merely, mass, tone, liberal, decline, expose, rural, AIDS, Jew, legislation

Question 1

merely (adv)

Answer 1

1. used meaning ‘only’ or ‘simply’ to emphasize a fact or smth that u re saying
   It is not merely a job, it is way of life

Question 2

mass (noun)

Answer 2

1. a large amount of substance that does not have a definite shape or form
2. a large amount or quantity of smth
3. a large number of people or things grouped together, often in a confused way
4. the ordinary people in society who re not leaders or re considered to be not very well educated

Question 3

tone (noun)

Answer 3

1. the quality of smbd’s voice, especially expressing particular emotion
2. the general character and attitude of smth such as a piece of writing, or the atmosphere of an event
   The overall tone of the book is gently nostalgic.
3. shade of colour
   A carpet in warm tones of brown and orange

Question 4

liberal (adj)

Answer 4

1. willing to understand and respect other people’s behavior, opinions, etc. especially when they re different from ur own.; believing people should be able to choose how they behave
2. not completely accurate or exact
   a liberal translation of the text

Question 5

decline (verb)

Answer 5

1. to become smaller, fewer, weaker.
   to decline in popularity
2. to refuse politely to accept or to do smth
   to decline an offer

Question 6

expose (verb)

Answer 6

to show smth that is usually hidden
expose the truth

Question 7

rural (adj)

Answer 7

connected with or like the countryside
rural areas

Question 8

AIDS (noun)

Answer 8

СПИД

Question 9

Jew (noun)

Answer 9

Еврей

Question 10

legislation (noun)

Answer 10

a law or a set of laws passed by a parliament