Lessons Flashcards
(273 cards)
1
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His constant interruptions during the meeting only served to _____ the situation. (Irritate and frustrate intensely)
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exasperate
Irritate and frustrate intensely
2
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The company’s financial issues were bad enough, but the recent market crash has only _____ their problems.
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exacerbate
Make a problem worse (обострять)
3
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He spent months _ing the _ for the new product launch to ensure everything would run smoothly.
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Lay the groundwork
To create a foundation, the basics or fundamentals
4
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He tried to _____ the _____ on, but no water was coming out.
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Кран (вода), a tap/
faucet
Открыть воду
to turn the faucet on
5
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She was supposed to be studying, but she kept getting _____ _____ her phone notifications.
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distracted by
Отвлечен чем-то
6
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He made his _____ very clear during the debate, but his opinion wasn’t popular with the crowd.
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stance
Поза, позиция…
7
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She couldn’t focus because the thought of the looming deadline was constantly _ her.
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gnawing at
Грызть что-то
8
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The two companies decided to _____ a new product to target younger consumers.
We’ve been asked to _____ the research project, which will be presented next month.
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Collaborate ON
Сотрудничать, взаимодействовать на тему..
9
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The doctor carefully placed the medicine into a small _____.
After she filled the _____ with the serum, she sealed it for safe transport.
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vial
Пузырёк
10
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They rejected his application, but _____?
She questioned the decision, asking, _____ is this policy being enforced?
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on what premise?
on what grounds?
based on what?
На каком основании?
11
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He continued working late _____ his exhaustion.
_____ the rainy weather, the event was still held outdoors.
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despite
in spite of
Несмотря на
12
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*The extra expenses were _____ and not part of the main project budget.
While the main focus was on the presentation, there were several _____ benefits from the networking event.*
- happening as a result of (an activity)
- happening as a minor accompaniment to something else
- occurring merely by chance or without intention or calculation
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incidental
(unintended, secondary, minor)
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When things don’t go as planned, it’s better to just ______ and see where it takes you.
He’s not worried about minor changes; he’s always able to ______.
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go with the flow
(adapt, adjust)
Плыть по течению
14
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Don’t forget to pack your ______ before heading out for the trip.
She left all her ______ at the hotel and had to buy new ones.
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toiletries
Туалетные принадлежности
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Наносящий ущерб
*The judge warned that any _____ comments could be to the defendant’s case.
Sharing such incomplete information can lead to a ____ impact on the investigation.*
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prejudicial (harmful, biased)
16
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Несправедливость
1. The villain in the story was a symbol of pure ______.
- He was horrified by the ______ that took place during the war.
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- iniquity (!not common!)
- iniquities
(injustice, wickedness, sin)
17
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The lawyer tried to ______ the accusations with solid evidence.
The scientist’s new findings were meant to ______ the outdated theory.
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refute
Опровергать
(disprove, challenge)
18
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Оспаривать
- The thieves planned to ______ a series of crimes across the city.
- The pirates would ______ the coastal towns, taking everything they could.
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- perpetrate, commit
- plunder (!not common!)
Совершать преступление или обман
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Оспаривать
They tried to ______ his integrity by suggesting he was biased.
The article was meant to ______ the credibility of the research findings.
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impugn (question, challenge)
(!not common)
20
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The project failed because the plan was fundamentally ______ (from the beginning.)
His arguments were based on a ______ idea of how the system works.
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misconceived
(misunderstood, flawed **from the beginning*)
note that the root is conceive which is to be born
Неправильно задуманный, ошибочно продуманный
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*1. The lawyer’s argument _____ the evidence presented.
- Their stance on the issue involved a complete _____ of the opposing party’s claims.*
Отрицание
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- negated
- negation
(denial, contradiction, dismissal)
22
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*Many people choose to _____ from voting when they are unsure of their decision.
She decided to _____ from alcohol for health reasons.*
Воздерживаться
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abstain
(refrain, avoid)
Воздерживаться
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*His personal _____ guided all of his decisions and actions in life.
The company operates based on a strong _____ of integrity and transparency.*
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creed
(belief, doctrine)
(!not common!)
belief/doctrine are more common
Вероучение (также «кредо»)
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*Her speech was _____, getting straight to the point without unnecessary details.
The report was _____, summarizing all the key points in just two pages.*
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succinct
(brief, concise)
Кратко, лаконично
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*It was _____ of him to assume he would get the promotion without even asking.
She made a _____ suggestion, thinking she knew more than everyone else.*
Самонадеянный
presumptuous
(overconfident, arrogant)
note that the root word is presume
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His tone was completely ______ of any emotion, which made his speech seem cold.
The landscape was ______ of any greenery, leaving only barren land in sight.
devoid (lacking, empty)
Лишенный, lacking
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Young children are often more ______ to illnesses because their immune systems are still developing.
The elderly population is particularly ______ to the effects of extreme weather.
susceptible
(vulnerable, prone)
Восприимчивый, впечатлительный
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Проницательно
He made a ______ business move by investing early in the tech industry.
The lawyer was known for her ______ approach in the courtroom.
shrewd
(clever, astute)
Проницательно
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Many young professionals ______ to become successful entrepreneurs.
She worked hard every day, as she ______ to achieve her dream of becoming an artist.
aspire
(aim, strive)
Стремиться
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Спокойствие
After a long day, he enjoyed the ______ of his quiet garden.
The lake is known for its ______, attracting visitors who seek a peaceful retreat.
tranquility
(calmness, peace)
Спокойствие
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Взгляд на../ восприятие
1. Her ______ on life changed after she moved to the city.
2. His ______ of the situation was very different from how others perceived it.
1. outlook
2. perception
(view, perspective)
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Before making a decision, you should always ______ all the possible outcomes.
They didn't ______ the impact that their actions would have on the environment.
Consider
(think about, take into account)
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Уловка, приманка.
The sales promotion was a clever ______ to attract more customers.
They used free samples as ______ to draw people into the store.
ploy/bait/lure
(trick, scheme)
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His actions were seen as _____ by the community, as they violated the sacred traditions of their faith.
Many considered her comment about the religious ceremony to be _____ and disrespectful.
sacreligious
Святотатство
profane / irreverent / blasphemous
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The car was given a protective ______ to prevent rust.
A thick ______ of paint was applied to the walls to refresh the room.
coating
(layer, covering)
Покрытие
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Her ______ that the project would be finished on time was met with skepticism.
The scientist’s ______ was backed by strong evidence and data.
assertion
(claim, statement)
Утверждение
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He lives a ______ lifestyle, always looking for ways to save money.
Being ______, she prefers to cook at home rather than dine out at expensive restaurants.
frugal
(economical, thrifty)
Экономный
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Лицемерие
His ______ of his true intentions was masterful, making it hard for anyone to see his real motives.
Through careful ______, they managed to hide their involvement in the scandal.
dissimulation
(deception, concealment)
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*His _____ led him to make unethical business decisions in pursuit of more money.
The story highlights how _____ can ultimately ruin relationships and trust.*
Жадность
avarice
(extreme greed for wealth or material gain)
(!not very common!)
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Are you trying to _____ that I’m responsible for the mistake?
The email didn’t _____ any changes, but we were still unsure about the plan.*
Подразумевать
imply
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The new policy has serious _____s for how we manage client data.
His statement carried the clear _____ that the project might be canceled.*
Вытекающее значение
implication
(consequence, suggestion)
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Запинание, заикание
stuttering
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Проявляться снова и снова
keep reappearing
kept reappearing
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Провоцировать, сбивать с толку
to provoke / to throw him off
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Оставаться спокойным под давлением
keep calm / cool under pressure
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Make process easy or easier
Facilitate
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Consider / consideration
point for consideration
point to consider
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чистота (произношение…)
Cleanliness
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В неподобающей манере
in an inappropriate way
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Crucial, very important thing
Authoritative command
Imperative
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I didn't actually think through the answer, I just _____ something _____.
blurt(ed) something out
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Would you be ______ ______ in-person English classes, or would you be ______ ______ ____ing online?
Would you be interested in English classes (noun), or would you be interested in learning (gerund) online?
Заинтересован в
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Посмотреть в глаза
Look someone in the eye
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Лишать
deprive
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Достоинство
dignity
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Увековечивать
perpetuate
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Пренебрегать, запускать
neglect
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discerning person / a discerning critic
discernment (Ability to judge well)
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Вызывать, вызвать (воспоминания…)
Evoke
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Призывать, призвать (полицию или власти)
Invoke
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Вдвое хуже/дешевле
Twice as worse
Twice as cheap
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Упустить/упускать что-либо
To miss out on something
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Кратко, лаконично
Succinct
Succinctly
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Опоздать на час
late by an hour
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Назальный (нос)
nasal
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representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class
quintessential
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• portray in words; describe: youth is —— as a time of vitality and good health.
depict / portray / convey
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Noise and activity
hustle and bustle
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according to what is generally assumed or believed (often used to indicate that the speaker doubts the truth of the statement): there were rumors of a rift between him and his colleagues, —— because they were jealous of his relationship with the Duchess.
supposedly / allegedly
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at the place where an event is happening or has recently happened
Immediately
on the spot
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To suppose without reason or evidence
assume
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to suppose with some probability or evidence
presume
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Риторический
rhetorical
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Народные массы, население
the masses
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Семейная реликвия
heirloom
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В иллюзии
under the illusion
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She is very _____, let's ask her about the HR issues, she can figure them out rationally and empathetically.
We need a stable CEO with ______, who can get us through these tough times sustainably.
I can't _____ which option is best for all stakeholders.
She is very discerning, let's ask her about the HR issues, she can figure them out rationally and empathetically.
We need a stable CEO with discernment, who can get us through these tough times sustainably.
I can't discern which option is best for all stakeholders.
(The ability to judge well)
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Пагубный
pernicious
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Недовольство
grievance
Discontent
Dissatisfaction
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Не слишком умный (мягко)
not really an intellectual
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Плотнее (про одежду)
thinner / form fitting
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a variety of different generic, unspecified things
XYZ
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a consumer product having no brand name or registered trademark: substituting ———for brand-name drugs.
Generic
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compensate, what someone did
make up for
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a loss of power, prosperity, or status: the crisis led to the ——- of the government.
downfall
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• into a steadily worsening situation: their marriage
continued to slide————- | the business is going _——- fast.
downhill
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In business———— refers to an ongoing expense of operating a business.
overhead expenses
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neither parallel nor at right angles to a specified or implied line
skewed
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Routine life
Day-to-day
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Продать что-то / избавиться
To sell something off
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the most recent stage in the development of a product, incorporating the newest technology, ideas, and features
State of the art
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Присущий
Inherent
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Природный
innate
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Уровень (уровни) чего-то
ТИЭР…
tier
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Занять чем-то
occupy
Keep occupied
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разведка
Reconnaissance
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коллекционные вещи
collectibles
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качели, качаться
swing
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Сторонники
proponents
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энергоёмкий
Energy-intensive
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Смягчать
mitigate
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Чеканка (монет)
minting
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хорошо устроенный (человек)
well taken care of
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Недостаточно времени
There isn’t enough time
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Постирать
To do laundry
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Не удивлюсь, что…
Wouldn’t be surprised if
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рано встал
Поздно лег
Поздно позавтракал
An early morning
A late evening
A late breakfast
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to not do something, often because of fear or because you do not want to make a bad situation worse
Hold (someone) back
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занятие
occupancy
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как обычно (заказ)
The/my usual
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Основной, основополагающий
fundamental
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склонен к…
Имеет склонность
tends to be
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Тратить время на что-то
To spend time on something
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щели
crevices
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Порвать с кем-то
Закончить отношения
cut someone off
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Сигналить настойчиво
honking the horn
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Сдавать назад
reverse
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Спад (рынки)
Downturn
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кроме
Кроме того
Aside from
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В чистом виде
in it’s purest form
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Тратить на
spend on
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incorporating the latest developments and trends
up-to-date
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мстить, отомстить, возмездие
retaliate
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уместный
Relevant
pertinent
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Интересная книга
page turner
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спасатели
Lifeguards
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not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse: a ——— ladder.
• dependent on chance; uncertain
precarious
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Solitary or lonely
lonesome
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settle or lie comfortably within or against something
• (of a place) lie or be situated in a half-hidden or obscured position
Nestle
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In his speech, he _____ to the challenges the company had faced without going into detail.
alluded
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The suspect _____ the police by hiding in a nearby forest.
eluded
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просунуть
slip through/under/out
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Одноразовый
Disposable
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Planned or meant
Intend
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Intention or purpose
Intent
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1 a thing intended; an aim or plan
Intention
Intent refers to the purpose behind an action, often with a serious connotation, while intention is about plans or aims for future actions.
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on purpose
Intentionally
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состыковать
set someone up with someone
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1 calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil
serene
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showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise: he had always been so _______ about his appearance.
Meticulous
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The manager was quite _______ with the team's deadlines, allowing extra time to complete the project without any penalties.
The teacher was quite _______ with the students, allowing them to turn in assignments late without any penalties.
lenient
synonyms: permissive / tolerant / flexible
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избыточный (в плохом и хорошем смыслах)
Excessive / ample
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enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing: they spent the evening _____ing with their guests.
Revel
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lie exposed to warmth and light, typically from the sun, for relaxation and pleasure: sprawled figures ____ing in the afternoon sun.
Bask
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US informal: very good, impressive, or exciting: my birthday party was ___!
• (usually ___ up) drunk: some friends and I got ___ up.
Lit
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full of energy and enthusiasm
Vibrant
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providing or relating to views of impressive or beautiful natural scenery: the ____ route to Brussels;
____ beauty.
Scenic
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in its original condition; unspoiled: ____ copies of an early magazine.
Pristine
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адекватно
adequately
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use one's authority to reject or cancel (a decision, view, etc.): the legislature's insistence on ________ his budget vetoes.
overriding
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many dolphins die from _______ in
fishing nets.
Запутанность
entanglement
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in a way that prevents success or development; harmfully or unfavorably: his self-confidence was ______ affected for years to come.
adversely
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likely to suffer or experience something, regrettable or unwelcome: he is ____ to jump to conclusions.
prone
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capable of working successfully; feasible: the
proposed investment was economically ___.
viable
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соединять один за одним
string together
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an advocate or supporter of a political philosophy that advocates only minimal state intervention in the free market and the private lives of citizens
Libertarianism
Libertarian
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noun an incident or event: vandalism used to be a rare
——-.
Occurrence
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Хирург
Surgeon
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Слепок
Mold
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скатертью дорожка
good riddance
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ванна в спальне
en suite
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Живописные виды (сИник)
scenic views
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a person who is passionate about a particular cause, typically inciting change and taking radical action: a political ______
firebrand
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speak (words or speech) indistinctly so that the sounds run into one another: he was —- his words like a drunk.
slur
Slurring
Slurred
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each of two or more projecting pointed parts at
the end of a fork.
Prong/s
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похвалить
commend
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find (something) out for certain; make sure of: an attempt to ___ the cause of the accident | [with clause] : management should ___ whether adequate funding can be provided.
Ascertain
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adjective going or ready to go toward a specified place: the three moon-____ astronauts | trains _____ for Chicago.
destined or likely to have a specified experience:
they were ___ for disaster.
Bound
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deep, repetitive thinking over a period of time, often involving reflecting on past experiences or concerns
Ruminate
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обдумывать (решение или задачу)
Ponder
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- focuses on deep, repetitive thought.
- suggests careful, reflective thought.
- involves evaluating options, often with a focus on decision-making.
- is more general, referring to thinking about something in a simple or direct way.
Ruminate / ponder / deliberate / consider
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After hours of work, the project really started to _____ my energy.
We had to _____ the water from the pool before cleaning it.
drain
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The lawyer prepared a strong _____ to challenge the accusations against her client.
In his speech, he offered a _____ to refute the claims made by his opponent.
Rebuttal
a refutation or contradiction
counterargument / response / defense
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a partner or colleague in business or at work: he arranged for a close _—- to take control of the institute.
• a companion or friend: his old friend and hearty ———.
2 a person with limited or subordinate membership of an organization: an ——-of the Linnaean Society.
• a person who holds an academic degree conferred by a junior college (only in titles or set expressions): an ———-degree in science | an Associate of Arts.
3 mainly Psychology a concept connected with another: the patient was asked to commit to memory a list of five paired ——-s.
Associates
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Филиал/ы
noun | a'filēat | a person or organization officially attached to a larger body: the company established links with British affiliates.
Affiliates
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1 a person or thing holding a position or performing a function that corresponds to that of another person or thing in another place: the minister held talks with his French ____
counterparts
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Усмотрение
the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information: she knew she could rely on his ____.
discretion
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I will pay any expenses ____ed.
become subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) as a result of one's own behavior or actions:
incur
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The book review included a short ______ from the first chapter to give readers a sense of the writing style.
excerpt
synonyms: passage / snippet / selection
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In many societies, there is significant pressure for individuals to maintain _______ to cultural norms, even when they conflict with personal beliefs.
conformity
synonyms: compliance / adherence / obedience
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The new marketing director is ______ with a wealth of experience in digital strategies.
endowed
synonyms: blessed with / gifted / equipped
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“Successful ideas survive ______. The bad ideas get discarded.”
scrutiny
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a short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing: she read out —— from an article in the Times.
Excerpt
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compliance with standards, rules, or laws: ——- to regulations| the goods were in ——- with the contract.
Conformity
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provide with a quality, ability, or asset: he was ____ with tremendous physical strength
• (be ____) informal have breasts or a penis of specified size
Endow / endowed
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the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats: our problem cannot be solved by any form of ———but only by agreement.
coerce
coercion
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improve or enhance the quality or value of: her exposure to museums ——- her life in France.
Enrich
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showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks: a series of —— takeovers.
Дерзкий
audacious
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suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way: [with clause]: he was —— that I had
no self-control.
Insinuate
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(especially of a task, process, or journey) requiring considerable effort and time: years of ——- training | the work is very slow and ——-.
Laborious
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a person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or pastime: ——- of the finest wines.
Aficionado
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lose or be deprived of (property or a right or privilege) as a penalty for wrongdoing: those unable to meet their taxes were liable to —— their property.
Forfeit
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an ending to an episode of a serial drama that leaves the audience in suspense: it will take more than outrageous —- to win the ratings wars.
/ a —— ending.
cliffhanger
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Остроумие
wit
Witty
Unwittingly-ненамеренно, бездумно
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Присваивать неофициальное имя или название
Накладывать озвучку другого языка на фильм
Dub
Dubbing
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напоминать (быть похожим) на что-то или кого-то
Resemble
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support (a building or other structure) from below by laying a solid foundation below ground level or by substituting stronger for weaker materials.
underpin
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the area covered by something
Extent
To what extent
To some extent
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Ожидаемый/ожидаемое в перспективе
prospective
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a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; a mixture:
the air smelled like a ______ of diesel and gasoline fumes.
compound
compounding
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Walk in a leisurely way
Stroll
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A desirable or useful facility of a building or place
Amenities
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За и против
Pro’s and cons
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Impossible to perceive
Imperceptible
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Табличка (фото в рамке и пр)
Plaque
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To give, provide, or make something available.
• Example: “The court —— a decision.”
Render
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Воодушевленный
Enthused
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Тупоголовый
Boneheaded
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Восстание
Insurrection
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Воскресить
Resurrect
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Version of Despite
notwithstanding
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Расхваливать
Tout
To be touted
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Пронзительно
poignantly
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Предположение
supposition
Assumption
Guess
Speculation
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Не так уж тонко
not-so-subtle
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Проливной
Сброс
Распространение
shedding
Discard
Proliferation
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The weekly reports are the ____; I dread doing them every time.
For some, traffic jams are the ____ during their daily commute.
Проклятие моей жизни
bane of one's existence
(source of constant annoyance or pain)
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(placement of two things close together for contrast)
The artist’s work shows a striking ____ of modern and traditional styles.
There’s a clear _____ between the company’s innovative technology and its classic branding.
Сопоставление
juxtaposition
In Contrast
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The company is _____ to launch its new product next quarter.
She stood _____ at the podium, ready to deliver her speech.*
1. having a composed and self-assured manner.
2. be ready and prepared to do something
poised
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*In formal writing, it’s best not to _____words unless necessary.*
Сокращение
Аббревиатура
abbreviate
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*The _____ NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
ASAP is an _____ for "as soon as possible."*
Сокращение из заглавных букв, произносится слитно
acronym
(a word formed from the first letters of a phrase)
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*I'll _____ the proposal _____ my boss before we finalize it.
Can I _____ this idea _____ you to see what you think?*
ask for someone’s opinion, feedback, or approval on something before making a decision or taking action.
run something by someone
(to ask someone's opinion or approval about something)
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*He tried to _____ funds from the company's account for personal use.
They used a hose to _____ the water out of the tank.*
Переливать, перемещать жидкость между баками
siphon
(to transfer liquid or resources from one place to another, often in a secretive or unauthorized way)
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*They haven't acheived their targets so he will _____ the project unsuccessful and will cut funding.*
*She was _____ the best candidate for the job based on her experience.*
Used when expressing an opinion or making a judgment about something.
* Often followed by “to be” or directly by a noun/adjective.
* More formal than “think” or “believe.”
deem / deemed
(to consider or judge in a particular way)
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*His argument was _____, there was nothing you could say to counter it.
The fortress was built on a cliff, making it _____ to enemy forces.*
impossible to attack, challenge, or defeat—whether physically, logically, or morally. It can describe ideas, arguments, positions, reputations, or even fortresses.
unassailable
(unable to be attacked or questioned)
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1. To enjoy something deeply and fully, especially taste or experience.
• Example: She _____ every bite of the rich dessert.
2. To take time to appreciate or relish a moment or feeling.
• Example: He _____ the peaceful silence of the early morning.
Savor
Savoring
Savory - острое или соленое, не сладкое
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1. Lacking regard for others’ feelings, needs, or convenience; thoughtless.
* Example: It was ______ of him to play loud music late at night.
inconsiderate
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Срывать планы или процесс
(verb) means to prevent someone from accomplishing something or to oppose a plan, attempt, or action successfully.
Example:
* The police —— the robbery before it could happen.
* She was ——- in her attempt to win the competition.
thwart
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_______means to avoid taking sides or making a decision in a dispute or situation. It usually implies indecision or a desire to stay neutral.
“To sit on the fence” or “to be on the fence”
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Using more words than necessary; overly wordy
The manager gave a rather _______ explanation, which left the team more confused than informed.
verbose - opposite of lucid
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Expressed clearly and easy to understand; showing clarity.
The message is concise, well-structured, and easy to grasp.
Lucid
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The word ____ means “false” or “fake.”
faux
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Квази
Quasi - Квазай
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Front (Question)
Back (Answer)
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insinuate
Suggest or hint at something bad indirectly
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to sow hatred
To cause hatred to spread
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ring the doorbell
To press a button that makes a bell sound at someone's door
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recast
To present something in a new way
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to take after
To resemble a parent or older relative
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to be modeled after
To be created based on the model of something
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to be named after
To be given the same name as someone
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wear and tear
Damage that naturally occurs over time
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entry level
A beginner level in a job or profession
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taking into account
Considering something as a factor
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unfurl
To unfold or spread out
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unravel
To unravel or come apart
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in-person
Physically present; not virtual
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mini-friday
A playful term for Thursday (feels like Friday)
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faux
Not genuine; fake
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quasi
Almost; seemingly
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hanging by a limb
Barely holding on; in danger
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such a good idea
A really great idea
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alignment
Being in agreement
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foundation
The base structure of something
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hypothetical
A non-real situation used for thinking
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rambling
Talking in a disorganized way
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eloquent
Fluent and persuasive in speaking
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articulate
Able to express oneself clearly
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well-read
Knowledgeable through reading
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pet-peeve
Something that annoys a person greatly
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flamboyant
Very noticeable and colorful
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jaded
Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm
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plutocrat
A wealthy person with political influence
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summit
A high-level meeting or peak
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rhetoric
Language intended to persuade or impress
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succumb
To give in or yield to pressure
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distinction
A clear difference between things
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diligent
Hardworking and careful
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meticulous
Very precise and thorough
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rebuttal
A counter-argument
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ascertain
To find out or learn with certainty
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confer
To discuss something formally or give
