Vocabulary Review

Vocabulary practice flashcards defining each English word and phrase listed in the study notes.

temptation

A strong desire or urge to do something, especially something that is seen as unwise, wrong, or inadvisable.

something that makes you want to do something, especially something you know you shouldn't do.

Українською: спокуса

I couldn't resist the temptation to buy a new dress.

Long time coming

Happening or arriving after a prolonged period of time, delay, or anticipation.

something that has taken a long time to happen or that you have waited for.

Давно очікувана подія

Her success was a long time coming.

resist

To withstand, strive against, or oppose something; to refrain from giving in to an impulse or temptation.

to stop yourself from doing something or accepting something.

Протистояти, чинити опір, втриматися

I couldn't resist eating another piece of chocolate.

False down

A misleading or deceptive appearance of a new beginning, progress, or resolution (variant/spelling of false dawn).

breakthrough

A sudden, dramatic, and significant advance, discovery, or achievement.

an important discovery or achievement that helps make progress.

Прорив, значне досягнення

Scientists have made a major breakthrough.

to prime

To prepare someone or something beforehand for a particular task, situation, or performance.

to prepare someone or something for a particular situation.

Підготувати, налаштувати

The experience primed her for future challenges.

circuit

A complete, closed loop or pathway through which an electric current or signal can flow; also a circular journey or route.

a complete route or system through which electricity flows; also a route around a place.

Електричне коло; маршрут, траса

The electrician checked the circuit.

intricate

Very complicated, complex, or elaborately detailed, consisting of many interconnected parts.

having many small details or complicated parts.

Складний, хитромудрий, деталізований

The artist created an intricate design.

co-opt

To take over, divert, or assimilate something (such as an idea, role, or group) for one's own use or purpose.

to persuade someone to join a group or to use someone's ideas or support for your own purposes.

Залучити, включити до групи

The organization tried to co-opt young activists.

doom

Death, destruction, ruin, or an unavoidable terrible fate.

to persuade someone to join a group or to use someone's ideas or support for your own purposes.

Залучити, включити до групи

The organization tried to co-opt young activists.

impending

About to happen or occur; looming imminent, typically in a threatening, alarming, or negative way.

about to happen, usually something unpleasant.

Неминучий, той, що насувається

She was worried about the impending storm.

to shift

To move, transfer, or change from one place, position, direction, or attitude to another.

Зміщувати, змінювати, перемикатися

Her attitude towards studying began to shift.

to sue

To initiate legal proceedings against a person, company, or institution in a court of law to obtain compensation or justice.

Подати до суду

The company decided to sue the newspaper.

to pend

To remain undecided, unsettled, or awaiting an outcome or decision.

to remain undecided or awaiting a decision (usually used in formal contexts, especially as pending).

Очікувати на рішення, залишатися нерозглянутим

The application is still pending.

mortality

The condition or quality of being subject to death; the mortal nature of living beings, or the rate of deaths in a population.

the state of being subject to death; also the number of deaths in a population.

Смертність; смертність як невід'ємна властивість життя

The book explores human mortality.

put off (delay)

To postpone, defer, or delay an action, event, or arrangement until a later time.

Відкладати

I've been putting off doing my homework.

gamble

To take a risky action with the potential for failure in the hope of achieving a desired result, or to bet money on an uncertain outcome.

to risk something, especially money, hoping for a positive result.

Ризикувати; грати в азартні ігри

He gambled everything on one decision.

dare

To possess the courage or boldness to do something risky, or to challenge someone to carry out a bold or dangerous feat.

to have enough courage to do something, especially something difficult or frightening.

Наважуватися, сміти

I wouldn't dare to ask him that question.

threaten

To express an intention to cause harm, injury, or damage to someone, or to indicate an impending risk or hazard.

to say that you might hurt someone or cause something unpleasant to happen.

Погрожувати, загрожувати

The dark clouds threatened rain.