Unit 5

Question 1

administer v /ad’ministə/

Answer 1

to govern a country, region, etc.: To manage and be responsible for the running of (a business or organization). To dispense or apply (a remedy or drug). To give or inflict (something unpleasant or unwelcome).

Manage, direct, control, govern, supervise, oversee, execute, implement, apply, give, provide, inflict, impose

управлять, руководить, применять, назначать

Question 2

advent n /’ædvent/

Answer 2

the fact of an event happening, an invention being made, or a person arriving: The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event,

Arrival, appearance, emergence, dawn, coming, rise, start, beginning

пришествие, наступление

Question 3

astounded adj /əˈstaʊndɪd/

Answer 3

Greatly surprised or impressed; amazed.

Amazed, astonished, surprised, shocked, stunned, bewildered, flabbergasted
изумлённый, поражённый

Question 4

awesome adj US /’ɔːsəm/

Answer 4

Extremely impressive or daunting; inspiring great admiration, apprehension, or fear. (Informal) Very good; excellent.

Impressive, magnificent, formidable, awe-inspiring, amazing, fantastic, terrific, excellent, superb, wonderful

потрясающий, внушающий трепет, классный

Question 5

barren adj /’bærən/

Answer 5

(Of land) too poor to produce any vegetation. (Of a woman) unable to have children.

Infertile, unproductive, desolate, empty, bleak, unfruitful, sterile

бесплодный, неплодородный, пустой

Question 6

bathrobe n US /’bɑːθrəʊb/

Answer 6

A loose-fitting robe worn before and after a bath or swim.

Robe, dressing gown

халат

Question 7

bombard v /bɒmˈbɑːd/

Answer 7

To attack (a place or person) repeatedly with bombs, shells, or other missiles.
To assail (someone) persistently with questions, criticisms, or information.

Attack, shell, strafe, assail, barrage, deluge, inundate, overwhelm

бомбардировать, засыпать

Question 8

broad-mindedness n /ˌbrɔːdˈmaɪndɪdnəs/

Answer 8

Tolerance or acceptance of varied views or behaviors.

Tolerance, liberalism, acceptance, understanding, forbearance

широта взглядов, терпимость

Question 9

browse v /braʊz/

Answer 9

To look at goods in a shop or information on the Internet without necessarily wanting to buy anything.
(Of an animal) feed on leaves, shoots, or other high-growing vegetation.

Scan, skim, glance, peruse, graze, feed, nibble
просматривать, листать, пастись

Question 10

cannibalism n /’kænɪbəlɪzəm/

Answer 10

The practice of humans eating the flesh or internal organs of other human beings.

Anthropophagy, man-eating

каннибализм, людоедство

Question 11

carcinogenic adj /ˌkɑːsɪnəˈdʒenɪk/

Answer 11

Having the potential to cause cancer.

Cancer-causing, oncogenic

канцерогенный

Question 12

caution n /’kɔːʃ(ə)n/

Answer 12

Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes. A warning.

Care, prudence, circumspection, wariness, warning, advice, admonition

осторожность, предупреждение

Question 13

check n US /tʃek/

Answer 13

A written order directing a bank to pay a stated sum from the drawer’s account. A restaurant bill..

Bill, tab, tabulate, inspect, audit, monitor, account, probe, curb, restrain, audit,

счет, проверка, квитанция, испытывать

Question 14

chew v /tʃuː/

Answer 14

To bite and work (food) in the mouth with the teeth, especially to prepare it for swallowing.

Masticate, munch, crunch, gnaw
жевать

Question 15

choke v /tʃəʊk/

Answer 15

To have severe difficulty in breathing because something is blocking or constricting the throat or windpipe.

To fill or block up (a passage, space, etc.).

Strangle, suffocate, throttle, block, obstruct, clog, congest

давиться, задыхаться, душить, засорять

Question 16

circumstance n /’sɜːkəmst(ə)ns/

Answer 16

A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.

Situation, state of affairs, condition, context, setting, factor, detail, event
обстоятельство

Question 17

civilized adj /’sɪvəlaɪzd/

Answer 17

At an advanced stage of social and cultural development. Polite, well-mannered.
Advanced, developed, refined, cultured, educated, courteous, polite, well-behaved

цивилизованный, культурный, вежливый

Question 18

closet n US /’klɒzɪt/

Answer 18

A small room or cabinet for storing things, typically clothes.
Cupboard, wardrobe, cabinet, recess
шкаф, чулан

Question 19

concession n /kən’seʃ(ə)n/

Answer 19

A thing that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise.

something that you allow or do, or allow somebody to have, in order to end an argument or to make a situation less difficult

Compromise, allowance, admission, acknowledgement, agreement, permit, license, franchise, grant
уступка, концессия

Question 20

consensus n /kən’sensəs/

Answer 20

A general agreement.

Agreement, accord, unanimity, harmony, concurrence, unity
консенсус, согласие

Question 21

cookie n US /’kʊki/

Answer 21

A sweet baked good, typically small, flat, and round.
Biscuit
печенье

Question 22

courtroom n /’kɔːtrʊm/

Answer 22

A room in which legal cases are heard.
Court, chamber
зал суда

Question 23

decline v /dɪˈklaɪn/

Answer 23

To Politely refuse (an invitation or offer).

refuse, reject, turn down, dismiss
снижаться, ухудшаться, отклонять

Question 24

dedicate v /’dedɪkeɪt/

Answer 24

To devote (time, effort, or oneself) to a particular task or purpose. etc.

Devote, commit, consecrate, sanctify, assign, inscribe, address
посвящать, предназначать

Question 25

delicacy n /’delɪkəsɪ/

Answer 25

Sensitivity in dealing with others. Subtlety, elegance, refinement, exquisiteness, luxury, treat, dainty, tact, diplomacy, discretion, thoughtfulness деликатес, тонкость, деликатность

Question 26

diminutive stature idiom /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv ˈstætʃər/

Answer 26

Very small height or size. Small size, small height, shortness маленький рост

Question 27

diverse adj /daɪˈvɜːs/

Answer 27

Showing a great deal of variety; very different. Varied, various, different, assorted, heterogeneous, manifold разнообразный, различный

Question 28

doll n /dɒl/

Answer 28

A child’s toy in the form of a baby or small person. Plaything, figurine кукла

Question 29

dowry n /’daʊri/

Answer 29

Property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage. Marriage portion, bride-price, marriage settlement приданое

Question 30

drugstore n US /’drʌɡstɔː(r)/

Answer 30

A retail store selling prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines, as well as other merchandise such as cosmetics, toiletries, and magazines. Pharmacy, chemist’s, apothecary аптека

Question 31

dutifully adv /’djuːtɪf(ə)li/

Answer 31

In a way that shows obedience or a sense of duty. Obediently, respectfully, conscientiously послушно, почтительно

Question 32

endanger v /ɪnˈdeɪndʒə(r)/

Answer 32

To put (someone or something) at risk or in danger. Jeopardize, threaten, imperil, put at risk подвергать опасности

Question 33

enormity n /ɪˈnɔːmɪti/

Answer 33

The great or extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong. A grave crime or sin. Magnitude, immensity, atrociousness, wickedness, outrage, offense, crime, sin чудовищность, огромность, злодеяние

Question 34

ever-encroaching adj /ˌevərɪnˈkrəʊtʃɪŋ/

Answer 34

Gradually advancing beyond usual or acceptable limits. Intruding, trespassing, invading постоянно вторгающийся

Question 35

fall n US /fɔːl/

Answer 35

Autumn. A descent from a higher to a lower level or position. A failure; downfall. Autumn, decline, drop, descent, collapse, downfall, failure, tumble, plunge осень, падение

Question 36

faucet n US /’fɔːsɪt/

Answer 36

A tap. A valve by which the flow of a liquid or gas from a pipe or container can be controlled. Tap, spigot, valve водопроводный кран

Question 37

freeway n US /’friːweɪ/

Answer 37

An expressway; a highway with multiple lanes in each direction, limited access, and no stop lights. Expressway, highway, motorway скоростная автомагистраль

Question 38

frisson n /friˈsɒ̃/

Answer 38

A brief moment of emotional excitement; a shudder. Thrill, shiver, shudder, tingle трепет, дрожь

Question 39

Gaelic n /’ɡeɪlɪk/

Answer 39

Any of the Celtic languages of Scotland and Ireland. (None needed - specific language) гэльский язык

Question 40

gambit n /’ɡæmbɪt/

Answer 40

a thing that somebody does, or something that somebody says at the beginning of a situation or conversation, that is intended to give them some advantage A device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantage. A chess opening in which a player sacrifices a pawn or minor piece to gain an advantage. Stratagem, maneuver, ploy, ruse, scheme, trick, move, opening гамбит, ход конем

Question 41

garbage n US /’ɡɑːrbɪdʒ/

Answer 41

Waste material; refuse; trash. Nonsense. Waste, refuse, trash, rubbish, debris, junk, rubbish, nonsense мусор, отбросы, ерунда

Question 42

grandeur n /’ɡrændʒər/

Answer 42

Splendor and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style. Magnificence, splendor, majesty, glory, impressiveness, stateliness, nobility величие, великолепие

Question 43

have second thoughts idiom /ˌhæv ˌsekənd ˈθɔːts/

Answer 43

To begin to doubt something after initially approving of it. To reconsider a decision. Reconsider, doubt, waver, have misgivings, re-evaluate передумать, усомниться

Question 44

headhunting n /’hedhʌntɪŋ/

Answer 44

The practice of recruiting executives or skilled personnel, especially for senior positions. Recruitment, executive search, talent acquisition охота за головами, переманивание сотрудников

Question 45

indifferent adj /ɪnˈdɪfrənt/

Answer 45

Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned. Neither good nor bad; mediocre. Unconcerned, apathetic, uninterested, neutral, impartial, average, unremarkable равнодушный, безразличный, посредственный

Question 46

inedible adj /ɪnˈedɪb(ə)l/

Answer 46

Not fit to be eaten. Uneatable, unpalatable, indigestible, poisonous несъедобный

Question 47

insult v /ɪnˈsʌlt/

Answer 47

Speak to or treat with disrespect or scornful abuse. Offend, affront, slight, disparage, humiliate, abuse оскорблять

Question 48

interpret v /ɪnˈtɜːprɪt/

Answer 48

Explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions). Understand (something) as having a particular meaning or significance. Explain, elucidate, clarify, translate, understand, construe, perceive интерпретировать, объяснять, толковать

Question 49

intriguing adj /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

Answer 49

Arousing one’s curiosity or interest; fascinating. Fascinating, interesting, captivating, absorbing, engaging интригующий, увлекательный

Question 50

isolated adj /’aɪsəleɪtɪd/

Answer 50

Far away from other places, buildings, or people; remote. Single; exceptional. Remote, secluded, solitary, detached, unique, exceptional, single изолированный, отдалённый, одинокий

Question 51

jaded adj /’dʒeɪdɪd/

Answer 51

Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something. Weary, tired, bored, sated, satiated, cynical, world-weary пресыщенный, утомлённый

Question 52

kin n /kɪn/

Answer 52

One’s family and relations. Relatives, family, kindred, relations родня, родственники

Question 53

knot n /nɒt/

Answer 53

A fastening made by looping a piece of string, rope, or something similar on itself and tightening it. A unit of speed. Tie, bond, fastening, union, group, cluster узел, скорость (морская миля в час)

Question 54

licence number n /’laɪsəns ˈnʌmbər/

Answer 54

The number on an official document that gives you permission to do something (e.g., drive). License plate number, registration number номер лицензии, номерной знак

Question 55

log off v /lɒɡ ɒf/

Answer 55

To disconnect from a computer system or network. Sign out, disconnect, exit, shut down выйти из системы, отключиться

Question 56

low-key adj /ˌləʊ ˈkiː/

Answer 56

Not elaborate, showy, or expensive; modest. Relaxed and understated. Understated, subtle, subdued, muted, restrained, quiet, modest неброский, скромный, сдержанный

Question 57

outgoing adj /ˌaʊtˈɡəʊɪŋ/

Answer 57

Fond of company; sociable. Sociable, extroverted, friendly, affable, departing, leaving, retiring общительный, уходящий, покидающий

Question 58

pants n US /pænts/

Answer 58

Trousers. Underpants. Trousers, breeches, slacks, underpants, briefs брюки, трусы

Question 59

pin n /pɪn/

Answer 59

A thin, pointed piece of metal used for fastening things together. A brooch. Fastener, clip, tack, brooch, badge булавка, значок

Question 60

pinpoint accuracy idiom /ˌpɪnpɔɪnt ˈækjərəsi/

Answer 60

Extreme accuracy; the ability to hit a very specific target. Precision, exactitude, perfect accuracy исключительная точность

Question 61

polygamy n /pəˈlɪɡəmi/

Answer 61

The practice of having more than one wife or husband at the same time. Multiple marriage, plural marriage полигамия, многожёнство, многомужество

Question 62

potato chips n US /pəˈteɪtoʊ tʃɪps/

Answer 62

Thin slices of potato that have been deep fried or baked until crunchy and seasoned. Crisps (UK) картофельные чипсы

Question 63

rake v US /reɪk/

Answer 63

to use a tool to make earth level or to collect leaves: To gather together leaves, cut grass, etc.,. To search carefully or extensively through a place or area. Gather, collect, search, scour, examine сгребать, рыхлить, прочесывать

Question 64

random adj /’rændəm/

Answer 64

Made, done, happening, or chosen without method or conscious decision. Arbitrary, haphazard, chance, unsystematic, unplanned случайный, произвольный

Question 65

renounce v /rɪˈnaʊns/

Answer 65

Formally declare one’s abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession). Reject or stop using or controlling (something). Abandon, reject, relinquish, disown, repudiate, disavow, forsake, discard отказываться, отрекаться

Question 66

robustly adv /rəʊˈbʌstli/

Answer 66

In a strong and healthy way; vigorously. Strongly, vigorously, forcefully, healthily, sturdily крепко, сильно, энергично

Question 67

routine procedure idiom /ruːˈtiːn prəˈsiːdʒər/

Answer 67

A standard, established way of doing something. Standard practice, usual method, established procedure обычная процедура, стандартный порядок

Question 68

rural adj /’rʊərəl/

Answer 68

In, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town. Country, agricultural, pastoral, rustic сельский, деревенский

Question 69

sidewalk n US /’saɪdwɔːk/

Answer 69

A paved path for pedestrians at the side of a road. Pavement (UK), footpath тротуар

Question 70

smog n /smɒɡ/

Answer 70

Fog or haze intensified by smoke or other atmospheric pollutants. Air pollution, haze, pollution, fumes смог

Question 71

spear n /spɪə(r)/

Answer 71

A long, pointed rod used as a weapon for thrusting or throwing. Lance, javelin, pike копьё

Question 72

speed bump n /spiːd bʌmp/

Answer 72

A raised area in a road designed to reduce the speed of traffic. Sleeping policeman (UK), traffic calming device “лежачий полицейский”, дорожный бугор

Question 73

spouse n /spaʊs/

Answer 73

A husband or wife. Husband, wife, partner, mate супруг(а)

Question 74

stalk v /stɔːk/

Answer 74

To pursue or approach stealthily and unobtrusively. To harass (someone) with unwanted and obsessive attention. Follow, shadow, trail, harass, pursue obsessively преследовать, подкрадываться

Question 75

stamping ground n /’stæmpɪŋ ɡraʊnd/

Answer 75

A place where someone often visits or spends time. Favorite haunt, regular spot, stomping ground излюбленное место, место сбора

Question 76

stereotype n /’sterɪətaɪp/

Answer 76

A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing. Generalization, oversimplification, cliché, formula стереотип

Question 77

stumble across idiom /’stʌmb(ə)l əˈkrɒs/

Answer 77

To find or discover something by chance and unexpectedly. Come across, happen upon, encounter, discover accidentally случайно наткнуться, обнаружить

Question 78

swearing n /’sweərɪŋ/

Answer 78

The use of offensive or obscene language. Cursing, profanity, expletives, bad language ругань, сквернословие

Question 79

tick v /tɪk/

Answer 79

(Of a clock or watch) make a regular, short, sharp sound. beat, click, pulse тикать

Question 80

toll n /təʊl/

Answer 80

A charge payable to use a bridge or road. Fee, charge, levy, cost, price, плата за проезд, потери, жертвы

Question 81

transaction n /trænˈzækʃ(ə)n/

Answer 81

An instance of buying or selling something; a business deal. An exchange or interaction between people. Deal, trade, exchange, interaction, dealing, negotiation сделка, транзакция, взаимодействие

Question 82

tribe n /traɪb/

Answer 82

A social division in a traditional society consisting of families or communities linked by social, economic, religious, or blood ties, with a common culture and dialect. Clan, community, group, people, ethnic group, kinship племя

Question 83

unfold v /ʌnˈfəʊld/

Answer 83

To develop or become clear to other people: be gradually made known; to gradually make something known to other people Open or spread out from a folded position. Gradually develop or be revealed. Open, expand, develop, evolve, emerge, reveal разворачивать(ся), раскрывать(ся), развиваться

Question 84

urban adj /’ɜːbən/

Answer 84

In, relating to, or characteristic of a town or city. City, metropolitan, municipal, built-up городской

Question 85

venture forth idiom /ˌventʃər ˈfɔːrθ/

Answer 85

To go somewhere that is unknown, dangerous, or uncertain. To set out on a new and challenging endeavor. Set out, embark, proceed, go forward, set off отправиться в путь, рискнуть

Question 86

wild boar n /ˌwaɪld ˈbɔː(r)/

Answer 86

A wild pig, typically having coarse dark hair and prominent tusks. Wild pig, feral pig дикий кабан

Question 87

windshield n US /’wɪndʃiːld/

Answer 87

The front window of a car. Windscreen (UK) лобовое стекло

Question 88

witness n /’wɪtnəs/

Answer 88

A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place. A person who gives evidence in a court of law. Observer, eyewitness, bystander, testifier, attester свидетель

Question 89

yard n US /jɑːd/

Answer 89

A piece of ground adjoining a house. Garden, lawn, courtyard, enclosure ярд, двор

Question 90

zip code n US /’zɪp kəʊd/

Answer 90

A postal code used by the United States Postal Service. Postal code почтовый индекс