Карточки #SATVOCAB | LIST 2 | Quizlet

Austere

"adj. extremely plain adj. stern and forbidding adj. relating to self-denial" - Строгий, простой

He lived in a small, austere cabin in the middle of the woods.

Tentative

adj. not yet finalized - Околесица, предварительный

We haven't made any official arrangements yet, but the tentative location for our wedding is Hawaii.

Bolster

v. to support, strengthen, or fortify - Поддержка, укреплять If we work together, we should be able to lift and then bolster the couch.

Scrutinize

v. to examine carefully and critically - Исследовать, внимательно рассматривать

The teacher scrutinized her students' essays.

Susceptible

adj. to be vulnerable (to something) - Восприимчивый, подверженный

Children are more susceptible to certain illnesses than adults are.

Flourish

v. to prosper, grow, or make fast progress - Процветать, расцветать

After one year, the tiny plants had flourished into a breathtaking garden.

Benevolent

adj. kind, generous - Доброжелательный, милосердный Many cultures believe in benevolent spirits.

Devise

v. to come up with (a plan) - Изобретать, придумывать Lana devised a plan to make herself famous.

Melodramatic

adj. extravagant or exaggerated (as of a melodrama) - Мелодраматичный, помпезный

The melodramatic play was well liked by the audience.

Basic

adj. relating to the foundation or basis of something - Базовый, основной

You have to start with basic Russian before you can move on to the advanced level.

Tremendous

adj. very large, good, or bad in degree or size - Громадный, огромный

Tremendous news! You don't have to repay your loans!

Irreconcilable

adj. incapable of being in harmony or agreed upon - Непримиримый, несовместимый

The couple's differences were ultimately irreconcilable, giving them no choice but to break up.

Unadorned

adj. undecorated, plain - Простой, безукрашенный

Though the dress was cheap and unadorned, it was by far her favorite one on the rack.

Abate

v. to become less active, less intense, or less in amount - Снижаться, уменьшаться

As I began my speech, my feelings of nervousness quickly abated.

Innovative

adj. novel or new (esp. as an idea or invention) - Инновационный, творческий

Her invention was incredibly innovative and won her multiple awards.

Momentous

adj. historically significant - Значительный, важный

Her win in the election was momentous.

Exhilarating

adj. invigorating, stimulating, or exciting - Возбуждающий, освежающий

The music playing at the club was catchy and exhilarating.

Geriatric

adj. relating to old age - Старческий, пожилой

I became interested in geriatric medicine shortly after my grandfather passed away from cancer.

Oust

v. to remove or force out of (usu. a position or office) - Вытеснять, изгонять

Sick and tired of putting up with his bad moods, the pirates ousted their captain.

Prosecute

v. to bring criminal action against someone (in a trial) - Преследовать (в суде), вести уголовное преследование The suspect was prosecuted yesterday.

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