vol.2 Flashcards
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slosh
verb
gerund or present participle: sloshing
1.
(of liquid in a container) move irregularly with a splashing sound.
“water in the boat sloshed about under our feet”
2.
hit (someone) hard.
“why did you slosh me?”
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1. плискане
wallow
“Wallow” can be used as both a verb and a noun, and it generally refers to rolling around, indulging, or immersing oneself in something.
Meanings and Example Sentences:
(For animals) To roll around in mud, water, or dust
“The pigs wallowed in the mud to keep cool on the hot day.”
(For people) To indulge excessively in emotions, often negative ones like sadness, self-pity, or despair
“After his defeat, he spent days wallowing in self-pity instead of moving forward.”
(To be deeply absorbed in something, usually unpleasant)
“She wallowed in regret, unable to forgive herself for past mistakes.”
(As a noun) A muddy or dusty area where animals roll around
“The buffalo found a shallow wallow in the riverbank to rest in.”
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1. валене
eddy
noun
a circular movement of water causing a small whirlpool.
“the current was forming foam-lipped eddies along the bank”
verb
(of water, air, or smoke) move in a circular way.
“the mists from the river eddied round the banks”
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noun
1. водовъртеж
2. вихрушка
verb
1. въртя се в спирала
2. извивам се като вихрушка
vent
“Vent” can be used as both a noun and a verb, with different meanings depending on the context.
- As a noun:
An opening for air, gas, or liquid to escape
“The room was too hot, so she opened the vent to let some air in.”
An outlet for expressing emotions, thoughts, or frustrations
“Writing in his journal became a vent for all his bottled-up feelings.” - As a verb:
To release air, gas, or liquid
“The workers had to vent the steam from the boiler to prevent overheating.”
To express emotions, especially frustration or anger
“She needed to vent about her stressful day, so she called her best friend.”
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noun
1. отдушник
2. отвор
verb
1. пробивам дупка в
2. пробивам отвор
breaker
noun
1.
a heavy sea wave that breaks into white foam on the shore.
2.
a person or thing that breaks something.
“a rule-breaker”
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noun
1. нарушител
2. прекъсвач
rummage
verb
gerund or present participle: rummaging
search unsystematically and untidily through something.
“he rummaged in his pocket for a handkerchief”
find (something) by rummaging.
“Mick rummaged up his skateboard”
(of a customs officer) make a thorough search of (a vessel).
“our brief was to rummage as many of the vessels as possible”
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1. ровене
nick
verb
past tense: nicked; past participle: nicked
1.
make a nick or nicks in.
“he had nicked himself while shaving”
2.
informal*British
steal.
“she nicked fivers from the till”
“Nicked” has several meanings depending on the context. It can mean to be cheated or overcharged, to be stolen, or to be arrested by the police.
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1. нарязан
soiled
adjective
dirty; stained.
“a soiled T-shirt”
having been disgraced or discredited.
“a chance to repair their soiled reputations”
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1. замърсени
scallops
“Scallop” can have multiple meanings depending on the context. It can be used as a noun or a verb.
- As a noun:
A type of shellfish (mollusk) with a fan-shaped shell, often eaten as seafood
“She ordered grilled scallops with garlic butter for dinner.”
A decorative edge with repeated curved shapes (like on fabric, paper, or architecture)
“The dress had a beautiful scallop trim along the hem.”
The shell of the scallop, often used decoratively
“The beach was covered in colorful scallop shells.” - As a verb:
To cut into a wavy or curved pattern
“She scalloped the edges of the paper to create a decorative border.”
To cook food (often potatoes) in thin slices, usually baked with a creamy sauce (scalloped potatoes)
“He prepared a dish of scalloped potatoes for the family dinner.”
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noun
1. фестон (Мида)
coagulation
“Coagulation” is a noun that refers to the process of a liquid (especially blood or other substances) thickening and turning into a semi-solid or solid state. This is commonly used in medical, chemical, and food-related contexts.
Meanings and Example Sentences:
Medical / Biological (Blood clotting)
“The rapid coagulation of his blood helped stop the bleeding from the wound.”
(Blood coagulation is essential in healing but can also cause issues like blood clots if uncontrolled.)
Chemical / Scientific (Liquids turning into solids or gels)
“Milk coagulation occurs when it is exposed to acid, forming curds in the process of making cheese.”
(This happens in food production, such as making yogurt, tofu, or cheese.)
Metaphorical Use (Thickening or solidifying in a figurative sense)
“The coagulation of ideas during the meeting led to a strong, unified plan.”
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noun
1. коагулация
2. съсирване
mutilate
verb
past tense: mutilated; past participle: mutilated
inflict a violent and disfiguring injury on.
“most of the prisoners had been mutilated”
inflict serious damage on.
“the fine carved screen was mutilated in the 18th century”
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1. осакатен
anaesthetic
noun
1.
a substance that induces insensitivity to pain.
2.
the study or practice of anaesthesia.
“he trained as a medical technical officer, working in anaesthetics”
adjective
inducing or relating to insensitivity to pain.
“anaesthetic drugs and gases”
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1. упойка
suture
verb
gerund or present participle: suturing
stitch up (a wound or incision) with a suture.
“the small incision was sutured”
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1. зашиване
regale
verb
past tense: regaled; past participle: regaled
entertain or amuse (someone) with talk.
“he regaled her with a colourful account of that afternoon’s meeting”
lavishly supply (someone) with food or drink.
“he was regaled with excellent home cooking”
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1. почерпен
rendezvous
noun
a meeting at an agreed time and place.
“Edward turned up late for their rendezvous”
verb
meet at an agreed time and place.
“I rendezvoused with Bea as planned”
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noun
1. среща
2. рандеву
verb
1. срещам на уречено място
sludge
noun
1.
thick, soft, wet mud or a similar viscous mixture of liquid and solid components, especially the product of an industrial or refining process.
“the dumping of sewage sludge”
2.
an unattractive muddy shade of brown or green.
“a sludge green”
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noun
1. утайка
2. шлам
Cobalt
“Cobalt” is a noun with several meanings, depending on the context:
- As a Chemical Element (Symbol: Co)
Cobalt is a hard, silvery-blue metal used in alloys, batteries, and industrial applications.
It is also an important component in blue pigments for glass and ceramics.
Example: “Cobalt is used in the production of rechargeable batteries and high-strength alloys.” - As a Color (Cobalt Blue)
“Cobalt” can refer to a deep, vivid shade of blue, often used in art, clothing, or decoration.
Example: “She wore a stunning cobalt dress that stood out in the crowd.” - In Fantasy or Gaming (Possibly in The Witcher)
Cobalt may be mentioned as a rare metal or magical ingredient, possibly used in alchemy, weapons, or armor crafting.
Example (Fantasy Setting): “The blacksmith reinforced the blade with cobalt, giving it a unique blue sheen and added durability.”
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noun
1. кобалт
2. кобалтово синя боя
blurt
verb
past tense: blurted; past participle: blurted
say (something) suddenly and without careful consideration.
“she blurted out the truth”
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1. изтърси
attic
noun
a space or room inside or partly inside the roof of a building.
“I discovered a dozen rolls of the original wallpaper in a tin trunk in the attic”
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noun
1. таван
2. мансарда
accursed
Accursed means being under or as if under a curse; doomed, damnable, hateful, detestable, or very annoying.
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adjective
1. проклет
2. прокълнат
infirmity
noun
physical or mental weakness.
“old age and infirmity come to men and women alike”
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noun
1. немощ
2. недъг
bedridden
adjective
confined to bed by sickness or old age.
“his illness left him practically bedridden”
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adjective
1. прикован към леглото
2. немощен
spontaneous
adjective
performed or occurring as a result of a sudden impulse or inclination and without premeditation or external stimulus.
“the audience broke into spontaneous applause”
having an open, natural, and uninhibited manner.
(of a process or event) occurring without apparent external cause.
“spontaneous miscarriages”
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adjective
1. спонтанен
2. непринуден
petal
noun
plural noun: petals
1.
each of the segments of the corolla of a flower, which are modified leaves and are typically coloured.
2.
informal*Northern English
used as a friendly form of address, especially to a woman or child.
“well done petal!”
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1. листенца
