GRE online PT 2 Flashcards
(25 cards)
precedence
In the courtroom, the lawyer argued that the previous ruling should take precedence over the new evidence, as it established a clear legal standard.
öncelik
interminable
The interminable meeting dragged on for hours, with no clear resolution in sight, leaving everyone exhausted and frustrated.
sonsuz
snare
The con artist laid a clever snare, luring his victims into a false sense of security before taking their money.
tuzak
beholden
She felt beholden to her mentor, knowing that without his guidance, she would not have achieved her success.
minnettar
deceit
The politician’s career was marred by deceit, as he frequently misled the public to cover up his scandals.
hilekârlık
evasiveness
The witness’s evasiveness during the questioning made it clear that he was hiding something, as he avoided giving direct answers.
Kaçamaklık, yan çizme
rambling
His rambling speech confused the audience, as he jumped from topic to topic without any clear direction.
Tutarsiz
coherent
The professor’s lecture was both comprehensive and coherent, making complex ideas easy to understand for the students.
Uyumlu, kolay anlasılır
nettle
Her constant criticism began to nettle him, causing him to lose his patience and snap back at her.
kızdırmak
exposition
The novel’s exposition provided crucial background information, setting the stage for the dramatic events that would follow.
İzah,
objurgate
The coach did not hesitate to objurgate the players for their lack of effort during the game, harshly criticizing their performance.
azarlamak
contemptuous
She gave a contemptuous glance at the proposal, clearly expressing her disdain for the poorly thought-out plan.
aşağılayıcı
Portent; portentous
The dark clouds gathering on the horizon were portentous, signaling that a severe storm was imminent.
Kötülük habercisi; uğursuz
deviously
He deviously manipulated the situation to his advantage, ensuring that all the blame fell on his unsuspecting colleague.
sinsi bir şekilde, hilekarca
malleable
The young apprentice was highly malleable, quickly adapting to new techniques and feedback from his mentor.
kolay şekillendirilebilir
correspondence
There was a clear correspondence between the rise in temperature and the increase in energy consumption, indicating a direct relationship.
uyum
inept
His inept handling of the situation only made matters worse, leading to further complications and misunderstandings.
beceriksiz
impute
The lawyer tried to impute the crime to his client’s business partner, suggesting that the partner had both the motive and the opportunity.
Üstüne atmak, itham etmek
handpicked
The curator handpicked each artifact for the exhibit, selecting items that perfectly represented the theme of ancient civilizations.
özenle seçilmiş
prosecute
The district attorney decided to prosecute the company for environmental violations, aiming to hold them accountable for their illegal dumping practices.
dava açmak
foe
Despite their long-standing rivalry, the two leaders eventually recognized the value of diplomacy over conflict with their mutual foe.
düşman
Submissive
Her submissive demeanor in the meeting was evident as she rarely spoke up and always deferred to her colleagues’ opinions.
itaatkar
Flaccid
The plant’s leaves appeared flaccid and wilted, indicating that it had not been watered for several days.
gevşek
Supine
He lay supine on the couch, staring at the ceiling, too exhausted to move after a long day of work.
Gevşek, uyuşuk, kaygısız
