#SatVocab | List 1

Brawl

"n. an intense, loud fight v. to fight loudly and disruptively" - Драка, потасовка
The two students brawled for an hour.

Sinister

adj. ominous, evil - Зловещий, угрожающий

Medieval peasants believed sinister demons could harm humans.

Ignominious

adj. publicly shameful or humiliating - Позорный, бесчестный The politician's expensive campaign ultimately ended in ignominious defeat.

Lament

v. to feel sorrow for; to mourn - Сетование, оплакивание Susan lamented her missed chance at going to Europe with her high school class.

Sufficient

adj. enough; just meeting a requirement - Достаточный, удовлетворительный
These boxes should be sufficient for our move.

Reconsideration

n. thinking again about a previously made choice - Пересмотр, рассмотрение заново
The judges' reconsideration of her performance resulted in her victory.

Vital

adj. urgently necessary - Жизненно важный, существенный It is vital that you respond by the deadline.

Corroborate

v. to provide evidence for; to back up (a claim) - Подтверждать, подкреплять
The note signed by her father corroborates her claim that she was absent from class that day.

Substantiate

v. to strengthen with new evidence or facts - Подтверждать, обосновывать
It is important for scientists to substantiate their theories whenever possible.

Urge

"n. desire or impulse v. to encourage or persuade" - Побуждать, призывать
"She urged her sister to apply to Stanford."

Eminent

adj. superior or distinguished; high in position or status - Выдающийся, знаменитый
Our town made news when the eminent magician came to perform at our local theater.

Subordinate

"adj. lower in rank n. someone lower in rank v. to make dependent on or put at a lower rank" - Подчиненный, второстепенный
You aren't my boss—you can't subordinate me to the role of receptionist!

Adapt

"v. to make suit a new purpose v. to accommodate oneself to a new condition, setting, or situation" - Адаптироваться, приспосабливаться
"The US has adapted many foreign foods to better suit the tastes of Americans."

Ferocity

n. viciousness, violence - Жестокость, свирепость
The lion is just one wild animal known for its ferocity.

Readily

adv. right away and without difficulty - Без колебаний, охотно Water was readily available at different points in the race.

Malicious

adj. harmful, spiteful - Злонамеренный, вредоносный
The malicious spirit drove out the inhabitants from their home.

Deference

n. respect; regard - Уважение, почтительность
Her deference to the elderly makes her the perfect candidate for an internship at the retirement center.

Spur

v. to stimulate or incite - Побуждение, стимул
Her bravery spurred others to act.

Altercation

n. a noisy argument or confrontation - Спор, перебранка Greg got into an altercation with a stranger at the bar.

Diligence

n. conscientiousness; the quality of being committed to a task - Прилежание, усердие
Diligence and confidence will get you far in life.