SAT Word Skills 1 - Урок 17

a detailed explanation or description that clarifies the meaning or intent of a written work or discourse

експозиція

intended to explain and present information in a detailed manner

експозитивний

a statement that confirms something as true or valid

афірмація

favorable or supportive in attitude or response

позитивний

to allow the presence or actions of someone or something disliked without interference or complaint

терпіти

the capacity to withstand difficult or unpleasant circumstances without giving up

витривалість

having the ability to last over a long period of time

тривкий

criticizing or insulting in a hurtful and angry manner

вітуперативний

to lessen or adjust the level, speed, or intensity of something

поміряти

the act or state of avoiding excess or extremes in thought, behavior, or action

помірність

someone who, as a job, helps opposing sides come to an agreement

модератор

the act of avoiding or escaping something, typically a responsibility, obligation, or consequence

ухилення

using vague or ambiguous language intentionally to avoid giving a direct or clear answer

ускользливий

firm and tight, lacking any slackness or excess

натягнутий

referring to something that is repetitive and restates the same idea or meaning using different words

таутологічний

the redundant repetition of an idea using different words in a sentence or phrase

тавтологія

a sudden and unpredictable inclination or desire

каприз

prone to unexpected and sudden changes of behavior, mood, or mind

капризний

describing someone who is overly critical or picky, especially about small things

придирливий