Querulous - habitually complaining - постоянно жалующийся, ворчливый
The querulous old woman was beginning to wear down even the happier members of the staff with her ceaseless complaining.
Prescience - the power to foresee the future - предвидение
Baxter's warnings about investing in technology stocks seemed like an act of prescience after the whole market declined significantly.
Decorous - characterized by good taste in manners and conduct - приличный, пристойный
Sally's parties are decorous affairs, and instead of usual beer and music, there is tea and intellectual conversation.
Exacerbate - make worse - обострять, усиливать
Her sleeplessness exacerbated her cold -- when she woke up the next day, her sinuses were completely blocked.
Mitigate:
verb: make less severe or harsh - успокаивать боль, умерять
I can only spend so much time mitigating your disagreements with your wife, and at certain point, you need to do it on your own.
verb: lessen the severity of an offence - смягчать, облегчать
If it weren't for the mitigating circumstances, he would have certainly lost his job.
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