20 advanced adjectives EWL

Question 1

ambivalent (about/towards)

Answer 1

having or showing mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone (nevyhraněný, neujasněný)

Question 2

capricious

Answer 2

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour (náladový, vrtošivý)

Question 3

derogatory

Answer 3

showing a critical or disrespectful attitude towards someone or something (pohrdavý, hanlivý)

Question 4

esoteric

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intended for likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialised interest or knowledge (tajný)

Question 5

flippant

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not showing a serious or respectful attitude (zlehčující, lehkovážný)

Question 6

grandiose

Answer 6

impressive or magnificent in appearance or style but often lacking in substance (pompézní, okázalý)

Question 7

histrionic

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overly theatrical or melodramatic in character or style that comes off as insincere (teatrální, strojený)

Question 8

incongruous

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not suitable or in keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something; strange (nezapadající, nehodící se)

Question 9

juxtaposed

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placed close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast (položit vedle sebe, navzájem srovnat)

Question 10

laudable

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deserving praise and commendation (chvályhodný)

Question 11

mercurial

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subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind (nestálý, vrtošivý)

Question 12

nonchalant

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feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest or enthusiasm

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pernicious

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having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way (zhoubný)

Question 14

quixotic

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exceedingly idealistic, unrealistic and impractical (donkijotský)

Question 15

resplendent (with/in)

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attractive and impressive though being richly colourful (oslnivý, skvoucí se)

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subservient

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prepared to obey other unquestioningly (podřízený, posluhující)

Question 17

supercilious

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behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others (pohrdavý, namyšlený)

Question 18

tenacious

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tending to keep a firm hold of something or not giving up easily; determined (houževnatý, vytrvalý)

Question 19

ubiquitous

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very common or found everywhere (všudypřítomný)

Question 20

vicarious

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experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person (zprostředkovaný, nepřímý)

Question 21

deserving praise and commendation (chvályhodný)

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laudable

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subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind (nestálý, vrtošivý)

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mercurial

Question 23

feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest or enthusiasm

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nonchalant

Question 24

having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way (zhoubný)

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pernicious

Question 25

exceedingly idealistic, unrealistic and impractical (donkijotský)

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quixotic

Question 26

attractive and impressive though being richly colourful (oslnivý, skvoucí se)

Answer 26

resplendent (with/in)

Question 27

prepared to obey other unquestioningly (podřízený, posluhující)

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subservient

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behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others (pohrdavý, namyšlený)

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supercilious

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tending to keep a firm hold of something or not giving up easily; determined (houževnatý, vytrvalý)

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tenacious

Question 30

very common or found everywhere (všudypřítomný)

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ubiquitous

Question 31

experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person (zprostředkovaný, nepřímý)

Answer 31

vicarious

Question 32

having or showing mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone (nevyhraněný, neujasněný)

Answer 32

ambivalent (about/towards)

Question 33

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour (náladový, vrtošivý)

Answer 33

capricious

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showing a critical or disrespectful attitude towards someone or something (pohrdavý, hanlivý)

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derogatory

Question 35

intended for likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialised interest or knowledge (tajný)

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esoteric

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not showing a serious or respectful attitude (zlehčující, lehkovážný)

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flippant

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impressive or magnificent in appearance or style but often lacking in substance (pompézní, okázalý)

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grandiose

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overly theatrical or melodramatic in character or style that comes off as insincere (teatrální, strojený)

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histrionic

Question 39

not suitable or in keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something; strange (nezapadající, nehodící se)

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incongruous

Question 40

placed close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast (položit vedle sebe, navzájem srovnat)

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juxtaposed

Question 41

I feel ______ about accepting the job offer because it pays well, but the work is not interesting.

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ambivalent

Question 42

His _______ behaviour made it difficult for his friends to keep up with his moods.

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capricious

Question 43

His _________ comments about women angered many people.

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derogatory

Question 44

The lecture on quantum mechanics was _______ and difficult for most students to understand.

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esoteric

Question 45

The politician´s _________ comments about the pandemic angered many people.

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flippant

Question 46

The building is ___________ but impractical for our current needs.

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grandiose

Question 47

Her __________ reaction to the news made her friends doubt her sincerity.

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histrionic

Question 48

The modern art sculpture looked ___________ in the historic town square.

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incongruous

Question 49

The __________ paintings showed the contrast between the bright colours of one and the dark shades of the other.

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juxtaposed

Question 50

One of his less __________ characteristics, not worthy of praise, was his dark sense of humour.

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laudable

Question 51

The stock market is often described as ____________, with rapid fluctuations in value.

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mercurial

Question 52

Taylor´s mother was __________ about her daughter´s recent rise to fame.

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nonchalant

Question 53

The company´s _________ practices harmed the local environment.

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pernicious

Question 54

She ran a ________ campaign against her rival but came out ahead!

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quixotic

Question 55

The sunset over the ocean was ____________ with colours of orange and pink.

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resplendent

Question 56

Gloria refused to give up her career and accept a traditional, ___________ role.

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subservient

Question 57

His ___________ demeanour towards his audience was met with disapproval.

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supercilious

Question 58

Her __________ grip on the rope allowed her to climb the steep cliff.

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tenacious

Question 59

Smartphones have become _________ in modern society.

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ubiquitous

Question 60

Watching action films allows people to experience _________ thrills and excitement.

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vicarious