3rd deck Flashcards
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an official order issued by a legal authority.
указ, постановление, декрет
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decree
[duh·kree]
2
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lapse, flaw, overlook. упущение
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omission
3
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enough or more than enough; plentiful.
обильный, достаточный
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ample
4
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(of a person or animal) move around restlessly and stealthily, especially in search of or as if in search of prey. рыскать, бродить, красться.
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prowl
[prawl]
5
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unconvincing, lame, weak, thin
неубедительный, неосновательный (2 words)
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inconclusive
flimsy
6
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(of a person) talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.
говорливый
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voluble
7
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a temporary interruption or problem.
заминка, помеха
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hitch
8
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буйствовать (idiom)
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to run amok
9
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a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type. embodiment, incarnation, personification, personalisation.
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epitome
[uh·PI·tuh·mee]
10
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a person or thing surviving from an earlier time, especially someone surviving in office.
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holdover
11
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a fixed share of something that a person or group is entitled to receive or is bound to contribute. квота
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quota
12
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regard or consider in a specified way.
считать, полагать, думать
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deem
13
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сахарный тростник
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sugarcane
14
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вездесущность (2 words)
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omnipresence
ubiquity
15
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воинская повинность
призыв на воинскую службу
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conscription
16
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a person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street. продавец, торговец
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vendor
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n. a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape.
v. put in an indiscriminate mass or group; treat as alike without regard for particulars.
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lump
18
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(of the portrayal or description of sexual matters) offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency. непристойный, неприличный
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obscene
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любознательный. curious (3 words)
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inquisitive
inquiring
prying
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express one’s opinions in a way considered annoyingly pompous and dogmatic.
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pontificate
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the advancement of a plan or interest. продвижение, помощь, поддержка
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furtherance
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strong and healthy; vigorous. крепкий
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robust
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conformity to facts; accuracy. правдивость, достоверность
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veracity
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be absorbed in the reading or study of.
размышлять, study, read intently
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pore
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(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.
двусмысленный, неопределенный
ambiguous
26
the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.
ethos
27
diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength.
| истощаться
dwindle
28
spread (something, especially information) widely.
| распространять, рассеивать, сеять
disseminate
29
(of punishment or a person in authority) permissive, merciful, or tolerant. мягкий, снисходительный
lenient
30
carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action). сотворить, совершать преступление
perpetrate
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more important than anything else; supreme.
| первостепенный
paramount
32
a spoken word, statement, or vocal sound.
| remark, comment, word, expression
utterance
33
(of ice, snow, or another frozen substance, such as food) become liquid or soft as a result of warming.
оттепель, потепление, таяние
thaw
34
find (something) in the ground by digging.
| раскопать
unearth
35
gather together or accumulate (a large amount or number of valuable material or things) over a period of time. gather, collect, assemble
amass
36
having or showing sensitive insight.
| insightful, responsive, sensitive
perceptive
37
песчаный, твердый
gritty
38
a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement. скука, тоска
ennui
39
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles.
disheartenment
40
goods transported in bulk by truck, train, ship, or aircraft. груз
freight
41
божья коровка
ladybug
42
вереск
heather
43
having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.
| рассудительный, благоразусный, здрвомыслящий
judicious
44
1. eccentric or strange
| 2. bad-tempered; irritable.
cranky
45
a person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period at low wages. trainee, learner.
apprentice
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ремонтник, ремонтный мастер, тот, кто чинит
mender
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стукач, доносчик, осведомитель
snitch
48
an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass out of or into a confined space.
vent
49
noun
1. a stand, booth, or compartment for the sale of goods in a market or large covered area. киоск, ларек
2. an individual compartment for an animal in a stable or barn, enclosed on three sides. стоило
verb
(of a motor vehicle or its engine) stop running, typically because of an overload on the engine. глохнуть
stall
50
liability to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse. изменчивость, летучесть
volatility
51
state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
| утвреждать, отстаивать
assert
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(of a person) fond of company; sociable.
| общительный, стадный
gregarious
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blasphemous or obscene language.
| ненормативная лексика
profanity
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1. прищепка
| 2. вешалка для одежды
peg
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denoting attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious or spiritual basis. светский
secular
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erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant). вычеркивать
expunge
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unwilling and hesitant; disinclined. неохотный, вынужденный
reluctant
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extremely unpleasant. противный, неприятный, отвратительный
obnoxious
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(of a young bird) having wing feathers that are large enough for flight; able to fly. оперенный
fledged
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showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others. черствый, бездушный, бессердечный
callous
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including or covering all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required.
inclusive
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having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed or made angry. раздражительный
irritable
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long life. долговечность, долголетие, долгожительство
longevity
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poke (someone) with a finger, foot, or pointed object.
| толкать, тыкать
prod
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great happiness and exhilaration. восторг
elation
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quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive
| кроткий, смиренный
meek
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extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate.
| тщательный, скурпулезный, точный
rigorous
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protect and care for (someone) lovingly.
cherish
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(of a vehicle or boat) move slowly with the engine making regular muffled explosive sounds. пыхтеть
chug
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loyal, reliable, and hardworking.
| faithful, committed
stalwart
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engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought. задумчивый, печальный, меланхоличный
pensive
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find (something) out for certain; make sure of.
| устанавливать, выяснять
ascertain
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(of a person or wrongful act, especially a crime) utterly odious or wicked. гнусный, отвратительный, ужасный
heinous
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козел отпущения
scapegoat
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knives, forks, and spoons used for eating or serving food. столовые приборы
cutlery
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(of wind, water, or other natural agents) gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land).
erode
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a mark stamped on articles of gold, silver, or platinum in Britain, certifying their standard of purity.
отличительный признак
hallmark
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existing in a person, animal, or plant from birth; congenital. врожденный
inbred
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a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid. поток
torrent
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establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe, or secret place. укрывать
ensconce
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(of an action or decision) performed by or affecting only one person, group, or country involved in a particular situation, without the agreement of another or the others. односторонний
unilateral
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(of a situation or course of action) filled with or likely to result in (something undesirable). чреватый
fraught
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The central processing unit and primary memory of a computer
mainframe
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seriously affected by an undesirable condition or unpleasant feeling. пораженный, раненный, избитый
stricken
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waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner. разбазаривать
squander
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too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
| утомительный, нудный, скучный
tedious
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having or conducive to good health.
| здоровый, целебный
healthful
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спокойствие, безмятежность
placidity
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a list or plan showing turns of duty or leave for individuals or groups in an organization. список
roster
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having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.
| проницательный, умный
shrewd
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verb. appear or claim to be or do something, especially falsely; profess
noun. the meaning or substance of something, typically a document or speech.
purport
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салат (растение)
lettuce
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(especially of a person or their clothes) perfectly clean, neat, or tidy. безупречный, безукоризненный
immaculate
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laugh quietly or inwardly. хихикать, посмеиваться
chuckle
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having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth. тщеславный
vain
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noun. 1. a sudden sharp movement.
2. a movie
verb. propel (something) with a sudden sharp movement, especially of the fingers.
flick
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carry, wield, or convey (something heavy or substantial).
| нести, везти
carry, wield
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выпуклость
| выпячиваться
bulge
99
просачиваться, проникать
| просачивание
to seep out
| seep
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secrets or mysteries.
| тайны, загадки
arcana
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шифер
| грифельная доска
slate
102
a confused struggle or fight.
| схватка, драка
scrimmage
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adj. in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined. сырой, неочищенный.
n. natural petroleum
сырье
crude
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драка
| схватка вокруг мяча
scrum
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make a small hole in (something) with a sharp point; pierce slightly. колоть, уколоть
prick
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inspire or permeate with (a feeling or quality).
| внушить, наполнять, вдохнуть
imbue
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based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system. произвольный
arbitrary
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refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.
| unshakeable, immovable, inflexible
adamant
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a disorderly collection of objects placed haphazardly on top of each other. куча, ворох, груда
heap
110
a sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory, especially to obtain something; a raid. набег, налет
foray
| [faw·rei]
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of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else. ключевой, основной, центральный, осевой
pivotal
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1. able or apt to stay afloat or rise to the top of a liquid or gas. плавучий
2. cheerful and optimistic. жизнерадостный
buoyant
| [boy·uhnt]
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move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or oscillating motion. скользить, скатываться
slither
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a metal or plastic cover for the hub of a motor vehicle's wheel. колпак
hubcap
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n. a very small patch of color or light. пятно, крапинка, веснушка
v. mark or dot with small patches of color or particles of something. покрывать пятнами
fleck
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v. 1. walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.
шататься
2. astonish or deeply shock. ошеломлять
stagger
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interjection. damnation.
tarnation
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hindering or preventing an action.
| тормозящий, подваляющий, запрещающий
inhibitory
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v. try hard to do or achieve something. стараться
| n. an attempt to achieve a goal. стремление
endeavor
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pursuit, intention, ambition. стремление. 2 words
aspiration, endeavor
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used to indicate duty or correctness, typically when criticizing someone's actions.
they ... to respect the law
ought
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устаревание
obsolescence
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be enough or adequate. be sufficient.
suffice
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avoiding the company of other people; solitary
| затворнический
reclusive
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prevent from functioning in a normal way.
| выводить из строя, делать непригодным
incapacitate
