Chaprter 4 Flashcards

english words

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a strong wish or need
Пробуждение, побудительной порыв

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urge

creative urge ― творческий порыв, творческое настроение

urge to travel ― стремление к странствиям

to feel the urge of ambition ― иметь честолюбивые побуждения

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to show someone where to go, usually by taking them to a place or by going in front of them

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lead

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slightly embarrassed, usually because you have done something stupid

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sheepish

with a sheepish smile ― застенчиво улыбаясь

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4
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to communicate information, feelings, or images to someone

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convey

Convey is to represent something well so that others can understand it, for example “I will convey my ideas to him” means explaining the ideas so he understands them well.

Convert is to change something into a different thing, for example “I will convert my garage into a spare room” means changing the garage into a spare room.

Transfer is to take something from somewhere and move it to somewhere else, for example “I will transfer money to him” means I will give him some of my money.

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5
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extremely large

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huge

huge mountain ― огромная гора

huge eater ― обжора

huge sleeper ― соня

Big — обозначает размер или количество больше среднего. Часто употребляется в разговорной речи.

Large — большой по размеру или количеству. Используется в основном в книжном и официальном языке.

Huge — чрезвычайно большой по размеру или количеству. Не употребляется с very (очень).
This emphasizes that you think it’s VERY large/big, and not just large/big

“grand”
This one isn’t used for size very often.
It’s normally used to say something is great, elegant, and/or impressive.
If you use it for size, you’re still also saying that it’s elegant or impressive as well

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6
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a large military ship used in wars

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cruiser

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7
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to fold paper, cloth, etc around something to cover it

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wrap sth up

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8
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quick to protect yourself from being criticized

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defensive

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9
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an announcement or proof that something is true or certain

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confirmation

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10
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to close with great force, or to make something close with great force

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slam

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11
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needed in order to achieve something

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necessary

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12
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uncontrolled behaviour

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hysterics

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13
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to ask someone for food or money, because you do not have any

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beg

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14
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a strong request

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plea

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15
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to stop yourself from doing something that you want to do

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resist

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16
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to use something such as a product, energy, or fuel

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consume