Week 1 - Week 5 Flashcards

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voracious

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

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desiring or consuming great quantities

прожорливый, ненасытный, жадный

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indiscriminate

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

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choosing at random without careful selection

беспорядочный, неразборчивый, не делающий различий

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eminent

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

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of high reputation, outstanding

выдающийся, именитый,

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steeped

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

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soaked, drenched, saturated

пропитанный, погруженный

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replete

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

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completed filled or supplied with

переполненный, насыщенный

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abound

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

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to exist in great numbers

изобиловать, иметься в большом количестве

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technology

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

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branch of knowledge dealing with engineering applied science, etc.

технология

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prognosticate

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

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to predict or foretell a future event

предсказывать, предвещать

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automaton

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

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a robot; a mechanical “person”

автомат, робот

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matron

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

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

матрона, заведующая хозяйством, замужняя женщина

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paradox

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

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

парадокс

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realm

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

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special field of something or someone: kingdom

область, сфера, королевство, государство

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annals

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

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historical records

летописи, анналы, ежегодник

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compound

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

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increase or add to

соединение, составной, сложный; составлять, осложнять

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tinge

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

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a trace, smattering, or slight degree

оттенок, привкус, тон, легкая окраска, след

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badger

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

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to pester, nag, annoy persistently

барсук, дразнить, изводить

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implore

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

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to plead urgently for aid or mercy

умолять

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drudgery

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

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unpleasant, dull, or hard work

тяжелая работа, нудная работа

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interminable

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

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unending

бесконечный

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perceive

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

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to understand, know, become aware of

воспринимать, чувствовать, ощущать, осознавать,

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laconic

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

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expressing much in few words

лаконичный, немногословный, краткий

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throng

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

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crowd

толпа

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intrepid

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

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brave

бесстрашный, отважный

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accost

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

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to approach and confront someone aggressively

приставать, обращаться

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reticent ## Footnote The interviewee was reticent to talk about their personal life and preferred to keep the conversation focused on their work.
silent | сдержанный, скрытный, умалчивающий
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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.
secret, stealthy | незаметный, скрытый, тайный
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felon ## Footnote The convicted felon served time in prison for his crimes and was now trying to rebuild his life.
a person guilty of a major crime | преступник
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plethora ## Footnote The buffet table was filled with a plethora of delicious foods, from appetizers to desserts.
excess | изобилие, большой избыток
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hapless ## Footnote The hapless traveler got lost in the city and had to ask for directions several times before finding their way.
unfortunate | несчастный, незадачливый
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irate ## Footnote The customer became irate when their order was wrong and demanded to speak to the manager.
angry, incensed | разгневанный, сердитый
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pretext ## Footnote The thief used a pretext of needing help to distract the homeowner while they snuck in and stole their belongings.
an excuse | предлог, отговорка
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fabricate ## Footnote The witness was caught fabricating their story and was charged with perjury.
to lie; to construct | производить, выдумывать
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adroit ## Footnote The dancer was adroit and graceful, moving effortlessly across the stage.
skillful | ловкий, искусный
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gesticulate ## Footnote The professor gesticulated wildly as they gave their lecture, emphasizing their points with dramatic gestures.
move the arms energetically | жестикулировать
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vigilant ## Footnote The security guard was vigilant and kept a close eye on everyone entering and leaving the building.
watchful | бдительный
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avid ## Footnote The avid reader devoured books and was always looking for their next favorite novel.
eager | алчный, жадный
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cajole ## Footnote The parent cajoled their child into eating their vegetables by promising a special treat for dessert.
to persuade someone gently or by flattery | задобрить, умасливать, льстить, обхаживать
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rudimentary ## Footnote The robot's programming was still rudimentary and it could only perform basic tasks.
elementary | элементарный, зачаточный
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enhance ## Footnote The new software was designed to enhance productivity and streamline the workflow.
intensify, heighten | повышать, усиливать
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nuance ## Footnote The debate was filled with nuance and subtleties, and it was difficult to determine who had won.
slight variation in meaning, tone, etc. | нюанс, оттенок
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loathe ## Footnote The student loathed going to math class because they found it boring and difficult.
to hate | ненавидеть, не любить, испытывать отвращение
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reprimand ## Footnote The boss gave a stern reprimand to the employee who had missed an important deadline.
to show sharp disapproval | выговаривать, объявлять выговор
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lackluster ## Footnote The performance was lackluster and failed to impress the audience.
dull | тусклый, без блеска, безжизненный
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caustic ## Footnote The critic's caustic review of the movie was scathing and left no room for positive feedback.
sarcastic, biting | едкий, язвительный, колкий
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wrest ## Footnote The wrestler managed to wrest the championship title away from the reigning champion with a surprise move.
take by force | вырывать
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infamous ## Footnote The notorious criminal was infamous for their string of high-profile robberies and heists.
having a bad reputation | бесчестный, пользующийся дурной славой,
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jostle ## Footnote The crowded train was full of people jostling for space and trying to find a seat.
to shove hard | толкать, теснить,
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dupe ## Footnote The scam artist was able to dupe the unsuspecting victim out of their life savings with a convincing con.
a person easily tricked | простофиля, жертва обмана
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incipient ## Footnote The business was still in its incipient stages, with a small team working on developing the prototype.
just beginning to exist | начальный, зарождающийся
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inadvertent ## Footnote The mistake was inadvertent and the employee had not meant to send the email to the wrong recipient.
heedless, not attentive | неумышленный, нечаянный, невнимательный
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ominous ## Footnote The dark clouds gathering on the horizon were an ominous sign of the storm to come.
threatening | зловещий, угрожающий
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tremulous ## Footnote The actor's voice was tremulous with emotion as they gave their acceptance speech.
quivering | трепетный, дрожащий
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repudiate ## Footnote The politician repudiated the claims made by their opponent and denied any wrongdoing.
to reject, decline | отвергать, отказываться, отрекаться
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cessation ## Footnote The ceasefire brought a temporary cessation to the fighting, giving the people a chance to rebuild their homes and lives.
a stopping | прекращение, остановка, перерыв
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bristle ## Footnote The cat's fur would bristle whenever it felt threatened or scared.
stiffen with fear or anger | щетина, ощетиниться
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euphemism ## Footnote "Passed away" is a common euphemism used to describe someone's death.
a less offensive term | эвфемизм
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mundane ## Footnote The daily routine of waking up, going to work, and coming back home can feel mundane and monotonous.
ordinary, common, or lacking excitement | мирской, земной; ординарный, банальный
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incongruous ## Footnote The bright neon sign looked incongruous against the old brick building.
inappropriate | нелепый, неуместный
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condolence ## Footnote The family received many messages of condolence after the passing of their loved one.
pity | соболезнование, сочувствие
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stipulate ## Footnote The contract stipulated that the work be completed within a certain timeframe and to a specific standard.
to specify a condition | обусловливать, ставить условием
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alacrity ## Footnote The student answered the teacher's question with alacrity, showing that they were eager to participate.
briskness, lively action | готовность, рвение, живость
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disdain ## Footnote The wealthy socialite looked down on those she considered beneath her, treating them with disdain.
contempt | презрение, пренебрежение
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belligerent ## Footnote The drunk man became belligerent and started a fight with the bouncer at the bar.
hostile, aggressive, or ready to fight | воинственный, агрессивный
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intimidate ## Footnote The bully tried to intimidate the new student, but they stood their ground and didn't back down.
to scare or threaten someone | запугивать
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feint ## Footnote The boxer used a feint to distract their opponent before landing a powerful punch.
a false attack | финт, ложный выпад
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pugnacious ## Footnote The boxer had a pugnacious demeanor and was always ready to fight.
eager to argue or fight; confrontational | драчливый
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promulgate ## Footnote The government promulgated a new law that would affect the lives of millions of citizens.
to make known officially | обнародовать, пропагандировать, распространять
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brash ## Footnote The young executive was brash and confident, sometimes taking risks that others would avoid.
overly confident, sometimes rude or lacking tact | дерзкий, нахальный, наглый
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scoff ## Footnote The critic scoffed at the artist's work, dismissing it as unoriginal and derivative.
to sneer at | насмехаться, глумиться
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belittle ## Footnote The boss would often belittle their employees, making them feel small and insignificant.
to make seem less important | умалять, принижать
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tangible ## Footnote The new car had a tangible feeling of luxury, with its soft leather seats and sleek design.
eal, concrete, or able to be touched or perceived | материальный, ощутимый, осязаемый
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laceration ## Footnote The athlete suffered a deep laceration on their leg during the game and had to be taken to the hospital.
jagged wound | разрыв, рваная рана
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castigate ## Footnote The coach castigated the team for their poor performance, demanding that they do better in the next game.
to criticize or punish someone severely | наказывать, жестоко критиковать
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sordid ## Footnote The journalist uncovered a sordid history of corruption and bribery in the government.
dirty, immoral, or dishonorable | грязный, низкий, подлый
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octogenarian ## Footnote The octogenarian was still active and healthy, enjoying hobbies like gardening and hiking.
person in his or her eighties | восьмидесятилетний
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solace ## Footnote The kind words of a friend provided solace to the grieving family after their loss.
easing of grief | утешение, успокоение
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aspirant ## Footnote The young actor was an aspirant, dreaming of making it big in Hollywood.
candidate for high position | претендент, кандидат
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dregs ## Footnote The bottom of the coffee pot was filled with the bitter dregs, and no one wanted to drink it.
most worthless part | отбросы
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frenzy ## Footnote The fans were in a frenzy as they waited for the concert to begin, cheering and screaming for their favorite band.
wild fit | безумие, бешенство
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scurrilous ## Footnote The journalist wrote a scurrilous article, making false and defamatory claims about the politician.
making abusive or offensive comments | грубый, непристойный, оскорбительный
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rampant ## Footnote The spread of misinformation online is rampant, and it's important to fact-check everything before sharing.
going unchecked, widespread | безудержный
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inane ## Footnote The comedian's jokes were inane and didn't even elicit a chuckle from the audience.
foolish | бессмысленный, глупый
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ethics ## Footnote The company's code of ethics outlined how employees should behave in ethical and responsible ways.
code of principles | этика, мораль
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concur ## Footnote The board of directors all concurred that the new product launch should be postponed until further research was done.
agree | соглашаться
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clandestine ## Footnote The spy engaged in a clandestine operation to gather intelligence from an enemy country.
secret, undercover | тайный, нелегальный, скрытый
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flagrant ## Footnote The athlete committed a flagrant foul, intentionally injuring their opponent during the game.
outrageous, glaringly bad | вопиющий, ужасный, скандальный
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admonish ## Footnote The teacher admonished the student for their bad behavior and reminded them of the school's code of conduct.
to warn, to reprove | наставлять, предостерегать
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duress ## Footnote The confession was made under duress, with the suspect being coerced into admitting guilt.
compulsion, force | принуждение
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culprit ## Footnote The police were still searching for the culprit who had stolen the valuable artwork from the museum.
the guilty person | преступник, обвиняемый
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inexorable ## Footnote The inexorable march of technology continues, with new advancements being made every day.
inflexible, unrelenting, not able to be stopped or changed | неумолимый, непреклонный
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egregious ## Footnote The politician's lies were so egregious that they were immediately called out by the media.
remarkably bad | вопиющий
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distraught ## Footnote The parents were distraught when they learned their child had been injured in the car accident.
mentally confused, crazed | обезумевший, потерявший рассудок
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duplicity ## Footnote The CEO was caught in a web of duplicity, lying to shareholders about the company's finances.
cunning, trickery | двуличность
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acrimonious ## Footnote The divorce was acrimonious, with both parties fighting over every detail in court.
bitter or angry in speech or behavior | желчный, язвительный, саркастический
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paucity ## Footnote There was a paucity of evidence to support the theory, making it difficult to prove.
scarcity | недостаточность, малое количество
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elicit ## Footnote The interviewer asked questions designed to elicit a response from the interviewee, trying to get to know them better.
to draw out a response or reaction | выявлять, извлекать, добиваться
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pernicious ## Footnote The pernicious effects of pollution on the environment are becoming increasingly apparent.
harmful, causing injury | пагубный, вредный
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tolerate ## Footnote The school has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and will not tolerate any instances of it.
to put up with, to bear | терпеть, быть толерантным
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construe ## Footnote The statement can be construed in different ways, leading to confusion among the listeners.
to make a deduction, to infer | истолковывать
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impunity ## Footnote The rich and powerful often act with impunity, knowing that they won't face consequences for their actions.
freedom from punishment | безнаказанность