deck_16431734 Flashcards
(43 cards)
conspicuous
The bright red sports car was conspicuous among the sea of black sedans, attracting everyone’s attention.
cazip, göze çarpan
menacing
The dark clouds on the horizon looked menacing, suggesting that a severe storm was approaching.
tehditkar
lured to
He was lured to the investment scheme by promises of high returns, only to realize it was a scam.
yem, tuzak, cazibeli
enchanted with
She was enchanted with the quaint little village, falling in love with its charm and tranquility.
-e bayılmak
immured in
The prisoner felt as if he were immured in his cell, cut off from the outside world and all hope.
bir yere gömmek, bir yere kapatmak
imprisoned
distorted
The photograph was distorted, making it difficult to recognize the faces in the picture.
çarpıtılmış
pithy
His pithy remarks during the meeting were both insightful and concise, cutting to the heart of the matter.
tesirli, kısa ve öz
premature
Celebrating their victory turned out to be premature, as the opposing team made a surprising comeback.
erken gelen şey
heed
She failed to heed the warning signs, resulting in a costly mistake that could have been avoided.
dikkat etme, önemseme
care, thought
condone
The manager refused to condone any form of workplace harassment, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy.
affetmek
imminent
The soldiers prepared for the imminent attack, knowing it could happen at any moment.
olması yakın ve muhakkak
im- men (men edilemez, olmasi kesin) inevitable
curtailed
The project was curtailed due to budget cuts, leaving many aspects unfinished.
kısa kesilen
incipient
The incipient signs of a recession worried economists, who feared worse economic downturns to come.
yeni başlamış
yearn
After years abroad, she yearned to return to her hometown and reconnect with her roots.
özlemek
indemnified
The insurance policy indemnified the homeowners against losses from fire and theft, providing peace of mind.
zararını ödemek
propped up
The old bookshelf was propped up by a few bricks, making it stable enough to hold the heavy volumes.
dayalı
manacle
The prisoner’s hands were secured with a manacle, restricting his movements completely.
kelepçe, hapseden şey
lionize
The media tends to lionize celebrities, often overlooking their flaws and mistakes.
ünlü muamelesi yapmak, rağbet göstermek
bridle
He had to bridle his anger during the meeting, trying to remain professional despite his frustration.
bag, kisitlama
subversion
The rebel group’s actions were aimed at the subversion of the current government, hoping to overthrow it.
devirme, yıkma
ruin, destruction
estrangement from
Her estrangement from her family caused her great sadness, as she longed to mend the broken relationships.
yabancılaştırmak
blithe
Her blithe attitude made her a joy to be around, as she always found a way to stay cheerful even in tough times.
mutlu, neseli
phlegmatic
Despite the chaos around him, he remained phlegmatic, calmly addressing each issue with a level head.
sogukkanli, duygusuz
apathetic
His apathetic response to the news disappointed his friends, who had expected him to be more concerned.
soğuk