Forlorn - marked by or showing hopelessness - несчастный, одинокий
After her third pet do died, Marcia was simply forlorn: this time even possibility of buying a new dog no longer held any joy.
Subsume:
verb: contain or include - включать, содержать
The rogue wave quickly subsumed the pier and boardwalk, destroying everything on its path.
verb: consider (an instance of something) as part of a general rule or principle - относить к какой-либо категории
Don Quixote of La Mancha subsumes all other modern novels, demonstrating modern literary devises and predating even the idea of a postmodern, metanarrative.
Ascetic:
adjective: practicing self-denial - воздержанный, самоотреченный
His ascetic life was the main reason he inspired so many followers, especially since he gave up wealth and power to live in poverty.
noun: one who practicing great safe-denial - отшельник, великомученик (мой перевод)
Historically, ascetics like Gandhi are often considered wise men partially because of their restrain.
Incongruous - lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness - нелепый, неуместный
The vast economic inequality of modern society in incongruous with America's ideals.
Juxtapose - place side by side for contrast - помещать рядом для контраста, накладывать друг на друга
The appeal of her painting comes from a classical style which is juxtaposed with modern themes.
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