Week 1 - Week 5

Question 1

voracious

Sally is a voracious reader and can finish a 500-page book in just one weekend.

Answer 1

desiring or consuming great quantities

прожорливый, ненасытный, жадный

Question 2

indiscriminate

The cat is an indiscriminate eater and will devour anything left on the kitchen counter.

Answer 2

choosing at random without careful selection

беспорядочный, неразборчивый, не делающий различий

Question 3

eminent

The eminent scientist was awarded the Nobel Prize for her groundbreaking research in the field of genetics.

Answer 3

of high reputation, outstanding

выдающийся, именитый,

Question 4

steeped

The culture of the country is steeped in tradition and has been passed down for generations.

Answer 4

soaked, drenched, saturated

пропитанный, погруженный

Question 5

replete

After the Thanksgiving dinner, the table was replete with all sorts of delicious foods and desserts.

Answer 5

completed filled or supplied with

переполненный, насыщенный

Question 6

abound

In the forest, wildlife abounds and you can spot deer, rabbits, and squirrels throughout the day.

Answer 6

to exist in great numbers

изобиловать, иметься в большом количестве

Question 7

technology

Smartphones and laptops are examples of modern technology that have changed the way we communicate and work.

Answer 7

branch of knowledge dealing with engineering applied science, etc.

технология

Question 8

prognosticate

The meteorologist can prognosticate the weather forecast for the next week with great accuracy.

Answer 8

to predict or foretell a future event

предсказывать, предвещать

Question 9

automaton

The factory uses automatons to assemble cars and the machines work without any human intervention.

Answer 9

a robot; a mechanical “person”

автомат, робот

Question 10

matron

Mrs. Johnson is the school matron and is responsible for taking care of the students’ health and well-being.

Answer 10

a dignified, older woman, often in charge within an institution

матрона, заведующая хозяйством, замужняя женщина

Question 11

paradox

The concept of time travel is a paradox because it raises questions about causality and the possibility of changing the past.

Answer 11

a statement that at first seems to be absurd or self contradictory but which may in fact turn out to be true

парадокс

Question 12

realm

The internet is a vast realm of information and resources that is accessible to anyone with an internet connection.

Answer 12

special field of something or someone: kingdom

область, сфера, королевство, государство

Question 13

annals

The annals of history are full of stories of war, conquest, and great achievements by humankind.

Answer 13

historical records

летописи, анналы, ежегодник

Question 14

compound

The scientist used a complex compound of chemicals to create a new material that is stronger and more durable than steel.

Answer 14

increase or add to

соединение, составной, сложный; составлять, осложнять

Question 15

tinge

The sky had a pink tinge to it as the sun set over the horizon.

Answer 15

a trace, smattering, or slight degree

оттенок, привкус, тон, легкая окраска, след

Question 16

badger

The reporter badgered the politician with questions until they finally gave a straight answer.

Answer 16

to pester, nag, annoy persistently

барсук, дразнить, изводить

Question 17

implore

The mother implored her son to study hard and do his best in school.

Answer 17

to plead urgently for aid or mercy

умолять

Question 18

drudgery

Doing the laundry is a drudgery, but it’s a necessary chore that needs to be done.

Answer 18

unpleasant, dull, or hard work

тяжелая работа, нудная работа

Question 19

interminable

The meeting felt interminable and it seemed like it would never end.

Answer 19

unending

бесконечный

Question 20

perceive

Some people perceive the world in black and white, while others see it in shades of gray.

Answer 20

to understand, know, become aware of

воспринимать, чувствовать, ощущать, осознавать,

Question 21

laconic

The detective gave a laconic response when asked about the case, saying only that they were still investigating.

Answer 21

expressing much in few words

лаконичный, немногословный, краткий

Question 22

throng

The streets were filled with a throng of people celebrating the holiday.

Answer 22

crowd

толпа

Question 23

intrepid

The explorer was an intrepid adventurer who traveled to some of the most remote corners of the world.

Answer 23

brave

бесстрашный, отважный

Question 24

accost

The panhandler accosted the tourists, asking for money and not taking no for an answer.

Answer 24

to approach and confront someone aggressively

приставать, обращаться

Question 25

reticent ## Footnote The interviewee was reticent to talk about their personal life and preferred to keep the conversation focused on their work.

Answer 25

silent | сдержанный, скрытный, умалчивающий

Question 26

furtive ## Footnote The cat snuck around the corner with a furtive look on its face, as if it had just done something it wasn't supposed to do.

Answer 26

secret, stealthy | незаметный, скрытый, тайный

Question 27

felon ## Footnote The convicted felon served time in prison for his crimes and was now trying to rebuild his life.

Answer 27

a person guilty of a major crime | преступник

Question 28

plethora ## Footnote The buffet table was filled with a plethora of delicious foods, from appetizers to desserts.

Answer 28

excess | изобилие, большой избыток

Question 29

hapless ## Footnote The hapless traveler got lost in the city and had to ask for directions several times before finding their way.

Answer 29

unfortunate | несчастный, незадачливый

Question 30

irate ## Footnote The customer became irate when their order was wrong and demanded to speak to the manager.

Answer 30

angry, incensed | разгневанный, сердитый

Question 31

pretext ## Footnote The thief used a pretext of needing help to distract the homeowner while they snuck in and stole their belongings.

Answer 31

an excuse | предлог, отговорка

Question 32

fabricate ## Footnote The witness was caught fabricating their story and was charged with perjury.

Answer 32

to lie; to construct | производить, выдумывать

Question 33

adroit ## Footnote The dancer was adroit and graceful, moving effortlessly across the stage.

Answer 33

skillful | ловкий, искусный

Question 34

gesticulate ## Footnote The professor gesticulated wildly as they gave their lecture, emphasizing their points with dramatic gestures.

Answer 34

move the arms energetically | жестикулировать

Question 35

vigilant ## Footnote The security guard was vigilant and kept a close eye on everyone entering and leaving the building.

Answer 35

watchful | бдительный

Question 36

avid ## Footnote The avid reader devoured books and was always looking for their next favorite novel.

Answer 36

eager | алчный, жадный

Question 37

cajole ## Footnote The parent cajoled their child into eating their vegetables by promising a special treat for dessert.

Answer 37

to persuade someone gently or by flattery | задобрить, умасливать, льстить, обхаживать

Question 38

rudimentary ## Footnote The robot's programming was still rudimentary and it could only perform basic tasks.

Answer 38

elementary | элементарный, зачаточный

Question 39

enhance ## Footnote The new software was designed to enhance productivity and streamline the workflow.

Answer 39

intensify, heighten | повышать, усиливать

Question 40

nuance ## Footnote The debate was filled with nuance and subtleties, and it was difficult to determine who had won.

Answer 40

slight variation in meaning, tone, etc. | нюанс, оттенок

Question 41

loathe ## Footnote The student loathed going to math class because they found it boring and difficult.

Answer 41

to hate | ненавидеть, не любить, испытывать отвращение

Question 42

reprimand ## Footnote The boss gave a stern reprimand to the employee who had missed an important deadline.

Answer 42

to show sharp disapproval | выговаривать, объявлять выговор

Question 43

lackluster ## Footnote The performance was lackluster and failed to impress the audience.

Answer 43

dull | тусклый, без блеска, безжизненный

Question 44

caustic ## Footnote The critic's caustic review of the movie was scathing and left no room for positive feedback.

Answer 44

sarcastic, biting | едкий, язвительный, колкий

Question 45

wrest ## Footnote The wrestler managed to wrest the championship title away from the reigning champion with a surprise move.

Answer 45

take by force | вырывать

Question 46

infamous ## Footnote The notorious criminal was infamous for their string of high-profile robberies and heists.

Answer 46

having a bad reputation | бесчестный, пользующийся дурной славой,

Question 47

jostle ## Footnote The crowded train was full of people jostling for space and trying to find a seat.

Answer 47

to shove hard | толкать, теснить,

Question 48

dupe ## Footnote The scam artist was able to dupe the unsuspecting victim out of their life savings with a convincing con.

Answer 48

a person easily tricked | простофиля, жертва обмана

Question 49

incipient ## Footnote The business was still in its incipient stages, with a small team working on developing the prototype.

Answer 49

just beginning to exist | начальный, зарождающийся

Question 50

inadvertent ## Footnote The mistake was inadvertent and the employee had not meant to send the email to the wrong recipient.

Answer 50

heedless, not attentive | неумышленный, нечаянный, невнимательный

Question 51

ominous ## Footnote The dark clouds gathering on the horizon were an ominous sign of the storm to come.

Answer 51

threatening | зловещий, угрожающий

Question 52

tremulous ## Footnote The actor's voice was tremulous with emotion as they gave their acceptance speech.

Answer 52

quivering | трепетный, дрожащий

Question 53

repudiate ## Footnote The politician repudiated the claims made by their opponent and denied any wrongdoing.

Answer 53

to reject, decline | отвергать, отказываться, отрекаться

Question 54

cessation ## Footnote The ceasefire brought a temporary cessation to the fighting, giving the people a chance to rebuild their homes and lives.

Answer 54

a stopping | прекращение, остановка, перерыв

Question 55

bristle ## Footnote The cat's fur would bristle whenever it felt threatened or scared.

Answer 55

stiffen with fear or anger | щетина, ощетиниться

Question 56

euphemism ## Footnote "Passed away" is a common euphemism used to describe someone's death.

Answer 56

a less offensive term | эвфемизм

Question 57

mundane ## Footnote The daily routine of waking up, going to work, and coming back home can feel mundane and monotonous.

Answer 57

ordinary, common, or lacking excitement | мирской, земной; ординарный, банальный

Question 58

incongruous ## Footnote The bright neon sign looked incongruous against the old brick building.

Answer 58

inappropriate | нелепый, неуместный

Question 59

condolence ## Footnote The family received many messages of condolence after the passing of their loved one.

Answer 59

pity | соболезнование, сочувствие

Question 60

stipulate ## Footnote The contract stipulated that the work be completed within a certain timeframe and to a specific standard.

Answer 60

to specify a condition | обусловливать, ставить условием

Question 61

alacrity ## Footnote The student answered the teacher's question with alacrity, showing that they were eager to participate.

Answer 61

briskness, lively action | готовность, рвение, живость

Question 62

disdain ## Footnote The wealthy socialite looked down on those she considered beneath her, treating them with disdain.

Answer 62

contempt | презрение, пренебрежение

Question 63

belligerent ## Footnote The drunk man became belligerent and started a fight with the bouncer at the bar.

Answer 63

hostile, aggressive, or ready to fight | воинственный, агрессивный

Question 64

intimidate ## Footnote The bully tried to intimidate the new student, but they stood their ground and didn't back down.

Answer 64

to scare or threaten someone | запугивать

Question 65

feint ## Footnote The boxer used a feint to distract their opponent before landing a powerful punch.

Answer 65

a false attack | финт, ложный выпад

Question 66

pugnacious ## Footnote The boxer had a pugnacious demeanor and was always ready to fight.

Answer 66

eager to argue or fight; confrontational | драчливый

Question 67

promulgate ## Footnote The government promulgated a new law that would affect the lives of millions of citizens.

Answer 67

to make known officially | обнародовать, пропагандировать, распространять

Question 68

brash ## Footnote The young executive was brash and confident, sometimes taking risks that others would avoid.

Answer 68

overly confident, sometimes rude or lacking tact | дерзкий, нахальный, наглый

Question 69

scoff ## Footnote The critic scoffed at the artist's work, dismissing it as unoriginal and derivative.

Answer 69

to sneer at | насмехаться, глумиться

Question 70

belittle ## Footnote The boss would often belittle their employees, making them feel small and insignificant.

Answer 70

to make seem less important | умалять, принижать

Question 71

tangible ## Footnote The new car had a tangible feeling of luxury, with its soft leather seats and sleek design.

Answer 71

eal, concrete, or able to be touched or perceived | материальный, ощутимый, осязаемый

Question 72

laceration ## Footnote The athlete suffered a deep laceration on their leg during the game and had to be taken to the hospital.

Answer 72

jagged wound | разрыв, рваная рана

Question 73

castigate ## Footnote The coach castigated the team for their poor performance, demanding that they do better in the next game.

Answer 73

to criticize or punish someone severely | наказывать, жестоко критиковать

Question 74

sordid ## Footnote The journalist uncovered a sordid history of corruption and bribery in the government.

Answer 74

dirty, immoral, or dishonorable | грязный, низкий, подлый

Question 75

octogenarian ## Footnote The octogenarian was still active and healthy, enjoying hobbies like gardening and hiking.

Answer 75

person in his or her eighties | восьмидесятилетний

Question 76

solace ## Footnote The kind words of a friend provided solace to the grieving family after their loss.

Answer 76

easing of grief | утешение, успокоение

Question 77

aspirant ## Footnote The young actor was an aspirant, dreaming of making it big in Hollywood.

Answer 77

candidate for high position | претендент, кандидат

Question 78

dregs ## Footnote The bottom of the coffee pot was filled with the bitter dregs, and no one wanted to drink it.

Answer 78

most worthless part | отбросы

Question 79

frenzy ## Footnote The fans were in a frenzy as they waited for the concert to begin, cheering and screaming for their favorite band.

Answer 79

wild fit | безумие, бешенство

Question 80

scurrilous ## Footnote The journalist wrote a scurrilous article, making false and defamatory claims about the politician.

Answer 80

making abusive or offensive comments | грубый, непристойный, оскорбительный

Question 81

rampant ## Footnote The spread of misinformation online is rampant, and it's important to fact-check everything before sharing.

Answer 81

going unchecked, widespread | безудержный

Question 82

inane ## Footnote The comedian's jokes were inane and didn't even elicit a chuckle from the audience.

Answer 82

foolish | бессмысленный, глупый

Question 83

ethics ## Footnote The company's code of ethics outlined how employees should behave in ethical and responsible ways.

Answer 83

code of principles | этика, мораль

Question 84

concur ## Footnote The board of directors all concurred that the new product launch should be postponed until further research was done.

Answer 84

agree | соглашаться

Question 85

clandestine ## Footnote The spy engaged in a clandestine operation to gather intelligence from an enemy country.

Answer 85

secret, undercover | тайный, нелегальный, скрытый

Question 86

flagrant ## Footnote The athlete committed a flagrant foul, intentionally injuring their opponent during the game.

Answer 86

outrageous, glaringly bad | вопиющий, ужасный, скандальный

Question 87

admonish ## Footnote The teacher admonished the student for their bad behavior and reminded them of the school's code of conduct.

Answer 87

to warn, to reprove | наставлять, предостерегать

Question 88

duress ## Footnote The confession was made under duress, with the suspect being coerced into admitting guilt.

Answer 88

compulsion, force | принуждение

Question 89

culprit ## Footnote The police were still searching for the culprit who had stolen the valuable artwork from the museum.

Answer 89

the guilty person | преступник, обвиняемый

Question 90

inexorable ## Footnote The inexorable march of technology continues, with new advancements being made every day.

Answer 90

inflexible, unrelenting, not able to be stopped or changed | неумолимый, непреклонный

Question 91

egregious ## Footnote The politician's lies were so egregious that they were immediately called out by the media.

Answer 91

remarkably bad | вопиющий

Question 92

distraught ## Footnote The parents were distraught when they learned their child had been injured in the car accident.

Answer 92

mentally confused, crazed | обезумевший, потерявший рассудок

Question 93

duplicity ## Footnote The CEO was caught in a web of duplicity, lying to shareholders about the company's finances.

Answer 93

cunning, trickery | двуличность

Question 94

acrimonious ## Footnote The divorce was acrimonious, with both parties fighting over every detail in court.

Answer 94

bitter or angry in speech or behavior | желчный, язвительный, саркастический

Question 95

paucity ## Footnote There was a paucity of evidence to support the theory, making it difficult to prove.

Answer 95

scarcity | недостаточность, малое количество

Question 96

elicit ## Footnote The interviewer asked questions designed to elicit a response from the interviewee, trying to get to know them better.

Answer 96

to draw out a response or reaction | выявлять, извлекать, добиваться

Question 97

pernicious ## Footnote The pernicious effects of pollution on the environment are becoming increasingly apparent.

Answer 97

harmful, causing injury | пагубный, вредный

Question 98

tolerate ## Footnote The school has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and will not tolerate any instances of it.

Answer 98

to put up with, to bear | терпеть, быть толерантным

Question 99

construe ## Footnote The statement can be construed in different ways, leading to confusion among the listeners.

Answer 99

to make a deduction, to infer | истолковывать

Question 100

impunity ## Footnote The rich and powerful often act with impunity, knowing that they won't face consequences for their actions.

Answer 100

freedom from punishment | безнаказанность