Week 44

Question 1

nullify

The court nullified the contract after discovering that it had been signed under false pretenses.

Answer 1

to cancel or make something legally void

аннулировать

Question 2

deluge

The city was hit by a deluge of rain, causing widespread flooding and damage to homes and businesses.

Answer 2

a heavy or overwhelming amount of something, often used to describe a flood of water or information

потоп, наводнение

Question 3

futility

Despite his best efforts, the athlete felt a sense of futility as he struggled to overcome his injury.

Answer 3

a feeling of uselessness or pointlessness, often used to describe a task or effort that is unlikely to succeed

тщетность, бесполезность

Question 4

carnage

The war resulted in widespread carnage, leaving entire cities in ruins and countless people dead or injured.

Answer 4

the violent killing or destruction of a large number of people or animals

резня, кровавая бойня

Question 5

technology

The company invested heavily in technology to develop new software programs and increase efficiency.

Answer 5

the use of scientific knowledge and tools to create new products or solve problems

технология

Question 6

libel

The celebrity sued the magazine for libel after it published a false story about her personal life.

Answer 6

a false and damaging statement about someone that is written or published, often used to describe a form of defamation

клевета в печати

Question 7

defamatory

The politician’s defamatory comments about his opponent were widely criticized and condemned by the media.

Answer 7

a statement or communication that harms someone’s reputation, often used to describe slanderous or libelous remarks

клеветнический, дискредитирующий

Question 8

plaintiff

The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company after being injured on the job.

Answer 8

a person or party who initiates a lawsuit or legal action against someone else

истец

Question 9

canard

The newspaper was forced to retract a canard it had published about a celebrity after discovering that it was completely untrue.

Answer 9

a false or baseless rumor or story, often used to describe a hoax or fabrication

утка, ложный слух

Question 10

deprecate

The teacher deprecated the student’s lazy attitude and lack of effort in class.

Answer 10

to express disapproval of something, often used to describe criticism or condemnation

выступать против, протестовать

Question 11

reputed

The restaurant is reputed to have the best sushi in the city.

Answer 11

to be known or widely regarded for a particular quality or characteristic

известный, с хорошей репутацией

Question 12

frail

The elderly woman was too frail to walk without assistance.

Answer 12

weak or delicate, often used to describe physical or emotional strength

хрупкий, слабый

Question 13

potent

The medicine was potent and quickly relieved the patient’s pain.

Answer 13

powerful or effective, often used to describe a substance or influence

мощный, сильный

Question 14

excoriate

The film was excoriated by critics for its poor writing and weak performances.

Answer 14

to criticize severely or condemn, often used to describe harsh or angry language

ссадить, устраивать разнос

Question 15

devout

The family was devout and attended church every Sunday.

Answer 15

deeply religious or devoted to a particular belief or practice

набожный

Question 16

diminutive

The diminutive dog was the smallest breed in the world.

Answer 16

small or miniature, often used to describe a person or object

миниатюрный, маленький

Question 17

profuse

The flowers on the tree were profuse, creating a beautiful display of colors and scents.

Answer 17

abundant or excessive, often used to describe a large quantity of something

богатый, щедрый

Question 18

dulcet

The singer had a dulcet voice that captivated the audience.

Answer 18

sweet and soothing, often used to describe a pleasant sound or voice

приятный, сладкий, нежный

Question 19

impromptu

The comedian gave an impromptu performance at the party, making everyone laugh.

Answer 19

done without preparation or planning, often used to describe a spontaneous action or performance

экспромт, импровизация

Question 20

malevolent

The villain in the story was malevolent and sought to destroy the hero at all costs.

Answer 20

having or showing a desire to harm others, often used to describe a cruel or evil intention

злобный, недоброжелательный