extensive, shelter, controversy, fade, defensive, net, constitute, establishment, prominent, steady Flashcards
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extensive (adj)
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covering a large area; great in amount
- The house has extensive grounds.
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shelter (noun)
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- the fact of having a place to live or stay, considered as a basic human need (укрытие)
- Human beings need food, clothing and shelter. - protection from rain, danger or attack
- to take a shelter from the storm
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controversy (noun)
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public discussion and argument abt smth that many people strongly disagree about, think is bad, or are shocked by (противоречие)
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fade (verb)
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- to become or to make smth become paler or less bright (утихать)
- All color had faded from the sky. - to disappear gradually (постепенно исчезать)
- Her smile faded
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defensive (adj)
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- protecting smbd/smth against attacks
- There re purely defensive measures. - behaving in a way that shows that u feel that people are criticizing u
- Do no ask him abt his plans - he just gets defensive.
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net (noun)
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сеть
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constitute (verb)
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to be considered to be smth (составлять что-л.)
- Climate change constitutes a major threat to life.
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establishment (noun)
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an organization, a large institution or a hotel
- The hotel is a comfortable and well-run establishment
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prominent (adj)
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- important or well-known
- She was prominent in the fashion industry. - easily seen (noticeable)
- The story was given a prominent position on the front page.
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appeal (verb)
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