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Question 1

ameliorate

The government’s new policy aims to ameliorate the economic hardships faced by low-income families.

Answer 1

iyilestirmek, gelistirmek

Question 2

overhaul

The company decided to overhaul its outdated infrastructure to improve efficiency and productivity.

Answer 2

gözden geçirme

Question 3

denigration

His speech was filled with denigration of his opponents, which many found to be in poor taste.

Answer 3

kötüleme

de- nigr (nigr : black) blackening of character or reputation

Question 4

parsimony

The billionaire’s parsimony was surprising, as he was known for his vast wealth but rarely donated to charity.

Answer 4

tutumluluk, ekonomik kaynakları tutumlu kullanma

Question 5

flaw

he scientist’s theory was initially celebrated, but a critical flaw in the data analysis later discredited it.

Answer 5

kusur

Question 6

terse

His terse response to the detailed question left everyone in the room feeling unsatisfied and confused.

Answer 6

zarif

Question 7

meandering

The author’s meandering narrative style, while beautiful, made the plot difficult to follow.

Answer 7

kivrimli, dolambacli

Question 8

opulent

The opulent decor of the mansion showcased the owner’s immense wealth and taste for luxury.

Answer 8

varlikli

Question 9

deride

The comedian often used his platform to deride public figures, much to the delight of his audience.

Answer 9

alay etmek

Question 10

incendiary

The politician’s incendiary remarks sparked widespread outrage and protests across the city.

Answer 10

kiskirtici, tahrik edici

Question 11

substantiate

The lawyer was able to substantiate his client’s alibi with credible evidence, leading to an acquittal.

Answer 11

dogrulugunu ispatlamak, tasdiklemek

Question 12

delineate

The contract clearly delineates the responsibilities of each party to prevent any misunderstandings.

Answer 12

tasvir etmek, seklini çizmekteyiz

de- line- ate (linelamak, cizmek)

Question 13

coalesce

The various interest groups decided to coalesce into a single organization to better advocate for their cause.

Answer 13

bir araya gelmek, bir olmak

Question 14

bemuse

Her bemusement was evident as she tried to make sense of the contradictory instructions given to her.

Answer 14

(negative) kafasini karistirmak, sersemletmek

Question 15

antagonism

The longstanding antagonism between the two neighbors often resulted in heated arguments and disputes.

Answer 15

karsitlik

Question 16

conciliate

In a conciliatory gesture, the manager offered an apology and a refund to the dissatisfied customer.

Answer 16

uzlasmak

Question 17

credence

The expert’s testimony gave credence to the theory that the fire was started intentionally.

Answer 17

inanc, itimat, güven

Question 18

contrite

His sincere contrition for the mistakes he made during his tenure helped to restore his reputation.

Answer 18

pisman olmak

Question 19

insidious

The disease was insidious, spreading quietly and showing symptoms only when it was too late for effective treatment.

Answer 19

sinsi

Question 20

deleterious

The chemicals released into the river had a deleterious effect on the local wildlife, causing many fish to die.

Answer 20

fena, zararli

deleter

Question 21

fortuitous

It was fortuitous that he arrived just in time to witness the rare celestial event.

Answer 21

şans eseri gelen

fortune ious

Question 22

q

blandishment

Answer 22

(negative) yagcilik

Question 23

ingenuousness

Her ingenuousness was evident when she eagerly shared her unfiltered thoughts during the meeting, unaware of the political undercurrents in the room.

Answer 23

ictenlik, acik sözlülük

Question 24

ebullience

It is like someone who is too noisy, almost euphoric, whose ebullience hides enormous misery and despair.

Answer 24

(positive) cosku, galeyan,

Question 25

erudition ## Footnote Through a unique combination of science and management, Jaya brings her Vedantic erudition to the educated elite.

Answer 25

alimlik

Question 26

alacrity ## Footnote Now that's what I call real thoughtfulness, and of course I accepted the suggestion with alacrity.

Answer 26

isteklilik, heves

Question 27

supplant ## Footnote Science, by which he meant rational inquiry, would eventually supplant religion, he maintained, and guide the direction of human progress.

Answer 27

gölgede bırakmak, yerini almak

Question 28

adept at ## Footnote As a journalist, he is perhaps more adept at mining memories than laboriously sifting through archives.

Answer 28

becerikli

Question 29

be inured to ## Footnote But when the weather is inclement, you either have to inure yourself to the cold and wet or stay in with a good book or a jigsaw.

Answer 29

(negative) alismak

Question 30

incensed ## Footnote Tribals, incensed by the military operations, could reject the dominion of the federal government.

Answer 30

kizdirilmis

Question 31

cantankerous

Answer 31

(negative) bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative

Question 32

plebeian

Answer 32

ordinary, not sophisticated

Question 33

choate

Answer 33

tam, bütün

Question 34

malevolent

Answer 34

kötü niyetli

Question 35

illicit ## Footnote The detective uncovered an elaborate scheme involving illicit transactions that took place in the shadowy corners of the city, away from the eyes of the law.

Answer 35

yasa disi

Question 36

ecstatic ## Footnote After the team's unexpected victory in the finals, their coach's usually stern expression transformed into an ecstatic glow, his eyes twinkling with pride and excitement.

Answer 36

cok mutlu

Question 37

convivial ## Footnote Despite the stressful week, the office party had a convivial atmosphere, with everyone laughing, sharing stories, and enjoying the delicious food.

Answer 37

muhabbetli, sen

Question 38

consternation ## Footnote One person will find his stimulant in an emergency while another may feel anxiety and consternation.

Answer 38

(negative) hayret, afallama

Question 39

diligence ## Footnote The scientist’s __________ in conducting the research ensured that no detail was overlooked and that the results were highly accurate.

Answer 39

caba, özen

Question 40

verity ## Footnote The documentary’s commitment to __________ was evident in its meticulous presentation of facts and avoidance of sensationalism.

Answer 40

gerceklik, gercek | were- ity (olan -> gercek)

Question 41

oversight ## Footnote Under her careful __________, the team was able to complete the project ahead of schedule and within budget.

Answer 41

gözetim

Question 42

contrive ## Footnote Despite the obstacles, she managed to __________ a solution that satisfied all parties involved, showcasing her problem-solving skills.

Answer 42

becermek, yolunu bulmak

Question 43

ambivalent ## Footnote He felt __________ about the promotion, as it came with more responsibility but also less time for his personal interests.

Answer 43

karisik duygular besleyen, birbirine zıt hisleri olan

Question 44

forsaken ## Footnote he once bustling town now lay __________, its streets empty and its buildings in disrepair.

Answer 44

vazgecilmis, terk edilmis

Question 45

overlook ## Footnote In his haste, he managed to __________ a critical error in the report, which led to significant issues later on.

Answer 45

görmezlikten gelme, gözden kacirma

Question 46

disdain ## Footnote Her __________ for those who took shortcuts was evident in her refusal to work with anyone who lacked integrity.

Answer 46

kucuk görme, kibir

Question 47

contempt ## Footnote The manager’s __________ for laziness was clear, and he made no effort to hide his disapproval of underperforming employees.

Answer 47

asagilama

Question 48

tenacious ## Footnote Her __________ pursuit of justice eventually led to the uncovering of the truth, despite numerous obstacles along the way.

Answer 48

israrci

Question 49

plucky ## Footnote The __________ young journalist braved the war zone to bring back stories of the conflict’s impact on civilians.

Answer 49

azimli

Question 50

acclaimed ## Footnote The author’s latest book was __________ by critics, earning praise for its compelling narrative and complex characters.

Answer 50

övülen

Question 51

embrace ## Footnote She decided to __________ the new changes at work, seeing them as opportunities for growth and learning.

Answer 51

kucaklama

Question 52

prescient ## Footnote The investor’s __________ decision to sell the stocks just before the market crashed saved him a substantial amount of money.

Answer 52

ileri görüslü

Question 53

amicability ## Footnote Despite their competitive nature, there was a genuine __________ between the two rivals, marked by mutual respect.

Answer 53

dostanelik | amore

Question 54

vacuous ## Footnote His __________ comments during the meeting contributed nothing to the discussion and left many feeling frustrated.

Answer 54

amacsiz, anlamsiz | vacuus, vacuum (bos)

Question 55

resemblance ## Footnote The striking __________ between the two siblings often led people to mistake them for twins.

Answer 55

benzerlik

Question 56

heavy-handedness ## Footnote The government’s __________ in handling the protests only served to inflame public anger and unrest.

Answer 56

beceriksiz

Question 57

devolve ## Footnote The responsibility for maintaining the park will __________ to the local authorities after the state funding ends.

Answer 57

devretmek

Question 58

lachrymose ## Footnote The film’s __________ scenes were so touching that they left many in the audience in tears.

Answer 58

(negative) göz yasartici

Question 59

maudlin ## Footnote After a few drinks, he became __________, reminiscing about the past with a tearful sentimentality that was out of character.

Answer 59

(negative) asiri duygusal

Question 60

haphazard ## Footnote The project was completed in a __________ manner, resulting in numerous errors and inconsistencies.

Answer 60

rastgele

Question 61

panacea ## Footnote While some tout it as a __________, this new treatment is not a cure-all and should be used with caution.

Answer 61

her derde deva ilaç

Question 62

preclude ## Footnote His lack of experience did not __________ him from applying for the job; instead, he saw it as a challenge to overcome.

Answer 62

imkansız kılmak, disarida birakmak | prevent

Question 63

apotheosis ## Footnote The artist’s final work was considered the __________ of his career, representing the pinnacle of his creative achievements.

Answer 63

ilahlaştırma, yüceltme | apo- theos (god in Greek)

Question 64

deification ## Footnote The __________ of the ancient hero in the myths often depicted him as possessing divine qualities far beyond those of ordinary humans.

Answer 64

ilahlaştırma, yüceltme | deify, deist (ilahlastirma, ilah)

Question 65

gratuitous ## Footnote The movie was criticized for its gratuitous violence, which many viewers felt was unnecessary and added nothing to the storyline.

Answer 65

(negative) unnecessary, excessive, or unwarranted