merely, mass, tone, liberal, decline, expose, rural, AIDS, Jew, legislation Flashcards

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merely (adv)

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  1. used meaning ‘only’ or ‘simply’ to emphasize a fact or smth that u re saying
    It is not merely a job, it is way of life
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mass (noun)

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  1. a large amount of substance that does not have a definite shape or form
  2. a large amount or quantity of smth
  3. a large number of people or things grouped together, often in a confused way
  4. the ordinary people in society who re not leaders or re considered to be not very well educated
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tone (noun)

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  1. the quality of smbd’s voice, especially expressing particular emotion
  2. the general character and attitude of smth such as a piece of writing, or the atmosphere of an event
    The overall tone of the book is gently nostalgic.
  3. shade of colour
    A carpet in warm tones of brown and orange
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liberal (adj)

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  1. willing to understand and respect other people’s behavior, opinions, etc. especially when they re different from ur own.; believing people should be able to choose how they behave
  2. not completely accurate or exact
    a liberal translation of the text
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decline (verb)

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  1. to become smaller, fewer, weaker.
    to decline in popularity
  2. to refuse politely to accept or to do smth
    to decline an offer
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expose (verb)

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to show smth that is usually hidden
expose the truth

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rural (adj)

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connected with or like the countryside
rural areas

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AIDS (noun)

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СПИД

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Jew (noun)

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Еврей

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legislation (noun)

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a law or a set of laws passed by a parliament

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