Other 2 Flashcards
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Introvert [ˈɪn.trə.vɜːt]
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someone who is shy, quiet, and prefers to spend time alone rather than often being with other people
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Extrovert [ˈek.strə.vɜːt]
1. Most sales people are extroverts.
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an energetic person who enjoys being with other people:
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Trait [treɪt]
1. His sense of humour is one of his better traits.
2. Arrogance is a very unattractive personality/character trait.
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a particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behaviour: черта, особенность
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Contemplation [ˌkɒntəmˈpleɪʃən]
1. She was staring out over the lake, lost in contemplation.
2. The nuns have an hour for silent contemplation every morning.
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serious and quiet thought for a period of time: обдумывание, размышление
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Bond - Verb
1. This new adhesive can bond metal to glass.
2. The aim was to bond the group into a closely knit team.
3. The hospital gives mothers no quiet private time in which to bond with their babies.
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- to stick materials together, especially using glue, or to be stuck together like this: скреплять
- to develop a close connection or strong relationship with someone, or to make someone do this:сближаться
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Bond - Noun
1. There has been a close bond between them ever since she saved him from drowning.
2. In societies with strong family bonds, people tend to live longer.
3. She formed a bond with her roommate, and they soon became best friends.
4. They invest in the safest type of corporate bonds.
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- a close connection joining two or more people: узы, связь
- an official paper given by the government or a company to show that you have lent them money that they will pay back to you at a particular interest rate:
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Charismatic [ˌkær.ɪzˈmæt.ɪk]
1. Few were able to resist this charismatic and persuasive leader.
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used to describe a person who has charisma:
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Tone down
1. The show was toned down for television.
2. Some of the language in the original play has been toned down for the television version.
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to make something less forceful or offensive, usually a piece of writing or a speech: смягчать, делать что-либо менее резким
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Draw
1. He’s an excellent speaker who always draws a crowd.
2. Could I draw your attention to item number three on the agenda?
3. Does he wear those ridiculous clothes to draw attention to himself?
4. Thousands of tourists are drawn to the city every year.
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to attract attention or interest: привлекать
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Compel - Verb
1. The new circumstances compelled a change in policy.
2. it’s because they feel compelled to act
3. He felt compelled to report the incident.
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V: to force someone to do something: заставлять, вынуждать
Adj: having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary:
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Cheerleader
1. She was a cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboys.
2. He was a cheerleader for the new economic plan.
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- a person, usually a woman or girl in an organized group, who leads the crowd in shouting encouragement and supporting a team at a sports event:
- someone who strongly supports a particular idea or person:
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Squad [skwɒd]
1. An army bomb squad arrived and defused the bomb.
2. The company was under investigation by the fraud squad.
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a small group of people trained to work together as a unit:
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Introverted
1. an introverted child
2. When she started school, she became cautious, quiet and introverted.
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shy, quiet, and preferring to spend time alone rather than often being with other people: замкнутый, сосредоточенный на себе
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Outgoing
1. Sales reps need to be outgoing, because they are constantly meeting customers.
2. Anne is very outgoing, but her sister’s quite shy.
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(of a person) friendly and energetic and finding it easy and enjoyable to be with others: общительный, дружелюбный
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Pass over
1. The woman alleges that her employers passed her over for promotion because she was pregnant.
2. They’re passed over for promotion into leadership positions
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to ignore or not give attention to someone or something: пройти мимо, пропустить
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Solitude
1. After months of solitude at sea it felt strange to be in company
2. a life of solitude
3. It provides one with a chance to reflect on spiritual matters in solitude.
4. He went upstairs to read the letter in solitude.
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the situation of being alone without other people: одиночество
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Heads-up
1. This note is just to give you a heads-up that Vicky will be arriving next week.
2. The boss called a meeting to give us a heads-up on the way the project was going.
3. We’ve given everybody a heads-up that we’re not prepared to work without a contract.
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- a warning that something is going to happen, usually so that you can prepare for it: внимание!, берегись! предостережение
- a short talk or statement about how a situation or plan is developing:
*give someone a heads-up
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Autonomy [ɔːˈtɒn.ə.mi]
1. Demonstrators demanded immediate autonomy for their region.
2. The universities want to preserve their autonomy from central government.
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- the right of an organization, country, or region to be independent and govern itself: автономия
- the ability to make your own decisions without being controlled by anyone else
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Managerial [mænəˈdʒɪəriəl]
1. managerial skills
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relating to a manager or management: управленческий
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Daunting [ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ]
1. a daunting challenge/task
2. The country was faced with the daunting prospect of overcoming four decades of division.
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making you feel slightly frightened or worried about your ability to achieve something: обескураживающий, пугающий
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Goalpost
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in some sports (such as American football and rugby), one of the two vertical posts, often painted white or bright yellow, that are connected with a crossbar to form a goa
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Simultaneous [ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs]
1. There were several simultaneous explosions in different cities.
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happening or being done at exactly the same time: одновременный
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Unsupervised [ʌnˈsuː.pə.vaɪzd]
1. Young children should not be left alone with animals unsupervised.
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without anyone watching to make sure that nothing dangerous or wrong is done or happening: Неконтролируемый, Без контроля
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Overview - Noun
1. I’ll give you a brief overview of what the job involves.
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a short description of something that provides general information about it, but no details: обзор, общее представление
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Outline - Noun - [ˈaʊtlaɪn]
1. She drew the outline of the boat and then coloured it in.
2. If you read the minutes of the meeting, they'll give you a broad outline of what was discussed.
3. He gave us a brief outline of the town's history.
1. the main shape or edge of something, without any details: контур, очертание
2. a description of the main facts about something: краткое изложение
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Outline - Verb
1. The area we're interested in is outlined in red on the map.
2. At the interview she outlined what I would be doing.
3. He outlined the department's plans for next year.
1. to draw the main shape or edge of something:
2. to give the main facts about something: излагать вкратце, намечать в общих чертах
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Holistic
1. My doctor takes a holistic approach to disease.
2. Ecological problems usually require holistic solutions.
dealing with or treating the whole of something or someone and not just a part: целостный, глобальный
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Conscientious [ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs]
1. a conscientious student
putting a lot of effort into your work: добросовестный
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Mentor [ˈmen.tɔːr]
1. a person who gives a younger or less experienced person help and advice over a period of time, especially at work or school
2. to help and give advice to a younger or less experienced person, especially in a job or at school
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To learn/know the ropes
to learn/know the basics of how to perform a job or task
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To touch base with someone
1. I'll touch base with him later to tell him about the meeting.
to make brief contact with someone
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To have a smooth-sailing experience
to be able to progress without much difficulty
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Weirdo [ˈwɪə.dəʊ]
1. My brother is such a weirdo; he loves collecting vintage bottle caps
a person who behaves strangely: человек со странностями
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like the back of one's hand
1. I know this area like the back of my hand.
2. I know this neighbourhood like the back of my hand, so I'll be your tour guide today.
used to express that someone knows something extremely well
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Fleece [fliːs]
1. She wore a fleece to keep warm during the autumn hike.
a soft, warm fabric made from sheep wool or synthetic materials, often used for clothing, blankets or lining; the jacket made from this type of fabric: флис, куртка из флиса, овечья шерсть
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Leather trim
1. The leather trim on her purse added a touch of sophistication.
a decorative or functional detail made of leather, often used to enhance the appearance or durability of an item
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Handbag
a small bag for money, keys, make-up, etc., carried especially by women
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laid-back
1. I've never seen her worried or anxious in any way - she's so laid-back.
2. The island's laid-back atmosphere was perfect for a holiday away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
3. He's very laid-back.
relaxed, easy-going and not easily stressed or worried: непринужденный, спокойный
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Chilled
1. Serve this delicious starter with a very chilled white wine.
2. After a stressful week, they spent a chilled evening at home watching films.
3. Me, I'm feeling pretty chilled.
1. relaxed, calm and not worried
2. made cold, usually by being put in a fridge:
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Uptight
1. Don't get uptight about the exam - just do your best.
2. He was always uptight about meeting deadlines at work.
anxious, tense, or unable to relax, often due to stress or worry: напряженный, скованный
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Opposites attract
1. Despite their different personalities, they were a perfect couple; it's true that opposites attract.
suggesting that people with very different qualities or characteristics often find each other appealing or complementary
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Appalling [əˈpɔː.lɪŋ]
1. The living conditions in the refugee camp were appalling, with people lacking
access to basic necessities.
awful, dreadful or causing shock or dismay due to a severe lack of quality or decency
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To drift off
1. I was listening to my friend's story, but I must have drifted off because suddenly, I had no idea what she was talking about.
2. I couldn't help drifting off in the middle of that lecture - it was so boring!
to fall asleep or stop concentrating for a moment
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the other end of the spectrum
1. My friend loves spicy food, but I prefer milder flavours on the other end of the spectrum.
an opposite or contrasting position or attitude
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Swan
1. We spotted a pair of swans gracefully swimming in the lake.
a large waterbird with a long neck and white or grey plumage: лебедь
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Crap
1. He was talking a lot of crap!
2. I can't believe she's trying to pass off this crap as art!
3. a crap car/job
1. a very impolite word for something that you think is wrong or bad: чушь, дерьмо
2. a very impolite word for describing things that are very bad in quality
дрянной, дерьмовый
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a load of crap
1. After cleaning out my garage, I realised I had accumulated a load of crap over the years.
an informal way of referring to a large number of items, often seen as useless or unnecessary
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to rebel against
1. The students rebelled against the new dress code policy and staged a protest.
to oppose or resist authority, control or tradition: бунтовать
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To take the reins
1. When the manager went on maternity leave, her deputy stepped in to take the reins.
2. He took up the reins of government immediately after the coup.
to take control or responsibility for something, especially in a leadership role: взять бразды правления в свои руки
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Pet peeve
1. Weak coffee is one of my pet peeves.
2. One of his pet peeves is when people chew loudly in public.
something that especially annoys you:
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white lie
1. She told a white lie about enjoying the meal so as not to offend her friend who had cooked it.
a small, harmless lie, often told to avoid hurting someone's feelings or causing unnecessary worry or conflict: невинная ложь
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Tolerable
1. The pain from the injury was tolerable, so she decided to continue playing the game
2. At their best the conditions in these prisons are barely tolerable.
able to be endured or accepted, often despite being unpleasant or less than ideal: терпимый
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the Southern Hemisphere
1. Seasons in the Southern Hemisphere are opposite to those in the Northern Hemisphere, with summer occurring from December to February.
the half of Earth that is south of the equator, including parts of Africa, South America, Australia and Antarctica: Южное полушарие
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Bucket list
1. Visiting all seven continents was at the top of her bucket list.
a list of experiences, accomplishments or goals that a person wants to achieve or complete before they die
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Obnoxious[əbˈnɒkʃəs]
1. His obnoxious behaviour at the party made many guests uncomfortable and eager to leave.
highly offensive, annoying or unpleasant, often in a way that provokes strong disapproval or resentment: оскорбительный, мерзкий
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Smack my bitch up
Отшлепай мою суку/ Вколоть героин в вену (Song)
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To bark orders
1. The manager was known for barking orders at his employees, which created a tense work environment.
to issue commands or instructions in a harsh, loud and demanding manner
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Reluctance [rɪˈlʌk.təns]
1. Her reluctance to talk to the press was quite understandable.
2. Despite her reluctance, she agreed to participate in the fundraising event
an unwillingness to do something: нежелание
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to beep
1. The car behind started beeping at us for no reason!
cause a car to make a short, high-pitched sound, usually as a signal or warning
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to beat oneself down
1. It's important not to beat yourself down when you make mistakes; instead, learn from them and move forward.
to criticise or berate oneself excessively, often leading to feelings of self-doubt, low self-esteem or guilt
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reconstructive plastic surgery
1. After a serious car accident, Mohammed required reconstructive plastic surgery to repair his facial injuries
a type of surgery(хирургическая операция, хирургия) aimed at restoring the function and appearance of body parts affected by injury, disease or congenital defects
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Clay
1. The potter used clay to create a beautiful vase.
Глина
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a written statement of the beliefs, aims, and policies of an organization, especially a political party
1. In their election ______, the Liberal Democrats proposed increasing taxes to pay for improvements in education.
manifesto [mæn.ɪˈfes.təʊ] - манифест
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successful, usually by earning a lot of money: (процветающий, преуспевающий)
1. In a ______ country like this, no one should go hungry.
2. People come to Westwend to build a better and more _____ future for themselves and their family
prosperous
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- a serious or formal promise, especially one to give money or to be a friend, or something that you give as a sign that you will keep a promise: (обещание, обет)
- to make a serious or formal promise to give or do something: (давать обещание, приносить присягу)
1. All the candidates have given/made _____s not to raise taxes if they are elected.
2. I give you this ring as a ____ of my everlasting love for you.
3. If you join the armed forces, you have to _____ allegiance to your country.
4. We are asking people to _____ their support for our campaign.
pledge
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able to be easily physically or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked: (уязвимый, ранимый)
1. I felt very _____, standing there without any clothes on.
2. Tourists are more ______ to attack, because they do not know which areas of the city to avoid.
vulnerable [ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl]
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official rules and procedures that are excessively complex (бюрократическая волокита)
1. We must cut through the _____.
red tape
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- a feeling of lacking confidence and not being sure of your own abilities or of whether people like you: неуверенный в себе
- the quality of not being safe or strong: ненадежный, негарантированный
1. There is a rising sense/feeling of ______ and anxiety about the future.
2. She had developed an outgoing personality to mask her deep _______s.
3. the _______ of the locks on the windows
4. financial ______
insecurity
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If the cost of something is too expensive for many people, it is (непомерно высокий)
1.Hotel prices in the major cities are high but not _______.
2. The cost of flying first class is _______ for most people.
Prohibitive [prəˈhɪb.ɪ.tɪv]
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сигнальный огонь, маяк, маячек
1. As part of the centenary celebrations a chain of ______s was lit across the region.
2. A plane's transponder is a _____ that transmits an identifying code.
3. She was a beacon of hope in troubled times.
centenary - [senˈtiː.nər.i]
Beacon [ˈbiː.kən]
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1. without human warmth; not friendly and without features that make people feel interested or involved:
She has a very cold and _______ manner.
Hospitals always seem so _________ - rows of identical beds in dull grey rooms.
2. not referring to people or a particular person by name:
He always tried to keep the discussions ______ so that no one would be offended.
impersonal
безразличный, равнодушный, безличный
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a step outside the front door of a house
1. He left the package on the ________
doorstep
порог
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a short period of unusually hot weather
heatwave
волна тепла
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goods and products are of very high quality and intended to be bought by people who are quite rich:
1. an ______ brand name
2. Many garment exporters want to move ______.
3. an ________ hotel/restaurant
upmarket
элитарный
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(a period of time spent in) a room or small building, often with wood attached to the walls, that is heated to a high temperature, usually with steam:
1. have/go for/take a ______
sauna [ˈsɔː.nə]
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comfortable and pleasant, especially (of a building) because of being small and warm:
1. This room is nice and _____ in the winter.
cosy [ˈkəʊ.zi]
уютный
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the opposite way or in the opposite order: [idiom]
1. I should be telling you what to do, not __________________.
2. We think of ourselves as controlling our experiences, but often it's _____________________.
the other way around
наоборот
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to allow people to use (a house etc which one owns) in exchange for money
1. How much do they ____ the cottage for?
rent out
сдать в аренду
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a person or organization that owns a building or an area of land and is paid by other people for the use of it:
1. The ________ had promised to redecorate the bedrooms before we moved in.
2. Housing associations are the biggest ______s in this area.
landlord
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not ethical (= based on moral beliefs)
unethical - неэтичный
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a person who owns or works in a shop selling food and small things for the home
grocer [ˈɡrəʊ.sər]
продавец, владелец продовольственного магазина
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the shop where a grocer works:
1. I stopped at the ________ on the way home from work to get some cheese.
grocer's [ˈɡrəʊ.səz] / grocery [ˈɡrəʊ.sər.i]
продовольственный магазин
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the food that you buy in a grocer's shop or supermarket:
1. I was carrying three heavy bags of _________.
2. Could you help me unpack the _______, please?
3. Sean eventually got a job delivering _________.
groceries [ˈɡrəʊsəriz]
продукты, хозяйственные принадлежности
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1. to move into a sitting position after you have been lying down, or to help someone else to do this:
Let me ____ you ___ in the bed so you'll be more comfortable.
She was finally strong enough to ______in bed.
2. to sit with a straight back:
How many times do I have to tell you to _____ straight?
3. to stay awake and not go to bed although it is late
The book was so interesting that I ____ all night reading it.
sit up
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to show interest or surprise: (Idiom)
1. She __________________________ when she heard he was getting married. (past)
sit up and take notice
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a strong feeling among a group of people in reaction to a change or recent events in society or politics:
1. the _______ against feminism
2. the 60s _______ against bourgeois materialism
3. a ______ against the war
bourgeois [ˈbɔːʒ.wɑ]
materialism [məˈtɪə.ri.ə.lɪ.zəm]
backlash [ˈbæk.læʃ]
обратная реакция
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a formal agreement between two people or groups of people:
1. The United States and Canada have signed a free-trade ____.
2. Big drug companies plan to form a ____ with the National Institutes of Health to share information.
pact
договор, пакт
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the amount that is wasted:
1. Water companies will have to cut down on _____.
wastage [ˈweɪ.stɪdʒ]
утечка, потеря
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N: decaying plant material that is added to soil to improve its quality
V: to collect and store plant material so it can decay and be added to soil to improve its quality:
Restaurants should ______ food waste whenever possible.
compost [ˈkɒm.pɒst]
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1. to remove or take away someone or something:
A move towards healthy eating could help __________ heart disease.
We ____________ the possibility that it could have been an accident.
2. to defeat someone so that they cannot continue in a competition:
He was _________ in the third round of the competition.
3. to murder someone:
A police officer was accused of helping a drug gang ________ rivals.
eliminate [iˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪt]
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(an amount that is) more than is needed:
1. The world is now producing large food _________s.
2. We are unlikely to produce any ________ this year.
3. The government has authorized the army to sell its ______ weapons.
surplus [ˈsɜː.pləs]
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a piece of thin material worn by women to cover the face or head:
1. After the ceremony, the bride lifted up her _____ to kiss her husband.
2. The women wore black _____s that covered all but their eyes.
Veil [veɪl]
вуаль
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something or someone that is very large / large size or mass:
1. She eased her large _____ out of the chair.
2. He gave the _____ of his paintings to the museum.
3. We buy a lot of our groceries in _____ (= in large quantities) to save money.
the main or largest part of something:
4. Advertising provides the bulk of the company’s revenue.
Bulk [bʌlk]
масса
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fresh produce
свежие продукты
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hook - Noun
1. There were four coat hooks next to the door.
2. Could you put some hooks in the garden shed, for us to hang the tools on?
3. He showed her how to put bait on a fish hook.
a curved device used for catching or holding things, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on: крючок
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hook - Verb
1. He hooked the trailer (= joined it with a hook) to his car.
2. How many salmon did you hook (= catch) this afternoon?
3. She hooked the shoe (= lifted it with a hook) out of the water.
to fasten something with a hook, hang something on a hook, or catch something with a hook: застегивать, вешать, ловить что-либо на крючок
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enjoying something so much that you are unable to stop having it, watching it, doing it, etc.:
1. I was ______ after two episodes.
2. I'm totally _______ ____ the new series.
3. to be _______ ____ cocaine
shaped like a hook
4. a _______ nose
hooked
4. крючковатый
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Choose the correct preposition:
1. He's got no manners - he's rude ____ everyone.
2. Don't be rude ____ your father
3. I'm afraid I wasn't very polite ____ her.
We say be rude or polite to someone.
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Choose the correct preposition:
1. He's really angry ______ me for upsetting Sophie.
2. I don't understand what he's angry ______ .
3. The workers are angry _____ the new measures.
4. I got really angry _____ her.
We can say be angry (with somebody) about something.
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to make something that is already bad even worse:
1. This attack will _________ the already tense relations between the two communities.
2. Her allergy was _________ed by the dust.
exacerbate [ɪɡˈzæs.ə.beɪt]
1. This attack will exacerbate the already tense relations between the two communities.
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tweenager (tween)
1. Here are some of the best gifts for tweens.
a young person between the ages of approximately eight and twelve
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teenager (teen)
1. Both my daughters are in their teens.
a young person between 13 and 19 years old:
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to admit that something bad is true or that you have made a mistake: (idiom)
1. I know I'm bossy and I ______________ that.
2. I'll _______________ being one of those people who posts photos of their meals
hold/put your hands up
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to change the direction, order, position, result, etc. of something to its opposite:
1. The new manager hoped to ______ the decline in the company's fortunes.
2. Now that you have a job and I don't, our situations are _______.
to drive a vehicle backwards:
3. He _________ into a lamppost and damaged the back of the car.
reverse
изменять (на противоположное), отменять
давать задний ход
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the opposite of what has been suggested:
1. You might think that people who don't worry about their diet are fatter and more unhealthy; in fact, the _______ is true.
in the opposite order or way:
2. To stop the engine, you repeat the same procedures, but in _______
3. Do the same steps but this time in ______.
the method of controlling a vehicle that makes it go backwards
4. Put the car into _______.
reverse
обратный, противоположный
в обратном порядке
задний ход
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Couldn’t come fast enough
1. After months of working overtime, our family vacation couldn’t come fast enough.
2. The new medical treatment for the rare disease couldn’t come fast enough for those suffering from it.
3. For many students, graduation day couldn’t come fast enough after years of hard work and study.
4. The new environmental regulations couldn’t come fast enough to address the urgent climate crisis.
5. After a stressful week at work, the weekend couldn’t come fast enough.
The phrase "couldn't come fast enough" means something is urgently needed or eagerly anticipated.
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Schizophrenia [ˌskɪt.səˈfriː.ni.ə]
1. He was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia
a serious mental illness in which someone cannot understand what is real and what is imaginary
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The act of becoming involved in a situation to alter its course or outcome, often to prevent harm or to provide assistance.
1. Time to stage an ___________!
2. He warned against too much government ______________ in the economy.
Intervention
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______________ cloth has become less bright as a result of being washed a lot
1. She was wearing an old ________ T-shirt and jeans.
2. Scrolling through a newsfeed of boring, ________ photos just doesn't create the same rush as bright colours perhaps.
Washed out
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_______ people or actions show an intention or wish to hurt someone or something very badly:
1.The police said that this was one of the most ______ attacks they'd ever seen.
2. a _______ thug
vicious
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used to describe an object, condition, or remark that causes great physical or emotional pain:
1. a large collection of _______ medieval torture instruments
2. I have a _______ headache.
Vicious
злонамеренный
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A computer that costs 1,000 euros is a one-thousand-euro computer.
Use number (1,000 or one-thousand) + hyphen (-) + singular noun (euro).
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A dog that has three legs is a three-legged dog.
When the noun in the adjective, use number (three or 3) + hyphen (-) + singular noun (leg) + -ed.
The consonant is doubled when the last syllable of the noun is stressed and is made of consonant + vowel + consonant.
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to do or complete something, especially that you have said you would do or that you have been told to do:
1. Dr Carter is _________ research on early Christian art.
2. The hospital is ____________ tests to find out what's wrong with her.
3. Our soldiers ____________ a successful attack last night.
4. Don't blame me, I'm only ___________ my orders
carry something out
выполнять, исполнять
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causing extreme physical or mental pain:
1. an ____________ death
2. She went through an ______________ few weeks waiting for the test results.
agonizing
мучительный
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Fill up the glass with squeezed orange juice and put it in the fridge.
Наполните стакан выжатым апельсиновым соком и поставьте в холодильник.
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to write something, especially something that someone has said:
1. I didn't manage to _______ the last thing she said, about the meeting.
2. I didn't have a pen so I couldn't __________ the car's license plate.
get something down
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to go to a place in order to collect someone:
1. I'll ______ you at eight.
2. I'll ______ you after work. I have booked a table at 7.
call for someone
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to allow other vehicles to go past before you move onto a road:
1. You have to _____ to traffic coming from the right.
to be replaced by something, especially because it is better, cheaper, easier, etc.:
2. In some areas, modern intensive farming is ________ to the re-introduction of traditional methods.
3. Her excitement quickly _______ to horror. (past)
to stop arguing or fighting against someone or something:
4. Neither of them will _______, so they could be arguing for a very long time.
Give way
уступать дорогу
уступать кому-либо/чему-либо, сдаваться перед кем-либо/чем-либо
сменяться чем-либо
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to give something to someone in a position of authority:
1. I have to _______ this essay by Friday.
2. Have you ______ your history essay __ yet?
Hand in
сдавать, подавать (письменную работу, заявление и т. д.)
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1. These shoes and this dress don't go together
2. This wine goes well with this cheese
1. If two things go together, they look good together
2. If one thing goes with another, they look or taste good together
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to give something to each person in a group or place:
1. The teacher asked her to __________ the worksheets.
2. Volunteers _______ food to the homeless twice a week.
hand something out
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to delay someone or something:
1. We missed our flight because we were _____ in traffic.
to remain strong or successful:
2. Will his alibi ______ in court?
3. She is _________ well despite her problems.
hold someone/something up
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He often keeps on talking for hours
...
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to hit someone with a vehicle and injure or kill them:
1. She was __________ by a bus.
2. He was _____ by a car on his way to work.
knock someone down
сбивать кого-либо (машиной и т. д.)
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to put something in the place or container where it is usually kept:
1. _____ your toys ______ now.
2. Children should learn to ________ their toys when they finish playing with them.
put something away
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to make a device operate, or to cause a device to play something, such as a CD or DVD, by pressing a switch:
1. Could you ____ the light __?
2. Do you mind if I ___ some music ___?
3. Don't forget to ___ the brake ___.
If people or animals ___ weight __, they become heavier:
4. He's _____ ten pounds in the last month.
5. When she got pregnant, she _______ a lot of weight.
6. I'd expected to ____ weight ___ when I gave up smoking, but I didn't.
put on
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to get rid of something completely or destroy something bad:
1. The government claims to be doing all it can to _________ corruption.
2. The disease that once claimed millions of lives has now been __________.
eradicate [ɪˈræd.ɪ.keɪt]
истреблять, искоренять
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(the use of) any of various methods intended to prevent a woman becoming pregnant:
1. What is the most reliable form/method of ___________?
contraception [kɒn.trəˈsep.ʃən]
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N: a substance that is used to provide heat or power, usually by being burned:
1. Wood, coal, oil, petrol, and gas are all different kinds of ____.
V: to supply a system with a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power:
2. Our heating is ____ed by gas.
Fuel
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N:anything that keeps people's ideas or feelings active, or makes them stronger:
1. Reports in today's newspapers have added _____ to the controversy
V: Something that ____ a feeling or a type of behaviour increases it or makes it stronger:
2.The president's speech ______d speculation that she is about to resign.
fuel
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a person who is not a member of the police or the armed forces:
1. The bomb killed four soldiers and three ________.
civilian
штатский, гражданское лицо
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fast or sudden:
1. The 1990s were a period of _____ change
2. His response to the accusation was _____.
Rapid
быстрый
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to grow in size, or increase in number or level, very quickly:
1. David has really ____ since I saw him last.
2. Prices _______ by 25 percent.
to put illegal drugs into your blood using a special needle:
3. She saw a girl ___________ in the toilets.
to fire guns in a place, causing a lot of damage
shoot up
резко повышаться
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to call someone who called you earlier, or to call someone for a second time:
1. I'm a bit busy - can I _____ you ______ in a few minutes?
2. When I called, he told me that he would _____ me ____ later.
ring (someone) back
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to make a phone call to someone:
1. She _____ me ___ to say she couldn't come.
2. He _________ the office and asked to speak to the manager.
3. I ________ three times, but they didn't answer my calls.
ring someone/something up
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They set off last month and plan to make the entire 2,000-mile journey this summer.
set off
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Helix
a curve that goes around a central tube or cone shape in the form of a spiral: спираль
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famous for something:
1. The region is ____________ for its outstanding natural beauty.
2. Marco Polo is ____________ as an explorer.
3. The island of Crete is ____________ for its beauty.
renowned
известный, прославленный
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Corkscrew
a device for removing corks from bottles, that consists of a handle with a twisted metal rod to push into the cork and pull it out
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existing very commonly or happening often:
1. These diseases are more ________ among young children.
2. Trees are dying in areas where acid rain is most ____________.
prevalent
распространенный
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in the direction in which the hands of a clock move:
1. Turn the knob __________
Clockwise
по часовой стрелке
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in the opposite direction to the movement of the hands of a clock:
1. "How do I get the top off this bottle?" "Push it down and twist it ________________."
Anticlockwise/counterclockwise
против часовой стрелки
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shaped like a cone:
1. A helix that goes around a cone is called a _______ helix.
2. a _______ hat
conical
конический
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an artificial slope:
1. I pushed the wheelchair up the _______ and into the supermarket.
ramp
наклонный въезд
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1. To understand this, we will use a complicated _______________ formula. (mathematics)
2. Doctors are now confident that the condition is caused by a _________ defect. (genes)
3. The iris of the eye is composed of ________ muscles which you can see as the brown, blue or green color of the eye. (circle)
1. mathematical
2. genetic
3. circular
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1. When bamboo is cut, you can see it is a straight pole with a ______________ hole down the middle. (cylinder)
2. The pattern is made up of ______________ colours: white and black. (alternate)
3. Two-_____________ space can be viewed as a projection of the physical universe onto a plane. (dimension)
1. cylindrical
2. alternating/alternate [ˈɒl.tə.neɪ.tɪŋ/ˈɒl.tə.neɪt]
3. dimensional
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to publicly support or recommend a particular policy or action
1. The celebrity uses her social media platform to ___________ for a more sustainable future.
2. The politician _____________ed for greater economic equality for all citizens
3. I certainly wouldn't ___________ the use of violence.
advocate
публично поддерживать
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to make something louder or stronger; to increase the effect or impact of something
1. The megaphone _________ the speaker's voice and makes it easier to hear.
2. The digital marketing campaign _________ed the reach and impact of the brand's message
3. A funeral can ________the feelings of regret and loss for the relatives.
amplify
усиливать
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to express or explain something in a clear and effective way; to pronounce words clearly and distinctly
1. The public speaker _________ed her vision for the future with passion and conviction.
2. The language learner is practising ____________ difficult sounds to improve her pronunciation.
articulate
высказывать четко и ясно
произносить слова четко
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to confirm or support a statement, theory, or finding with evidence or testimony
1. The witness is able to ______________ the victim's account of the crime.
2. The scientist ___________ed her hypothesis with multiple experiments.
corroborate
подтверждать
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to discover the meaning of something written badly or in a difficult or hidden way
1. The traveller struggled to ________ the foreign language on the menu.
2. The detective will have to _________ the hidden meaning behind the suspect's cryptic message.
decipher
разбирать, расшифровывать
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to distinguish or recognize the differences between things or people
1. The sommelier is able to ______________ between the subtle flavours in the wine.
2. The teacher developed lesson plans to help students _____________ between similar concepts.
differentiate
отличать, различать
устанавливать различие, разграничивать
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to analyse or examine something in detail, often by breaking it down into its components or parts
1. The scientist _________ the specimen to study its internal structure.
2. The literary critic __________ed the novel to explore its themes and symbols.
dissect
препарировать
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to remove or erase something intentionally so that it is no longer visible or noticeable
1. The politician tried to _______ the scandal from his public record with a new campaign
2. The storm winds are so strong that they are ________ the markings on the road.
efface
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to guess, estimate or forecast something use what you already know
1. The economist _____________ future trends from current economic indicators.
2. We tend to predict the future by _____________ from the past.
extrapolate [ɪkˈstræp.ə.leɪt]
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to shock or excite someone into taking action
1. The tragic event ___________ed the community to come together and support one another
2. The recent news has __________ed the public to demand change.
galvanize
побуждать, заставить действовать
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to reduce or alleviate the severity or impact of something, often a problem or negative consequence
1. The safety measures in place ________ the risk of accidents.
2. The environmental policies have__________ the damage to the ecosystem.
mitigate
смягчать, уменьшать
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to make people become friends again after a break up or an argument; to make two conflicting things compatible
1. The mediator is trying to ___________ the differences between the two parties.
2. The couple ____________ed after a period of separation.
reconcile [ˈrek.ən.saɪl]
примирять, совмещать
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to examine or inspect something very closely
1. She ____________ his essay but couldn't find a single error.
2. His apology was carefully _____________ by his PR team before it was made public.
scrutinize
тщательно проверять
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having or showing mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone
1. I feel __________ about accepting the job offer because it pays well, but the work is not interesting.
2. She has _________ feelings towards her ex-husband, both loving him and hating him
3. I felt very _____________ about leaving home.
ambivalent
имеющий двойственное чувство, колеблющийся
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given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour
1. His ___________ behaviour made it difficult for his friends to keep up with his moods
2. The weather is ___________ this time of year, with sunny days followed by sudden rain showers.
capricious
капризный, непостоянный
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showing a critical or disrespectful attitude towards someone or something
1. His __________ comments about women angered many people.
2. The newspaper received complaints about a _________ article they published about a minority group.
derogatory [/dɪˈrɒɡətri/]
уничижительный, пренебрежительный
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intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialised interest or knowledge
1. The lecture on quantum mechanics was ________ and difficult for most students to understand.
2. The chef's recipes are ________ and require knowledge of specific techniques and ingredients
esoteric | /ˌiːsəˈterɪk/
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not showing a serious or respectful attitude
1. The politician's ______ comments about the pandemic angered many people.
2. Your _______ attitude towards your studies led to these poor grades
flippant | /ˈflɪpənt/
непочтительный, легкомысленный
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very good, beautiful, or deserving to be admired:
1. a magnificent view
2. a magnificent piece of writing
magnificent
великолепный
167
having or expressing more than one possible meaning, sometimes intentionally:
1. His reply to my question was somewhat ___________.
2. an _________ statement
3. The wording of the agreement is ___________
ambiguous
двусмысленный
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tending to keep a firm hold of something or not giving up easily; determined
1. Her ____________ grip on the rope allowed her to climb the steep cliff
2. Although he experienced many setbacks, he remained ________ in his pursuit of becoming an MP.
tenacious /təˈneɪʃəs/
упорный, настойчивый
169
Hostility
1. They showed open (= obvious) hostility to/towards their new neighbours.
an occasion when someone is unfriendly or shows that they do not like something:
враждебность
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a large group of soldiers, or (more generally) any large number of things or people:
1. ___________s are usually commanded by a colonel and are sometimes made up of soldiers from a particular city or part of the country.
regiment
полк
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a large amphitheatre (= a circular or oval area with seats around it for watching sports and entertainments), especially one built by the ancient Romans:
1. Romans used to go to the big ______________ to watch gladiators fight.
colosseum [ˌkɒl.əˈsiː.əm]
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to choose not to kill someone
1. No one knows why he _______ed their lives.
2. The emperor would then confirm this and thereby would _____ the gladiator's life.
spare a life
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the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make good decisions and judgments:
1. I certainly hope to gain a little ______ as I grow older.
2. Did we ever stop to question the ________ of going to war?
3. He hosts a weekly radio programme in which he dispenses __________ on a variety of subjects.
4. I tend to doubt the _______ of separating a child from its family whatever the circumstances.
wisdom
мудрость
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to bend your head or body forward, especially as a way of showing someone respect or expressing thanks to people who have watched you perform:
1. They ______ed to the Queen.
2. We ______ed our heads in prayer.
3. He ____ed down before (= in front of) the king and begged for mercy.
bow [baʊ]
склонять, кланяться
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to bend quickly at the knees, with one foot in front of the other, especially to show respect. This is traditionally done in formal situations, especially by women and girls:
1. She _________ed to the Queen.
2. People he met in the street bowed and _______ed.
3. N: She gave a _______ before presenting the flowers to the princess.
curtsy[ˈkɜːt.si]
curtseying
реверанс
176
a multitude of [ˈmʌl.tɪ.tʃuːd]
1. The city has a multitude of problems, from homelessness to drugs and murder.
a large number of people or things:
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to travel along a route that was not originally intended, or to move outside a limited area:
1. A herd of cattle had ________ed into the road.
2. They got lost when they ________ed too far from the path.
to start thinking or talking about a different subject from the one you should be giving attention to:
3. I think we've ______ed too far from our original plan.
4. Sorry - I've ______ed from the subject.
stray
1. сбиться с пути, заблудиться
2. отклоняться, отвлекаться
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a pet that no longer has a home or cannot find its home:
1. a ______ dog (adj)
2. "Who owns that cat?" "I don't know. I think it must be a _______."
stray
бродячий, бездомный
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something that encourages a person to do something:
1. Tax ___________s have been very effective in encouraging people to save and invest more of their income.
2. There is little _______ for people to leave their cars at home when public transport remains so expensive.
3. Bonus payments provide an ________ to work harder.
incentive [/ɪnˈsen.tɪv/]
стимул
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If a dry material or substance _________ a liquid, it absorbs the liquid through its surface:
1. I tried to _________ most of the spilled milk with a dishcloth.
2. Fry the potatoes until they __________ all the oil.
soak up
впитывать
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not having a strong taste or character or not showing any interest or energy:
1. I find chicken a little ________.
2. Pop music these days is so _______.
Bland [blænd]
невыразительный
безвкусный
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an open pastry case with a filling, usually of something sweet such as fruit:
1. apple/strawberry/custard ______
a woman who intentionally wears the type of clothes and make-up that attract sexual attention in a way that is too obvious
2. Some people thought she was dressing like a _____, but she just liked bold fashion choices that made her feel confident.
Tart
пирог (с фруктами или вареньем)
вульгарная женщина
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(especially of fruit) tasting sour or acidic:
1. You might need some sugar on the rhubarb - it's a little ___.
Tart
кислый, терпкий
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An _______ smell or taste is strong and bitter and causes a burning feeling in the throat:
1. Clouds of ________ smoke issued from the building.
acrid
едкий
185
to officially force a rule, tax, punishment, etc. to be obeyed or received:
1. Very high taxes have recently been _________ on cigarettes.
2. Judges are ________ increasingly heavy fines for minor driving offences.
3. The council has ________ a ban on alcohol in the city parks.
4. The judge ___________d the death penalty on both men.
impose
облагать, налагать
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to force someone to accept something, especially a belief or way of living:
1. I don't want them to _______ their religious beliefs on my children.
2. We must _______ some kind of order on the way this office is run.
impose
навязывать
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to eat something quickly and eagerly:
1. Lunch is usually _______ed down in five minutes before they run out to play.
2. Dan _______d down three hamburgers!
3. Who _______d all the cookies?
scarf
пожирать, уминать
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even more than before: idiom
1. Several publishers rejected her book, but that just made her _________________ determined.
all the more
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used to describe weather that is extremely cold, especially when it causes you physical pain:
1. a ______ wind
2. _______ cold
3. A cold, _______ wind blew in from the north.
used to describe words or people that criticize someone or something, usually in an unkind way:
4. He made some ________ remarks about the whole occasion.
5. a ________ wit
biting
пронизывающий
язвительный
резкий
190
a rule that everyone must stay at home between particular times, usually at night, especially during a war or a period of political trouble:
1. a midnight ________
2. to impose/lift a ________
3. Shops, offices, and schools shut down, and the government imposed a _________.
4. He was shot for breaking the _________.
curfew [ˈkɜː.fju]
комендантский час
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because of something:
1. He doesn't drink alcohol ______________ his poor health.
2. Organizers were forced to cancel the event _______________ the extremely hot weather.
on account of something
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having an opinion that is different from most people's and is unpopular:
1. She's going ______________ in criticizing her own party leadership.
2. Marcus decided to go out on a limb and invested all his savings in a local start-up
out on a limb
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suggesting a positive and successful future:
1. They won their first match of the season 5–1 which was an ___________ start
2. Our first meeting was not ___________ - we had a huge argument.
Auspicious [ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs]
благоприятный
194
to speak to someone angrily because you disapprove of their behaviour:
1. His mother _______ed him for breaking her favourite vase.
Scold [skəʊld]
ругать
195
to burn the skin with boiling liquid or steam:
1. I dropped a pan of boiling water and _________ my leg.
2. She ________ed her mouth on the hot soup.
to put something in boiling water or steam in order to make it completely clean:
3. _______ the needles to sterilize them.
to heat a liquid until it almost boils:
4. _______ the milk and then add it to the egg and sugar mixture.
Scald [skɔːld]
ошпаривать(ся), обжигать(ся)
196
a number of things that have been fastened or are held together:
1. a _______ of clothes/newspapers/books
2. a _______ of sticks
to include an extra computer program or other product with something that you sell:
3. The system came ________ed with a word processor, spreadsheet, and graphics program.
bundle
пачка, узел
добавлять компьютерную программу или другой продукт к продаваемому товару
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to push or put someone or something somewhere quickly and roughly:
1. She was _______ed into the back of the car.
2. He _________ed his clothes into the washing machine.
3. The children were ___________ off to school early that morning.
bundle
заталкивать
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(of food) having a very pleasant taste and making you want to eat more:
1. These peanuts are very _________, aren't they?
2. Pass me another muffin; they're ever so ________
moreish
199
V: to laugh and talk about a person or idea in a way that shows that you think they are stupid or silly:
1. The critics _____ed at his paintings.
2. Years ago people would have __________ at the idea that cars would be built by robots.
N: laughter at a person or idea that shows you think they are stupid or silly:
3. Despite the _________s of her colleagues, the experiment was completely successful.
4. This complaint might bring _______s of mock sympathy.
scoff
насмехаться
насмешка
200
to eat something quickly and eagerly (not scarf):
1. I baked a huge cake this morning, and the kids ________ed the lot.
2. Who ________ed all the chocolates?
scoff
пожирать, уминать
201
showing that you like or approve of someone or something:
1. We have had a ____________ response to the plan so far.
making you support or approve of someone or something:
2. She made a very ____________ impression on us.
3. His comments were highly ____________.
giving you an advantage or more chance of success:
4. ____________ weather conditions
favourable
благоприятный, благосклонный
благоприятный
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to do something wrong, in a careless or stupid way
1. The police ______ed the investigation.
2. I completely ______ed the presentation.
3. a ___________ robbery
Bungle
заваливать (дело), портачить
оплошность
203
a way of looking and behaving:
1. He was surprised by her calm ____________.
2. There was nothing in his ____________ that suggested he was anxious.
3. She has the ______________ of a woman who is contented with her life.
Demeanour [dɪˈmiː.nə]
манера поведения
204
slightly hungry:
1. By ten o'clock I was feeling _______, even though I'd had a large breakfast.
2. Let's open a bag of crisps. I'm starting to get a bit _______.
peckish
слегка голодный
205
extremely good (excellent):
1. He scored with a ________ shot into the back of the goal.
2. The marathon began at a __________ pace.
3. That's a __________ cup of tea!
cracking
206
unfairly lucky:
1. I can't believe you got Oasis tickets, you _______ bastard
very easy:
2. It was a _________ assignment - more of a holiday really.
containing or consisting of jam:
3. She left _______ fingermarks on the tablecloth.
jammy
207
a hole, or an empty space between two surfaces:
1. The gold was hidden in a secret _______.
a hole in a tooth
2. In the US, it's very expensive to get/have a cavity filled
3. I'm going to the dentist today to get a filling for the _______ that I have
a hollow space in an organ or body part:
4. the upper nasal _______
Сavity
полость
208
V: to force out the contents of the mouth, especially saliva:
1. He ______ the meat out in disgust. (past)
2. They bought watermelons and ate them as they walked, ____________ out the seeds.
3. I don't like to see people ________ in public.
N: saliva, especially when it is outside the mouth:
4. She used a little ______ on a tissue to wipe the mirror clean.
spit-spat-spat
плевать(ся)
слюна
209
What is the phrase that we use to talk about looking back at a situation and understanding it better now than we did at the time?
1. In __________, I realise I should've studied harder for that exam
2. In __________, I probably shouldn't have eaten that third slice of cake – I am so full
now!
3. In __________, it would have been better to wait.
4. With ________, I should have taken the job.
Hindsight
суждение задним числом
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used to agree to do something that someone has asked you to do:
1. A: Can you send me the files before 5pm? B:________!
2. A: Could you let me know once you've finished with the presentation slides? B:_______!
3. "Can you ask them to come in tomorrow afternoon?" "_______."
4. "Right, I want a list of their names, and you'd better cross-check them with the address book and diary. OK?" "______."
Will do / Can do
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What is the phrase we say to mean they understand the important facts or are very knowledgeable about something?
1. You can trust her – she ____________________ when it comes to organising events.
2. If you're confused about the application process, ask Jamie. He ____________________.
know what's what
212
We use it instead of saying almost, not quite or approximately. It's particularly useful when you want to soften your reply of not having something ready. It's much gentler than saying "No, I haven't finished."
1. A: Are you finished with that report? B: _______________
2. The renovation is done, _______________. We just need to paint the doors.
3. It's 500 kilos, _______________.
More or less
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What's the phrase we use to describe something that happens randomly or irregularly without a fixed plan? It suggests an occasional occurrence rather than something consistent. It can also be used more literally to mean ‘in various places’ or ‘all around’.
1. I've been picking up a few freelance projects _____________. Nothing super steady.
2. The dog’s toys were scattered _____________ about the room.
3. I don't go to the gym regularly, just _____________ when I have time.
here and there
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We use this phrase when we're estimating time, amounts or measurements. It means approximately or plus or minus a small amount.
1. The journey to the village will take an hour, ____________ a few minutes
2. There will be about 30 guests at the party, ____________ a few.
give or take
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This is a strong, emphatic way of saying "Absolutely not!" It's much more forceful than just saying "no" — it shows there's no room for debate or negotiation. It's a great expression for when you want to shut down any argument straight away.
1. A: Hey Mum, can Jamal and I go to a concert tonight? It starts at 11pm." Mum: "That's absolutely _____ of the ______. It's a school night!"
2. "Skipping the wedding ______________________. We've already RSVP'd!
to be out of the question
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a transition phrase that It helps us to smoothly change or add to a topic when something reminds us of a related point.
1. I need to buy a new laptop. ___________________, how's your new MacBook?
2. I'm heading to Paris next month. ___________________, could you recommend any good restaurants? I know you lived there for a bit
3. Tom's starting his new job on Monday. ___________________, how's your job hunt going?
Speaking of which
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a lovely phrase we use when we think someone might misunderstand what we’re saying or we want to soften something that might upset someone. We often use it just before we're about to say something that might sound negative or controversial.
1. ___________________, I love chocolate, but that cake was way too sweet.
2. ___________________, she's fantastic at her job, but her time management could use some work
Don't get me wrong
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1. A: How's your first day at work going? B: ___________________
2. A: How's the house move going? B: ___________________! The movers haven't broken anything yet!
So far, so good
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a lovely, humble way to share your thoughts or opinions on a matter. We often use it when we want to offer our opinion without coming across as pushy, or when we’re not entirely sure that what we’re saying is relevant or useful.
1. I know you're torn about moving abroad. ___________________, I think you'd really thrive there - you've always adapted to new situations easily.
2. ___________________, I really think you should take the job offer.
3. ___________________, I think he may be right.
For what's it worth
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How do we politely say something was over the top, unreasonable or went too far? It's softer than saying, "That was ridiculous!
1. Her reaction to the election results was definitely ___________
2. Wearing a full tuxedo to a casual pub lunch was ___________, don't you think?
3. She wore an expensive suit and diamonds, which was ___________ for such a casual restaurant.
a bit much
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a wonderfully British way of saying quite a lot
1. I've got ______ of work to do this week.
2. A: Have you started the garden project? B: Yes, and there's still _______to do before spring!
A fair bit
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to reassure someone that everything is fine, their actions haven’t caused serious damage and there's nothing to worry about.
1. A: Oh no, I spilt water on your book! B: Don't worry! No ______ ______.
2. A: "I dropped the shopping bag!" B: "Ah, ___________ – nothing’s broken."
No harm done
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a friendly, casual way of asking why
1. ________ you didn't tell me about this sooner?
2. You're learning Japanese? ________ you picked that over French?
how come
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something you say to show that you understand why someone has done or said something:
1. If you’d rather stay in tonight, _________—we can catch up another time
2. "I'm just annoyed with him because he's behaved so badly." " ___________ ."
3. "I'm afraid you can't transport the animals until they are free of disease." "OK, that's ___________ ."
fair enough
справедливо! согласен!
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adds a contrasting point or further thought
1. I love this café. ___________, it’s not the cheapest place around.
2. He's very untidy about the house; ___________, I'm not much better.
mind you
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it is wise to be careful and protect yourself against risk rather than be careless
1. Make sure you take an umbrella – I know it's sunny now, but ____________.
2. I’d bring a jumper if I were you— ____________
better safe than sorry
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promise to provide updates or progress reports
1. I'll ____you _____ on the exam results.
2. The doctors _____ me _______ about her condition. (past)
keep someone posted
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to fall because you hit your foot on something, or to make someone fall by putting your foot in front of the other person's foot:
1. I'm terribly sorry. I didn't mean to ______ you __.
2. She _______ed __ on the rug
to make a mistake, or to cause someone to make a mistake:
3. The exam went quite well, until I _______ed ___ on the last question.
4. In the interview, they kept trying to _____ me ____.
trip someone up
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1. I normally live alone, but I'm staying with my sister at the moment
2. He usually teaches French, but this term, he's teaching a course in German
Present simple and present simple continues
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She's gone to the cinema. She'll be back in a couple of hours
been and gone
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bangers and mash
1. They serve all your favourite comfort foods like bangers and mash
informal for sausage:
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1. The tiger is a solitary animal
2. The elephant has an incredible memory
the + singular noun
a generalization about all things the noun refers to
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London is really different to/than/from my hometown
...
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"Paul, you lied!" said Peter ->
Peter accused Paul of lying
1. accuse + object + preposition + -ing verb
2. blame sb. for
3. prevent sb. from
4. accuse sb. of
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1. Do whatever you want
2. Take whatever you want
3. Put effort into something
1. Suit yourself
2. Help yourself
3. Apply yourself
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very good, wonderful:
1. The film was ____________.
2. The food at that restaurant is absolutely ____________
3. You look ____________!
Terrific
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a set of clothes worn together, often for a special occasion/purpose
1. I need a new ______ for my friend's wedding
2. It took me over an hour to choose the perfect ______ for my job interview
outfit
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to buy sth. pleasant or pay for sth. that you or sb. else will enjoy:
1. You look hungry - come one, I'll _______ you _____ a burger and fries
2. I'm going to _______ myself _____ a massage on my day off.
sth. special or enjoyable:
3. When I was little, having ice cream was a special ________.
4. It's my treat - _______
treat
3. I'll pay
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a meeting of people (often a more informal or casual party)
1. We had a little _____________ for my husband's birthday.
2. Our annual family _____________ is a great chance to catch up with everyone
gathering
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informal meeting of party
1. We're having a _____________ tomorrow to say goodbye to Joanna
get-together
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a new activity that is risky, often a business activity:
1. He lost all his money because of a few risky business __________s.
to go somewhere or do sth. that might be dangerous or difficult:
2. We _________ed out into the storm to find a taxi.
3. Nothing __________, nothing gained
venture
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worth the time, effort or money you put into sth.
1. I spent days organising my daughter's birthday party, but the joy on her face made it all _______.
wothwhile
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useful, important or serious
1. After 3 hours of scrolling on social media, I realised I hadn't done anything _______ with my day.
meaningful
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unwilling to do sth. and therefore hesitant to do it:
1. Some of my students are ________ to speak English because they're afraid of making mistakes.
2. I was ________ to agree to a beach holiday as I don't like sunbathing.
reluctant (adj)
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the act of looking for or trying to achieve sth.
1. Sometimes, people move to another country in ______ of better opportunities
the act of chasing or following sth./sb.
2. The police were in ________ of the runaway alpaca.
a hobby or interest that sb. spends time doing
3. Painting is my favourite ________ on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
pursuit
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despite doubts or setback
1. Everyone told me my plan wouldn't work, but I carried on _____________.
2. Lucy wasn't great at karaoke, but she sang _____________ of the horrified expressions in the crowd.
regardless
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used to refer to very heavy rain:
1. The forecast was for________ rain, but they went ahead with the outdoor wedding regardless
torrential rain [təˈren.ʃəl]
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sth. you say or suggest to sb. in an indirect way
1. My mum's been dropping hints about what she wants for her birthday
to suggest sth. to sb. in an indirect way
2. What are you hinting at?
hint
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an impressive achievement, usually requiring skill or strength
1. The world's longest suspension bridge is a remarkable feat of engineering.
2. Running a marathon is an impressive feat of endurance.
feat [fi:t]
