deck_16377147-3 Flashcards
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Vain
Despite his considerable achievements, his constant need for praise revealed a vain streak that often overshadowed his successes.
nafile, faydasiz, kiymetsiz
- Prone
She was prone to losing her keys, often finding them in the most unexpected places around the house.
yatkin, kabiliyetli
Temperance
Despite his friends’ enthusiasm for wild parties, his temperance in avoiding excess helped him maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
: ölcülülük
- Eminence
The professor’s eminence in the field of astronomy was recognized by his peers and students alike, often being sought out for his expertise.
: itibar
Tumultuous
Their relationship had always been __________, filled with intense arguments and passionate reconciliations, making it difficult for their friends to keep up with the constant changes.
: düzensiz, kargaşalı
turbulentli
- Providential
It seemed almost providential when a chance meeting led to a job opportunity she had been searching for months.
: kismetli, hizip gibi yetişen
- Imperceptibly
The changes in the landscape were so gradual that they occurred imperceptibly, making it hard to notice the differences over time.
: belli belirsiz, sezilemez bir sekilde
Precariously
The old bridge hung precariously over the chasm, swaying slightly with each gust of wind.
: güvensizce
- Relentlessly
She pursued her goal relentlessly, working late into the night and pushing through every obstacle that came her way.
: acimasizca, inatla
Exacerbated
His rash comments only exacerbated the tension in the room, making the argument more heated and difficult to resolve.
: daha beter edilmiş
- Warring
The warring factions in the region had a long history of conflict, with each side accusing the other of provocations and betrayals.
: muhalif
Faction
: fraksiyon, grup ici bölünme
- Sham
The so-called “charity event” was nothing more than a sham, designed to line the pockets of its organizers rather than help those in need.
: hile
- Prophetic
The old man’s warnings about the coming storm proved to be prophetic, as the weather took a dramatic turn for the worse.
: isabetli (tahmin)
- Reluctance
His reluctance to accept the new job offer was evident, as he weighed the pros and cons with a hesitant demeanor.
: isteksizlik
Tenuous
The connection between the two theories was so tenuous that it barely held up under scrutiny.
Saglam olmayan, cok zayif
- Diffidence
Her diffidence in public speaking often led her to avoid giving presentations, even when she had valuable insights to share.
çekingenlik, utangaçlık
Confidence X Diffidence
- Stinginess
His stinginess was apparent when he balked at contributing to the group gift, despite having the means to do so.
: cimrilik
- Frugality
Known for her frugality, she managed to save a significant amount by cutting unnecessary expenses and hunting for bargains.
: tutumluluk, sadelik
- Illiberality
His illiberality was evident in his unwillingness to consider alternative viewpoints or support new ideas.
: bağnazlık, bilgisizlik
- Thrift :
Her thrift in managing household expenses allowed her to invest in a high-quality education for her children.
tutumluluk
Scathing:
The critic’s scathing review of the film left no room for doubt about her disappointment with the director’s latest work.
sert, kirici
- Acerbic :
Her acerbic remarks about the policy changes created a tense atmosphere during the meeting, overshadowing the discussion with negativity.
eksi, aci, iğneleyici (konuşma)
- meticulous :
His meticulous approach to research ensured that every variable was accounted for, leading to highly reliable and accurate results.
titiz