deck_16431734 Flashcards

(43 cards)

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conspicuous

The bright red sports car was conspicuous among the sea of black sedans, attracting everyone’s attention.

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cazip, göze çarpan

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menacing

The dark clouds on the horizon looked menacing, suggesting that a severe storm was approaching.

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tehditkar

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lured to

He was lured to the investment scheme by promises of high returns, only to realize it was a scam.

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yem, tuzak, cazibeli

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enchanted with

She was enchanted with the quaint little village, falling in love with its charm and tranquility.

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-e bayılmak

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immured in

The prisoner felt as if he were immured in his cell, cut off from the outside world and all hope.

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bir yere gömmek, bir yere kapatmak

imprisoned

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distorted

The photograph was distorted, making it difficult to recognize the faces in the picture.

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çarpıtılmış

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pithy

His pithy remarks during the meeting were both insightful and concise, cutting to the heart of the matter.

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tesirli, kısa ve öz

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premature

Celebrating their victory turned out to be premature, as the opposing team made a surprising comeback.

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erken gelen şey

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heed

She failed to heed the warning signs, resulting in a costly mistake that could have been avoided.

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dikkat etme, önemseme

care, thought

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condone

The manager refused to condone any form of workplace harassment, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy.

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affetmek

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imminent

The soldiers prepared for the imminent attack, knowing it could happen at any moment.

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olması yakın ve muhakkak

im- men (men edilemez, olmasi kesin) inevitable

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curtailed

The project was curtailed due to budget cuts, leaving many aspects unfinished.

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kısa kesilen

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incipient

The incipient signs of a recession worried economists, who feared worse economic downturns to come.

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yeni başlamış

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yearn

After years abroad, she yearned to return to her hometown and reconnect with her roots.

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özlemek

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indemnified

The insurance policy indemnified the homeowners against losses from fire and theft, providing peace of mind.

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zararını ödemek

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propped up

The old bookshelf was propped up by a few bricks, making it stable enough to hold the heavy volumes.

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dayalı

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manacle

The prisoner’s hands were secured with a manacle, restricting his movements completely.

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kelepçe, hapseden şey

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lionize

The media tends to lionize celebrities, often overlooking their flaws and mistakes.

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ünlü muamelesi yapmak, rağbet göstermek

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bridle

He had to bridle his anger during the meeting, trying to remain professional despite his frustration.

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bag, kisitlama

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subversion

The rebel group’s actions were aimed at the subversion of the current government, hoping to overthrow it.

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devirme, yıkma

ruin, destruction

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estrangement from

Her estrangement from her family caused her great sadness, as she longed to mend the broken relationships.

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yabancılaştırmak

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blithe

Her blithe attitude made her a joy to be around, as she always found a way to stay cheerful even in tough times.

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mutlu, neseli

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phlegmatic

Despite the chaos around him, he remained phlegmatic, calmly addressing each issue with a level head.

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sogukkanli, duygusuz

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apathetic

His apathetic response to the news disappointed his friends, who had expected him to be more concerned.

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cunning ## Footnote The cunning fox managed to evade the traps set by the hunters, outsmarting them at every turn.
kurnaz
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aghast ## Footnote She was aghast when she saw the damage caused by the storm, unable to believe the destruction.
(negative) şaşırmış | ghost (korkmust, sasirmis)
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stoop ## Footnote He had to stoop to enter the low doorway of the ancient building, ducking his head to avoid hitting the frame.
eğilme
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vituperation ## Footnote The debate quickly turned ugly, with both sides resorting to vituperation rather than constructive arguments.
sövme | verbal attack
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perseverance ## Footnote Her perseverance in the face of numerous setbacks was truly inspiring, showing her determination to succeed.
azim, sebat
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obduracy ## Footnote His obduracy in refusing to apologize strained his relationships with his friends and family.
inatçılık
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marginalized ## Footnote The community felt marginalized by the government's policies, which seemed to ignore their needs and concerns.
önem derecesi düşürülmüş
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complacence ## Footnote He had grown complacent in his job, no longer pushing himself to excel as he had when he first started.
memnuniyet, kendinden hoşnut, kanaatkar | com- placere (to please)
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pendulum ## Footnote Public opinion on the issue seemed to swing like a pendulum, constantly shifting from one extreme to the other.
sürekli değişen şey, sarkaç
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unglamorous ## Footnote She took on the unglamorous task of organizing the storage room, knowing it was necessary despite its lack of appeal.
sıradan
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futile ## Footnote His attempts to convince her to change her mind proved futile, as she remained steadfast in her decision.
nafile, bos
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literary ## Footnote The literary festival attracted authors and readers from all over, celebrating the beauty of written works.
yazınsal, edebi
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canon ## Footnote The works of Shakespeare are considered part of the Western literary canon, studied and revered for centuries.
düzen
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relegate ## Footnote After the mistake, he was relegated to a less important role within the company, losing his previous responsibilities.
aşağı bir duruma/mevkiye indirmek
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perspicacity ## Footnote Her perspicacity allowed her to quickly understand complex situations and make insightful decisions.
anlayış
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fickleness ## Footnote His fickleness made it difficult for his friends to rely on him, as he often changed his plans at the last minute.
döneklik
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callousness ## Footnote The callousness he displayed when discussing the layoffs shocked his colleagues, who expected more empathy.
(negative) lack of empathy
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devoid ## Footnote The desert landscape was devoid of any vegetation, creating a stark and barren environment.
yoksun, mahrum, bazı özelliklerini almak | lacking
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rupture ## Footnote The rupture between the two companies resulted in a lengthy legal battle and the end of their partnership.
uyuşmazlık, bozukluk | cor -rupt