#4 Flashcards

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Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

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arbitrary - произвольный

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2
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Not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily.

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reticent - скрытный

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3
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Gentle, not harmful in effect.

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benign - доброкачественный

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4
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Grimly mocking or cynical.

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sardonic - злобно-насмешливый

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5
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Failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate.

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presumptuous - самонадеянный

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6
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Lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence.

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crass - грубый

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Annoying, worrying, or causing problems.

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vexing - раздражающий

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8
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Of imposing height.

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lofty - возвышенный

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Active, fast, and energetic.

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brisk - юркий

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10
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Attractively unusual or old-fashioned.

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quaint - причудливый

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Wet and soft.

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soggy - сырой, нудный

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Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

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explicit - явный

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13
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Superior to all others.

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supreme - высший

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14
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Dark or dull in color or tone.

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somber - угрюмый

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Having rough, sharp points protruding.

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jagged - зазубренный

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16
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Abundant in supply or quantity.

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copious - обильный

17
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In a disturbed state of mind resulting from illness or intoxication.

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delirious - бредовый

18
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Complicated or detailed and awkward to do or use.

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fiddly - неудобный

19
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Furiously angry.

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livid - синевато-багровый, в ярости

20
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Making a loud, confused noise.

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tumultuous - буйный

21
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Rough in texture or grain. Rude, crude, or vulgar.

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coarse - грубый

22
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Decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell.

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putrid - гнилой, дурно пахнущий

23
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Sharing a common border, touching.

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contiguous - соприкасающийся

24
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Having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.

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inveterate - заядлый, отпетый

25
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Neither parallel nor at right angles to a specified or implied line

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skew - косой