Advanced English Vocabulary and Idiomatic Expressions

Practice flashcards based on vocabulary tables, covering advanced adjectives, nouns, verbs, and idiomatic expressions with definitions, contextual nuances, and bilingual translations.

What does the adverb "conscientiously" mean?

Always doing things thoroughly, carefully, and in accordance with duty or conscience (Russian: добросовестный).

How is the phrase "to brood over" defined?

To think deeply and anxiously or unhappily about something (Russian: размышлять / тягостно думать о чём-то).

What does the adjective "astute" mean?

Able to understand situations quickly and see how to take advantage of them; shrewd and perceptive (Russian: проницательный, сообразительный).

What does the noun "tiffin" refer to?

A light meal, snack, or midday lunch (Russian: легкий обед, перекус).

What is the meaning of the adjective "frowsy"?

Unkempt, scruffy, untidy, or neglected in appearance (Russian: неряшливый, запущенный).

What does the phrase "sordid affair" mean?

A situation or scandal that is immoral, dirty, or dishonorable (Russian: грязная/постыдная история).

What is meant by a "complacent attitude"?

A feeling of smug, uncritical self-satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements (Russian: самодовольное отношение).

What does the expression "to flatter oneself" mean?

To hold a pleasing, often unfounded or exaggerated belief about oneself (Russian: тешить себя надеждой).

What constitutes "a disparaging remark"?

A critical comment expressing a low opinion or lack of respect for someone or something (Russian: пренебрежительное замечание).

What does the idiom "if the worst came to the worst" express?

Used to describe what one will do if the most adverse or extreme situation occurs (Kazakh: ең жаман жағдай орын алса).

What does the adjective "parsimonious" mean?

Extremely unwilling to spend money or give resources; excessively stingy or frugal (Kazakh: сараң).

How is an "obsequious" person described?

Overly eager to flatter, obey, or serve someone in an excessively attentive manner (Kazakh: жағымпаз).

What does the idiom "fling the truth in his teeth" mean?

To confront someone directly and boldly by speaking the blunt truth to their face (Kazakh: шындықты бетіне басу).

What does the adjective "facetious" mean?

Treating serious matters with inappropriate, flippant humor (Kazakh: орынсыз әзілдейтін; Russian: легкомысленный).

How is the verb "balk" defined?

To hesitate, obstruct, resist, or stubbornly refuse to proceed (Kazakh: кедергі жасау; Russian: препятствовать, противиться).

What does the noun "fortitude" mean?

Courage, mental strength, and endurance in the face of pain or adversity (Kazakh: қайсарлық, төзімділік).

What does the verb "mortify" mean?

To cause someone to feel deeply ashamed, humiliated, or embarrassed (Kazakh: қатты ұялту; Russian: унижать, сильно смущать).

How is the adjective "pusillanimous" defined?

Lacking courage, timid, or cowardly (Kazakh: жасық, қорқақ; Russian: малодушный, трусливый).

What is the meaning of the noun "misgiving"?

A feeling of doubt, apprehension, or uneasy foreboding about an outcome (Kazakh: күмән, алаңдаушылық; Russian: тревожное предчувствие).

What does the adjective "facile" signify?

Produced too easily, lacking depth, or overly simplistic and superficial (Kazakh: жеңіл-желпі; Russian: поверхностный).

What is the meaning of the idiom "to perform prodigies"?

To accomplish extraordinary feats or achieve marvelous, wondrous things (Kazakh: керемет жасау; Russian: творить чудеса).

What does it mean "not to know someone from Adam"?

To not know or recognize a person at all; to be completely unacquainted with them (Kazakh: мүлдем танымау; Russian: не знать человека).

What does the idiom "to be at a loss for words" mean?

To be so astonished, confused, or overwhelmed that one cannot find anything to say (Kazakh: сөз таппай қалу; Russian: не находить слов).

What does the idiom "to make a hash of something" mean?

To completely botch, bungle, or ruin a task or situation (Kazakh: бүлдіріп алу; Russian: испортить дело).

What does the phrase "to crow over someone" mean?

To boast, triumph, or gloat openly over someone else's failure or defeat (Kazakh: табалау; Russian: злорадствовать).

What is meant by the idiom "to have one's tongue in one's cheek"?

To speak insincerely, facetiously, or ironically while pretending to be serious (Kazakh: әзілдеп айту; Russian: иронизировать).

What does the noun "foreboding" mean?

A premonition or strong bad feeling that evil or misfortune is about to occur (Kazakh: жаман сезім; Russian: дурное предчувствие).

What does the adverb "sullenly" signify?

Doing something in a gloomy, bad-tempered, or resentfully silent manner (Kazakh: тұнжырап; Russian: угрюмо).

How is the noun "impassivity" defined?

The state or quality of revealing no emotion, agitation, or sensibility (Kazakh: бейжайлық; Russian: бесстрастие).

What does the adjective "beseeching" describe?

Begging or pleading in an earnest, anxious, or urgent manner (Kazakh: жалынышты; Russian: умоляющий).

What is the meaning of the idiom "to put someone on the shelf"?

To discard, sideline, or treat someone as retired or no longer useful (Kazakh: елеусіз қалдыру; Russian: списать со счетов).

What does the adjective "contemptible" describe?

Deserving severe disapproval, scorn, or contempt; despicable (Kazakh: жиіркенішті; Russian: презренный).

How is the adjective "shamefaced" defined?

Showing or feeling embarrassment, guilt, or shame (Kazakh: ұялып тұрған; Russian: смущенный).

What does the expression "put on no airs" mean?

To act simply, modestly, and genuinely without trying to appear superior or conceited (Russian: не важничать, не задирать нос).

What does the phrase "laughing tenderness" mean?

Affectionate fondness expressed with cheerful amusement or gentle humor (Russian: смеющаяся нежность).

What is meant by the term "bluff"?

An attempt to deceive someone by giving a false impression of strength, intention, or certainty (Russian: блеф, обман).