Week 46

Question 1

ascertain

The detective worked tirelessly to ascertain the identity of the thief.

Answer 1

to find out or determine with certainty, often used to describe a process of investigation or discovery

устанавливать, выяснять

Question 2

dormant

The volcano had been dormant for centuries, but scientists warned that it could erupt at any time.

Answer 2

inactive or in a state of rest, often used to describe something that is not currently active but has the potential to become active again

спящий, бездействующий, дремлющий

Question 3

burgeoned

The tech startup burgeoned into a multi-million dollar company in just a few short years.

Answer 3

to grow or expand rapidly, often used to describe a business or organization that has experienced significant growth

Question 4

potentate

The potentate was feared by his subjects and admired by his allies.

Answer 4

a ruler or leader with great power or influence, often used to describe a monarch or dictator

властелин, монарх

Question 5

disseminate

The organization worked to disseminate information about climate change to communities around the world.

Answer 5

to spread or distribute widely, often used to describe the dissemination of information or ideas

распространять, сеять

Question 6

derived

The word jazz is derived from African American culture and music.

Answer 6

obtained or received from a source, often used to describe something that is based on or comes from something else

Question 7

prerogative

It was the manager’s prerogative to decide who would be hired for the job.

Answer 7

a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or group, often used to describe a power or authority granted to someone by virtue of their position or status

прерогатива, исключительное право

Question 8

nepotism

The CEO was accused of nepotism after he hired his son for a high-level position in the company.

Answer 8

the practice of favoring relatives or friends, often used to describe a situation where someone uses their power or influence to give jobs or opportunities to family members or close associates

кумовство, непотизм, семейственность

Question 9

dearth

There was a dearth of affordable housing in the city, making it difficult for many people to find a place to live.

Answer 9

a scarcity or lack of something, often used to describe a situation where there is not enough of something that is needed or desired

недостаток, нехватка

Question 10

internecine

The internecine conflicts within the political party threatened to tear it apart.

Answer 10

involving conflict within a group or organization, often used to describe a situation where members of a group or organization are fighting among themselves

междоусобный

Question 11

tyro

The young musician was a tyro in the world of classical music, but she practiced diligently to improve her skills.

Answer 11

a beginner or novice, often used to describe someone who is inexperienced in a particular skill or activity

новичок

Question 12

sophistry

The politician’s argument was filled with sophistry, trying to sway the public with false claims and empty promises.

Answer 12

the use of clever but misleading or fallacious arguments, often used to describe deceptive or manipulative reasoning

софистика

Question 13

factitious

The movie’s special effects were so factitious that they detracted from the film’s overall realism.

Answer 13

artificially created or produced, often used to describe something that is not genuine or authentic

искусственный

Question 14

encomium

The president’s encomium for the fallen soldiers was a moving tribute to their bravery and sacrifice.

Answer 14

a formal expression of high praise or tribute, often used to describe a speech or written piece that honors someone or something

панегирик, восхваление

Question 15

obloquy

The celebrity faced a barrage of obloquy from the media after his controversial comments.

Answer 15

strong public criticism or condemnation, often used to describe a severe or abusive verbal attack

оскорбление, злословие

Question 16

hyperbole

The comedian’s jokes were filled with hyperbole, making the audience laugh with his outrageous exaggerations.

Answer 16

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally, often used to describe a dramatic or over-the-top way of speaking

гипербола, преувеличение

Question 17

munificent

The philanthropist’s munificent donation helped fund a new community center for underprivileged youth.

Answer 17

very generous or giving, often used to describe someone who donates or gives away large amounts of money or resources

необычайно щедрый

Question 18

prevarication

The witness’s prevarication on the stand cast doubt on his credibility in the trial.

Answer 18

the act of avoiding the truth or being deliberately evasive, often used to describe dishonest or deceitful behavior

увиливание, уклончивость

Question 19

charisma

The politician’s charisma and persuasive speaking style won over many voters during the election.

Answer 19

a compelling charm or appeal that attracts and inspires others, often used to describe a person with natural leadership or persuasive abilities

харизма, обаяние

Question 20

genocide

The international community condemned the government’s actions as genocide, calling for an immediate end to the violence and persecution.

Answer 20

the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic or national group, often used to describe a systematic and organized campaign of violence and persecution

геноцид