14. Other essential words
abide
сахих, тэвчих
Many people cannot abide the idea of animal testing for cosmetic purposes
admonish
сануулах, зэмлэх, анхааруулах
Environmental groups often admonish governments for failing to act on climate change
allocate
хуваарилах, ноогдуулах
Governments must allocate sufficient resources to improve public healthcare systems
Alongside
дэргэд нь, хажууд, цугтаа
In many developing countries, modern medical practices operate alongside traditional healing method
alter
өөрчлөх, засах, хувиргах
Technological advancements can alter the way people communicate and work
ambivalent
хоёрдмол, эргэлзсэн
Some people feel ambivalent about technological advancements, appreciating the convenience but fearing job losses.
arise
үүсэх, гарах, бий болох
New challenges will inevitably arise as technology continues to evolve.
assiduous
нягт нямбай, хичээнгүй
The researcher’s assiduous efforts led to a groundbreaking discovery
clumsy
болхи, эв дүйгүй
Inexperienced negotiators may make clumsy statements that harm diplomatic relations
coating
бүрхүүл, давхарга
A protective coating is applied to the metal to prevent rust
cognitive
танин мэдэхүйн ур чадвар, оюуны
Age-related diseases such as dementia affect a person’s cognitive functions.
compatible
таарамжтай, нийцтэй, зохицох
Urban development plans should be compatible with environmental protection policies.
compulsive
(зан авир) барьж дийлэхийн аргагүй, албадмал; (соёл/уран бүтээл) шимтүүлэм, сэтгэл татам
Social media can encourage compulsive checking, which affects productivity
conductive
дамжуулах чадвартай, таатай нөхцөл бүрдүүлдэг
Small class sizes are generally conductive to better student engagement
contagious
амархан халдварладаг
Public health campaigns are essential in controlling the spread of contagious diseases
crucial
маш чухал, шийдвэрлэх ач холбогдолтой
It is crucial for governments to address climate change to ensure a sustainable future.
downplay
бага үнэлэх, чухал бус мэт харагдуулах
Some governments tend to downplay the severity of environmental issues to avoid public panic
drastically
огцом, эрс
Global temperatures have drastically increased over the past few decades due to human activities
elusive
баригдашгүй, ойлгомжгүй, хүрэхэд бэрх
In some countries, political stability is an elusive ideal.
endanger
аюулд оруулах, эрсдэлд оруулах
Rising sea levels endanger coastal communities around the world
enlightening
гэгээрүүлсэн
Reading historical documents can be enlightening for understanding current political situations.
envisage
урьдчилан бодох/төсөөлөх
Scientists envisage a future where renewable energy completely replaces fossil fuels
exuberant
Эрч хүч дүүрэн хүн, Элбэг дэлбэг зүйл
The garden was full of exuberant flowers
fabulous
гайхалтай, гайхамшигтай
Studying in a foreign country can be a fabulous opportunity for personal growth
fallacious
алдаатай, төөрөгдүүлсэн
Relying solely on stereotypes often leads to fallacious conclusions
fearsome
айдас төрүүлсэн, сүрдүүлсэн
The fearsome effects of climate change are becoming increasingly evident in extreme weather events
feeble
сул дорой, хүч чадалгүй
The country’s feeble infrastructure cannot support rapid economic growth
forthcoming
удалгүй болох, удахгүй болох
The university has organised several workshops for the forthcoming semester
habitually
байнга, тогтмол
Employees who habitually arrive late may face disciplinary action
harmonise
зохицуулах, уялдуулах, нийцүүлэх
Urban planners must harmonise modern architecture with historical preservation.
initial
анхны эхний
The initial response from the public was overwhelmingly positive
insulate
тусгаарлах, дулаалах, хамгаалах
Double-glazed windows help insulate buildings and reduce energy costs.
intrigue
сонирхол татах, улс төрийн хуйвалдаан
The unique architecture of the ancient city continues to intrigue historians and tourists alike
keen
их хүсэлтэй, сонирхолтой
Tourists are often keen to experience the cultural traditions of the countries they visit.
lavish
баян тансаг, өгөөмөр загнах
Governments should avoid lavishing subsidies on industries that harm the environment
numerous
олон тооны
There are numerous reasons why renewable energy should be prioritised
prolong
сунгах, уртасгах
Using renewable energy sources can help prolong the availability of natural resources
reckless
бодлогогүй, хэнэггүй
The mountaineer’s reckless attempt to climb without equipment shocked the locals
reinforce
бататгах, бэхжүүлэх
Using real-world examples in lectures can reinforce students’ understanding of complex theories
reluctant
дурамжхан
Some governments are reluctant to invest in renewable energy due to high initial costs
remit
мөнгө шилжүүлэх,
торгууль/шийтгэлээс чөлөөлөх
Many migrant workers regularly remit money to their families in their home countries
rigid
хатуу, уян хатан бус, өөрчлөгдөшгүй
Some organisations maintain rigid structures that slow down decision-makin
toss-up
аль нь ч болж магадгүй
Between the two films, it’s a toss-up which one will win the award
turbulent
үймээнтэй, тогтворгүй
Strong winds created turbulent waves, making it difficult for small boats to navigate
unearth
малтаж гаргах, илрүүлэх, ухаж гаргах
Historical archives can unearth valuable information about cultural traditions.
vigorous
эрч хүчтэй, шийдэмгий
Farmers must take vigorous measures to protect crops from extreme weather conditions.