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Wednesday, May 11, 2016

5 новых слов для PCAT, GRE, TOEFL, GMAT, IELTC - урок 16



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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