deck_16395737 Flashcards

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rampant

The __________ spread of misinformation on social media has become a significant concern for policymakers.

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azgın, önlemesi güc

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stringent

The new regulations were so __________ that many businesses struggled to comply with the rigorous standards.

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zorlayici, siki, kati

strain

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glaze

After hours of trying to focus, her eyes began to __________ over as fatigue set in.

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kapamak, sirlamak

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vestigial

The __________ tailbone in humans is a remnant of our evolutionary ancestors and no longer serves a significant function.

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türün evrimi sırasında küçülerek işlevini yitiren (organ vb), işlevini kaybetmiş

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dilute

To make the solution less potent, the scientist decided to __________ it with distilled water.

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seyreltmek

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abolish

The government voted to __________ the outdated law, which had been a source of controversy for decades.

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bozmak, yürürlükten kaldırmak

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hypocrisy

The politician’s __________ was evident when he preached about environmental conservation but was caught littering.

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iki yüzlülük

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insulate

Properly __________ the house is crucial to maintain energy efficiency and reduce heating costs during winter.

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izole etmek

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influx

The city experienced an __________ of tourists during the summer, boosting the local economy but straining public services.

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akis

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idle

After losing his job, he spent several months __________, trying to figure out his next move.

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basibos, avale

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helix

The DNA molecule is structured as a double __________, which plays a crucial role in genetic replication and function.

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sarmal sekil

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seldom

Despite living in the same city, they __________ saw each other due to their busy schedules.

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nadir, seyrek

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scornful

Her __________ remarks about his work left him feeling demoralized and undervalued.

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alayci, küçümseyen

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daunting

The prospect of climbing the steep mountain was __________, even for experienced hikers.

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ürkütücü

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recondite

The professor’s lecture on quantum mechanics was so __________ that even the graduate students struggled to follow along.

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muglak, anlasilmasi zor

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irksome

The constant noise from the construction site next door was incredibly __________, making it hard for her to concentrate on her work.

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biktirici, usandirici

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morbid

His __________ fascination with crime stories often made his friends uncomfortable.

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ürkütücü konulara ilgi duyan, ürkünç

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predilaction

Her __________ for classical music was evident in her vast collection of vinyl records.

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tercih etme, düskünlük

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canonize

The literary community tends to __________ certain authors, placing them on a pedestal above all others.

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yüceltmek, tasdik etmek

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frustrated

He felt __________ when he couldn’t solve the difficult math problem.

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ümitleri suya düşmüş, hakki yenmiş, bosuna ugrasmis

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woo

He tried to __________ her with flowers and romantic dinners.

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kur yapmak

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sinister

The old, abandoned house looked __________, especially at night.

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uğursuz

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susceptible

Young children are __________ to catching colds during the winter.

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duyarli

sensitive

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fecklessness

His __________ in managing his time led to missed deadlines and poor performance.

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amacsiz, sorumsuz

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punctiliousness ## Footnote Her __________ in following the rules impressed her teachers.
titizlik
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epitome ## Footnote She is the __________ of kindness, always helping others in need.
somut örnek
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luminary ## Footnote Albert Einstein is a __________ in the field of physics.
söhretli, bilge
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scintillating ## Footnote The __________ performance by the actors kept the audience entertained.
harikulade
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clangorous ## Footnote The __________ noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
gürültülü, singirdayan
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tepid ## Footnote His __________ reaction to the surprise party showed he was not very excited.
ilgisiz, soguk | dull
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efflorescence ## Footnote The __________ of flowers in spring makes the garden beautiful.
ciceklenme, gelişip tozlanma
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vitality ## Footnote Her __________ and energy made her the life of the party.
canlilik
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excise ## Footnote The government decided to __________ a tax on sugary drinks.
vergi koymak
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erode ## Footnote The constant rain began to __________ the soil, causing a landslide.
tüketmek, asindirmak
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indictment ## Footnote The court issued an __________ against the man for robbery.
itham, suclama
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precocious ## Footnote The __________ child could read and write before starting school.
büyümüş de küçülmüş, vaktinden önce yetişmiş
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mitigate ## Footnote They tried to __________ the damage from the storm by reinforcing their windows.
hafifletmek, azaltmak
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pecuniary, impecunious ## Footnote After losing his job, he became __________ and struggled to pay rent.
maddi parayla ilgili, fakir
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feign ## Footnote He tried to __________ sleep when his parents checked on him past bedtime.
uydurmak, gibi yapmak
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discern ## Footnote Even in the dim light, she could discern the faint outline of the mountains, distinguishing their peaks from the dark sky.
fark etmek | distinguish
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condemn ## Footnote The community was quick to condemn the actions of the corrupt official, publicly criticizing his unethical behavior.
ayiplamak, kinamak
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insipid ## Footnote The soup was insipid, lacking any seasoning, and tasted as dull and boring as warm water.
sıkıcı | in- sapient (have a taste)
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impair ## Footnote Drinking too much alcohol can impair your judgment, making it difficult to think clearly and make good decisions.
zayiflatmak
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commensurate ## Footnote His salary was commensurate with his experience and the amount of responsibility he held within the company.
orantili, uygun | co- mensurare (to measure) ## Footnote proportionate
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blemish ## Footnote The otherwise flawless diamond had a small blemish, a tiny imperfection that slightly marred its beauty.
leke, kusur, hata, damga | blame -ish
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pretension ## Footnote His pretension to be an art expert was obvious, as he often used complex jargon to impress others, despite his limited knowledge.
yüksekten atma ,gösteris, hak iddiası
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kindred ## Footnote They discovered they had kindred spirits, sharing many common interests and a deep understanding of each other.
akrabalik, benzeme | kin(d)- red
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imperative ## Footnote It is imperative that you submit your application before the deadline to be considered for the scholarship.
mecburi, zorunlu, emir kipi
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sporadic ## Footnote The power outages were sporadic, occurring at unpredictable intervals and leaving the residents in a state of constant uncertainty.
ara sıra, aralıklı
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scanty ## Footnote The evidence presented at the trial was scanty, barely enough to support the prosecution's case.
yetersiz, eski
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omnipresent ## Footnote In today's digital age, social media is omnipresent, influencing nearly every aspect of our daily lives.
heryerde olan
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prolix ## Footnote The professor's prolix lecture seemed never-ending, filled with unnecessary details that made it hard to stay focused.
sonu gelmeyen, bitmeyen
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long-winded ## Footnote Her long-winded explanation made a simple concept seem unnecessarily complicated, losing the audience's interest.
sözü çok uzatan
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lucrative ## Footnote She found the new business venture to be highly lucrative, with profits exceeding her expectations within the first year.
kazancli, karli
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blandly ## Footnote He blandly accepted the award, showing little emotion despite the significance of the achievement.
(negative) sıradan bir sekilde, duygusuz bir sekilde | unemotionally, unenthusiastically
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indication ## Footnote The sudden drop in temperature was an indication that a storm was approaching.
belirtme, bulgu
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iconoclastic ## Footnote His iconoclastic views on education challenged traditional methods, sparking debate among his colleagues.
yerleşmiş geleneklere karşı çıkan
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meager ## Footnote Despite his meager income, he always found a way to donate to charity, valuing generosity over wealth.
bereketsiz, yetersiz
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verge ## Footnote She was on the verge of tears after receiving the disappointing news, barely able to keep her composure.
sinir, kenar
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staple ## Footnote Rice is a staple in many Asian cuisines, forming the basis of countless dishes.
esas ürün, temel gıda maddesi
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herald ## Footnote The blooming flowers herald the arrival of spring, signaling the end of winter's cold grip.
müjdeci
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perfunctory ## Footnote His perfunctory nod showed that he was only half-listening to the conversation, eager to move on to something else.
(negative) yarim yamalak, acepe yapılan ## Footnote an action performed with minimal effort, attention, or enthusiasm, often because it is done out of habit or duty rather than genuine interest.
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ruthless ## Footnote The ruthless businessman didn't hesitate to cut jobs in order to maximize profits, showing no concern for the employees' welfare.
gaddar, merhametsiz
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canny ## Footnote Her canny negotiating skills ensured that she always got the best deals for her company.
(positive) acikgöz, uyanık
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industrious ## Footnote The industrious student spent long hours in the library, determined to graduate at the top of her class.
çalışkan
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shrewd ## Footnote His shrewd investment decisions turned a modest savings account into a substantial fortune over a few years.
(pos) kurnaz, açıkgöz