SATVOCAB | List 6

Comparable

adj. able to be compared - Сравнимый, подобный

This novel is comparable to Huckleberry Finn.

Counterproductive

adj. hindering the achievement of a goal - Противопродуктивный, вредный

Bill's idea to take a shortcut was ultimately counterproductive: it took us twice as long to get to the train station.

Yield

"n. production of an amount v. to give way to or surrender to v. to produce or supply" - Производить, уступать

"The farmer's annual pumpkin yield exceeded 10,000.

Deficient

adj. not enough in degree or amount - Недостаточный, несовершенный

I feel as though the sources for my paper are deficient.

Onset

n. the beginning or early stages - Начало, наступление

At the onset of her career as a lawyer, things were looking up.

Annihilate

v. to destroy or cause devastating destruction - Уничтожать, аннигилировать

The dictator sent orders to annihilate the group of rebels.

Renounce

"v. to give up (usu. power or a position) v. to cast off" - Отказаться, отречься

Our CEO renounced her position yesterday.

Antipathy

n. a strong feeling of dislike - Антипатия, отвращение

Her antipathy toward the professor was obvious: she rolled her eyes whenever he entered the classroom.

Taut

adj. pulled tight - Тугой, напряженный

The rubberband was taut and ready to be fired.

Temperament

n. usual mood or feelings - Темперамент, натура

She had a hostile temperament, making her intimidating to most people.

Qualitative

adj. involving qualities of something (features and content) Качественный, относящийся к качеству

I noticed a qualitative change in her paintings.

Apprehension

n. fearful expectation of something - Опасение, страх

Her apprehension to leave her house resulted in her missing the train.

Subsequently

adv. happening later or after something - Впоследствии, затем

I subsequently went home.

Abysmal

adj. extremely bad -Ужасный, бездонный

I got an abysmal grade on my research paper!

Fluctuate

v. to be unstable; to rise and fall - Колебаться, меняться Stocks can fluctuate on a daily basis, making it difficult to determine when to buy or sell one.

Sheer

adj. so thin that light can shine through - Чистый, полный

The curtains on the window were so sheer you could clearly see inside the house.

Foment

v. to stir up - Подстрекать, провоцировать

The civilians accused their leader of fomenting political unrest.

Imposition

n. an unnecessary burden - Навязывание, обложение

If it's not too much of an imposition, could you proofread my paper?

Counteract

v. to work in opposition to - Противодействовать, нейтрализовать

This ingredient seems to counteract the other ones.

Materialistic

adj. superficial; focus on material possessions - Материалистический, ориентированный на материальное Many people accuse Americans of being materialistic.

Postulate

v. to assert - Предполагать, постулировать

The literary critic postulates that romanticism and naturalism are actually interconnected.