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mover

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грузчик / движущая сила / инициатор

The movers carried the furniture into the house. She was a key mover in the project. He is a mover of new ideas.

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nerve

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нерв / смелость, наглость

The doctor explained how the optic nerve works. She had the nerve to ask for a raise. He lost his nerve before the speech.

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nomad

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кочевник

The desert was home to many nomads. He lived like a digital nomad, working from different countries.

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olive

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оливка, маслина / оливковый цвет

She added olives to the salad. His jacket was olive green.

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ounce

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унция (мера веса), малое количество

There are sixteen ounces in a pound. She didn’t show an ounce of regret.

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ozone

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озон

he ozone layer protects us from harmful rays. There was a strong smell of ozone after the storm.

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panel

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панель, комиссия, жюри

The control panel was full of buttons. The discussion panel included experts from different fields.

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patch

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заплатка, участок, кусок

He sewed a patch on his jeans. A small patch of grass grew in the yard. They fixed a security patch in the software.

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peach

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персик / персиковый цвет

She bought a basket of peaches. Her dress was a soft peach color.

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pearl

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жемчуг, жемчужина

She wore a necklace made of pearls. This book is a pearl of wisdom.

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pedal

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педаль

Press the brake pedal to stop the car. She pushed the bicycle pedal with force.

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phase

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фаза, этап

The project is in its final phase. The moon goes through different phases.

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polio

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полиомиелит

Polio was once a serious health threat. Vaccination helped to eradicate polio. – Вакцинация помогла искоренить полиомиелит.

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porch

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крыльцо, веранда

They sat on the porch and watched the sunset. The house has a large front porch.

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prawn

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креветка (крупная)

She ordered grilled prawns for dinner. Prawns are larger than shrimp.

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prick

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укол, прокол, колоть

He felt a sharp prick in his finger. Be careful not to prick yourself with the needle.

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probe

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зонд, расследование, исследовать

The scientist sent a space probe to Mars. The police are conducting a probe into the case.

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prose

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проза

He prefers poetry to prose. The novel was written in simple prose.

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pulse

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пульс, ритм

The doctor checked her pulse. The music had a strong pulse.

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query

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запрос, вопрос, уточнять

She sent a query about her bank account. If you have any queries, please ask.

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radar

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радар, система обнаружения

The ship was detected by radar. The police used radar to check the speed of cars.

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rally

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митинг, собрание, ралли (гонка)

Thousands attended the political rally. He participated in a car rally.

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relay

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эстафета, передавать сигнал

They won the 4x100m relay race. The news was relayed to the public.

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relic

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реликвия, остаток прошлого

This artifact is a relic of ancient history. The old castle is a relic of the past.

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rider
всадник, наездник, пассажир The rider controlled the horse skillfully. The train rider was reading a book.
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ridge
хребет, гребень, выступ We climbed to the top of the mountain ridge. The roof has a narrow ridge running along the top.
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rival
соперник, конкурент They have been business rivals for years. He defeated his main rival in the final match.
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route
маршрут, путь This is the fastest route to the airport. The delivery truck follows the same route every day.
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salon
салон She went to the beauty salon to get her hair done. The artist exhibited his paintings in a famous Parisian salon.
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salsa
сальса (танец, соус) They love dancing salsa every weekend. She made fresh salsa with tomatoes and chili peppers.
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scent
запах, аромат The scent of roses filled the room. The dog picked up the scent of the missing person.
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scuba
акваланг, подводное плавание He took scuba diving lessons last summer. She bought new scuba gear for her trip to the Maldives.
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slang
сленг, жаргон Teenagers often use slang when they talk. This word is common in American slang.
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slash
косая черта, разрез, сокращать Use a slash (/) to separate options in the form. The company slashed prices for the holiday sale. He slashed the fabric with a knife.
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sneer
насмешка, презрительная улыбка / насмехаться He gave a sneer and walked away. She sneered at his attempts to impress her.
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spark
искра, вспышка / разжигать The fire started with a single spark. The fire started with a single spark.
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spite
злоба, делать назло She ignored him out of spite. In spite of the rain, we continued our journey.
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squad
отряд, команда, бригада The rescue squad arrived quickly. He joined a basketball squad.
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stack
стопка, куча / складывать в стопку There was a stack of books on the desk. He stacked the plates neatly in the cupboard.
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stake
кол, ставка, доля (в бизнесе) He drove a wooden stake into the ground. She has a 10% stake in the company. They played poker with high stakes.
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stock
запас, акция, ассортимент The store has a large stock of goods. He bought shares of Apple stock. We need to stock up on food for winter.
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stool
табурет, стул без спинки He sat on a wooden stool. The bar was full of high stools.
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surge
волна, резкий рост, всплеск There was a sudden surge in electricity. The crowd surged forward. A surge of emotions overwhelmed him.
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taunt
насмешка, язвительное замечание / насмехаться He ignored their cruel taunts. She taunted him about his mistake.
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theme
тема, мотив The theme of the book is love and betrayal. The party had a Halloween theme.
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thigh
бедро He injured his thigh while running. She wore a dress with a high slit on the thigh.
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torch
факел, фонарик He carried a burning torch through the cave. She used a torch to light the way.
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trait
черта характера, особенность Honesty is one of his best traits. This plant has a unique genetic trait.
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tramp
бродяга, тяжелая поступь / бродяжничать The old tramp wandered the streets. We heard the tramp of soldiers’ boots.
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trial
суд, испытание, пробный The murder trial lasted for months. The vaccine is still in its trial phase. You can get a free trial of this software.
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tribe
племя The ancient tribe lived in the mountains. He feels like an outsider in his own tribe.
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troop
отряд, войска, группа A troop of soldiers marched through the city. The scouts moved in a small troop.
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trunk
ствол (дерева), багажник, хобот The elephant lifted water with its trunk. He put the suitcase in the car trunk. The old tree had a thick trunk.
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tulip
тюльпан She planted tulips in the garden. The Netherlands is famous for its tulip fields.
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tutor
репетитор, наставник He hired a tutor to improve his English. The university provides tutors for struggling students.
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venue
место проведения (мероприятия) The concert venue was packed with people. They chose a beautiful venue for their wedding.
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villa
вилла, загородный дом They rented a villa by the sea. The wealthy businessman owns a luxurious villa.
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vomit
рвота, тошнить He felt sick and vomited after eating spoiled food. The smell made her want to vomit.
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voter
избиратель, голосующий Every voter has the right to express their opinion. Young voters are crucial in the upcoming election.
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waist
талия She wore a belt around her waist. He has a slim waist.
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weave
ткать, плести She can weave beautiful patterns into fabric. The spider wove a web in the corner.
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wheat
пшеница Farmers harvested the wheat in late summer. This bread is made from whole wheat flour.
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widow
вдова She became a widow after her husband passed away. The widow lived alone for many years.
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width
ширина The width of the table is two meters. He measured the width of the door before buying new furniture.
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worse
хуже The weather is getting worse. His condition is much worse than yesterday.
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wreck
крушение, обломки, разрушать The ship wreck was found at the bottom of the ocean. The storm wrecked their house.
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yacht
яхта They spent the weekend on a yacht. He dreams of owning a luxury yacht.
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zebra
зебра A zebra has black and white stripes. We saw a zebra at the zoo.
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since
с тех пор, поскольку I haven’t seen her since last summer. Since it’s raining, we should stay inside. – Поскольку идёт дождь, нам лучше остаться внутри.
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worst
самый худший This was the worst day of my life. He made the worst decision possible.
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acute
острый, серьезный "He felt an acute pain in his chest. – Он почувствовал острую боль в груди. The country is facing an acute shortage of food. – Страна сталкивается с острой нехваткой продовольствия."
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ample
обильный, достаточный "We have ample time to finish the project. – У нас достаточно времени, чтобы закончить проект. There is ample space in the room. – В комнате достаточно места."
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balky
упрямый, строптивый "The balky horse refused to move. – Упрямая лошадь отказалась двигаться. His balky behavior made negotiations difficult. "
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bossy
властный, любящий командовать She is too bossy and tells everyone what to do. His bossy attitude annoys his coworkers.
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dated
устаревший, старомодный This dress looks dated. His ideas are very dated.
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dense
плотный, густой The forest was so dense that no sunlight could pass through. This book is quite dense with information.
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erect
прямой, воздвигать He stood erect with his shoulders back. They erected a monument in his honor.
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fatal
смертельный, роковой The accident was fatal. He made a fatal mistake in his calculations.
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fixed
фиксированный, неподвижный The price is fixed and cannot be changed. His gaze was fixed on the horizon.
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fluid
жидкость, текучий Water is a fluid. His movements were smooth and fluid.
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funky
странный, необычный, стильный He wore a funky hat. – Он надел необычную (стильную) шляпу. The club was playing some funky music.
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gaudy
безвкусный, кричащий She wore a gaudy pink dress with too many sequins. The decorations were too gaudy for my taste.
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godly
благочестивый, божественный She lived a godly life. He was admired for his godly wisdom.
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grand
величественный, грандиозный The palace looked grand. He has grand plans for the future.
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gross
грубый, отвратительный, валовой His behavior was gross and inappropriate. The company's gross income increased this year. That food looks gross! – Эта еда выглядит отвратительно!
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hairy
волосатый, страшный (разг.) The dog was big and hairy. The situation got a bit hairy. – Ситуация стала немного страшной (опасной).
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inert
инертный, вялый The gas is chemically inert. He lay inert on the couch all day.
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known
известный She is known for her kindness. This is a well-known fact.
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later
позже I’ll call you later. See you later!
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lousy
lousy – паршивый, отвратительный The weather is lousy today. He did a lousy job.
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moody
капризный, угрюмый She gets moody when she's tired. His moody behavior made it hard to talk to him.
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moral
моральный, нравственный; мораль It was a moral decision. The moral of the story is that honesty is the best policy.
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muddy
грязный, мутный The road was muddy after the rain. The water in the river looked muddy.
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naval
военно - морской He served in the naval forces. There is a naval base near the city.
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needy
нуждающийся The organization helps needy families. He always acts so needy in relationships.
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noble
благородный, знатный He came from a noble family. Helping others is a noble thing to do.
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petty
мелочный, незначительный Stop arguing over petty things! He was too petty to admit he was wrong.
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picky
привередливый, разборчивый She is very picky about food. He’s a picky customer.
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prime
главный, первоклассный, расцвет This is a prime location for a hotel. He is in the prime of his life.
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prior
предшествующий, более важный I have a prior commitment, so I can't come. Prior experience is required for this job.

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