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Question 1

Severely cut down on smth

Answer 1

Cut to the bone

Grandmother’s housekeeping money was cut to the bone.

Question 2

1. A portion of an organism capable of developing into a new one
2. An initial stage from which smth may develop

Answer 2

Микроб

The germ of a brilliant idea

Question 3

Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks

Answer 3

Audacious

A series of audacious takeovers

Question 4

Not showing due respect for another person; impertinent

Answer 4

Impudent

I should have controlled this impudent remark.

Question 5

Waste in a reckless and foolish manner

Answer 5

Squander

£100 million of taxpayers’ money has been squandered on administering the tax.

Question 6

Harmful, poisonous or very unpleasant

Answer 6

Noxious

They were overcome by noxious fumes.

Question 7

Very skilled or proficient at smth (n/adj)

Answer 7

Adept

Ловкий/ловкач

An adept negotiator

He is anadept at imitation.