Week 1 - Week 5 Flashcards
(100 cards)
voracious
Sally is a voracious reader and can finish a 500-page book in just one weekend.
desiring or consuming great quantities
прожорливый, ненасытный, жадный
indiscriminate
The cat is an indiscriminate eater and will devour anything left on the kitchen counter.
choosing at random without careful selection
беспорядочный, неразборчивый, не делающий различий
eminent
The eminent scientist was awarded the Nobel Prize for her groundbreaking research in the field of genetics.
of high reputation, outstanding
выдающийся, именитый,
steeped
The culture of the country is steeped in tradition and has been passed down for generations.
soaked, drenched, saturated
пропитанный, погруженный
replete
After the Thanksgiving dinner, the table was replete with all sorts of delicious foods and desserts.
completed filled or supplied with
переполненный, насыщенный
abound
In the forest, wildlife abounds and you can spot deer, rabbits, and squirrels throughout the day.
to exist in great numbers
изобиловать, иметься в большом количестве
technology
Smartphones and laptops are examples of modern technology that have changed the way we communicate and work.
branch of knowledge dealing with engineering applied science, etc.
технология
prognosticate
The meteorologist can prognosticate the weather forecast for the next week with great accuracy.
to predict or foretell a future event
предсказывать, предвещать
automaton
The factory uses automatons to assemble cars and the machines work without any human intervention.
a robot; a mechanical “person”
автомат, робот
matron
Mrs. Johnson is the school matron and is responsible for taking care of the students’ health and well-being.
a dignified, older woman, often in charge within an institution
матрона, заведующая хозяйством, замужняя женщина
paradox
The concept of time travel is a paradox because it raises questions about causality and the possibility of changing the past.
a statement that at first seems to be absurd or self contradictory but which may in fact turn out to be true
парадокс
realm
The internet is a vast realm of information and resources that is accessible to anyone with an internet connection.
special field of something or someone: kingdom
область, сфера, королевство, государство
annals
The annals of history are full of stories of war, conquest, and great achievements by humankind.
historical records
летописи, анналы, ежегодник
compound
The scientist used a complex compound of chemicals to create a new material that is stronger and more durable than steel.
increase or add to
соединение, составной, сложный; составлять, осложнять
tinge
The sky had a pink tinge to it as the sun set over the horizon.
a trace, smattering, or slight degree
оттенок, привкус, тон, легкая окраска, след
badger
The reporter badgered the politician with questions until they finally gave a straight answer.
to pester, nag, annoy persistently
барсук, дразнить, изводить
implore
The mother implored her son to study hard and do his best in school.
to plead urgently for aid or mercy
умолять
drudgery
Doing the laundry is a drudgery, but it’s a necessary chore that needs to be done.
unpleasant, dull, or hard work
тяжелая работа, нудная работа
interminable
The meeting felt interminable and it seemed like it would never end.
unending
бесконечный
perceive
Some people perceive the world in black and white, while others see it in shades of gray.
to understand, know, become aware of
воспринимать, чувствовать, ощущать, осознавать,
laconic
The detective gave a laconic response when asked about the case, saying only that they were still investigating.
expressing much in few words
лаконичный, немногословный, краткий
throng
The streets were filled with a throng of people celebrating the holiday.
crowd
толпа
intrepid
The explorer was an intrepid adventurer who traveled to some of the most remote corners of the world.
brave
бесстрашный, отважный
accost
The panhandler accosted the tourists, asking for money and not taking no for an answer.
to approach and confront someone aggressively
приставать, обращаться