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indifferent

Байдужий not thinking about or interested in someone or something (I offered her various options but she was quite indifferent)

junkie

наркоман (a slang word for a person who is addicted to drugs, especially heroin)

detain

затримутива (to delay someone for a short length of time, to force someone officially to stay in a place - A suspect has been detained by the police for questioning)

rollercoaster

американські гірки(an exciting entertainment in an amusement park, like a fast train that goes up and down very steep slopes and around very sudden bends - Children will love the indoor rollercoaster)

fractured

зламаний (If something hard, such as a bone, fractures, or is fractured, it breaks or cracks)

tease

дражнити, докучати(to laugh at someone or say unkind things about them, either because you are joking or because you want to upset that person: I was just teasing - I didn't mean to upset you.)

infuriate

обурювати, розлючувати (to make someone extremely angry: His sexist attitude infuriates me.)

wanderlust

пристрасть до подорожей(the wish to travel far away and to many different places: In July wanderlust takes over the whole nation.)

shortsighted

недалекоглядний (not thinking enough about how an action will affect the future - It was a very shortsighted decision.)

bump

ударяти(ся), стукати(ся) (to hit something with force - She bumped into his tray, knocking the food onto his lap; to hurt part of your body by hitting it against something hard - I bumped my head on the shelf as I stood up.)

sharp

гострий, різкий(having a thin edge or point that can cut something or make a hole in something - a knife with a sharp edge/blade; producing or describing a quick, strong pain that makes you feel like you have been cut - have this sharp pain in my chest, doctor)

elaborate

детальніше розповісти (to add more information to or explain something that you have said - The congresswoman said she was resigning, but refused to elaborate on her reasons for doing so.)

swollen

набряклий, опухлий (larger than usual- Your ankle is badly swollen, you need to rest it.)

bruise

синець,забите місце(an injury or mark where the skin has not been broken but is darker in colour, often as a result of being hit by something - covered in bruises His arms and back were covered in bruises.)

come down with something

захворіти (to start to suffer from an illness, especially one that is not serious - I think I'm coming down with flu)

pass out

втратити свідомість (to become unconscious for a short time, for example when ill, badly hurt, or drunk - I was hit on the head and passed out.)

fight something off

боротися з хворобою (to manage to get rid of an illness or infection - I was getting a cold at the start of the week, but I seem to have fought it off.)

gravy

соус, підливка(a sauce made with meat juices and flour, served with meat and vegetables)

have sb over

мати когось в гостях(if you have someone over, they come to your house to visit you or to stay with you)

attentive

уважний(listening carefully: an attentive audience)

bargains

вигідна покупка(something on sale at a lower price than its true value: This coat was half-price - a real bargain)

try something on

приміряти одяг(to put on a piece of clothing to discover if it fits you or if you like it: Try on the shoes to see if they fit.)

knockoff

підробка (a cheap or less good copy of a popular or high-quality product: Is that the real thing or a knockoff? These all sound like knock-offs of Abba songs to me.)

gloat

зловтішатися, злорадствувати(to feel or express great pleasure or satisfaction that you have had success or good luck, and someone else has not)

dissuade

відмовляти, відговорювати (to persuade someone not to do something: I tried to dissuade her from leaving.)

presumably

імовірно, можливо (used to say what you think is the likely situation: They can presumably afford to buy a bigger apartment.)

appliance

прилад, пристрій(a device, machine, or piece of equipment, especially an electrical one that is used in the house, such as a cooker or washing machine: electric/domestic/household appliances)

premises

приміщення, територія (the land and buildings owned by someone, especially by a company or organization: The company is relocating to new premises. There is no smoking allowed anywhere on school premises.)

obesity

ожиріння(the fact of being extremely fat, in a way that is dangerous for health: A diet that is high in fat and sugar can lead to obesity.)

poverty

бідність(the condition of being extremely poor: Two million people in the city live in abject (= very great) poverty.)

reluctance

небажання (an unwillingness to do something: I accepted his resignation with great reluctance.)

worthwhile

вартий, цінний(useful, important, or good enough to be a suitable reward for the money or time spent or the effort made: She considers teaching a worthwhile career. The time and expense involved in keeping up to date with all the changes has been worthwhile.)

resignation

відставка, звільнення(the act of telling your employer that you are leaving your job: There have been calls for his resignation.)

sustain

підтримувати, витримувати(to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time: He seems to find it difficult to sustain relationships with women.)

poke

тикати пальцем(to push a finger or other pointed object quickly into someone or something: poke someone in something You'll poke someone in the eye with that umbrella if you're not careful!. poke something into something Two kids were poking a stick into the drain.)

courteous

ввічливий (polite and showing respect: Although she often disagreed with me, she was always courteous.)

cutlery

столові прибори (knives, forks, and spoons used for eating food)

shell

мушля, оболонка (the hard outer covering of something, especially nuts, eggs, and some animalsЖ Brazil nuts have very hard shells.)

spit

плювати, слина(to force out the contents of the mouth, especially saliva)

mock

знущатися, насміхатися(mocking behaviour involves laughing at someone or something in an unkind way: a mocking voice; mocking humour/laughter)

dough

тісто(flour mixed with water and often yeast, fat, or sugar, so that it is ready for baking)

menace

загроза, небезпека(something that is likely to cause harm: Drunk drivers are a menace to everyone.)

arise

виникати, з'являтися(to start to happen or exist: opportunity arise If the opportunity arises, I'd love to go to China. Problems arise when the payment is late.)

sincere

щирий, відвертий((of a person, feelings, or behaviour) not pretending or lying; honest: a sincere apology)

compelling

переконливий(If a reason, argument, etc. is compelling, it makes you believe it or accept it because it is so strong: compelling evidence. Синонім persuasive)

genuine

істинний, справжній(If something is genuine, it is real and exactly what it appears to be: genuine leather, If it is a genuine Michelangelo drawing, it will sell for millions.)

fussy

перебірливий(not easily satisfied, or having very high standards about particular things: fussy eater UK All my children were fussy eaters. fussy about He's so fussy about the house - everything has to be absolutely perfect.)

spare

запасний, вільний(If something is spare, it is available to use because it is extra: a spare key/tyre, spare sheets and blankets)

comprise

включати в себе, містити(

(to have things or people as parts or members; to consist of: The course comprises a class book, a practice book, and a CD.; to be the parts or members of something; to make up something: Italian students comprise 60 percent of the class.)

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treadmill

бігова доріжка(

indulge

балувати, насолоджуватися(to allow yourself or another person to have something enjoyable, especially more than is good for you: The soccer fans indulged their patriotism, waving flags and singing songs.)

facilitate

сприяти, полегшувати(to make something possible or easier: The new ramp will facilitate the entry of wheelchairs. The current structure does not facilitate efficient work flow.)

recap

підсумовувати, резюмувати(to repeat the main points of an explanation or a description: Finally, the teacher recapped the main points of the lesson. To recap, our main aim is to increase sales by 15 percent this year.)

narrow something down

звузити вибір(to make a number or list of things smaller, by removing the things that are least important, necessary, or suitable: We narrowed the list of candidates down from ten to three.)

rule something out

виключити щось із можливих варіантів (to decide or say officially that something is impossible or will not happen, or that something or someone is not suitable: The police haven't yet ruled out murder.

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weigh something up

зважувати варіанти(to think carefully about the advantages or disadvantages of a situation before making a decision: I'm weighing up my options before I decide to apply for the job.)

attic

горище, чердак(the space or room at the top of a building, under the roof, often used for storing things)

sip

сьорбати, ковток(to drink, taking only a very small amount at a time: This tea is very hot, so sip it carefully.)

uptight

стривожений, напружений(worried or nervous and not able to relax: Don't get uptight about the exam - just do your best.)

filthy

брудний, огидний(extremely or unpleasantly dirty)

landfill

сміттєзвалище(the process of getting rid of large amounts of rubbish by burying it, or a place where rubbish is buried: Over 90 percent of American rubbish is dumped in landfill sites.)

dump

викидати(Over 90 percent of American rubbish is dumped in landfill sites.Over 90 percent of American rubbish is dumped in landfill sites.)

revival

відродження, відновлення(the process of becoming more active or popular again: Recently, there has been some revival of (interest in) ancient music. An economic/artistic revival is sweeping the country.)

logging

лісозаготівля, рубка

densely

щільно, густо(with a lot of things close together: England was once a densely wooded country (= a lot of trees grew close together there).)

lungs

легені

apron

фартух(a piece of clothing worn over the front of other clothes to keep them clean when doing a dirty or messy job, especially cooking)

resentment

обурення, образа(a feeling of anger because you have been forced to accept something that you do not like: He harbours a deep resentment against his parents for his miserable childhood.)

neat

охайний, акуратний(tidy, with everything in its place: Your house is always so neat - how do you manage it?)

rigid

жорсткий, суворий(stiff or fixed; not able to be bent or moved: a rigid steel and concrete structure)

diminish

зменшувати(to reduce or be reduced in size or importance: I don't want to diminish her achievements, but she did have a lot of help.)

conceive

осягати, розуміти (I think my uncle still conceives of me as a four-year-old. He couldn't conceive of a time when he would have no job.)

rebellion

повстання, бунт(violent action organized by a group of people who are trying to change the political system in their country: The government has brutally crushed the rebellion.)

sour

кислий, прокислий(having a sharp, sometimes unpleasant, taste or smell, like a lemon, and not sweet: These plums are a bit sour.)

mouldy

запліснявілий, цвілий(covered with mould: mouldy bread/cheese)

rotten

гнилий, тухлий(decayed: The room smelled of rotten vegetables.)

caveat

застереження, протест(a warning to consider something before taking any more action, or a statement that limits a more general statement: He agreed to the interview, with the caveat that he could approve the final article.)

precious

Дорогоцінний, коштовний(of great value because of being rare, expensive, or important: a precious gift; a precious moment/memory; Clean water is a precious commodity in many parts of the world.)

obey

підкорятись, виконувати(to act according to what you have been asked or ordered to do by someone in authority, or to behave according to a rule, law, or instruction: The soldiers refused to obey (orders).)

hostility

ворожість, неприязнь(an occasion when someone is unfriendly or shows that they do not like something: open hostility They showed open (= obvious) hostility to/towards/toward their new neighbours.)

dissolve

розпускати ((of a solid) to be absorbed by a liquid, especially when mixed, or (of a liquid) to absorb a solid: dissolve something in something Dissolve two spoons of powder in warm water.)

resurrect

воскресити, воскрешати(to bring someone back to life: Almost all Christians believe that Jesus was resurrected from the dead; to bring back something into use or existence that had disappeared or ended: Several members of the party have resurrected the idea of constitutional change.)

devote

присвячувати, приділяти(

-to give all of something, especially your time, effort, or love, or yourself, to something you believe in or to a person: He left the Senate to devote more time to his family.

-to use a space, area, time, etc. for a particular purpose: Over half his speech was devoted to the issue of unemployment.)

devoted

відданий, присвячений(

-extremely loving and loyal: a devoted fan/husband)

coward

боягуз(a person who is not brave and is too eager to avoid danger, difficulty, or pain: He despised himself for being such a coward.)

despise

зневажати, нехтувати(to feel a strong dislike for someone or something because you think that that person or thing is bad or has no value: The two groups despise each other.)

concise

короткий, стислий, лаконічний(short and clear, expressing what needs to be said without unnecessary words:

Make your answers clear and concise.)

verbose

багатослівний, детальний(using or containing more words than are necessary:

a verbose explanation/report/speech/style

He was a notoriously verbose after-dinner speaker.)

sadden

засмучувати, сумувати(to make someone sad:

=It saddens me to think that we'll never see her again.)

Trade-off

компроміс

dispense

розподіляти

prepped

підготовлений

incentivize

стимулювати, заохочувати(to make someone want to do something:

=We need to incentivize our sales managers to achieve these targets.)

proximity

близькість(the state of being near in space or time:

=The best thing about the location of the house is its proximity to the town centre.)

downside

недолік, мінус(a disadvantage of a situation or thing:

downside of The downside of living here, of course, is that it is expensive.

Unemployment, inflation, and greater inequality are often the downside of a market economy.)

errand

доручення, завдання(a task that involves going somewhere either to take a message or to take or collect something:

=do errands= I'll meet you at six, I've got some errands to do first.

=run errands= She used to spend a lot of time running errands for elderly and disabled people in the neighbourhood.)

tenderness

ніжність(the quality of being gentle, loving, or kind:

=She treated the children with great tenderness.)

rival

суперник, конкурент(a person, group, etc. competing with others for the same thing or in the same area:

=He beat his closest/nearest rival by 20 marks.)

leverage

важелі впливу(to use something that you already have in order to achieve something new or better:

=We can gain a market advantage by leveraging our network of partners.)

resent

обурюватися, ображатися(

to feel angry because you have been forced to accept someone or something that you do not like:

=She bitterly resented her father's new wife.

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