Week 45

Question 1

wistful

As she watched the sunset, she couldn’t help but feel wistful for the carefree days of her youth.

Answer 1

having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing

задумчивый, тоскливый

Question 2

raiment

The wedding guests were all dressed in their finest raiment.

Answer 2

clothing or garments, often used in a formal or literary context

одежда, одеяние

Question 3

brigand

The village was under attack by a band of brigands, and the villagers feared for their safety.

Answer 3

a bandit or robber, often used to describe someone who attacks travelers or raids villages

разбойник, бандит

Question 4

corpulent

The corpulent cat struggled to climb onto the windowsill.

Answer 4

excessively overweight or obese, often used to describe a person or animal

тучный, жирный

Question 5

rail

The politician railed against the government’s policies, calling them unfair and unjust.

Answer 5

to criticize or complain angrily or bitterly, often used to describe a harsh or persistent verbal attack

ругаться

Question 6

raconteur

The raconteur held the audience’s attention with his hilarious stories and anecdotes.

Answer 6

a skilled storyteller or narrator, often used to describe someone who can captivate an audience with their tales

рассказчик

Question 7

sullen

The sullen teenager refused to talk to anyone and sat alone in her room.

Answer 7

gloomy or bad-tempered, often used to describe a person or mood

угрюмый, мрачный

Question 8

rift

The rift between the two friends grew wider as they continued to argue about their differences.

Answer 8

a break or separation in a relationship or group, often used to describe a disagreement or conflict

трещина, разрыв

Question 9

emissary

The ambassador was sent as an emissary to negotiate a peace treaty between the two countries.

Answer 9

a person sent on a mission or as a representative, often used to describe someone who represents a government or organization

эмиссар, агент

Question 10

ruminate

She spent hours ruminating on the meaning of life and her place in the world.

Answer 10

to think deeply or reflect on something, often used to describe a contemplative or introspective mood

размышлять

Question 11

taut

The taut rope held the weight of the acrobat as he performed his daring stunt.

Answer 11

pulled or stretched tight, often used to describe something that is tense or rigid

подтянутый, упругий, туго натянутый

Question 12

livid

He was livid when he found out that someone had stolen his car.

Answer 12

furiously angry, often used to describe someone who is enraged

очень сердитый, очень злой

Question 13

martinet

The drill sergeant was a notorious martinet who was feared by all the recruits.

Answer 13

a strict disciplinarian, often used to describe someone who demands absolute obedience and adherence to rules

сторонник строгой дисциплины

Question 14

yen

She had a yen for adventure and couldn’t wait to travel to exotic places.

Answer 14

a strong desire or longing, often used to describe a craving or yearning

сильное желание

Question 15

bagatelle

To him, the fortune he had lost was a mere bagatelle compared to the love of his life.

Answer 15

a trivial or insignificant thing, often used to describe something that is of little value or consequence

вещица, багатель, пустяк, финтифлюшка, безделушка, небольшая музыкальная пьеса

Question 16

callow

The callow teenager had no idea how to handle the responsibilities of adulthood.

Answer 16

immature or inexperienced, often used to describe a person who is naive or lacking in knowledge

неоперившийся, неопытный

Question 17

appalled

She was appalled by the cruelty and brutality of the war.

Answer 17

shocked and disgusted, often used to describe someone who is horrified by something they have seen or heard

Question 18

penchant

He had a penchant for spicy food and would always order the spiciest dish on the menu.

Answer 18

a strong liking or inclination, often used to describe a preference or bias

склонность

Question 19

decapitate

The king ordered his enemies to be decapitated as a warning to others who would challenge his authority.

Answer 19

to cut off someone’s head, often used to describe a brutal act of violence

обезглавливать, отрубать голову

Question 20

divergent

The opinions of the two politicians were divergent on how to solve the country’s economic problems.

Answer 20

tending to be different or develop in different directions, often used to describe things that diverge from a common path or idea

расходящийся, дивергентный