Telling stories Flashcards

1
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ADJECTIVES

deathly

A

fatal

* fatal flaw

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NOUNS

a mark, blemish, or other imperfection

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flaw

* fatal flaw

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NOUNS

flaw which brings to downfall, death

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fatal flaw

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NOUNS

a device or hole for catching animals or people and preventing their escape

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trap

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NOUNS

месть

A

revenge

* seek revenge, look for revenge

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NOUNS

state of being extremely poor

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poverty

* The hero is living in poverty.

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NOUNS

препятствие

A

obstacle

* an obstacle preventing the hero becoming successful

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NOUNS

accurate, deep understanding

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insight

* The hero has gained a new insight that makes them a better person.

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NOUNS

action

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deed

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NOUNS

harmful, bad action

A

bad deed

* get away with the bad deed and enjoy the rewards

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NOUNS

из грязи в князи

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rags to riches

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VERBS

resist (противостоять)

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confront

The hero confronts the monster for the first time and is frustrated.

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VERBS

pretend to be sb else, get a different appearance

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disguise

* People disguise themselves (men as women and vice versa)…

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VERBS

face unexpectedly

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encounter

* The hero encounters a problem that reveals a dark side to a new world.

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VERBS

make known

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reveal

* The hero encounters a problem that reveals a dark side to a new world.

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16
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VERBS

state, утверждать

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assert

* The baddie asserts their power…

17
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VERBS

use in your own interest (in Russian: эксплуатировать)

A

exploit

The hero destroys the monster by exploiting its only weakness.

18
Q

ADJECTIVES

something certain is going to happen, it cannot be avoided

A

be bound to do st

* People who work hard are bound to succeed.

19
Q

ADJECTIVES

annoyed, tired, sad

A

frustrated

* The hero confronts the monster for the first time and is frustrated.