#2 Flashcards
Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.
surreptitious - подпольный, сделанный тайком, исподтишка
- Swollen and distended or congested.
2. Pompous.
turgid
- опухший
- напыщенный
Become larger or rounder in size, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid.
swollen - вздутый
Bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy.
sullen - угрюмый
(Especially of a house or vehicle) in a state of severe disrepair.
ramshackle - разваливающийся
Wet thoroughly; soak.
drenched - промокший
Important; famous.
prominent - видный
(Of a resource) not yet exploited or used.
untapped - нетронутый
Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
prudent - предусмотрительный
(Of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting.
stringent - строгий
Extraordinary, especially extraordinarily large.
fabulous - баснословный, невероятный
Sleepy and lethargic; half asleep.
drowsy - сонный, навевающий дремоту
Of little depth.
shallow - мелкий, малой глубины, поверхностный
Abstaining from extramarital, or from all, sexual intercourse.
chaste - целомудренный
Showing gentleness and concern or sympathy.
tender - нежный
Perfectly clean, neat, or tidy.
immaculate - безукоризненный
Easily calmed; gentle and forgiving.
placable - благодушный, незлопамятный
Susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm.
vulnerable - уязвимый, ранимый
(Of a person’s face or complexion) of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color.
sallow - болезненный, желтоватый
(Of food or wine) having a pleasingly rich, sweet taste.
luscious - приторный, ароматный
Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions.
leery (of) - подозрительный (по отношению к)
(Of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.
plausible - правдоподобный
Making one extremely angry and impatient; very annoying.
infuriating - приводящий в ярость
Subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty, and typically not admitting of a final decision.
moot (point) - спорный (вопрос)