Dummies PT 1 Flashcards
(26 cards)
occlude
The surgeon had to carefully remove the clot that threatened to occlude the patient’s artery, which could have led to a stroke.
tıkamak
obfuscate
The politician’s attempt to obfuscate the issue only led to more confusion, as his statements were deliberately vague and misleading.
gizlemek
hubris
His hubris was his downfall, as his overconfidence led him to underestimate his opponents and make critical errors in judgment.
kibir
adjudication
The adjudication process was lengthy, requiring the judge to carefully consider all the evidence before rendering a verdict.
hüküm vermek
excoriation
The critic’s excoriation of the film was brutal, tearing apart its plot, characters, and direction without mercy.
suclamak, sert eleştirmek
exoneration
After years of legal battles, the new evidence finally led to his exoneration, clearing him of all charges.
aklama, temize çıkarma
coerce
The suspect claimed that he had been coerced into confessing, arguing that the police had used threats and intimidation.
mecbur etmek, zorlamak
redact
Before releasing the documents to the public, the agency had to redact sensitive information to protect national security.
bir metni gözden geçirmek, yayıma hazır hale getirmek
implacable
Despite all efforts to negotiate, the dictator remained implacable, refusing to make any concessions to the rebels.
yatistirilamaz,acımasız
impregnable
The fortress was considered impregnable, with its thick walls and strategic location making it nearly impossible to breach.
zaptedilemez
nascent
The nascent technology showed great promise, although it was still in the early stages of development.
yeni gelişen
detract
His rude behavior did little to detract from his reputation as a talented artist, though it did earn him a few critics.
küçük düşürmek, kötülemek
debilitate
The disease had a debilitating effect on her health, leaving her too weak to carry out even the simplest tasks.
Hafifletmek
discomfiting
The unexpected questions during the interview were discomfiting, causing him to lose his train of thought and stumble over his answers.
rahatsız edici
exhilarating
The exhilarating rush of the roller coaster left everyone breathless, their hearts pounding with adrenaline.
heyecan verici
turpitude
The scandal was marked by moral turpitude, exposing the depths of corruption and depravity within the organization.
ahlaksızlık
asperity
Her voice was filled with asperity as she reprimanded the students for their lack of discipline during the assembly.
Haşinlik, kabalık, sertlik
fidelity
The soldier’s fidelity to his country was unquestionable, as he had risked his life numerous times in its defense.
sadakat
depravity
The novel explored the depravity of human nature, delving into the darkest aspects of greed, cruelty, and corruption.
Ahlaksızlık, yozlaşma
impertinence
His impertinence during the meeting was shocking, as he interrupted senior officials and dismissed their opinions rudely.
saygısızlık
indispensable
The expert’s knowledge was indispensable to the project, as her insights were crucial to overcoming the challenges faced by the team.
vazgeçilmez
effusive
Her effusive praise for the presentation made it clear that she was genuinely impressed by the speaker’s performance.
coşkulu
indignant
She was indignant at the accusation, feeling that her integrity had been unfairly questioned without evidence.
Kızgın, içerlemiş
despondent
After months of searching for a job without success, he became despondent, doubting whether he would ever find employment.
umutsuz
