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an official order issued by a legal authority.

указ, постановление, декрет

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decree

[duh·kree]

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lapse, flaw, overlook. упущение

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omission

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enough or more than enough; plentiful.

обильный, достаточный

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ample

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(of a person or animal) move around restlessly and stealthily, especially in search of or as if in search of prey. рыскать, бродить, красться.

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prowl

[prawl]

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unconvincing, lame, weak, thin

неубедительный, неосновательный (2 words)

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inconclusive

flimsy

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(of a person) talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.

говорливый

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voluble

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a temporary interruption or problem.

заминка, помеха

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hitch

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буйствовать (idiom)

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to run amok

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a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type. embodiment, incarnation, personification, personalisation.

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epitome

[uh·PI·tuh·mee]

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a person or thing surviving from an earlier time, especially someone surviving in office.

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holdover

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a fixed share of something that a person or group is entitled to receive or is bound to contribute. квота

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quota

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regard or consider in a specified way.

считать, полагать, думать

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deem

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сахарный тростник

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sugarcane

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вездесущность (2 words)

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omnipresence

ubiquity

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воинская повинность

призыв на воинскую службу

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conscription

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a person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street. продавец, торговец

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vendor

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n. a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape.
v. put in an indiscriminate mass or group; treat as alike without regard for particulars.

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lump

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(of the portrayal or description of sexual matters) offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency. непристойный, неприличный

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obscene

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любознательный. curious (3 words)

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inquisitive
inquiring
prying

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express one’s opinions in a way considered annoyingly pompous and dogmatic.

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pontificate

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the advancement of a plan or interest. продвижение, помощь, поддержка

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furtherance

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strong and healthy; vigorous. крепкий

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robust

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conformity to facts; accuracy. правдивость, достоверность

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veracity

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be absorbed in the reading or study of.

размышлять, study, read intently

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pore

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(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.
двусмысленный, неопределенный

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ambiguous

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the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.

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ethos

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diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength.

истощаться

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dwindle

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spread (something, especially information) widely.

распространять, рассеивать, сеять

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disseminate

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(of punishment or a person in authority) permissive, merciful, or tolerant. мягкий, снисходительный

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lenient

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carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action). сотворить, совершать преступление

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perpetrate

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more important than anything else; supreme.

первостепенный

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paramount

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a spoken word, statement, or vocal sound.

remark, comment, word, expression

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utterance

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(of ice, snow, or another frozen substance, such as food) become liquid or soft as a result of warming.
оттепель, потепление, таяние

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thaw

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find (something) in the ground by digging.

раскопать

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unearth

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gather together or accumulate (a large amount or number of valuable material or things) over a period of time. gather, collect, assemble

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amass

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having or showing sensitive insight.

insightful, responsive, sensitive

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perceptive

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песчаный, твердый

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gritty

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a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement. скука, тоска

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ennui

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the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles.

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disheartenment

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goods transported in bulk by truck, train, ship, or aircraft. груз

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freight

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божья коровка

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ladybug

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вереск

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heather

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43
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having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.

рассудительный, благоразусный, здрвомыслящий

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judicious

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  1. eccentric or strange

2. bad-tempered; irritable.

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cranky

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a person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period at low wages. trainee, learner.

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apprentice

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ремонтник, ремонтный мастер, тот, кто чинит

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mender

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стукач, доносчик, осведомитель

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snitch

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an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass out of or into a confined space.

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vent

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noun
1. a stand, booth, or compartment for the sale of goods in a market or large covered area. киоск, ларек
2. an individual compartment for an animal in a stable or barn, enclosed on three sides. стоило
verb
(of a motor vehicle or its engine) stop running, typically because of an overload on the engine. глохнуть

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stall

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50
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liability to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse. изменчивость, летучесть

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volatility

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state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

утвреждать, отстаивать

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assert

52
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(of a person) fond of company; sociable.

общительный, стадный

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gregarious

53
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blasphemous or obscene language.

ненормативная лексика

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profanity

54
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  1. прищепка

2. вешалка для одежды

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peg

55
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denoting attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious or spiritual basis. светский

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secular

56
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erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant). вычеркивать

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expunge

57
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unwilling and hesitant; disinclined. неохотный, вынужденный

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reluctant

58
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extremely unpleasant. противный, неприятный, отвратительный

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obnoxious

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(of a young bird) having wing feathers that are large enough for flight; able to fly. оперенный

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fledged

60
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showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others. черствый, бездушный, бессердечный

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callous

61
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including or covering all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required.

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inclusive

62
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having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed or made angry. раздражительный

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irritable

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long life. долговечность, долголетие, долгожительство

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longevity

64
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poke (someone) with a finger, foot, or pointed object.

толкать, тыкать

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prod

65
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great happiness and exhilaration. восторг

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elation

66
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quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive

кроткий, смиренный

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meek

67
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extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate.

тщательный, скурпулезный, точный

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rigorous

68
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protect and care for (someone) lovingly.

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cherish

69
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(of a vehicle or boat) move slowly with the engine making regular muffled explosive sounds. пыхтеть

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chug

70
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loyal, reliable, and hardworking.

faithful, committed

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stalwart

71
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engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought. задумчивый, печальный, меланхоличный

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pensive

72
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find (something) out for certain; make sure of.

устанавливать, выяснять

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ascertain

73
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(of a person or wrongful act, especially a crime) utterly odious or wicked. гнусный, отвратительный, ужасный

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heinous

74
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козел отпущения

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scapegoat

75
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knives, forks, and spoons used for eating or serving food. столовые приборы

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cutlery

76
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(of wind, water, or other natural agents) gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land).

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erode

77
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a mark stamped on articles of gold, silver, or platinum in Britain, certifying their standard of purity.
отличительный признак

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hallmark

78
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existing in a person, animal, or plant from birth; congenital. врожденный

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inbred

79
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a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid. поток

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torrent

80
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establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe, or secret place. укрывать

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ensconce

81
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(of an action or decision) performed by or affecting only one person, group, or country involved in a particular situation, without the agreement of another or the others. односторонний

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unilateral

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(of a situation or course of action) filled with or likely to result in (something undesirable). чреватый

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fraught

83
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The central processing unit and primary memory of a computer

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mainframe

84
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seriously affected by an undesirable condition or unpleasant feeling. пораженный, раненный, избитый

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stricken

85
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waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner. разбазаривать

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squander

86
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too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.

утомительный, нудный, скучный

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tedious

87
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having or conducive to good health.

здоровый, целебный

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healthful

88
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спокойствие, безмятежность

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placidity

89
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a list or plan showing turns of duty or leave for individuals or groups in an organization. список

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roster

90
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having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.

проницательный, умный

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shrewd

91
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verb. appear or claim to be or do something, especially falsely; profess
noun. the meaning or substance of something, typically a document or speech.

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purport

92
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салат (растение)

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lettuce

93
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(especially of a person or their clothes) perfectly clean, neat, or tidy. безупречный, безукоризненный

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immaculate

94
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laugh quietly or inwardly. хихикать, посмеиваться

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chuckle

95
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having or showing an excessively high opinion of one’s appearance, abilities, or worth. тщеславный

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vain

96
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noun. 1. a sudden sharp movement.
2. a movie
verb. propel (something) with a sudden sharp movement, especially of the fingers.

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flick

97
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carry, wield, or convey (something heavy or substantial).

нести, везти

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carry, wield

98
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выпуклость

выпячиваться

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bulge

99
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просачиваться, проникать

просачивание

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to seep out

seep

100
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secrets or mysteries.

тайны, загадки

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arcana

101
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шифер

грифельная доска

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slate

102
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a confused struggle or fight.

схватка, драка

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scrimmage

103
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adj. in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined. сырой, неочищенный.
n. natural petroleum
сырье

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crude

104
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драка

схватка вокруг мяча

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scrum

105
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make a small hole in (something) with a sharp point; pierce slightly. колоть, уколоть

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prick

106
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inspire or permeate with (a feeling or quality).

внушить, наполнять, вдохнуть

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imbue

107
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based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system. произвольный

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arbitrary

108
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refusing to be persuaded or to change one’s mind.

unshakeable, immovable, inflexible

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adamant

109
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a disorderly collection of objects placed haphazardly on top of each other. куча, ворох, груда

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heap

110
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a sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory, especially to obtain something; a raid. набег, налет

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foray

[faw·rei]

111
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of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else. ключевой, основной, центральный, осевой

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pivotal

112
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  1. able or apt to stay afloat or rise to the top of a liquid or gas. плавучий
  2. cheerful and optimistic. жизнерадостный
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buoyant

[boy·uhnt]

113
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move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or oscillating motion. скользить, скатываться

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slither

114
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a metal or plastic cover for the hub of a motor vehicle’s wheel. колпак

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hubcap

115
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n. a very small patch of color or light. пятно, крапинка, веснушка
v. mark or dot with small patches of color or particles of something. покрывать пятнами

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fleck

116
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v. 1. walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.
шататься
2. astonish or deeply shock. ошеломлять

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stagger

117
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interjection. damnation.

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tarnation

118
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hindering or preventing an action.

тормозящий, подваляющий, запрещающий

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inhibitory

119
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v. try hard to do or achieve something. стараться

n. an attempt to achieve a goal. стремление

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endeavor

120
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pursuit, intention, ambition. стремление. 2 words

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aspiration, endeavor

121
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used to indicate duty or correctness, typically when criticizing someone’s actions.
they … to respect the law

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ought

122
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устаревание

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obsolescence

123
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be enough or adequate. be sufficient.

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suffice

124
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avoiding the company of other people; solitary

затворнический

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reclusive

125
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prevent from functioning in a normal way.

выводить из строя, делать непригодным

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incapacitate

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