Week 36

Question 1

genre

The novel falls within the genre of science fiction.

Answer 1

a category or type of artistic or literary work, often used to describe a style or theme

жанр, стиль

Question 2

candid

The candidate’s candid response to the difficult question won over many voters.

Answer 2

truthful and straightforward, often used to describe a person who speaks honestly or openly

искренний, беспристрастный

Question 3

unsavory

The restaurant had an unsavory reputation due to reports of health code violations and poor hygiene.

Answer 3

unpleasant, distasteful, or morally questionable, often used to describe something that is unappealing or offensive

непривлекательный, отталкивающий

Question 4

degrade

The harsh criticism from the teacher degraded the student’s self-confidence.

Answer 4

to lower in rank, status, or quality, often used to describe a decrease or reduction in value or respect

деградировать, разрушать, снижать

Question 5

venial

The judge found the defendant guilty of a venial offense and sentenced him to community service.

Answer 5

forgivable or pardonable, often used to describe a minor or non-serious offense or mistake

простительный

Question 6

epitome

The museum’s collection of ancient artifacts is the epitome of cultural preservation and historical education.

Answer 6

a perfect example or embodiment of something, often used to describe a model or standard

воплощение, олицетворение

Question 7

dexterity

The artist’s dexterity with a paintbrush allowed her to create intricate and detailed works of art.

Answer 7

skill and proficiency in physical or mental tasks, often used to describe agility or nimbleness

ловкость, сноровка, проворство

Question 8

grotesque

The horror movie featured grotesque monsters and terrifying special effects.

Answer 8

distorted or twisted in a strange or unnatural way, often used to describe something that is bizarre or macabre

гротескный, нелепый, абсурдный

Question 9

compassion

The doctor’s compassion for her patients was evident in the way she treated them with care and respect.

Answer 9

sympathetic concern for the suffering of others, often used to describe a feeling of empathy or kindness

сострадание, сочувствие

Question 10

repugnant

The smell of the garbage was repugnant and made me feel nauseous.

Answer 10

offensive, disgusting, or revolting, often used to describe something that is repulsive or offensive to the senses

отвратительный, противный

Question 11

acme

The athlete reached the acme of his career when he won the gold medal at the Olympics.

Answer 11

the highest point or culmination of something, often used to describe a peak or apex of achievement

вершина, высшая точка, кульминация

Question 12

copious

The garden was filled with copious amounts of blooming flowers and lush greenery.

Answer 12

abundant or plentiful, often used to describe a large amount or quantity of something

обильный, обширный

Question 13

vehemently

She vehemently disagreed with his proposal and refused to consider it.

Answer 13

with great force or intensity, often used to describe a strong or passionate expression of emotion or opinion

Question 14

depict

The painting depicted a beautiful sunset over the ocean, with vibrant colors and swirling clouds.

Answer 14

to represent or portray something in a particular way, often used to describe the description or illustration of an object or idea

изображать, описывать

Question 15

naive

The young girl was naive and easily fooled by the trickster’s schemes.

Answer 15

lacking experience or sophistication, often used to describe a person who is inexperienced or gullible

наивный, простодушный

Question 16

perfidious

His perfidious behavior caused him to lose the trust of his colleagues and friends.

Answer 16

deceitful or untrustworthy, often used to describe a person who is treacherous or disloyal

вероломный, предательский

Question 17

covet

She coveted the luxurious car and dreamed of owning it one day.

Answer 17

to desire or wish for something intensely, often used to describe a strong or greedy desire for something

жаждать, завидовать

Question 18

ingratiate

He tried to ingratiate himself with his boss by complimenting her on her work and agreeing with her opinions.

Answer 18

to gain favor or approval by trying to please someone, often used to describe a deliberate attempt to win someone’s favor

снискать расположение, стараться понравиться

Question 19

penury

The family’s penury left them unable to afford basic necessities like food and shelter.

Answer 19

extreme poverty or destitution, often used to describe a state of extreme financial hardship

крайняя бедность, нужда

Question 20

ignominious

His ignominious defeat in the election left him feeling embarrassed and ashamed.

Answer 20

humiliating or shameful, often used to describe a situation or act that is degrading or dishonorable

постыдный, недостойный, унизительный