Bonus Week A

Question 1

impregnable

The castle was built on a hill and surrounded by walls that were considered impregnable.

Answer 1

unable to be captured or broken into, often used to describe a fortress or stronghold

неприступный

Question 2

toxic

The chemical spill created a toxic environment that was dangerous for people and animals.

Answer 2

poisonous or harmful, often used to describe substances or relationships

токсический, ядовитый

Question 3

patriarch

The patriarch of the family sat at the head of the table during dinner.

Answer 3

a male head of a family or tribe, often used to describe a person who holds a position of authority or respect

патриарх

Question 4

neophyte

The neophyte musician was nervous before her first performance in front of a live audience.

Answer 4

a beginner or novice, often used to describe someone who is new to a particular activity or field

неофит, новичок, новообращенный

Question 5

extenuating

The judge considered the defendant’s difficult upbringing as an extenuating circumstance when sentencing him.

Answer 5

lessening the seriousness or severity of something, often used to describe factors that may mitigate or excuse a wrongdoing

смягчающий, уменьшающий

Question 6

foreboding

The dark clouds and thunderous skies gave the town a sense of foreboding.

Answer 6

a feeling of ominous or apprehensive anticipation, often used to describe a sense of impending danger or trouble

предчувствие, предвестник беды

Question 7

emanate

The sweet aroma of fresh-baked bread emanated from the bakery on the corner.

Answer 7

to originate or come from a source, often used to describe the spreading or dispersing of something

исходить, излучать

Question 8

miscreant

The police were on the lookout for the miscreant who had been vandalizing the neighborhood.

Answer 8

a person who behaves badly or breaks the law, often used to describe a troublemaker or criminal

злодей, негодяй

Question 9

protocol

The company had a strict protocol for submitting expense reports.

Answer 9

a set of rules or guidelines for a particular situation or activity, often used to describe formal procedures or etiquette

протокол

Question 10

circuitous

The hiker took a circuitous route to the top of the mountain, but the scenic views were worth the extra effort.

Answer 10

indirect or roundabout, often used to describe a path or route that is longer than necessary

окольный

Question 11

knell

The knell of the church bell signaled the passing of the beloved town elder.

Answer 11

the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral

похоронный звон

Question 12

macabre

The macabre painting of a skeleton hanging from a tree sent chills down her spine.

Answer 12

gruesome or horrifying, often used to describe something related to death or the supernatural

мрачный, ужасный

Question 13

ramifications

The ramifications of the pandemic on the global economy are still unfolding.

Answer 13

the consequences or effects of an action or decision, often used to describe a complex or far-reaching outcome

Question 14

rapacious

The rapacious landlord raised the rent prices again, leaving his tenants struggling to make ends meet.

Answer 14

aggressively greedy or grasping, often used to describe someone or something that takes advantage of others

хищный, грабительский

Question 15

insurgent

The insurgents launched a surprise attack on the government compound, hoping to overthrow the ruling regime.

Answer 15

a rebel or revolutionary, often used to describe someone who rises up against an established authority or government

восставший, мятежник, повстанец

Question 16

glut

The glut of tomatoes on the market caused prices to plummet.

Answer 16

an excessive or surplus amount of something, often used to describe a situation of oversupply or abundance

избыток

Question 17

risible

The idea of a flying elephant was so risible that she couldn’t help but chuckle.

Answer 17

laughable or absurd, often used to describe something that is so ridiculous that it’s funny

смешной, смехотворный

Question 18

dilatory

The dilatory contractor kept pushing back the construction schedule, frustrating the homeowners.

Answer 18

slow or tardy, often used to describe someone or something that causes delays or procrastination

медлительный, оттягивающий

Question 19

specious

The politician’s specious reasoning for his policy changes failed to convince the public.

Answer 19

misleading or deceptive, often used to describe an argument or justification that appears to be valid but is actually false

показной, обманчивый

Question 20

denouement

The denouement of the murder mystery revealed the true identity of the killer.

Answer 20

the final outcome or resolution of a story or situation, often used to describe the climax or conclusion of a narrative

развязка, исход