Week 37

Question 1

confront

He had to confront his fear of heights in order to climb the mountain.

Answer 1

to face up to or deal with a difficult or challenging situation, often used to describe a confrontation or conflict

противостоять

Question 2

antipathy

She felt a deep antipathy towards her ex-husband after their bitter divorce.

Answer 2

a strong feeling of dislike or aversion towards something or someone, often used to describe a feeling of hostility or animosity

антипатия, отвращение

Question 3

servile

The new employee’s servile behavior towards his boss raised some eyebrows among his colleagues.

Answer 3

submissive or obedient to an excessive degree, often used to describe someone who acts like a servant or slave

рабский, подобострастный

Question 4

volition

She exercised her volition by choosing to pursue a career in music despite her parents’ objections.

Answer 4

the power or ability to make conscious decisions or choices, often used to describe an act of will or determination

воля

Question 5

sojourn

Their sojourn in Europe allowed them to immerse themselves in different cultures and gain new perspectives.

Answer 5

a temporary stay or visit in a place, often used to describe a brief or temporary period of residence or travel

временное пребывание

Question 6

austere

The austere living conditions in the refugee camp made life difficult for the displaced families.

Answer 6

severe or strict in manner, appearance, or behavior, often used to describe a plain or simple style or way of life

строгий, суровый, аскетический

Question 7

felicitous

Her felicitous choice of words made her speech both memorable and impactful.

Answer 7

well-suited or appropriate to the situation or occasion, often used to describe a pleasing or satisfying quality

удачный, уместный, подходящий

Question 8

halcyon

He fondly remembered the halcyon days of his youth spent playing with his childhood friends.

Answer 8

a period of peace, tranquility, or happiness, often used to describe a time of idyllic or nostalgic memories

безмятежный, тихий

Question 9

tenable

Her theory about the origins of the universe was not tenable because it lacked empirical evidence.

Answer 9

capable of being defended or maintained, often used to describe an argument or position that is reasonable or justifiable

логичный, надежный, здравый

Question 10

superfluous

The additional features on the new phone were deemed superfluous by many consumers who preferred a simpler design.

Answer 10

unnecessary or redundant, often used to describe something that is excessive or surplus to requirements

излишний, ненужный, чрезмерный

Question 11

motivate

The coach’s motivational speech inspired the team to play their best and win the championship.

Answer 11

to stimulate or encourage someone to take action or do something, often used to describe the process of inspiring or driving someone to achieve a goal or complete a task

мотивировать, стимулировать

Question 12

rationalize

She tried to rationalize her lateness by blaming traffic and the weather.

Answer 12

to explain or justify something using reason or logic, often used to describe the process of making excuses or finding reasons to support a decision or action

рационализировать

Question 13

therapy

The patient underwent cognitive behavioral therapy to treat their anxiety and depression.

Answer 13

the treatment of a physical or mental disorder or illness, often used to describe a medical or psychological treatment that helps to alleviate symptoms or improve well-being

терапия, лечение

Question 14

nascent

The nascent company was still developing its products and services.

Answer 14

in the process of being born or developed, often used to describe something that is in its early stages or beginning to emerge

возникающий, рождающийся, образующийся

Question 15

iconoclast

The artist was seen as an iconoclast for her controversial and provocative works of art.

Answer 15

a person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions, often used to describe someone who challenges conventional wisdom or established traditions

бунтарь

Question 16

erudite

The professor was known for his erudite lectures on medieval literature.

Answer 16

having or showing extensive knowledge or learning, often used to describe someone who is highly educated or well-read

эрудированный, ученый, начитанный

Question 17

phobia

He had a phobia of spiders and would panic at the sight of even the smallest one.

Answer 17

an extreme or irrational fear of something, often used to describe a fear or aversion that is excessive or unwarranted

фобия

Question 18

germane

The speaker’s comments were germane to the discussion and helped to clarify important points.

Answer 18

relevant or appropriate to a particular topic or subject, often used to describe something that is closely connected or applicable

уместный, подходящий

Question 19

vertigo

The roller coaster ride left her feeling dizzy and experiencing vertigo.

Answer 19

a sensation of dizziness or spinning, often used to describe a feeling of disorientation or imbalance

головокружение

Question 20

conducive

The quiet and peaceful setting was conducive to studying and concentration.

Answer 20

tending to promote or facilitate something, often used to describe a situation or environment that is favorable or helpful

благоприятный, способствующий