deck_16395737 Flashcards
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rampant
The __________ spread of misinformation on social media has become a significant concern for policymakers.
azgın, önlemesi güc
stringent
The new regulations were so __________ that many businesses struggled to comply with the rigorous standards.
zorlayici, siki, kati
strain
glaze
After hours of trying to focus, her eyes began to __________ over as fatigue set in.
kapamak, sirlamak
vestigial
The __________ tailbone in humans is a remnant of our evolutionary ancestors and no longer serves a significant function.
türün evrimi sırasında küçülerek işlevini yitiren (organ vb), işlevini kaybetmiş
dilute
To make the solution less potent, the scientist decided to __________ it with distilled water.
seyreltmek
abolish
The government voted to __________ the outdated law, which had been a source of controversy for decades.
bozmak, yürürlükten kaldırmak
hypocrisy
The politician’s __________ was evident when he preached about environmental conservation but was caught littering.
iki yüzlülük
insulate
Properly __________ the house is crucial to maintain energy efficiency and reduce heating costs during winter.
izole etmek
influx
The city experienced an __________ of tourists during the summer, boosting the local economy but straining public services.
akis
idle
After losing his job, he spent several months __________, trying to figure out his next move.
basibos, avale
helix
The DNA molecule is structured as a double __________, which plays a crucial role in genetic replication and function.
sarmal sekil
seldom
Despite living in the same city, they __________ saw each other due to their busy schedules.
nadir, seyrek
scornful
Her __________ remarks about his work left him feeling demoralized and undervalued.
alayci, küçümseyen
daunting
The prospect of climbing the steep mountain was __________, even for experienced hikers.
ürkütücü
recondite
The professor’s lecture on quantum mechanics was so __________ that even the graduate students struggled to follow along.
muglak, anlasilmasi zor
irksome
The constant noise from the construction site next door was incredibly __________, making it hard for her to concentrate on her work.
biktirici, usandirici
morbid
His __________ fascination with crime stories often made his friends uncomfortable.
ürkütücü konulara ilgi duyan, ürkünç
predilaction
Her __________ for classical music was evident in her vast collection of vinyl records.
tercih etme, düskünlük
canonize
The literary community tends to __________ certain authors, placing them on a pedestal above all others.
yüceltmek, tasdik etmek
frustrated
He felt __________ when he couldn’t solve the difficult math problem.
ümitleri suya düşmüş, hakki yenmiş, bosuna ugrasmis
woo
He tried to __________ her with flowers and romantic dinners.
kur yapmak
sinister
The old, abandoned house looked __________, especially at night.
uğursuz
susceptible
Young children are __________ to catching colds during the winter.
duyarli
sensitive
fecklessness
His __________ in managing his time led to missed deadlines and poor performance.
amacsiz, sorumsuz