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бодрый
to give life and energy to; animate
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invigorated
The workout invigorated her, leaving her feeling refreshed and energized.
бодрый
in a state of extreme physical or nervous fatigue and agitation
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invigorated
After the long hike, they were invigorated yet also exhausted.
охватывать
include or encompass something
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encompass
The project will encompass various aspects of marketing and sales strategies.
охватывать
issue, release, or broadcast a product or message
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encompass
The company plans to encompass a new advertising campaign next month.
продолжать
be engaged in a love affair, typically one of which the speaker disapproves
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carry on
She was carrying on with young Adam despite her friends' disapproval.
продолжать
read (something), typically in a thorough or careful way
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carry on
He carefully carried on the ancient manuscript, deciphering each character.
разглашать
make known (private or sensitive information)
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divulge
The reporter refused to divulge the identity of her source.
заместительный
experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person
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vicarious
Watching the movie allowed her to experience vicarious excitement.
пугающий
play (a hole) in one stroke over par
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bogeyed
He bogeyed the final hole, causing him to lose the match.
приверженец
a person who insists on a certain quality or type of behavior
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stickler
He's a real stickler for punctuality.
дискреционный
available for use at the discretion of the user
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discretionary
The manager has discretionary funds for unexpected expenses.
разгадать
investigate and solve or explain (something complicated or puzzling)
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unravel
They unraveled the mystery behind the missing artifacts.
грубо это
live in discomfort with only basic necessities
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rough it
During their camping trip, they had to rough it without electricity or running water.
освящать
make or declare (something, typically a church) sacred; dedicate formally to a religious purpose
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consecrate
The bishop consecrated the new cathedral with a special ceremony.
стараться
try hard to do or achieve something
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endeavor
She endeavored to learn a new language over the summer.
поддерживать
support or strengthen
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bolster
The recent success bolstered their confidence in the project.
заметный
the most important or noticeable features or qualities of something
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salient
The presentation highlighted the salient points of the proposal.
повторять
to say something again, once or several times
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reiterate
The professor reiterated the importance of completing assignments on time.
барсук
repeatedly ask (someone) to do something; pester
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badger
He badgered his parents to let him stay out later on weekends.
присоединился к бедру
very close emotionally and spend a great deal of time together
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joined at the hip
They've been friends since childhood and are practically joined at the hip.
измотанный
mentally and physically exhausted
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frazzled
After the long flight and busy schedule, she felt completely frazzled.
застенчивый
looking slightly embarrassed because you feel foolish or have done something silly
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sheepish
He looked sheepish after spilling the drink at the party.
подходит и начинается
happening and then stopping again
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fits and starts
The project progressed in fits and starts due to unexpected delays.
весело
in a lively, happy way
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gaily
The children skipped gaily through the park, enjoying the sunshine.
срезать края
to save time, money or effort by not following the correct procedure or rules for doing something
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cut corners
They cut corners by skipping some safety checks, resulting in an accident later on.
сбился с толку
very impressed or surprised by something
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bowled over
She was bowled over by the stunning view from the mountaintop.
несущественный
Not large, solid, or strong.
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insubstantial
Mars has an insubstantial atmosphere, consisting almost entirely of carbon dioxide. Her limbs were insubstantial, almost transparent. The argument he presented was insubstantial and lacked supporting evidence.
влечет за собой
Involves or causes.
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entail
Implementing this policy change will entail significant restructuring of our operations. The new project entails collaboration with several external partners.
разъяснять
Explain in detail or in a very clear way.
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spell out
Before proceeding, let me spell out the terms of our agreement. It's important to spell out your expectations from the beginning.
боевой, задорный
Tough, independent, and spirited, often unexpectedly.
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feisty
Despite her age, Grandma is quite feisty and always ready for an adventure. The team was impressed by the feisty determination of their youngest member.
нарядиться
To dress oneself, especially in fine clothes.
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primped
She spent hours primping in front of the mirror before the party. He primped himself for the interview, making sure every detail was perfect.
наугад, без подготовки
Said without checking details or facts.
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offhand
She made an offhand comment about the project without knowing all the details. I can't answer that question offhand, but I'll find out for you.
принимать форму
Fit tightly round an object so that the shape is visible.
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mould
The clay moulded easily into the desired shape. Her body moulded against his as they embraced.
неумолимый
Unceasingly intense.
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relentless
The team faced the relentless challenge of meeting tight deadlines. His relentless pursuit of excellence inspired everyone around him.
конфессия
A recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church.
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denomination
The Presbyterian denomination has a strong presence in our community. She belongs to a small religious denomination that practices unique customs.
гарантировать
Officially affirm or guarantee.
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warrant
The manufacturer warrants this product against defects for one year. Can you warrant that this information is accurate?
суть
The main point of something.
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gist
Let me summarize the gist of our discussion. The gist of the article was that technology is changing the way we work.
влияние
Influence or power, especially in politics or business.
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clout
She has enough clout within the organization to influence key decisions. The company's CEO carries considerable clout in industry circles.
уходить от темы
Leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.
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digress
Sorry for the digression, let's get back to the main topic. He tends to digress during meetings, often sharing unrelated anecdotes.
отменять из-за дождя
(Of an event) to be canceled or stopped due to rain.
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rain out
The baseball game was rained out because of the storm.
из-за
Because of.
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on account of
The concert was canceled on account of bad weather. He left work early on account of a family emergency.
заботиться, волноваться
To care at all about someone or something.
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give a hoot
She doesn't give a hoot about what others think of her. I don't give a hoot about politics.
завершать
Finish, so that those attending can leave.
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let out
The movie let out late, so we missed the last bus home. School lets out at 3 p.m.
угнетенно
In a way that shows unhappiness, disappointment, or hopelessness.
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dejectedly
He looked at the rejection letter dejectedly.
затягивать
Deliberately vague way to gain more time.
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stall
The politician tried to stall for time during the interview. Stop stalling and give me a straight answer.
крадущийся
Hide or move quietly because you do not want to be seen.
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skulk
He was skulking in the shadows, trying to avoid detection.
высокопарный
Intellectual or rarefied in taste.
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highbrow
The art exhibit attracted a highbrow crowd of scholars and critics. His taste in literature is quite highbrow, preferring classic works over popular fiction.
покаяние
An act of self-abasement or devotion to show sorrow or repentance.
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penance
As penance for his actions, he volunteered at a homeless shelter for a month.
в затруднительном положении
In a difficult, threatening, or embarrassing position; unable to solve a dilemma.
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in a bind
I'm in a bind because I have two conflicting appointments at the same time. They found themselves in a bind when their car broke down in the middle of nowhere.
опрокидывать
Cause to lose balance and fall down.
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topple
The strong wind toppled the tree in our backyard. The dictator's regime was toppled by a popular uprising.
небольшая ложь
A small lie.
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fib
He told a harmless fib to avoid hurting her feelings. I caught my child telling a fib about finishing his homework.
обдумывать
Spend time thinking carefully about a plan or proposal.
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mull over
Let me mull over the offer before giving you an answer. She likes to mull over all her options before making a decision.
мятный джулеп
An alcoholic drink containing whisky, crushed ice, sugar, and mint.
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mint julep
He enjoyed sipping a refreshing mint julep on a hot summer day.
заставить себя находиться в тупике
Create a predicament or problem with no good alternatives.
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boxed into a corner
His reckless behavior boxed him into a corner, leaving him with few options.
удивить неожиданным действием
Surprise by doing something unexpected.
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throw a curve ball
The interviewer threw a curve ball by asking an unexpected question.
не исполнять долг
Refuse to pay a bet.
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welsh on
He's known for welshing on his debts, which has damaged his reputation.
трепет
A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen.
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trepidation
She approached the dark forest with trepidation.
промахнуться
Botch or mess up.
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flub
He flubbed his lines during the performance.
безынициативный
Lacking energy or enthusiasm.
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listless
After the long hike, she felt listless and unmotivated.
унылый
Feeling profound hopelessness or dejection.
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despondent
He became despondent after losing his job.
укутаться
Put warm clothes on oneself or someone else.
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bundle up
It's chilly outside—make sure to bundle up before you go.
потерять блеск
Become less impressive, attractive, or exciting over time.
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lose its luster
The once-vibrant neighborhood has lost its luster due to neglect.
показать себя за дверью
Voluntarily leave a situation or place, often due to feeling unwelcome or uncomfortable.
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show oneself to the door
Feeling ignored at the party, she decided to show herself to the door.
ударять резко
Hit with a sharp slapping blow, usually with an instrument.
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swat
She swatted the mosquito buzzing around her head.
рухлядь
Severe disrepair, especially of a house or vehicle.
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ramshackle
They lived in a ramshackle cabin in the woods.
раздражение
A feeling of intense irritation or annoyance.
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exasperation
His constant lateness caused exasperation among his colleagues.
простирались
Extend across (a period of time or a range of subjects).
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spanned
"Their interests span almost all the conventional disciplines."
абсолютный, чистый
Complete; used to emphasize the magnitude or extent of something.
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sheer
"The possible answers to those questions were painful to consider, and through sheer force of will she pushed them from her mind."
лань
A female deer.
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doe
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хлопок, гул
A muffled thudding sound; to make a deep thudding sound.
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whump
"She felt the wheels leave the surface of the asphalt, felt the whump as the car slammed to the earth again."
поврежденный, избитый
Injured or damaged.
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banged up
"Listen, don’t try to talk. You’re pretty banged up."
искривленный, скрученный
Bent or distorted out of its normal shape.
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twisted
"His mouth contorted just a little, almost sluggishly, then he shook his head."
несвязный, распавшийся
Lacking a coherent sequence or connection.
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disjointed
"Piecing together disjointed fragments of information."
чрева, внутренний голод
The part of the body in which people say they feel fear or nervousness.
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pit of the stomach
"I got a sick feeling/a knot in the pit of my stomach when the news of the attack was announced."
случайно
An unexpected possibility or opportunity.
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off chance
"Joan phoned at noon on the off chance that he'd be home."
уменьшаться, ослабевать
Becoming less intense or severe.
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letting up
"The rain's letting up—it'll be clear soon."
ниша
A small space created by setting part of a wall back from the rest.
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recess
"A table set into a recess."
оболтус, неудачник
A person or thing regarded as useless or unable to cope.
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basket case
"Do that for a couple of days and you become a blithering basket case."
крах, финансовая разруха
A country or organization that is in severe financial or economic difficulties.
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basket case
"Sudden meltdowns—such as the financial crisis—can turn flourishing countries into basket cases overnight."
сонно, неуверенно
In a weak and unsteady way, as if you are tired or ill.
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groggily
"He sat up groggily and rubbed his throbbing head."
неосознанный
Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning.
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inadvertent
"An inadvertent administrative error occurred that resulted in an overpayment."
ошеломленный, испуганный
Mentally confused, upset, or exhausted as a result of a highly stressful or disturbing event or experience.
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shell-shocked
"Denise looked shell-shocked: pale and exhausted, her eyes red and glassy."
сходиться, сливаться
To tend to meet at a point.
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converge
"A pair of lines of longitude are parallel at the equator but converge toward the poles."
уговаривать
To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.
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cajole
"He hoped to cajole her into selling the house."
местный, народный
The language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular country or region.
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vernacular
"He wrote in the vernacular to reach a larger audience."
тянуть слова
To speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds.
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drawl
"‘Suits me fine,’ he drawled."
по самый верх
Completely; to the maximum degree.
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up to the hilt
"The house was mortgaged up to the hilt."
из первых уст
Directly from the original or most authoritative source.
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from the horse's mouth
"I heard it from the horse's mouth that the project is on hold."
прицеливаться
To focus closely or aim carefully at something.
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draw a bead
"He drew a bead on the target with his rifle."
уничтожить
To cause something to disappear or remove something unpleasant from your thoughts.
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blot out
"A dark cloud blotted out the sun."
перебивать цену
To bid less than (another bid) or less than the bid of (another bidder), especially in seeking a contract to be awarded to the lowest bid or bidder.
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underbid
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угаснуть, стихнуть
To end or fail in a weak or disappointing way.
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fizzle out
"Their threatened revolt fizzled out at yesterday's meeting."
в ретроспективе
Looking backward, reflecting on the past.
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in retrospect
"In retrospect, he regarded his move as the best thing he'd ever done."
гудок, шум
A low, continuous sound like that of a rapidly moving object.
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whir
"The whir and rattle were rhythmic, and she fell asleep within minutes."
нечеловеческий час
A very early or late time of day.
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ungodly hour
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складываться, иметь смысл
To make sense; to be logical or consistent.
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add up
"Two arms, two bags, two handles on the bike—it just didn’t add up."
поразить до глубины души
To knock someone to the ground by running into them; to surprise and please someone greatly.
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bowl over
"He almost bowled Kyle over before catching his balance."
натирать, раздражать
To make skin sore by rubbing; to become sore from rubbing.
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chafe
"The bracelet was so tight that it started to chafe my wrist."
полный комплект
A declaration or confirmation that someone is healthy or that something is in good condition.
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clean bill of health
"A survey gave the property a clean bill of health."
выкладывать деньги
To pay (a particular amount of money) for something.
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pony up
"You could be asked to pony up hundreds of dollars for a replacement."
нащупывать
To search uncertainly for (a word or answer) in one's mind.
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grope
"She was groping for the words which would express what she thought."
озадаченный
Bewildered or perplexed.
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flummoxed
"Denise turned her attention to him, still flummoxed."
крутиться, двигаться
To move around an area without seeming to be going anywhere in particular.
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mill around
"The people were milling around, waiting for the show to begin."
бросал, летел
To throw or hit (a ball or missile) in a high arc.
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lobbed
"He lobbed the ball over their heads."
шедевр, образец
An excellent or exemplary piece of something.
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showpiece
"The house is a showpiece of colonial architecture."

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