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Question 1

A person or thing situated away or detached from the main body or system.

Answer 1

outlier - посторонний

Question 2

An action of killing someone by covering their nose and mouth so that they suffocate.

Answer 2

smothering - удушение

Question 3

An act of asking for information.

Answer 3

inquiry - запрос

Question 4

A lack or shortage.

Answer 4

deficiency - дефицит, нехватка

Question 5

A sharp pinch, squeeze, or bite.

Answer 5

nip - щипок

Question 6

A confusing and difficult problem or question.

Answer 6

conundrum - загадка, головоломка

Question 7

Steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

Answer 7

perseverance - настойчивость

Question 8

The act of ornamenting an object by embedding pieces of a different material in it, flush with its surface.

Answer 8

inlaying - инкрустирование

Question 9

An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

Answer 9

propensity - наклонности

Question 10

A substance used for killing insects.

Answer 10

insecticide - инсектицид, средство для истребления насекомых

Question 11

A corpse.

Answer 11

cadaver - труп

Question 12

The quality or state of being calm.

Answer 12

tranquility - спокойствие

Question 13

A situation of hurried and confused movement.

Answer 13

scurry - суета, беготня

Question 14

The criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property.

Answer 14

arson - поджог

Question 15

A feeling of calm satisfaction with your own abilities or situation that prevents you from trying harder.

Answer 15

complacency - удовлетворённость своими достижениями, которая мешает прилагать больше усилий

Question 16

A person who commits arson.

Answer 16

arsonist - поджигатель

Question 17

An animal that is smaller than average, especially the smallest in a litter.

Answer 17

runt - коротышка

Question 18

The front of the leg below the knee.

Answer 18

shin - голень

Question 19

A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.

Answer 19

predicament - затруднительное положение

Question 20

The part of the alimentary canal below the stomach; the intestine.

Answer 20

bowels - кишки, кишечник

Question 21

Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.

Answer 21

mirth - веселье

Question 22

The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.

Answer 22

redemption - искупление

Question 23

Shine or luster on a smooth surface.

Answer 23

gloss - блеск

Question 24

A current of water below the surface, moving in a different direction from any surface current.

Answer 24

undercurrent - глубинное течение

Question 25

An action intended to deceive someone; a trick.

Answer 25

ruse - хитрость