Bonus Week B

Question 1

dolorous

The song was a dolorous ballad about lost love.

Answer 1

expressing or causing sadness or grief

печальный, грустный

Question 2

enervate

The hot weather enervated the hikers, making the trek much more difficult.

Answer 2

to weaken or drain of energy, often used to describe a person or situation

расслаблять

Question 3

suffrage

Women fought for years to gain suffrage and the right to vote in the United States.

Answer 3

the right to vote in political elections

избирательное право, право голоса

Question 4

cabal

The cabal of politicians was accused of conspiring to rig the election.

Answer 4

a secret group or organization engaged in a conspiracy or plot

группа заговорщиков

Question 5

odious

His odious behavior towards his coworkers made everyone uncomfortable.

Answer 5

extremely unpleasant or repulsive, often used to describe a person or behavior

одиозный, отвратительный

Question 6

prescient

The author’s prescient vision of the future was reflected in his science fiction novels.

Answer 6

having or showing knowledge of events before they take place, often used to describe intuition or foresight

наделенный даром предвидения

Question 7

verbatim

The lawyer read the witness’s statement verbatim during the trial.

Answer 7

using exactly the same words as were originally spoken or written

дословный, дословно, слово в слово

Question 8

reverie

She was lost in a reverie as she gazed out the window at the passing scenery.

Answer 8

a state of being pleasantly lost in one’s thoughts, often used to describe daydreaming

мечтательность

Question 9

thespian

The high school’s thespian club put on a fantastic production of Romeo and Juliet.

Answer 9

relating to drama or acting, often used to describe a person involved in the theater

драматический, трагический актер

Question 10

despot

The despot ruled the country with an iron fist, suppressing dissent and opposition.

Answer 10

a ruler who exercises absolute power and control, often used to describe a tyrant or dictator

деспот, тиран

Question 11

pathological

The doctor diagnosed him with a pathological fear of heights.

Answer 11

relating to or caused by a physical or mental disorder

патологический

Question 12

articulate

The politician was known for her articulate speeches and ability to connect with her audience.

Answer 12

having the ability to speak fluently and coherently, often used to describe someone who communicates effectively

Question 13

grandeur

The castle’s grandeur was breathtaking, with its towering turrets and intricate architecture.

Answer 13

the quality or state of being impressive, often used to describe something majestic or awe-inspiring

величие

Question 14

polemic

The journalist’s polemic against the government’s policies sparked a heated debate.

Answer 14

a strong written or verbal attack on someone or something, often used to describe controversial or divisive opinions

полемика, спор, дискуссия

Question 15

impasse

The negotiations reached an impasse when neither side was willing to compromise.

Answer 15

a situation in which progress is impossible, often used to describe a stalemate or deadlock

тупик

Question 16

regimen

The doctor recommended a strict regimen of exercise and healthy eating to manage her diabetes.

Answer 16

a prescribed course of medical treatment, diet, or exercise

режим, диета

Question 17

denigrate

The opposing party attempted to denigrate his opponent with a smear campaign.

Answer 17

to criticize unfairly or disparage, often used to describe someone who undermines another’s reputation or credibility

порочить, клеветать, чернить

Question 18

guile

The con artist used his guile to trick unsuspecting victims out of their money.

Answer 18

sly or cunning intelligence, often used to describe someone who is deceitful or manipulative

хитрость, коварство

Question 19

mortal

The fear of our own mortality is a universal human experience.

Answer 19

relating to death, often used to describe human beings who are subject to death

смертный

Question 20

inflict

The storm inflicted significant damage on the town, leaving many residents without power or shelter.

Answer 20

to cause something unpleasant or harmful to be suffered by someone or something, often used to describe an injury or punishment

наносить