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blunder
A stupid or careless mistake.
You are out of vain lust for fame
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To do something on a whim
means to do it suddenly, without any prior planning or serious thought. It's a spontaneous, impulsive decision, often just because you feel like it at that very moment.
Meddle
Means “Interfere”, but it is almost always negative and carries a strong sense of judgment. It suggests someone is involving themselves in business that is not their own and where their input is neither wanted nor helpful.
Peculiar man
Extraordinary man
Good riddance
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Sharade
A Pretense or Act of Deception: This is the most common meaning.A charade is an obvious pretense or deception that is not fooling anyone. It's a situation where someone is faking something, and everyone can see through it
Embark on a new venture
means to start a new project, business, or activity that involves uncertainty, risk, and the potential for reward.
Insular
Means being isolated and separated from the rest of the world.
Descend
to move from a higher point to a lower point
The airplane began to ________ for landing."
Conspicuously
an adverb that means in a way that is clearly visible or obvious; attracting attention, done in a manner that is meant to be seen or noticed, and is often impossible to miss.
"After the argument, she _________ avoided making eye contact with him."
Incur
means to become subject to or experience something (usually unpleasant or unwanted) as a result of one's own actions.
“You will _________ penalty”
Nonchalantly
in a calm, relaxed, and seemingly unconcerned way; showing little interest, enthusiasm, or worry, as if something is not important.
Recollection
Memory
High-strung
means someone who is very nervous, easily stressed, or emotionally tense.
Disgruntled
means unhappy, dissatisfied, or annoyed, usually because something didn’t happen the way you wanted or expected.
Backlash
means a strong negative reaction from a group of people, often against a decision, change, or trend.
To pull me out of a rut
means to help you escape a period of boredom, lack of progress, or repetitive routine in life
Meager lives
means lives that are lacking in resources, comfort, or opportunities — usually poor, limited, or deprived.
Ingratiate
means to try to make yourself liked by someone, often by flattering or pleasing them, sometimes in a way that seems a bit insincere or manipulative.
Greasy
It has a lot of visible fat or oil
Braize
It’s kind of halfway between roasting and stewing — you don’t fully submerge the food in liquid like a stew, but you also don’t cook it dry like a roast.
Gaminess
describes a strong, wild, and sometimes slightly musky flavor that certain meats have
Quite a stench though
Запах довольно сильный
Whiff
The small smell of smth
Earnest plea
Искренная настойчивая просьба
Admission
Access, entry
Unscrupulous
means having no morals or principles; willing to do dishonest or unethical things to get what you want
To sue someone for libel
means to take legal action because someone published lies that damaged your reputation.
excessively
more than necessary
elusive
difficult to find, catch, or achieve
Sweet denim on denim combo
means someone is wearing denim (jeans fabric) on both the top and bottom — for example, a denim jacket with denim jeans — and the speaker thinks it looks really good.
agonize
to spend a long time thinking and worrying about a difficult situation or problem
damp
slightly wet
Volume
my hair is flat, with no lift or bounce
lubricate
to apply oil or grease; to make smooth, slippery, or easier to use
itenarary
a planned route or journey
merchant
A person who makes money by selling goods
intent
intention or purpose
ulterior
hidden
clumsily
awkwardly
oaf
a stupid, clumsy person
tremendous
enormous
dubious
doubtful
nuisance
a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance
Hit a bullseye
to achieve something perfectly or to be exactly correct; to get the best possible result or to precisely attain a desired outcome
wary
careful, cautious
malice
Desire to harm others
prudence
cautiousness
immorality
behavior that goes against moral norms
joint
A place in the body where two bones come together
vinyl
A durable plastic product primarily used for protective surfaces
gouge
to tear out; scoop out; overcharge
pellets
a small, rounded, compressed mass of a substance.
embedded
enclosed firmly in a surrounding mass or placed firmly inside something else
sensitized
Made sensitive or more aware to something — either physically or emotionally.
coercion
use of force to get someone to obey
retain
to hold or keep
composure
calmness
gluttony
(n.) engaging in extreme eating or drinking; greedy overindulgence
overindulgence
having too much of something you like.
vile
extremely unpleasant
taint
to damage
nuptials
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
gory
(adj.) marked by bloodshed, slaughter, or violence
agitator
a person who urges others to protest or rebel
belatedly
later than usual or than expected
belated
delayed
concede
(v.) to admit as true; to yield, submit
sheath
a case for a blade
To exact retribution
to take a revenge
impudent
disrespectful
ripened
became ready to eat
blustery
extremely windy
Pluvial
of or pertaining to rain, especially much rain; rainy.
inexcusable
unforgivable
Dedication
Devotion, determination
Concrete jungle
unpleasant part of a city where there are a lot of ugly buildings close together
vital areas
the most important or essential part
pursue your career advancement
single scrape
Injured
external
means outer, outside, or coming from the outside. It is the opposite of internal, which means inner or inside. E.g. "Apply the ointment for external use only." (Meaning only on the skin, not to be swallowed).
Perceptual disturbances
is an umbrella term that includes both illusions and hallucinations,
perforation