Week 7 Flashcards
implacable
Despite repeated attempts to reconcile, the two parties remained implacable towards each other.
unable to be appeased or pacified; relentless in one’s hostility or opposition
неумолимый, непримиримый
paroxysm
The patient experienced a paroxysm of coughing during the medical exam.
a sudden outburst of emotion or action; a violent convulsion or spasm
приступ, припадок
reprehensible
The CEO’s reprehensible behavior towards his employees led to widespread discontent within the company.
deserving of blame or criticism; worthy of disapproval
достойный осуждения
jurisdiction
The court has jurisdiction over cases involving criminal offenses within its geographic area.
the legal authority to govern or control; the extent or range of authority
юрисдикция, подсудность
skirmish
The soldiers engaged in a skirmish with the enemy troops on the front lines.
a brief, minor battle or conflict; a clash between opposing forces
стычка
harass
The student complained of being harassed by bullies at school.
to persistently bother or torment someone; to cause repeated annoyance or distress
беспокоить, изводить
monolithic
The skyscraper was a monolithic structure that dominated the city skyline.
massive and uniform in shape, size, or character; appearing to be all of one piece
единый, монолитный
indigent
The organization provides financial assistance to indigent families in the local community.
poor or needy; lacking the basic necessities of life
нуждающийся, бедный
arbitrary
The teacher’s grading system seemed arbitrary and did not reflect the students’ actual performance.
based on random choice or personal whim; not necessarily based on reason or principle
произвольный, случайный
fray
The political candidates engaged in a fray during the debate over immigration policy.
a fight or battle; a heated or intense dispute or conflict
драка; протираться, изнашиваться
stymie
The project was stymied by budget constraints and lack of resources.
to hinder or prevent someone or something from making progress; to thwart or impede
загнать в угол, препятствовать
effigy
Protesters burned an effigy of the dictator in the town square.
a sculpture or model of a person, often made in order to be damaged or destroyed as a form of protest or revenge
изображение, фигура, чучело
flout
The wealthy businessman seemed to flout traffic laws by driving recklessly and speeding.
to openly disregard or disobey a rule, law, or convention; to show contempt for something
презирать, насмехаться
cognizant
The team leader was cognizant of the potential risks associated with the project.
aware or conscious of something; having knowledge or understanding
знающий, осведомлённый
turbulent
The turbulent weather conditions made it difficult for pilots to fly safely.
characterized by chaos, disorder, or unrest; marked by rapid changes or disturbances
бурный, буйный
