5 новых слов для PCAT, GRE, TOEFL, GMAT, IELTC - урок 5

Meticulous - marked by extreme care in treatment of details - дотошный, скурпулезный

The Japanese noodle maker was meticulous in making his noodles and would never let another person take over the task.

Obscure:

verb: make unclear - смутный, неясный, неотчетливый; 

On the Smith's drive through the Grand Canyon, Mr. Smith's big head obscured much of Mrs. Robinson's view, so that she only saw momentary patches of red rock.

adjective: known by only a few - неизвестный

Many of the biggest movie stars were once obscure actors who got only bit roles in long forgotten films.

Predilection - a strong liking - пристрастие, склонность

Monte had a predilection for the fine things in his life: Cuban cigars. 200 dollar bottles of vine, and trips to French Riviera.

Concede:

verb: acknowledge defeat - признавать поражение

I concede. You win!

verb: admit (to a wrongdoing) - признавать вину

After a long, stern lecture from her father, Olivia conceded to having broken the window.

verb: give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another - уступать

The Spanish were forced to concede much of the territory they had previously conquered.

Entrenched - fixed firmly or securely - укоренившийся, закрепившийся

By the time we reach 60-years old, most of our habits are so entrenched that it is difficult for us to change.