Words 1 Flashcards
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I like to ______ the newspaper with my morning coffee to catch up on the latest news.
After a quick _______ of the report, I noticed a few key points that we should discuss.
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Peruse / Perusal
Scanning/examining/inspecting
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She is always showing kindness and a desire to help others. She acts with _____.
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Benevolence
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He remains calm and relaxed, even in stressful situations. He’s _____.
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Nonchalant
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He doesn’t speak openly and honestly, he hides his true thoughts. We need someone more _____.
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Candid
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They have a _____ about the upcoming decision. You made them feel uneasy and doubtful because you didn’t support your pitch with research.
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Qualm
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Rather than being helpful, his constant interruptions are becoming quite irritating. He’s turning into a real _____.
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Nuisance
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She didn’t blurt out the confidential news, instead, she carefully chose what to share. She used _____.
(Усмотрение)
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Discretion
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After paying for the supplies out of pocket several times, she expected to receive the money back. Her _____ is overdue.
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Reimbursement
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Instead of quietly accepting the unfair decision, she responded with anger and a sense of injustice. Her _____ was clear.
(возмущение)
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indignation
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The article felt a bit _____ it didn’t present both sides fairly.
The ramp is steeply _____, it’s dangerous.
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slanted
(inclined)
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He wasn’t clear in his explanation, he failed to properly _____ his main message and ideas.
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convey
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It wasn’t an honest gesture; it was a clever trick to gain an advantage. It was just a _____.
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Ploy
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Don’t tell him the issue yet, he won’t be able to ____ it ____. We can let him know after we’ve already resolved it.
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let something go
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He’s too conservative; our fashion brand needs someone more _____.
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Flamboyant
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I can’t talk, after a long day of work and working out, I’m completely _____.
Most soil on Earth is _____ of nutrients so we need to add them.
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Depleted
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We need to hire an ______ speaker for our publishing company. The current leaders are great at their jobs, but they stumble over their words and they’re not persuasive.
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Eloquent
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The team didn’t win randomly, they have been winning _____.
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Consecutively
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She only _____ attended the course so it’s no surprise her results were poor.
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Sporadically
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We didn’t stumble upon success, we grew _____.
(little by little)
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gradually
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His clothes weren’t neat and tidy; they looked _____. Very worn out and torn at the edges.
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Ragged
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After all the planning and waiting, it has all _____.
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it has all come to pass
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We’re not sure how it’ll turn out, but we might as well _____.
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let’s have a try at it
let’s give it a go
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It seemed things couldn’t get any worse but, _____ , they did. You couldn’t have helped.
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inexorably
unstoppable, relentlessly
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She thought that her money and power gave her the right to ignore the law with ______.
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impunity
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The offer sounded great, but came with a _____, that the job certainly requires many more hours and much more stress.
Предостережение
caveat
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It was a _____ encounter. Her flight was delayed and he was early for his.
serendipitous
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Some say, no matter how much you love your career, you become _____ if you don’t explore different paths to change up your day-to-day and learn more.
jaded
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Due to being exposed to so much violence in video games and media, young men have become _____.
desensitized
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We wanted to go hiking, but the weather is forecasted to be ________.
inclement
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Don’t be so reductive, your explanation is too _____.
too simplistic
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Now that we have both AI and freelancers at our fingertips via apps, solving any problem is _____.
oversimplified
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This solution isn’t meant to last; it’s just a _____ to deal with the situation for now.
temporary expedient
quick fix
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With the way things are going, the outcome is ______.
to be bound to happen sooner or later
inevitable
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He used to be quite intense, but over the years, he’s become much more _____.
mellow
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At the entrance of the venue, guests can leave their jackets in the _____ before entering the event.
coat room
Гардероб
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Безудержный
The forest fires were _____ they had to call in fire fighters from afar to help.
rampant
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They’re an _____, don’t treat them like an ally.
adversary
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The project must be finished _____ the week because the CEO will return _____ the month and the product launch is scheduled _____ the fourth quarter. All of these deadlines need be met _____ specific timeframes.
within
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She can’t just be pleasant, she always has to be _____ for attention.
obnoxious
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I can’t believe they eat that, it really _____ me _____.
grosses me out
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The building is undergoing a _____. They need to _____ it every 10 years.
refurbishment / refurbish
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Her creativity is incredible. It never _____ how she comes up with new ideas.
It never ceases to amaze me
Это не перестает меня удивлять
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We need to _____ between these two products to figure out the USPs (unique selling points).
The more long-term the costumer, the more they will expect _____ options.
We need to **differentiate** between these two products to figure out the USPs (unique selling points).
The more long-term the costumer, the more they will expect **differentiated** options.
Различать
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She didn’t _____ when she was promoted, even though she had every reason to be proud.
He _____ over his competitor’s failure, making everyone uncomfortable with his attitude.
gloat / brag
gloated / bragged
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The employee showed strong ____ to the company even during tough times.
Soldiers are expected to swear ____ to their country before serving.
Верность
allegiance
(loyalty, commitment to a group or cause)
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Верность принципам
Allegiance to the principles
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He remained ____ in his decision, even after hearing everyone’s opinions.
Her ____ refusal to compromise slowed down the entire project.
Упрямый
obstinate
(stubborn, unwilling to change)
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The politician faced public ____ after violating the ethics code.
The board issued a formal ____ against the manager for misconduct.
Порицание
censure
(strong disapproval, formal criticism)
!not common!
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Чтобы ускорить процесс
to hasten the process
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Отделяться, отделиться
secede
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Идеологическая обработка
indoctrination
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Заставить, принудить
Compel
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Переменчивый, часто меняющий мнение
fickle
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Тщетность
futility
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Тщетно
futile
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Грабеж, присвоение обманным путем
plunder
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Всерьез
in earnest
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Утихать
to wane
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Ненасытный
insatiable
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Полнокровие
plethora
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Required by law or rules
compulsory
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Уважение (не респект)
deference
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Коварный
insidious
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Возиться (с мелочами)
tinkering
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Ретроспектива, ссылка на сцену или историю в прошлом в текущем моменте или сцене
flashback
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Одаривать
bestow
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Врожденные или исходные способности
faculties
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отделять, разделять на составные части.
Render
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Distortion, искажение
perversion
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Помещение/я
И логическая основа чего-то
premise
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Телесулёр
teleprompter
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Маяк
beacon
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Буй
buoy
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Обдумывание
Deliberation
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Маразм, слабоумие
Senility
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Периодически
intermittently
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Общепринятость, соответствие нормам
Conformity
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irresistible / obsessive
compulsive
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Неоценимый
inestimable
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Непрестанный, непрерывный.
The _____ noise from the construction site made it difficult to concentrate.
His _____ complaints started to annoy everyone in the office.
She was bothered by the _____ ringing of her phone throughout the meeting.
incessant (synonyms: negatively constant, unceasing, relentless)
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Вменение в вину, обвинение
imputation
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Преобладающий
preponderant
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Ограничен, limited
confined
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Ущерб
detriment
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Невежество
ignorance
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Избирательное право
suffrage
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Бродяги
vagabonds
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You shouldn't allow fear of failure to _____ you.
He’s a great writer but not a great speaker because he’s too ______.
You shouldn't allow fear of failure to inhibit you.
He’s a great writer but not a great speaker because he’s too inhibited.
inhibited
inhibit
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Яростный
vehement
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Экспонировать, публично демонстрировать
exhibit
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Тяжкий
arduous
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Enthusiasm or passion
Жар
ardor
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Увлечение
infatuation
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The survey results were clearly _____ because the sample group wasn’t diverse enough.
skewed
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He is often considered _____ to people in his hometown, but if he grew up in a cosmopolitan area, he'd be considered normal.
eccentric
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She couldn’t ignore her _____ after realizing what she had done wrong.
After the accident, she was barely _____, we were trying to get any response from her.
She couldn’t ignore her conscience after realizing what she had done wrong.
After the accident, she was barely conscious, we were trying to get any response from her.
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I think I might _____ if I don’t sit down soon.
She _____ during the meeting because it was so hot in the room.
I think I might pass out if I don’t sit down soon.
She passed out during the meeting because it was so hot in the room.
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I have so much work this week; I don’t know how I’ll _____ it all _____.
He always manages to _____ everything _____ no matter how busy he gets.
I have so much work this week; I don’t know how I’ll fit it all in.
He always manages to fit everything in no matter how busy he gets.
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There’s _____ that she’s the best candidate for the job.
The project will succeed, _____ about it.
There’s no doubt that she’s the best candidate for the job.
The project will succeed, no doubt about it.
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The government instituted a _____ to meet the demand for soldiers.
In some countries they are forced into _____ or they need to pay large fines to make up for declining military service.
The government instituted a draft to meet the demand for soldiers.
In some countries they are forced into conscription or they need to pay large fines to make up for declining military service.
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He is _____ coming to the meeting, but we’ll see if he actually shows up.
The new policy will _____ improve efficiency, though we have yet to see results.
supposedly
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She was hired _____ when she impressed them during the interview.
On Thai beaches they offer _____ massages.
She was hired on the spot when she impressed them during the interview.
On Thai beaches they offer on the spot massages.
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I _____ you’ll handle the situation well. I've seen you in action before.
We can’t just _____ that he knows what to do; we need to verify with him first.
I presume you’ll handle the situation well. I've seen you in action before.
We can’t just assume that he knows what to do; we need to verify with him first.
assume: without reason or evidence
presume: to suppose with some probability or evidence
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The speaker’s _____ question left everyone thinking, it came up in many discussions during the conference.
rhetorical
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The politician promised sweeping changes that would benefit _____, not just the wealthy.
the masses
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My grandmother passed down an _____ ring that’s been in our family for over a century.
heirloom
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He’s _____ that he’ll become famous overnight, but it’s not that easy.
under the illusion
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She was tempted to argue but chose to _____ for the sake of professionalism.
Refrain
Воздерживаться 2
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Internet access is _____ in today’s world for staying connected and informed.
Indispensable
Absolutely necessary
Essential
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Сокращаться
Of course the company’s resources started to _____ they've been spending recklessly for years.
dwindle
Сокращаться
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Предисловие
The author shares her motivation for writing the book in the ——-.
preface
Предисловие
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Уничижительный
Promoting one employee over the other in such a public way felt like an ———- move.
invidious
Уничижительный
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The _____ atmosphere at the funeral left everyone feeling somber and reflective.
dolorous, woeful, depressed, unhappy
Печальный
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After a long rest, she approached her work with increased _____.
Vigor
Бодрость
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In his speech, the CEO seemed to _____ to the company's future potential projects without giving specifics.
Allude
Намекать
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After a brief break, there was a _____ of negotiations between the two parties.
resumption
Возобновление
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He stood _____ at the edge of the cliff, unable to move or speak.
Petrified, terrified, ossified
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The team has a _____ interest in the outcome of the project, as it directly affects their bonuses.
vested
Приобретенный
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The deadline provided the necessary ______ for the team to complete the project on time.
impetus
Стимул
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Обходить
He found a clever way to _____ the strict rules and still get what he wanted.
circumvent
Обходить/обойти
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The result of the election seems to be a _____.
foregone conclusion
Предрешенный вывод/результат
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Why are you _____ on these disastrous policies? You know they’re not sustainable.
doubling down (double down)
to continue to do something in an even more determined way than before
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The Sheikh has high _____ to become the most powerful country in the Middle East.
She has high _____ to become a leader in her industry.
aspirations
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The two options are _____, I don't mind which one we choose because they can be easily exchanged for each other.
fungible
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I will look into it closer to when my property is _____ handed over. We will see if the date changes.
supposed to be
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They were _____ by the strict regulations, which slowed down the project’s progress.
He is _____ by family life.
encumbered / unencumbered
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feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment: he was ——- at being the object of suspicion.
Indignant
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based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system
Arbitrary
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The meeting will _____ as soon as the CEO arrives.
commence
begin; start
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The politician’s views are so _____ in tradition that he resists any modern ideas.
entrenched
Укоренившийся
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Различать
Разглядеть
It can be hard to _____ between true feedback and polite responses in professional settings.
discern
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The debate between religious influence and _____ society has been ongoing for centuries.
разделение церкви и государства
secularism
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Жмот
cheap
cheapskate
skinny
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Жлоб
goon
redneck
bustard
slob
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provide (land) with a wall or embankment to prevent flooding: they ___ the marshland along the rivers to provide pasture in summer
Дамба
dike
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After the accident, she experienced _____ pain in her leg, making it impossible to walk.
The long meeting was _____, especially since nothing productive was accomplished.
torment (someone) physically or
mentally
excruciating
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Расхваливать
The tech company _____ its new smartphone as the most advanced on the market.
tout / touted
расхваливать, расхваленный
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Благодать
good grace
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Произнесено
uttered
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by means of a mild or indirect word or expression instead of one considered too harsh or blunt: punitive legislation _______ called "welfare reform".
euphemistically
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Оправдывать / оправданный
justify / justifiable
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Молчаливо, без слов
tacitly
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Superiority
preeminence
Приэминэнс
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Неуверенный в себе
diffident
Д’ифидэнт
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Помеха, препятствие
hindrance
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Her marketing ____ helped the company significantly increase its online presence and attract new clients.
His athletic _____ on the basketball court earned him a spot on the national team.
prowess
Мастерство
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Затруднен
hampered
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Непристойно
unseemly
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Вызвать что-то нежелательное
To cause
precipitate
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Недовольство
Discontent
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Тщетно 2
Vainly
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Стяжательский
acquisitive
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Тупик
Impasse
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Избегать
Eschew
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Тупик2
Stalemate
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Подразумеваемый
Implicit
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Острый вопрос
Acute question
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Расовая дискриминация
colour bar
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Under pressure
Under duress
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Fast…
precipitously
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Призвание
vocation
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Ленивый
indolent
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Перемирие
armistice
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Восстание
insurrection
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Нетитулованное дворянство
gentry
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Наследственный
hereditary
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Необъяснимый
inexplicable
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Истцы
claimants
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Связь, connections
nexus
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representing findings or points of view that are so different from each other that they cannot be made compatible
irreconcilable
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Скудные результаты
meager results
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Громоздкий
unwieldy
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Потворствовать
The politician was accused of trying to _____ to public opinion rather than making necessary changes.
His speech seemed designed to _____ to the audience’s most basic desires, rather than address the real issues.
pander
cater to / indulge / flatter
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Грубый
lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence
crass
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1 (of a bad, difficult, or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree: an ____housing shortage | the problem is ____ and getting worse.
• (of a disease or its symptoms) of short duration but typically severe. Often contrasted with chronic: ___ appendicitis.
• denoting or designed for patients with acute conditions: -___patients I acute hospital services.
2 having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight; shrewd
Acute
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Штыковая атака
bayonet charge
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Недобросовестный
unscrupulous
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Совместимость
compatibility
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Accumulation of wealth
hoarding
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Распределение, distribution
allotment
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Плацдарм
bridgeheads
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Принуждение
Duress
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Попустительство
connivance
Кэннайвэнс
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Распространение
proliferation
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involving or of the nature of mutual accusations or counteraccusations
Recriminatory
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Строгость
Strict, precise and exacting
stringency
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occurring afterward or as a result
Ensuing
Ensue
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Согласие
assent
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Вместимость
capacity
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Останавливаясь, с остановками
haltingly
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Облегчать
alleviating
Alleviate
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Отвергнутый
Отвергать
repudiated
Repudiate
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Намеченный
earmarked
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reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on: civil liberties were further ——ed.
curtail
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Отвергнутый
Отвергать
repudiated
repudiate
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Последовал
[no object] happen or occur afterward or as a result
ensued
Ensue
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Снисходительно
condescendingly
Patronizing
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Не в себе
Не в своей тарелке
ill at ease
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She’s very _____ and enjoys networking events and social gatherings.
His _____ nature made him a great team leader who was easy to approach.*
Общительный
gregarious
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means something that enhances or compliments a person in a way that makes them look or feel better. It can refer to clothes, lighting, words, or actions that make someone appear more attractive, capable, or appealing
Flattering
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Далеко впереди
Much further ahead
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До сих пор
hitherto
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С того времени
henceforth
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Истощение
attrition
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Беспристрастный
impartial
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Быть достаточным
suffice
Сэфайс
209
Чистка, избавление от сего-либо
purge
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общительный
outgoing
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Начитанный
well-read
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Необоснованный
unwarranted
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Распродажа акций компании
flotation
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третичный
tertiary
тершиари
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Необъяснимый
inexplicable
иниспл’Икабэл
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Поверхностный (поведение, ложные ценности)
Superficial
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скудный
scant
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Отпугивать, устрашать
Dissuade
221
protest
the reluctant acceptance of something without
• in silent acquiescence, she rose to her feet.
acquiescence / ,akwe'esans/
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in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
Explicitly
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Растрата
squander
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a tendency to choose regularly; an inclination toward a particular thing or do something or predisposition
proclivity
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Высмеивать
deride
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Отверженный
outcast
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Невмешательство
laissez-faire
Лэсэй фэар
228
Воронка
Funnel
229
Противоположный по смыслу
antithetical
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Прискорбно
deplorable
