Week 42 Flashcards
quandary
She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept, as both had their advantages and disadvantages.
a state of uncertainty or perplexity, often used to describe a difficult decision or problem that is hard to resolve
затруднительное положение
callous
The callous remarks of the politician towards refugees were met with outrage and condemnation.
insensitive or unfeeling, often used to describe a person who is emotionally hardened or indifferent to the suffering of others
черствый, бездушный, бессердечный
expedient
The expedient solution to the problem was to increase funding temporarily, rather than addressing the underlying issues.
convenient and practical, often used to describe a solution that is chosen for its immediate benefits rather than its long-term consequences
целесообразный
negligible
The cost savings from the new policy were negligible, as they did not make a significant impact on the overall budget.
insignificant or unimportant, often used to describe something that is so small or minor that it can be disregarded
незначительный
blase
The blase attitude of the teenager towards the museum exhibit showed a lack of appreciation for the cultural significance of the artwork.
unimpressed or indifferent to something, often used to describe a person who is bored or jaded with life experiences
пресыщенный
ennui
The ennui of the office worker was evident in his lack of motivation and energy to complete his tasks.
a feeling of boredom or dissatisfaction with life, often used to describe a sense of weariness or apathy
скука, тоска
comely
The comely architecture of the building made it a popular destination for tourists and photographers.
pleasing or attractive in appearance, often used to describe a person or thing that is aesthetically pleasing
миловидный, хорошенький
frenetic
The frenetic pace of the city was a stark contrast to the calm and peaceful countryside.
frenzied or hectic, often used to describe a situation that is chaotic or disordered
неистовый, безумный
artifice
The politician’s promises were an artifice to win votes, without any genuine intention to follow through on them.
a clever or cunning trick or device, often used to describe a contrived or artificial technique to achieve a goal
хитрость
diversity
The diversity of the student body at the university made for a rich and dynamic learning environment.
the state of being different or varied, often used to describe a range of different perspectives, cultures, or ideas
разнообразие
qualm
She had qualms about taking the job, as it conflicted with her values.
a feeling of unease or doubt, often used to describe a moral or ethical hesitation
приступ растерянности, сомнения
expurgate
The editor expurgated the controversial sections of the manuscript before publication.
to censor or remove objectionable material, often used to describe editing or revising a written work
вычеркивать нежелательные места
begrudge
She begrudged her colleague’s promotion, feeling that she deserved it more.
to resent or envy someone for something they have, often used to describe a feeling of unfairness or injustice
завидовать
artless
The artless painting lacked the depth and complexity of a master’s work.
without skill or finesse, often used to describe a lack of sophistication or grace
бесхитростный, простодушный
gratuity
The waiter was grateful for the generous gratuity left by the satisfied customer.
a tip or bonus given in appreciation for a service, often used in the hospitality industry
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