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052 ADJECTIVES 35
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- 1SCRUPULOUS /ˈskruː.pjə.ləs/ 1. A scrupulous politician would not lie about her business interests. 2. They are never too scrupulous in pursuit of their own interests. 3. The nurse told him to be scrupulous (= extremely careful) about keeping the wound clean.1. extremely honest
педантично честен/коректен
2. extremely careful to do what is right or moral
съвестен, добросъвестен
съзнателен (about, in)
3. extremely accurate and exact; doing everything correctly and exactly as it should be done
щателен, внимателен, грижлив, коректен - 2DISPARATE /ˈdɪsp(ə)rət/ For us to succeed, it is essential for disparate groups to work together to achieve these common goals. The aim was to bring disparate information sources into one easy-to-use database.essentially different in kind; not able to be compared
коренно различен,
несравним, несъизмерим - 3DECIDED /dɪˈsaɪdɪd/ 1. He walked with a decided limp. His height was a decided advantage in the job. 2. The child is very decided about what she wants and doesn't want.1. (only before noun) obvious and definite
явен, несъмнен, безспорен,
недвусмислен, определeн,
2. having very strong opinions
решен, твърд, непоколебим - 4PROFICIENT /prəˈfɪʃnt/ With practice, you should become proficient within six months. She's proficient in several languages. Although he was very proficient at these jobs, he soon decided to pursue higher education.able to do something well because of training and practice
опитен, изкусен, вещ
владеещ (in, at) - 5GRISLY /ˈɡrɪzli/ The 55-year-old Canadian had suffered a grisly death. There follows a grisly description of the execution. There were grisly pictures of an automobile accident on the evening news.extremely unpleasant, especially because death or blood is involved
мрачен, зловещ
ужасен, страшен, страхотен - 6ALOOF /əˈluf/ 1. Is she aloof and arrogant or just shy? When they argued, I remained aloof. 2. She kept herself aloof from her husband's business. She had always kept herself aloof from her colleagues.1. not taking part in things, esp. in a way that seems unfriendly
сдържан, резервиран, надменен
2. not interested or involved, usually because you do not approve of what is happening
стоя настрана от - 7INCREDULOUS /ɪnˈkrɛdjʊləs/ 1. Allie shot him an incredulous look like she couldn't believe what she was hearing. I was met with polite but incredulous smiles. 2. I was incredulous when my sister told me that.1. unwilling or unable to believe something
недоверчив, скептичен, който не вярва лесно
2. to be incredulous
не мога да повярвам - 8UNFATHOMABLE /ʌnˈfæðəməbl/ 1. For some unfathomable reason they built the toilet next to the kitchen. We are confronted with the unfathomable nature of human motivation.1. too strange or difficult to be understood
необясним, неразгадаем
2. if somebody has an unfathomable expression, it is impossible to know what they are thinking
непроницаем - 9PRIMAL /ˈprʌɪm(ə)l/ The outside walk is the most primal, important activity for a dog. He survives through primal instincts: rage, fear, violence.most important; primary or fundamental
първичен
основен, най-важен
syn: basic, essential - 10CRUDE /kruːd/ 1. The boxes were used as a crude table and chairs. 2. Not that I'm not in favour of a crude joke or a dirty joke but only if it's a really clever funny one. 3. The refinery, which processes crude oil, has an annual capacity of around 10 million tonnes.1. simple and not skilfully done or made
грубо изработен, нескопосан, примитивен
2. rude and offensive
груб, недодялан
3. in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
суров, необработен, непречистен, нерафиниран - 11COMPLACENT /kəmˈpleɪsnt/ 1. Trying different things keeps you alive and stops you being complacent. 2. Plus, decades of access to cheap oil has made us lazy and complacent about energy.too satisfied with yourself or with a situation, so that you do not feel that any change is necessary
1. самодоволен
2. незаинтересован, безучастен - 12FOUL /faʊl/ Those toilets smell foul! I've had a foul day at work. Why are you in such a foul mood this morning?extremely unpleasant
1. гнусен, гаден, отвратителен, противен
2. мръсен, нечист, замърсен - 13SULLEN /ˈsʌlən/ She gave him a sullen glare. He lapsed into a sullen silence.showing that you are in an unhappy mood, and do not want to talk
навъсен, начумерен,
мрачен, сърдит, потиснат,
враждебен
потискащ, угнетяващ - 14VICIOUS /ˈvɪʃ.əs/ The police said that this was one of the most vicious attacks they'd ever seen. He gave her a vicious look.vicious people or actions show an intention or wish to hurt someone or something very badly
зъл, злобен, злостен, проклет,
гневен, яростен, ожесточен - 15BRUSQUE /bruːsk/ His secretary was a little brusque with me. As the president’s chief of staff, he offended many with his brusque manner.quick and rude in manner or speech
груб, безцеремонен, рязък - 16JITTERY /ˈdʒɪtəri/ I felt jittery before going on stage. All this talk of war was making him jittery.anxious and nervous
изплашен, паникъосан, нервен - 17ENDEARING /ɪnˈdɪərɪŋ/ His clumsiness is what makes him so endearing. I like his honesty. It's one of his most endearing qualities.causing people to feel love
мил, привлекателен, галъовен - 18TAKEN ABACK She was completely taken aback by his anger. I was taken aback when the announcement of the chairman was made this morning.to be shocked or surprised by somebody/something
изненадан, слисан, объркан - 19MOROSE /məˈrəʊs/ A morose mood of deep melancholy has descended upon me this afternoon. In the latter days he appeared morose and worried.unhappy, in a bad mood and not talking very much
мрачен, навъсен, необщителен
syn: sullen - 20STRAY /streɪ/ Several journalists have been killed or injured by stray bullets while reporting on the civil war.(before noun)
Stray things have moved apart from similar things and are not in their expected or intended place
случаен, отделен, единичен, неочакван - 21IMPROBABLE /ɪmˈprɒbəbl/ It all sounded highly improbable. These new facts make the theory improbable.not likely to be true or to happen
невероятен, неправдоподобен - 22CONSPICUOUS /kənˈspɪkjuəs/ Mary's red hair always made her conspicuous at school. The advertisements were all posted in a conspicuous place. The event was a conspicuous success (= a very great one).easy to see or notice; likely to attract attention
очебиещ, очевиден, който изпъква/е на видно място, който се хвърля в очи, крещящ, ярък - 23THREADBARE ['θredbεə] The grey carpets were threadbare and the furniture was falling apart. He frequently appeared in a threadbare and ragged cloak.(of cloth, clothing, or soft furnishings) becoming thin and tattered with age or because it has been used a lot
изтъркан, изтрит, износен, овехтял
syn: worn - 24TATTY /ˈtæti/ A tatty, threadbare curtain rises to the accompaniment of a circus drum-roll.(informal, especially British English)
in a bad condition because it has been used a lot or has not been cared for well
дрипав, опърпан, раздърпан
syn: shabby - 25JUVENILE /ˈdʒuː.vən.aɪl/ 1. Promoting juvenile talent is the lifeblood and future of any sporting club. 2. For a moment it crossed her mind that what she was doing was juvenile and silly, but she had made up her mind.1. relating to a young person who is not yet old enough to be considered an adult непълнолетен, малолетен
млад, младежки, юношески
2. (disapproving)
silly and typical of a child
детински - 26INCONSEQUENTIAL /ɪnˌkɒn.sɪˈkwen.ʃəl/ Most of what she said was pretty inconsequential. And so the day went, filled with inconsequential matters and punctuated by long periods of nothing at all.not important
без значение - 27FEVERISH /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/ The whole place was a scene of feverish activity. He worked with feverish haste.(usually before noun)
showing strong feelings of excitement or worry, often with a lot of activity or quick movements
трескав (и прен.), пламнал, горещ - 28MOOT /muːt/ He argued that the issue had become moot since the board had changed its policy. Whether this should be enforced by law or not is a moot point.unlikely to happen and therefore not worth considering
спорен, прен. съмнителен, теоретичен
moot point
спорен въпрос - 29PRUDENT /ˈpruː.dənt/ It's always prudent to read a contract carefully before signing it. His decision was prudent and timely.careful and avoiding risks
благоразумен, предпазлив, разсъдлив - 30SLUGGISH /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/ A heavy lunch makes me sluggish in the afternoon. Something is wrong with the car - the engine feels sluggish. The housing market has been very sluggish these past few years.moving, reacting or working more slowly than normal
бавен, муден, бавнотечащ - 31IRATE /aɪˈreɪt/ There are constant traffic jams at every road junction and the honking of horns by irate drivers is deafening.very angry
гневен, разлютен, разярен, яростен, побеснял, сърдит - 32LIMP /lɪmp/ 1. The lettuce in this salad is completely limp. 2. His hand went limp and the knife clattered to the ground. Foster stared at her hand as if it was a snake, before she reluctantly took it in a limp handshake.’1. not stiff or firm
отпуснат, увиснал
2. having no strength or energy
(прен.) слаб, изтощен, отпуснат - 33AGGRIEVED /əˈɡriːvd/ He felt aggrieved at not being chosen for the team. Our hearts go out to the aggrieved families of the innocent victims.unhappy and angry because of unfair treatment
обиден, огорчен
наскърбен (at, over) - 34RESIGNED /rɪˈzaɪnd/ ‘We’ll have to leave, ’ she said with a resigned sigh. Instead of being outraged, many ranchers seemed resigned.accepting that something you do not like will happen because you cannot change it
примирен, смирен, покорен, безропотен - 35DISMISSIVE /dɪˈsmɪs.ɪv/ She was always dismissive of other women in the office. Collins has been criticized for her dismissive attitude toward the investigations.showing that you do not think something is worth considering
презрителен
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