#4 Flashcards
A short leisurely walk.
stroll - прогулка
A leisurely stroll.
saunter - медленная прогулка
A long dress, typically having a close-fitting bodice and a flared or flowing skirt, worn on formal occasions.
gown - платье
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury.
grudge - неприязнь
Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.
pandemonium - смятение, столпотворение
An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster.
calamity - бедствие
One that begs, especiallya person who lives by asking for gifts.
beggar - нищий, попрошайка
The state of being tedious.
tedium - скука
A water-worn ravine.
gully - водосток, промоина
An eccentric or foolish person.
crackpot - чокнутый, ненормальный
A large, lively party, especially one celebrating something.
shindig - шумная вечеринка, веселье
A violent confrontation.
clash - столкновение, конфликт
A sharing of characteristics or origins.
kinship - родство
A person who is lazy and dirty or messy.
slob - неряха
A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.
torrent - поток
An abrupt uncontrolled movement, especially an unsteady tilt or roll.
lurch - шаткая походка
A sloping position or movement.
tilt - наклон
A large draft of drink.
swig - большой глоток
A studious or hardworking person.
wonk - зубрила
A close friend.
buddy - дружище
A petty quarrel, especially one between friends or lovers.
tiff - размолвка
A person considered to be insignificant, especially because they are small or young.
pipsqueak - ничтожная личность
A peculiar behavioral habit.
quirk - выверт, бзик
A small piece or brief extract.
snippet - отрывок
Reluctance to work or make an effort; laziness.
sloth - леность
