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majority

(mə-ˈjȯr-ə-tē)

A

a number or percentage equaling more than half of a total
Example: “The Republicans are currently the majority in the Senate. “

большинство

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manner

(ˈma-nər)

A

a characteristic or customary mode of acting (custom)
Example: “She has a very forceful manner of speaking. “

манера

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margin

(ˈmär-jən)

A

the part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter
Example: “Please write your name in the left margin of the page. “

допуск, край

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medication

(ˌme-di-ˈkā-shən)

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the act or process of medicating; a medicinal substance
Example: “The company has developed a new allergy medication. “

медикамент, лечение

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mere

(ˈmir)

A

being nothing more than
Example: “The mere idea of your traveling alone to Europe is ridiculous”

всего лишь

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merely

(ˈmir-lē)

A

nothing more than (only)
Example: “His offensive game, though, has been merely average.”

только, просто

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might

(ˈmīt)

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the power, authority, or resources wielded; used to say that something is possible
Example: “An impressive display of military might”

мощь, можно

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moderate

(ˈmä-d(ə-)rət)

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avoiding extremes of behavior or expression
Example: “There were moderate levels of chemicals in the lake”

умеренный

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modest

(ˈmä-dəst)

A

placing a moderate estimate on one’s abilities or worth
Example: “He has only a modest amount of knowledge on the subject.”

скромный

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mutual

(ˈmyü-chə-wəl)

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directed by each toward the other or the others
Example: “The partnership was based on mutual admiration and understanding.”

взаимный

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