standard for future cases

прецедент, предшествующий

Question 16

wheedle

The salesman tried to wheedle the customer into buying a product by making false promises.

Answer 16

to persuade someone to do something through flattery or coaxing, often used to describe a person who is manipulative or cunning

выманивать лестью, угодливость

Question 17

rustic

The cabin in the woods had a rustic charm with its wooden beams and stone fireplace.

Answer 17

characteristic of rural life or the countryside, often used to describe something simple or unrefined

деревенский, простоватый, сельский

Question 18

jubilant

The fans were jubilant after their team won the championship, cheering and high-fiving each other.

Answer 18

feeling or expressing great joy or triumph, often used to describe a happy and celebratory mood

ликующий, торжествующий

Question 19

decorum

The formal dinner required a certain level of decorum, including wearing formal attire and using proper table manners.

Answer 19

proper behavior or conduct, often used to describe adherence to social norms and conventions

приличия, этикет

Question 20

charlatan

The con artist posed as a psychic and convinced people to give her money in exchange for false predictions.

Answer 20

a person who pretends to have more knowledge or skill than they actually possess, often used to describe someone who makes fraudulent claims

шарлатан, обманщик