fiendishly
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pertinent
Relevant and appropriate. "He made ___ comments during the discussion." (доречний)
set against the backdrop of
Occurring with a particular setting or context."The novel is ___ a civil war."[На тлі чогось]
address issues
To deal with or discuss problems."The documentary ___ climate change."[Порушувати або вирішувати проблеми]
a sombre truth
A serious and sad reality."The film reveals ___ about human nature."[Похмура правда]
trite
Overused and lacking originality."The speech sounded ___ and predictable."[Банальний; затертий]
evocative
Bringing strong memories or emotions to mind."The descriptions are highly ___."[Яскравий; той, що викликає сильні образи чи емоції]
devoted following
A loyal group of supporters or fans."The author has a ___ around the world."[Віддана аудиторія; віддані прихильники]
wade through
To work through something difficult or lengthy."I had to ___ hundreds of emails."[Продиратися крізь; долати]
revolved around
Had something as its main focus."His life ___ his family."[Обертатися навколо; бути зосередженим на]
yearning
A deep longing or desire."She felt a ___ for freedom."[Туга; сильне прагнення]
confines
The limits or boundaries of something."He struggled within the ___ of tradition."[Межі; рамки]
resonate with
To create a strong emotional connection."The message ___ readers of all ages."[Відгукуватися; знаходити відгук]
sprawls over the book
Appears throughout the entire book."A sense of mystery ___."[Пролягає через всю книгу; пронизує книгу]
it conjures up
It creates a vivid mental image or feeling."The music ___ memories of childhood."[Викликати в уяві]
trips too easily off the tongue
Is very easy to say, often without much thought."The phrase ___ but means more than it seems."[Легко злітає з язика]
bleak vision
A depressing or hopeless picture of the future."The novel presents a ___ of society."[Похмуре бачення]
plunged into
Forced suddenly into a difficult or unfamiliar situation."She was ___ chaos after the announcement."[Бути раптово зануреним у щось]
surreal
Strangely dreamlike or unreal."The experience felt ___."[Сюрреалістичний; нереальний]
stifling
Oppressively restrictive or suffocating."They lived in a ___ environment."[Задушливий; гнітючий]
constitutes
Forms or makes up something."This evidence ___ proof of negligence."[Становити; утворювати]
break new ground
To do something innovative or original."The researcher ___ with her latest discovery."[Прокладати новий шлях; робити новаторське]
seen through the eyes of
Presented from the perspective of someone or something."The story is ___ a young child."[Очима когось; з точки зору]
assured
Confident and self-controlled. "He gave an ___ performance." (впевнений)
cogent
Clear, logical, and convincing. "She presented a ___ argument." (переконливий)
stiff
Not relaxed or natural. "He looked ___ during the interview." (напружений, скований)
fiendishly
In an extremely clever or difficult way. "The puzzle was solved fiendishly, leaving everyone impressed." [диявольськи]
grips
Tightly holds or fastens something. "The child grips the toy tightly during playtime." [схоплення]
plotted
To have planned or schemed something in advance. "She plotted her escape with careful precision." [намір]
riveting
Extremely interesting or engaging. "The movie was riveting, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats." [приголомшливий]
sheer
Complete or utter; used for emphasis. "The sheer joy of winning was evident on her face." [чистий]