1st deck

Question 1

depart suddenly or secretly, especially to relocate one’s business or household in another area.

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decamp

Question 2

look or gaze in an unpleasant, malicious, or lascivious way.

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leer

Question 3

steal (typically things of relatively little value).

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pilfer

Question 4

secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others.

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collusion

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voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and a person who is not his or her spouse.

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adultery

Question 6

a violation or infringement of a law or agreement.

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infraction

Question 7

having or involving a sensation of spinning around and losing one’s balance. (головокружение)

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dizzy

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having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature.

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sly

Question 9

punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act. (возмездие)

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retribution

Question 10

squeeze and twist (something) to force liquid from it.

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wrist

Question 11

help to bring about (a particular situation or outcome).

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conduce

Question 12

greatly astonish or amaze.

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dumbfound

Question 13

an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one’s own conduct;

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qualm

Question 14

painful or laborious effort.

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travail

Question 15

a thing of little value or importance.

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trifle

Question 16

keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of (space, scope, quantity, or time).

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confine

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fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way. (2 words)

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frantic, frenetic

Question 18

give or apportion (something) to someone as a share or task.

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allot

Question 19

cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument

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invoke

Question 20

a state of confused and noisy disturbance.

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commotion

Question 21

n. deceit used in order to achieve one’s goal.

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subterfuge

Question 22

(of a person) easy to control or influence.

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tractable

Question 23

cloth woven from flax.

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linen

Question 24

dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question.

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impugn

Question 25

adj. very skilled or proficient at something.

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adept

Question 26

adj. knowing everything.

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omniscient

Question 27

adj. embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.

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abashed

Question 28

peculiar or individual.

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idiosyncratic

Question 29

adj. offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging.

2 words

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vapid

bland

Question 30

v. struggle to surmount (a difficulty or danger).

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contend

Question 31

a shade or variety of a color.

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tint

Question 32

not considered to be respectable in character or appearance.

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disreputable

Question 33

causing moral revulsion.

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abominable

Question 34

take hold of suddenly and forcibly.

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seize

Question 35

adj.
1. (of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree.
2. (of a person or their behavior) completely without pride or dignity; self-abasing.
жалкий, презренный.

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abject

Question 36

n. an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.
догадка, предположение

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conjecture

Question 37

v.

1. clean or brighten the surface of (something) by rubbing it hard, typically with an abrasive or detergent.
2. subject (a place, text, etc.) to a thorough search in order to locate something.

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scour

Question 38

n.

весло

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paddle

Question 39

adj.

1. truthful and straightforward; frank.
2. (of a photograph of a person) taken informally, especially without the subject’s knowledge.

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candid

Question 40

v.

beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.

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implore

Question 41

v.
accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue.
потворствовать

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condone

Question 42

showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.

неистовый, сильный, страстный.

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vehement

Question 43

слива

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plum

Question 44

румянец, краска

2 words

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flush, blush

Question 45

adj. not valid or legally binding.

n. a completely empty space.

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void

Question 46

having a pleasant or sweet smell.

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fragrant

Question 47

a precious or semiprecious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved.

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gem

Question 48

зеведомо, сознательно, умышленно

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wittingly

Question 49

the central point, pin, or shaft on which a mechanism turns or oscillates.

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pivot

Question 50

гавань (2 words)

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harbor

haven

Question 51

having or showing no pity or compassion for others.

беспощадный, жестокий.

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ruthless

Question 52

a small, thin piece of something cut or split off a larger piece.
a …. of cheese.

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sliver

Question 53

supply an ungenerous or inadequate amount of (something). скупиться, ограничивать, урезать.

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stint

Question 54

n. the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.
осмотрительность

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discretion

Question 55

an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
нарушение

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breach

Question 56

taste (good food or drink) and enjoy it completely.

смаковать, насдаждаться

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savor

Question 57

n. a spell or sustained period of unrestrained activity of a particular kind.
веселье, загул, пьянка

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spree

Question 58

adj. in a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect.
покинутый, оставленный, брошенный

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derelict

Question 59

the action of producing a copy of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art.
подделка, подлог, фальсификация

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forgery

Question 60

make (someone) extremely annoyed.

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madden

Question 61

make less severe, serious, or painful.

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mitigate

Question 62

стежка
шов
стежок

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stitch

Question 63

the state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself. самообладание

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composure

Question 64

a subdued or muted tone of sound or color.

оттенок, подтекст, полутон

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undertone

Question 65

an action that is performed intentionally or consciously.

дело, поступок, акт

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deed

Question 66

feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one’s wrongdoing or sin. каяться, раскаиваться, сожалеть

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repent

Question 67

слушать, внимать

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hark

Question 68

(especially of an animal) in a wild state, especially after escape from captivity or domestication.
дикий, звериный, одичавший

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feral

Question 69

self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way.

дерзкий, нахальный, наглый

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brash

Question 70

a badge or distinguishing mark of military rank, office, or membership of an organization; an official emblem.
знаки различия, отличия

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insignia

Question 71

a small swirling mass of something, especially snow or leaves, moved by sudden gusts of wind.

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flurry

Question 72

a planned route or journey.

маршрут, путь

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itinerary

Question 73

a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness whose exact cause is difficult to identify
недомогание

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malaise

Question 74

nonsense.

вздор, болтовня, глупость, болтать чепуху

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piffle

Question 75

diligent and hard-working.

трудолюбивый, работящий, прилежный

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industrious

Question 76

using or expressed in more words than are needed.

многословный

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verbose

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in poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care. потрепаный, обтертый, облезлый

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shabby

Question 78

v. raise (something) by means of ropes and pulleys.
поднимать
n. подъемник, лебедка

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hoist

Question 79

deserving censure or condemnation.

достойный порицания

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reprehensible

Question 80

intervene between people in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement or reconciliation. посредничать

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mediate

Question 81

a person who is dissatisfied and rebellious.

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malcontent

Question 82

a qualification, achievement, personal quality, or aspect of a person’s background, typically when used to indicate that they are suitable for something.

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credentials

Question 83

obstinate or unreasonable attachment to a belief, opinion, or faction; in particular, prejudice against a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular group.

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bigotry

Question 84

remove (a need or difficulty).

устранять

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obviate

Question 85

n. an event in which people compete for supremacy in a sport, activity, or particular quality.
v. engage in competition to attain (a position of power).

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contest

Question 86

publicly denounce. осуждать, порицать

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decry

Question 87

n. the expression or holding of opinions at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially held.
несогласие

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dissent

Question 88

consume by fire. воспламеняться, сжигать, гореть

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combust

Question 89

wrongdoing, especially by a public official.

должностное преступление

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malfeasance

Question 90

yearn to possess or have (something).

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covet

Question 91

(of an event regarded as threatening or significant) about to happen; forthcoming.
надвигающийся, предстоящий

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impending

Question 92

voluntary self-punishment inflicted as an outward expression of repentance for having done wrong.
покаяние, наказание

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penance

Question 93

(of a person) calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation. бесстрастный, вялый

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stolid

Question 94

n. a solemn promise.

v. solemnly promise to do a specified thing.

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vow

Question 95

more than is necessary, normal or desirable

чрезмерный (2 words)

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excessive

immoderate

Question 96

giving cause for alarm; serious.

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grave

Question 97

(of language or style) concise and forcefully expressive.

содержательный, сжатый

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pithy

Question 98

a rounded mass projecting above a surface.

курган, насыпь, холм

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mound

[mawnd]

Question 99

dark and gloomy, especially due to thick mist.

темный, мрачный, пасмурный

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murky

Question 100

decorative band, hair

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braid

Question 101

v. say something in answer to a remark or accusation, typically in a sharp, angry, or wittily incisive manner.
возразить

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retort

Question 102

so good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique

неподражаемый

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inimitable

Question 103

pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).

симулировать, притворяться

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feign

Question 104

v. twist together into a confused mass.
запутывать
n. a confused mass of something twisted together.

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tangle

Question 105

n. the ability to produce a desired or intended result.

эффективность

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efficacy

[eh fuk kuh see]

Question 106

capable of working successfully;

жизнеспособный (2 words)

Answer 106

viable

feasible

Question 107

an unlucky accident

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mishap

[mis hap]

Question 108

very surprising, astonishing, or remarkable.

поразительный, порясающий

Answer 108

startling

[staar · tuh · luhng]

Question 109

(especially of a machine or a bird’s wings) make a low, continuous, regular sound.
шум, жужжание

Answer 109

whir

Question 110

n. a condition or requirement that is specified or demanded as part of an agreement.
условие

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stipulation

Question 111

(of an animal, especially a pig) make a low, short guttural sound. хрюкать

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grunt

Question 112

n. an action or remark that causes outrage or offense.

v. to offense

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affront

Question 113

ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone.

просить

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solicit

[suh·li·suht]

Question 114

n. a short, high-pitched ringing sound.

v. make or cause to make a short, high-pitched ringing sound

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ping

Question 115

adj. depressing;

мрасный, печальный, унылый

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dismal

Question 116

сито, решето

просеивать

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sieve

[siv]

Question 117

idiom

завораживать, заколдовывать

Answer 117

cast a spell on/over someone

Question 118

n. a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people. шум

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tumult

[too · muhlt]

Question 119

idiom

anticipate or predict (someone’s actions or thoughts) by guesswork.

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second-guessing

Question 120

not openly acknowledged or displayed.

скрытый. hidden. latent

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covert

Question 121

make an attack or assault in return for a similar attack.

отомстить, отвечать тем же

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retaliate

Question 122

the equipment required for a task or sport.

снасти, принадлежности

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tackle

Question 123

very weak or slight.

слабый, незначительный, разреженный

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tenuous

[teh ·nyoo·uhs ]