reading & writing: fill in the blanks 250 - 500

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jautājums English atbilde English
cathedrals
The city is known for its magnificent cathedrals.
with which the bishop is officially associated
sākt mācīties
the principal church of a diocese
plummet
sākt mācīties
fall or drop straight down at high speed
Stock prices plummeted after the announcement.
stroll
sākt mācīties
walk in a leisurely way
They took a stroll along the beach.
impractical
sākt mācīties
not adapted for use or action; not sensible or realistic
The plan was impractical and too expensive.
dwindling
sākt mācīties
gradually diminishing in size
The dwindling resources caused concern.
coquettish
sākt mācīties
behaving in such a way as to suggest a playful sexual attraction; flirtatious
She gave him a coquettish smile.
conservancy
sākt mācīties
an organization concerned with the preservation of natural resources
The land was protected by a nature conservancy.
cohort
sākt mācīties
a group of people with a shared characteristic
The study examined a cohort of students.
expend
sākt mācīties
spend or use up (a resource such as money or energy)
They expended a lot of effort on the project.
treatise
sākt mācīties
a written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject
He wrote a treatise on economics.
rage
sākt mācīties
violent uncontrollable anger
He was filled with rage.
stellar
sākt mācīties
exceptionally good; outstanding
She gave a stellar performance.
conduit
sākt mācīties
a channel for conveying water or other fluid; a tube or trough for protecting electric wiring
The river served as a conduit for trade.
entrepreneurs
sākt mācīties
a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses
The city attracts many young entrepreneurs.
reams
sākt mācīties
a large quantity of something
He wrote reams of notes.
horrific
sākt mācīties
causing or showing great horror
The accident was horrific.
tranquility
sākt mācīties
the quality or state of being tranquil; calm
They enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.
deterrence
sākt mācīties
the action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences
Nuclear weapons serve as a deterrence.
venom
sākt mācīties
a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes
The snake's venom is deadly.
willow
sākt mācīties
a tree or shrub of temperate climates that typically has narrow leaves and bears catkins
They sat under a willow tree.
recouping
sākt mācīties
regain (something lost or expended)
The company is recouping its losses.
mosaic
sākt mācīties
a picture or pattern produced by arranging together small colored pieces of hard material
analyse
especially information)
sākt mācīties
examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something
They analyzed the data.
typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation
discipline
The school has strict discipline.
using punishment to correct disobedience
sākt mācīties
the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior
concise
sākt mācīties
giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive
He gave a concise summary.
cope
sākt mācīties
deal effectively with something difficult
She learned to cope with stress.
detrimental
sākt mācīties
tending to cause harm
Smoking is detrimental to your health.
engage
sākt mācīties
occupy
The speaker engaged the audience.
critical
sākt mācīties
expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments
He was critical of the government.
adapt
sākt mācīties
become adjusted to new conditions
Animals adapt to their environment.
concerns
sākt mācīties
worry or anxiety
They expressed concerns about the plan.
consistent
sākt mācīties
acting or done in the same way over time
His work is always consistent.
discourse
sākt mācīties
written or spoken communication or debate
The conference featured a discourse on climate change.
dynamic
activity
sākt mācīties
characterized by constant change
The city has a dynamic economy.
or progress
community
sākt mācīties
a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common
The local community supported the project.
vital
sākt mācīties
absolutely necessary or important; essential
Water is vital for survival.
strength
sākt mācīties
the quality or state of being strong
He demonstrated great strength.
context
sākt mācīties
the circumstances that form the setting for an event
daunting
sākt mācīties
seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating
The task seemed daunting.
devoted
sākt mācīties
giving one's time or resources to something
She is devoted to her family.
interaction
sākt mācīties
reciprocal action or influence
There was little interaction between them.
comprehensive
sākt mācīties
complete and including everything that is necessary
The report was comprehensive.
collaborative
sākt mācīties
involving or done by two or more people or organizations working together
It was a collaborative effort.
catastrophic
sākt mācīties
involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering
The earthquake was catastrophic.
decade
sākt mācīties
a period of ten years
The last decade has seen many changes.
accuracy
sākt mācīties
the quality or state of being correct or precise
The accuracy of the data was questioned.
active
sākt mācīties
engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits
He leads an active lifestyle.
influx
sākt mācīties
an arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things
The city saw an influx of tourists.
evaporation
sākt mācīties
the process of turning from liquid into vapor
Evaporation cools the skin.
distortion
sākt mācīties
the action of distorting or the state of being distorted
The photograph showed a distortion of reality.
vary
or nature from something else of the same general class
amount
sākt mācīties
differ in size
degree
anxiety
nervousness
sākt mācīties
a feeling of worry
She felt anxiety before the exam.
or unease about something with an uncertain outcome
einstein
sākt mācīties
Albert Einstein
Einstein's theories revolutionized physics.
emerges
sākt mācīties
become apparent
New ideas emerge from research.
contain
sākt mācīties
have or hold (something) within
The box contains books.
triumph
sākt mācīties
a great victory or achievement
The team's triumph was celebrated.
allure
sākt mācīties
the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating
The allure of the city drew her in.
core
sākt mācīties
the central or most important part of something
The core of the problem is funding.
equitable
sākt mācīties
fair and impartial
They sought an equitable solution.
conviction
sākt mācīties
a firmly held belief or opinion
He had a strong conviction about justice.
unravel
sākt mācīties
investigate and solve or explain (something complicated or puzzling)
They tried to unravel the mystery.
coastal
sākt mācīties
relating to or situated on a coast
Coastal towns are vulnerable to storms.
wisdom
sākt mācīties
the quality of having experience
She spoke with wisdom.
vivid
sākt mācīties
producing powerful feelings or strong
He had a vivid memory of the event.
consumers
sākt mācīties
a person who purchases goods and services for personal use
Consumers are demanding better products.
advent
sākt mācīties
the arrival of something
The advent of technology changed society.
compelling
sākt mācīties
evoking interest
The evidence was compelling.
theories
Scientists develop theories to explain phenomena.
especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained
sākt mācīties
a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something
analysis
sākt mācīties
detailed examination of the elements or structure of something
The analysis of the data revealed trends.
capacity
000.
sākt mācīties
the maximum amount that something can contain
The stadium has a capacity of 50
pursue
sākt mācīties
follow or chase (someone or something) persistently
She decided to pursue her dreams.
curious
sākt mācīties
eager to know or learn something
Children are naturally curious.
disproportionate
sākt mācīties
too large or too small in comparison with something else
The punishment was disproportionate to the crime.
coveted
sākt mācīties
greatly desired or envied
The award was highly coveted.
rigorous
sākt mācīties
extremely thorough and careful
They conducted a rigorous investigation.
induce
sākt mācīties
succeed in persuading or leading (someone) to do something
The advertisement tried to induce people to buy the product.
instinct
sākt mācīties
an innate (typically fixed) pattern of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli
Animals have a survival instinct.
destruction
sākt mācīties
the action or process of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired
The fire caused widespread destruction.
hatch
sākt mācīties
emerge from an egg
The birds hatch in the spring.
strain
sākt mācīties
force (a part of one's body or oneself) to make a strenuous or unusually great effort
He strained his back lifting the box.
existed
sākt mācīties
have being; have objective reality or being
Dinosaurs existed millions of years ago.
conference
sākt mācīties
a formal meeting of people with a shared interest
She attended a scientific conference.
acquire
sākt mācīties
buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself
She acquired new skills.
explosive
sākt mācīties
able or likely to cause an explosion
The situation was explosive.
prominent
sākt mācīties
important; famous
He is a prominent figure in the community.
abundant
sākt mācīties
existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
There is an abundant supply of water.
enormous
quantity
sākt mācīties
very large in size
The building is enormous.
or extent
cutlery
forks
sākt mācīties
knives
They set the table with cutlery.
and spoons used for eating or serving food
contaminating
sākt mācīties
make (something) impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance
Pollution is contaminating the water.
disability
senses
sākt mācīties
a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements
He has a physical disability.
or activities
cholesterol
sākt mācīties
a compound of sterol type found in most body tissues
High cholesterol can lead to health problems.
exploit
sākt mācīties
make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource)
They exploited the natural resources.
bursaries
sākt mācīties
a grant or payment made to support a student's education
She received a bursary to attend university.
pollen
sākt mācīties
a fine powdery substance
to which pollen is transported by the wind
essentially
they agreed on the plan.
sākt mācīties
basically; fundamentally
Essentially
element
Honesty is an essential element of trust.
especially one that is essential or characteristic
sākt mācīties
a part or aspect of something
scarce
sākt mācīties
insufficient for the demand
Water is scarce in the desert.
tectonic
sākt mācīties
relating to the structure of the earth's crust and its large-scale movements
Tectonic plates cause earthquakes.
exaggeration
sākt mācīties
a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is
His story was full of exaggeration.
anchor
sākt mācīties
moor (a vessel) to the sea bottom
The ship dropped anchor.
diverged
especially a main one
sākt mācīties
separate from another route
The paths diverged in the forest.
and go in a different direction
downsized
sākt mācīties
reduce in size
The company downsized its workforce.
plausible
sākt mācīties
seeming reasonable or probable
His explanation was plausible.
elite
sākt mācīties
a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society
The elite athletes competed.
imminent
sākt mācīties
about to happen
Danger is imminent.
enterprise
sākt mācīties
a business or company
He started his own enterprise.
champion
sākt mācīties
a person who has surpassed all rivals in a sporting contest or other competition
He is the champion of the tournament.
democracy
sākt mācīties
a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state
Democracy values freedom of speech.
castle
and often a moat
battlements
sākt mācīties
a large building or group of buildings fortified against attack with thick walls
towers
nuisance
sākt mācīties
a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance.
I hope you're not going to make a nuisance of yourself
truant
sākt mācīties
a student who stays away from school without leave or explanation
He was truant from school.
console
sākt mācīties
comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment
She tried to console her friend.
borrow
sākt mācīties
take and use (something belonging to someone else) with the intention of returning it
Can I borrow your pen?
dominated
sākt mācīties
have power and influence over
The team dominated the game.
alley
sākt mācīties
a narrow passageway between or behind buildings
They walked down the alley.
epidemics
sākt mācīties
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time
Epidemics can spread quickly.
dowdy
sākt mācīties
unfashionable and without style in appearance (typically used of a woman or her clothes)
She wore dowdy clothes.
crude
sākt mācīties
in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
Crude oil is processed into gasoline.
splurged
sākt mācīties
spend money freely or extravagantly
They splurged on a vacation.
rivals
sākt mācīties
a person or thing competing with another for the same objective
The two companies are rivals.
feather
sākt mācīties
any one of the light growths that make up the plumage of a bird
The bird had colorful feathers.
culturomics
sākt mācīties
the quantitative analysis of cultural trends using digital records such as digitized books
Culturomics studies cultural trends.
extraneous
sākt mācīties
irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with
Extraneous details were removed.
disarming
sākt mācīties
having the effect of allaying suspicion or hostility
His disarming smile put her at ease.
facetious
sākt mācīties
treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant
His facetious remarks were inappropriate.
elicited
sākt mācīties
evoke or draw out (a response
Her question elicited a response.
gaps
sākt mācīties
a break or hole in an object or between two objects
There were gaps in the fence.
encroachment
sākt mācīties
intrusion on a person's territory
The encroachment of the city threatened the wildlife.
exclude
sākt mācīties
deny (someone) access to or bar (someone) from a place
They excluded him from the meeting.
rotunda
sākt mācīties
a round building or room
The building had a grand rotunda.
affection
sākt mācīties
a gentle feeling of fondness or liking
She had a deep affection for her family.
unadorned
sākt mācīties
not decorated; plain
The room was unadorned.
delegate
sākt mācīties
a person sent or authorized to represent others
She was a delegate at the conference.
plight
difficult
sākt mācīties
a dangerous
The plight of the refugees was dire.
or otherwise unfortunate situation
dispersal
sākt mācīties
the action or process of distributing or spreading things or people over a wide area
The dispersal of seeds is essential for plant growth.
curator
sākt mācīties
a keeper or custodian of a museum or other collection
The museum curator organized the exhibition.
beaver
sākt mācīties
a large semiaquatic broad-tailed rodent that is native to North America and northern Eurasia. It is noted for its habit of gnawing through tree trunks to fell the trees in order to feed on the bark and build dams.
torn
sākt mācīties
pull or rip (something) apart or to pieces with force
The flag was torn by the wind.
adjacent
sākt mācīties
next to or adjoining something else
The park is adjacent to the school.
salvage
sākt mācīties
rescue (goods or property) from a fire
They tried to salvage the ship.
conceived
sākt mācīties
form or devise (a plan or idea) in the mind
He conceived the idea for the project.
accused
sākt mācīties
a person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime
The accused stood trial.
jury
sākt mācīties
a body of people (typically twelve in number) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court
The jury deliberated the case.
constructive
sākt mācīties
serving a useful purpose; tending to build up
They offered constructive criticism.
beyond
sākt mācīties
at or to the further side of
The mountains lie beyond the valley.
consequences
sākt mācīties
a result or effect of an action or condition
Consider the consequences of your actions.
account
sākt mācīties
a report or description of an event or experience
He gave an account of the accident.
guilt
sākt mācīties
the fact of having committed a specified or implied offense or crime
He felt guilt for his mistake.
gentle
sākt mācīties
having or showing a mild
She has a gentle nature. correlation
academic
sākt mācīties
relating to education and scholarship
She has a strong academic background.
genres
sākt mācīties
a category of artistic composition
equipment
sākt mācīties
the necessary items for a particular purpose
The team used specialized equipment.
credibility
sākt mācīties
the quality of being trusted and believed in
The witness's credibility was questioned.
according
it will rain.
sākt mācīties
as stated by or in
According to the report
decline
sākt mācīties
become smaller
The population is in decline.
communicate
news
sākt mācīties
share or exchange information
They communicate regularly.
or ideas
garnered
sākt mācīties
gather or collect (something
The project garnered support.
course
sākt mācīties
a series of lectures or lessons about a particular subject
She took a course in history.
elusive
sākt mācīties
difficult to find
Success can be elusive.
indicate
sākt mācīties
point out; show
The signs indicate a storm is coming.
cited
sākt mācīties
quote (a passage
critics
sākt mācīties
a person who expresses an unfavorable opinion of something
Critics reviewed the film.
confidence
sākt mācīties
the feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something
She spoke with confidence.
ethical
sākt mācīties
relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
The company has ethical guidelines.
bias
sākt mācīties
prejudice in favor of or against one thing
sculpture
The museum displayed ancient sculptures.
especially by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster
sākt mācīties
the art of making two- or three-dimensional representative or abstract forms
eventually
Eventually
especially after a long delay or series of problems
sākt mācīties
in the end
they reached their destination.
encompasses
sākt mācīties
include comprehensively (something)
The program encompasses various activities.
culinary
sākt mācīties
of or relating to cooking or kitchens
She has culinary skills.
contract
or tenancy
especially one concerning employment
sākt mācīties
a written or spoken agreement
that is intended to be enforceable by law
sales
spike
sākt mācīties
a sharp rise in the magnitude or concentration of something
There was a spike in sales.
prior
sākt mācīties
existing or coming before in time
He had prior experience.
complexity
sākt mācīties
the state or quality of being intricate or complicated
The complexity of the system made it hard to understand.
notable
sākt mācīties
worthy of attention or notice; remarkable
He is a notable author.
surge
sākt mācīties
a sudden powerful forward or upward movement
There was a surge of excitement.
desirable
sākt mācīties
wished for as being attractive
The job offer was desirable.
cattle
sākt mācīties
large ruminant animals with horns and cloven hoofs
The farmer raised cattle.
emphasis
sākt mācīties
special importance
The emphasis was on safety.
bravery
sākt mācīties
courageous behavior or character
His bravery was admired.
integral
sākt mācīties
necessary to make a whole; essential or fundamental
The team is an integral part of the company.
succumbed
sākt mācīties
give way to superior force; yield
He succumbed to the pressure.
internship
sometimes without pay
sākt mācīties
the position of a student or trainee who works in an organization
She completed an internship at the hospital.
in order to gain work experience or satisfy requirements for a qualification
boon
sākt mācīties
a thing that is helpful or beneficial
The new road was a boon to the town.
literature
sākt mācīties
written works
She studied English literature.
criticism
sākt mācīties
the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes
He received criticism for his work.
define
sākt mācīties
give the meaning of (a word or phrase)
Define the term 'photosynthesis'.
scrutiny
sākt mācīties
critical observation or examination
The plan came under close scrutiny.
crust
sākt mācīties
the tough outer part of bread
The pizza had a crispy crust.
dealt
sākt mācīties
distribute (cards) in an orderly rotation to players for a game or round
She dealt the cards.
cacophony
sākt mācīties
a harsh discordant mixture of sounds
There was a cacophony of noises.
invisible
sākt mācīties
unable to be seen; not visible
The air is invisible.
director
sākt mācīties
a person in charge of an activity or unit in an organization
The film director gave instructions.
thesis
She wrote a thesis on climate change.
written by a candidate for a university degree
sākt mācīties
a long essay or dissertation involving personal research
sequence
sākt mācīties
a particular order in which related events
The events happened in sequence.
canal
sākt mācīties
an artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to irrigate land
The canal was used for transportation.
chunk
sākt mācīties
a thick, solid piece of something.
He ate a chunk of cheese.
hypothesis
sākt mācīties
a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation
They tested the hypothesis.
delegates
sākt mācīties
a person sent or authorized to represent others
The delegates discussed the issue.
compulsory
sākt mācīties
required by law or rules; obligatory
Education is compulsory for children.
decisive
sākt mācīties
settling an issue; producing a definite result
He made a decisive move.
cumbersome
sākt mācīties
large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; slow or complicated and therefore inefficient
The equipment was cumbersome.
relic
sākt mācīties
an object surviving from an earlier time
The museum displayed ancient relics.
transit
sākt mācīties
the carrying of people or goods or the state of being carried from one place to another
The goods were in transit.
acquisition
sākt mācīties
an asset or object bought or obtained
The museum made a new acquisition.
resented
sākt mācīties
feel bitterness or indignation at (a circumstance
She resented his comments.
truants
sākt mācīties
a student who stays away from school without leave or explanation
The teachers dealt with the truants.
supreme
sākt mācīties
highest in authority or rank
The supreme court made the ruling.
upright
sākt mācīties
vertical; erect
She sat upright.
comfortable
sākt mācīties
providing or giving physical ease and relaxation
The chair was comfortable.
verse
sākt mācīties
writing arranged with a metrical rhythm
The poem was written in verse.
rehabilitate
sākt mācīties
restore (someone) to health or normal life by training and therapy after imprisonment
They worked to rehabilitate the patients.
clusters
sākt mācīties
a group of things of the same kind that occur close together
There were clusters of stars in the sky.
beaks
sākt mācīties
a bird's horny projecting jaws; a bill
The birds had sharp beaks.
treadmill
sākt mācīties
a device used for walking or running while staying in one place
He ran on the treadmill.
persuade
sākt mācīties
induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument
They tried to persuade him to join.
imitate
sākt mācīties
follow or copy (a person or their style or manner)
Children imitate their parents.
speculate
sākt mācīties
form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence
They speculated about the future.
beast
The lion is a beast.
especially a large or dangerous four-footed one
sākt mācīties
an animal
stake
sākt mācīties
a strong post driven into the ground
They drove a stake into the ground.
tendency
sākt mācīties
an inclination or predisposition toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
He has a tendency to procrastinate.
criticisms
sākt mācīties
the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes
They addressed the criticisms.
preliminary
sākt mācīties
denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important
They conducted preliminary tests.
eccentric
sākt mācīties
unconventional and slightly strange
He was an eccentric character.
verdict
sākt mācīties
a decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest
The jury delivered the verdict.
drill
He used a drill to make a hole.
used for making holes
sākt mācīties
a tool or machine with a rotating cutting tip or reciprocating hammer or chisel
dissipated
sākt mācīties
disperse or scatter
The fog dissipated.
adamant
sākt mācīties
refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind
She was adamant about her decision.
delegation
sākt mācīties
a body of delegates or representatives; a group or team
The delegation arrived for the conference.
aisles
sākt mācīties
a passage between rows of seats in a building such as a church or theater
They walked down the aisles.
cosmology
sākt mācīties
the science of the origin and development of the universe
Cosmology studies the universe.
denouement
sākt mācīties
the final part of a play
absolute
sākt mācīties
not qualified or diminished in any way; total
He has absolute power.
destroyed
sākt mācīties
end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it
The fire destroyed the building.
hunting
sākt mācīties
the activity of pursuing and killing wild animals or game for food
They went hunting in the forest.
nuances
sākt mācīties
a subtle difference in or shade of meaning
He understood the nuances of the language.
expressive
sākt mācīties
effectively conveying thought or feeling
Her eyes were expressive.
death
sākt mācīties
the action or fact of dying or being killed; the end of the life of a person or organism
The death of her father was a sad event.
empirical
concerned with
sākt mācīties
based on
The study used empirical data.
or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic
cognitive
sākt mācīties
relating to cognition; involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking
Cognitive development is essential for learning.
adverse
sākt mācīties
preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable
Adverse weather conditions delayed the flight.
domain
sākt mācīties
an area of territory owned or controlled by a ruler or government
The national park is in the public domain.
accessible
sākt mācīties
able to be reached or entered
The museum is accessible to everyone.
creativity
sākt mācīties
the use of imagination or original ideas to create something; inventiveness
Creativity is essential for innovation.

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