Week 33

Question 1

complacent

Despite the company’s declining profits, the CEO remained complacent and refused to make any changes.

Answer 1

showing excessive satisfaction or contentment with one’s accomplishments or situation, often used to describe a sense of smugness or self-satisfaction

самодовольный

Question 2

somber

The funeral was a somber occasion, with mourners dressed in black and tears in their eyes.

Answer 2

dark, gloomy, or depressing in mood or tone, often used to describe a serious or melancholy atmosphere

мрачный, темный, угрюмый

Question 3

debilitate

The illness debilitated him to the point where he could no longer work or care for himself.

Answer 3

to weaken or impair, often used to describe a physical or mental condition that limits one’s ability to function

ослаблять, истощать

Question 4

impetuous

The impetuous decision to quit his job without a backup plan left him struggling to make ends meet.

Answer 4

acting quickly or impulsively without thinking through the consequences, often used to describe a reckless or impulsive action

стремительный, бурный, импульсивный

Question 5

occult

The occult ritual involved chanting, candles, and incense, and was said to summon powerful spirits.

Answer 5

mysterious or supernatural, often used to describe hidden or secretive knowledge or practices

оккультный, скрытый, тайный

Question 6

discreet

The lawyer was discreet in his handling of the sensitive information, taking extra precautions to protect his client’s privacy.

Answer 6

careful and circumspect in one’s actions or speech, often used to describe a need for secrecy or confidentiality

сдержанный, осторожный, благоразумный

Question 7

foment

The political activist sought to foment change by organizing protests and rallies.

Answer 7

to encourage or incite, often used to describe a call to action or to stir up emotions or unrest

разжигать, раздувать, подстрекать

Question 8

glean

The historian spent years gleaning information from historical records and archives to write her book.

Answer 8

to gather or collect information or knowledge bit by bit, often used to describe a process of discovery or research

тщательно подбирать

Question 9

quarry

The abandoned quarry was now filled with water and used as a swimming hole.

Answer 9

a place where stone or other materials are extracted, often used to describe a place where something is found or mined

карьер, каменоломня

Question 10

slovenly

The slovenly house was filled with piles of dirty clothes, dishes, and garbage.

Answer 10

messy, dirty, or untidy, often used to describe a person’s appearance or living conditions

неряшливый, неопрятный

Question 11

abjure

The accused abjured his former gang and testified against them in court.

Answer 11

to renounce or reject something, often used to describe a formal or solemn renunciation or repudiation

отрекаться

Question 12

reproach

The teacher reproached the student for not completing the assigned homework.

Answer 12

to express disapproval or disappointment, often used to describe criticism or blame

упрекать, укорять

Question 13

penitent

The penitent criminal expressed remorse for the harm he had caused and sought to make amends.

Answer 13

feeling or showing regret for one’s sins or wrongdoing, often used to describe a contrite or remorseful attitude

раскаивающийся

Question 14

evanescent

The evanescent beauty of the sunset was gone in a matter of minutes.

Answer 14

fleeting or short-lived, often used to describe something that quickly fades away or disappears

мимолетный

Question 15

tantamount

The new CEO’s proposed changes were tantamount to a complete overhaul of the company’s structure.

Answer 15

equivalent or nearly so, often used to describe something that is essentially the same or indistinguishable from another thing

равносильный, равноценный

Question 16

propensity

Answer 16

a natural inclination or tendency, often used to describe a habitual or instinctive behavior

склонность, пристрастие

Question 17

wary

The hiker was wary of the wild animals in the area and carried bear spray for protection.

Answer 17

cautious or suspicious, often used to describe a state of alertness or vigilance

осторожный

Question 18

allay

The doctor prescribed medication to allay the patient’s anxiety.

Answer 18

to reduce or alleviate something, often used to describe the easing or calming of a feeling or concern

смягчать, уменьшать, успокаивать

Question 19

deter

The presence of security cameras and guards deterred thieves from attempting to rob the store.

Answer 19

to discourage or prevent someone from doing something, often used to describe a dissuasive or preventative action

удерживать, отговаривать

Question 20

connoisseur

The wine connoisseur could distinguish between different grape varieties and regions of origin.

Answer 20

an expert or knowledgeable person in a particular field, often used to describe someone with refined taste or appreciation for a subject

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