Навыки Слов SAT 4 - урок 39

(of an object) blocking the passage of light and preventing objects from being seen through it

матовый, непрозрачный

the visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play of colors from the surface

опалесценция

(of cases, statements, etc.) capable of making others believe that something is true with the use of logic and reasoning

убедительный

to think carefully about something

размышлять

to make something clear and easy to understand by explaining it more

прояснить

loud and clear

громкий

impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

отражать

the murder of your own father or mother

отцеубийство

the kinship relation of an offspring to the parents

происхождение, родословная

an introductory piece written by the author of a book explaining its subject, scope, or aims

предисловие

put or said at the beginning of a book, speech, or other work as an introduction or explanation

вступительный

awaiting payment

подлежащий получению

a container that is used to put or keep things in

вместилище, хранилище

ready or willing to receive favorably

восприимчивый

not making sense or following clear reasoning

нелогичный

having an irritable and unpleasant disposition

злонамеренный

righteousness by virtue of being pious

благочестие, набожность

deserving or inciting pity

жалостный

pejorative terms for an insane asylum

сумасшедший дом

to decorate lavishly, often with various ornaments or embellishments

украсить