Week 39

Question 1

belated

The host apologized for the belated arrival of the food, which had been delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.

Answer 1

happening or arriving late, often used to describe something that is delayed or overdue

запоздалый, поздний

Question 2

callous

The politician’s callous response to the tragedy angered many of his constituents.

Answer 2

showing no concern for others’ feelings or suffering, often used to describe someone who is insensitive or unfeeling

черствый, бездушный, бессердечный

Question 3

decrepit

The abandoned house was in a decrepit state, with boarded-up windows and peeling paint.

Answer 3

worn out or ruined due to age or neglect, often used to describe something that is old and falling apart

дряхлый, ветхий, изношенный

Question 4

delineation

The artist’s painting was a masterful delineation of the landscape, capturing every detail in vivid color.

Answer 4

the act of describing or portraying something in detail, often used to describe a clear and detailed representation of something

описание, план, чертеж

Question 5

demeanor

The coach’s calm demeanor helped to reassure the team after their loss.

Answer 5

behavior or manner, often used to describe someone’s attitude or bearing

поведение, манера вести себя

Question 6

flay

The journalist’s article flayed the government’s handling of the crisis, pointing out numerous failures and missteps.

Answer 6

to criticize harshly or severely, often used to describe a scathing attack or rebuke

сдирать кожу, резко критиковать

Question 7

heinous

The murderer’s heinous crime outraged the entire community and led to calls for justice.

Answer 7

shockingly wicked or evil, often used to describe a crime or action that is abhorrent

отвратительный, гнусный, ужасный

Question 8

imperturbable

The air traffic controller remained imperturbable, calmly guiding the plane to safety despite the emergency situation.

Answer 8

calm and composed, often used to describe someone who is unflappable or unfazed by difficult situations

невозмутимый, спокойный

Question 9

infraction

The traffic officer issued a ticket for the driver’s infraction of the speed limit.

Answer 9

a violation or breach of a law or rule, often used to describe a minor offense or infraction

нарушение, инфракция

Question 10

machiavellian

The politician’s Machiavellian tactics were widely criticized, with many accusing him of using underhanded methods to gain power.

Answer 10

characterized by cunning and deceit, often used to describe someone who is manipulative or unscrupulous in achieving their goals

беспринципный, бессовестный

Question 11

opprobrium

The politician faced public opprobrium for his involvement in a corruption scandal.

Answer 11

harsh criticism or censure, often used to describe public disgrace or shame

позор, посрамление

Question 12

pandemonium

The concert caused pandemonium among the fans, with many rushing the stage and causing a commotion.

Answer 12

wild and noisy disorder or confusion, often used to describe chaos or tumult

столпотворение, пандемониум, ад кромешный

Question 13

redress

The company offered redress to customers who were affected by the faulty product.

Answer 13

to remedy or make right a wrong or injury, often used to describe compensation or restitution

возмещение, исправление

Question 14

saga

The book tells the saga of a family’s struggle to survive during the Great Depression.

Answer 14

a long and complicated story, often used to describe an epic or adventurous tale

сага, сказание

Question 15

staunch

The politician had a staunch following of supporters who believed in her policies and vision.

Answer 15

loyal and committed in attitude or action, often used to describe steadfastness or unwavering support

стойкий, верный, твердый

Question 16

turpitude

The businessman’s actions were an example of turpitude and led to his downfall.

Answer 16

depravity or wickedness, often used to describe a corrupt or immoral act

низость, подлость

Question 17

unconscionable

The company’s profits were made at the expense of its workers, an unconscionable practice that drew public ire.

Answer 17

unreasonable or excessive, often used to describe something that is unjust or indefensible

бессовестный, неумеренный, чрезмерный

Question 18

vacillate

The politician vacillated between supporting the bill and opposing it, causing confusion among her constituents.

Answer 18

to alternate or waver between different opinions or actions, often used to describe indecisiveness or uncertainty

колебаться, проявлять нерешительность

Question 19

vindicate

The DNA evidence helped to vindicate the wrongfully accused man and led to his release from prison.

Answer 19

to clear someone of blame or suspicion, often used to describe exoneration or absolution

реабилитировать, оправдывать

Question 20

vituperation

The online comments section was filled with vituperation and hate speech directed at the author.

Answer 20

bitter and abusive language or criticism, often used to describe verbal abuse or condemnation

брань, поношение