pace, negotiate, restore, substantial, conventional, deputy, assure, armed, arise, nevertheless Flashcards

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pace (noun)

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  1. the speed at which smbd/smth walks, runs or moves (скорость)
    - Aisha slowed her pace to a walk.
  2. the speed at which smth happens (темп)
    - It is difficult to keep up with a rapid pace of change.
  3. step
    - She took two paces forward.
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negotiate (verb)

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  1. to try to reach an agreement by formal discussion (договориться,вести переговоры)
    - The government will not negotiate with terrorists.
  2. to successfully get over or past a difficult part on path or route
    - The climbers had to negotiate a steep rock face.
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restore (verb)

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  1. to bring back a situation or feeling that existed before (возрождать)
    - The measures are intended to restore public confidence in economy.
  2. to bring smbd/smth back to former condition, place or position
    - He is now fully restored to health.
  3. to repair building, work of art, piece of furniture, etc. so that it looks as good as it did originally
    - Her job is restoring old paintings.
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substantial (adj)

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large in amount, value or importance
- substantial sums of money
- substantial change

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conventional (adj)

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tending to follow what is done or considered acceptable by society in general; normal and ordinary, and perhaps not very interesting
- conventional behavior/morality

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deputy (noun)

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A second-in-command who takes over for the leader or manager when they re absent

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assure (verb)

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  1. to tell smbd that smth is definitely true or is definitely going to happen, when they have doubts abt it
    - She is perfectly safe, I can assure u.
  2. to make urself certain about smth
    - He assured himself of her safety.
  3. to make smth certain to happen
    - Victory would assure a place in the finals
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armed (adj)

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involving the use of weapons
- an armed robbery

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arise (verb)

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occur
- a serious problem can arise

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nevertheless (adv)

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despite smth that u have just mentioned

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