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Question 1

Distress, typically that caused by something unexpected.

Answer 1

dismay - тревога, испуг

Question 2

A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.

Answer 2

enigma - загадка

Question 3

The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks.

Answer 3

banter - добродушное подшучивание

Question 4

A painful or horrific experience, especially a protracted one.

Answer 4

ordeal - тяжелое испытание

Question 5

A person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others.

Answer 5

imposter - самозванец

Question 6

An expression of sharp disapproval or criticism.

Answer 6

rebuke - упрек

Question 7

An act of gulping food or drink.

Answer 7

gulp - глоток

Question 8

A mark, fault, or other imperfection.

Answer 8

flaw - изъян

Question 9

A small ornament or item of jewelry that is of little value.

Answer 9

trinket - безделушка, брелок

Question 10

A wealthy, powerful person in business or industry.

Answer 10

tycoon - магнат

Question 11

A person who is or claims to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity.

Answer 11

prude - блюститель нравов, ханжа

Question 12

Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

Answer 12

valor - доблесть

Question 13

A thing that is not what it is purported to be.

Answer 13

sham - бутафория

Question 14

A final test or confrontation intended to settle a dispute.

Answer 14

showdown - решительное столкновение, разборка

Question 15

A stupid or careless mistake.

Answer 15

blunder - просчёт, грубая ошибка

Question 16

A sudden, usually temporary malfunction or irregularity of equipment.

Answer 16

glitch - сбой, авария, внезапный отказ

Question 17

Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues.

Answer 17

strife - распря

Question 18

A dull, slow-witted, or socially inept person.

Answer 18

dork - придурок

Question 19

Alcohol, especially hard liquor.

Answer 19

booze - выпивка, бухло

Question 20

An animal that naturally preys on others.

Answer 20

predator - хищник

Question 21

A robbery.

Answer 21

heist - ограбление

Question 22

A line or ridge produced on paper or cloth by folding, pressing, or crushing it.

Answer 22

crease - складка

Question 23

A slight line or fold in something, especially fabric or the skin of the face.

Answer 23

wrinkle - морщина

Question 24

The state or feeling, often pleasant, of tiredness or inertia.

Answer 24

languor - томность

Question 25

A contemptible person who preys on or exploits others.

Answer 25

vulture - стервятник