6 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Ignominious
The politician’s career ended in an ignominious defeat after the scandal was exposed.
aşağılık
Subterfuge
The spy used subterfuge to gather information without raising suspicion.
hile, dalavere
Indolence
His indolence prevented him from achieving his goals, as he always procrastinated.
tembellik
Maverick
Known as a maverick in his field, he often challenged traditional ideas with innovative approaches.
bağımsız kimse, basina buyruk
Proclivity
She has a natural proclivity for music, often composing her own songs.
yatkinlik
Visage
His calm visage belied the turmoil he felt inside.
Surat
Pejorative
The term was originally neutral but has taken on a pejorative meaning over time.
aşağılayıcı
Qualms
Despite his initial qualms, he decided to take the job offer.
endişe
Facetious
His facetious remarks during the serious meeting were not well received by his colleagues.
Patavatsız, alaycı
Turgid
The author’s turgid prose made the novel difficult to read.
şişirilmiş, abartilmis
Invidious
The invidious comparison between the two employees caused tension in the office.
kıskançlık yaratan
Insinuate
He tried to insinuate that his rival was involved in the scandal without directly stating it.
ima etmek
Impetuous
His impetuous decision to quit his job left him without a backup plan.
aceleci
Guileless
Her guileless nature made her an easy target for deceitful people.
dürüst
Halcyon
They reminisced about the halcyon days of their youth, when life seemed simpler.
huzurlu
Rueful
He gave a rueful smile when he realized the mistake he had made.
pişmanlikla dolu, acikli
Reticent
She was reticent about her personal life, rarely sharing details with others.
suskun
Deferent
He was always deferent to his elders, showing them great respect.
saygılı
Wreak
The storm wreaked havoc on the small coastal town, leaving many homes destroyed.
yıkmak
Fulminate
The critic fulminated against the new policy, calling it an attack on freedom of expression.
sert eleştirmek
