Карточки P5R - 02 | Quizlet

the heebie-jeebies

a feeling of nervous fear or worry
-Being alone in the dark gives me the heebie-jeebies.

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dump

dump something: to get rid of something you do not want, especially in a place that is not suitable
-Too much toxic waste is being dumped at sea.
dump something (business): to get rid of goods by selling them at a very low price, often in another country
dump somebody (informal): to end a romantic relationship with somebody
-Did you hear he's dumped his girlfriend?
-If you found out what he's been doing' behind your back, you'd dump him right away.

Unworthy

not having the necessary qualities to deserve something, especially respect
-He considered himself _________ of the honour they had bestowed on him.
-_________ students like yourselves don't
have any right to be here.

недостойный

condescend

to do something that you think it is below your social or professional position to do
SYNONYM deign
-We had to wait almost an hour before he _____________ed to see us.
to behave towards somebody as though you are more important and more intelligent than they are
-God, that condescending' attitude! This thing's gotta be Morgana!

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bear

to be able to accept and deal with something unpleasant
-The pain was almost more than he could bear
bear something (formal) to take responsibility for something
-She bore the responsibility for most of the changes.
to support the weight of somebody/something
-The ice is too thin to bear your weight.
to give birth to a child
bear something -She was not able to bear children.
bear somebody -something She had borne him six sons.

wrapped

to cover something completely in paper or other material
-He spent the evening ___________ up the Christmas presents.
-A scarf was ________ed around his neck.
-The nurse _________ a bandage tightly around my ankle.
Idioms
​to be so involved with somebody/something that you do not pay enough attention to other people or things
SYNONYM absorbed, engrossed
-They are completely _________ up in their children.
-She was so ___________ up in her work that she didn't realize how late it was.
to persuade somebody to do anything that you want
-She has always been able to wrap her parents around her little finger.

swollen

(of a part of the body) larger than normal, especially as a result of a disease or an injury
-_________glands
-Her eyes were red and __________from crying.
-Ah, her face was all __________. It looked pretty bad.
(of a river) containing more water than normal

вздутый опухший

Bewilder

to puzzle completely, confuse
-She was totally __________ed by his sudden change of mood.
-His complete lack of interest in money __________s his family.
-He was rather_______________ed at seeing her there.

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ensure

to make sure that something happens or is definite
-We are working to ________the safety of people in the city.
-The system __________s equal access to education for all children.

гарантировать обеспечивать убедиться

unconscious

1) In a state like sleep because of an injury or illness, and not able to use your senses
-They found him lying ___________ on the floor.
*It was a powerful sedative that would render them ___________ within minutes.
2) existing or happening without you realizing or being aware; not deliberate
-unconscious desires
3) not aware of somebody/something; not noticing something; not conscious
-He made his way down the street, unconscious of the people, cars and buildings around him.

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branch

1) a part of a tree that grows out from the main stem and on which leaves, flowers and fruit grow
-She climbed the tree and hid in the ________es.
2)a local office or shop belonging to a large company or organization
-The bank has _________es all over the country.
3)a part of a government or other large organization that deals with one particular aspect of its work
SYNONYM department
-She was national _________secretary of the union.
4)​ a division of an area of knowledge or a group of languages
-the __________of computer science known as 'artificial intelligence
5)​a smaller or less important part of a river, road, railway, etc. that leads away from the main part
6)a group of members of a family who all have the same ancestors

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diet

1)the food and drink that you eat and drink regularly
-to eat a healthy, balanced ______
2)a limited variety or amount of food that you eat for medical reasons

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legislative

connected with the act of making and passing laws
-a ______________ assembly/body/council
-_______________ powers

законодательный

executive

1)a person who has an important job as a manager of a company or an organization
-company/corporate/business/industry ____________s
2)a group of people who run a company or an organization
-The union's ___________has/have yet to reach a decision.
3)the part of a government responsible for putting laws into effect
-Conservatives are by tradition believers in a strong ___________.
-Parliament's ability to control the ___________

исполнительный

Supreme Court

the highest court in a country or state


Верховный суд

leak

1)to allow liquid or gas to get in or out through a small hole
-The roof was _____ing.
-The tank had _____ed a small amount of water.
2)to give secret information to the public, for example by telling a reporter
SYNONYM disclose
-The contents of the report were _______ed to the press.

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reluctant

hesitating before doing something because you do not want to do it or because you are not sure that it is the right thing to do
unwilling and hesitant
-She was __________ to admit she was wrong.
-a ____________ hero (= a person who does not want to be called a hero)

неохотно

pathetic

1)making you feel sad
SYNONYM pitiful
-Pfft, outside of school, that guy's nothing but a ________ loser!
-The starving children were a ________ sight.
2)weak and not successful
SYNONYM feeble
-She made a __________ attempt to smile.
-I know it sounds __________ , but I can't ride a bike.

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admirable

having qualities that you admire and respect
SYNONYM commendable
-Her dedication to her work was _________.
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-He made his points with _________clarity.
-They've done an _________job in making sure that all the supplies got through.
-What a kind girl... Such _________consideration for others

замечательный, восхитительный, поразительный

abandon

1)to leave somebody, especially somebody you are responsible for, with no intention of returning
-People often simply ________ their pets when they go abroad.
2)to leave a thing or place, especially because it is impossible or dangerous to stay
SYNONYM leave
-He gave the order to ________ ship (= to leave the ship because it was sinking).
3)to stop doing something, especially before it is finished; to stop having something
-They ________ ed the match because of rain.
4)​to stop supporting or helping somebody; to stop believing in something
-The country ________ ed its political leaders after the war.

оставлять, отказываться, прекращать, предаваться

dish

a flat shallow container for cooking food in or serving it from

acquaint

to make somebody/yourself familiar with or aware of something
-Please ___________ me with the facts of the case.
-You will first need to ___________yourself with the filing system.

знакомить

steer

1)to control the direction in which a boat, car, etc. moves
-He ______ed the boat into the harbour.
2)to take control of a situation and influence the way in which it develops
-She ______ed the team to victory.
3)Idioms
keep/stay/______ clear (of somebody/something)
​to avoid a person or thing because they may cause problems
-______ clear of the centre of town at this time of the evening.

ridiculous

very silly or unreasonable
SYNONYM absurd, ludicrous
-Don't be __________! You can't pay £50 for a T-shirt!
-It was ____________ that this should be so difficult to say.

нелепый смехотворный дурацкий

foreigner

a person who comes from a different country
-And she's looking down on us other
girls, right? As to be expected from
a foreigner...

snoop

to find out private things about somebody, especially by looking secretly around a place
-You're trying to ______ on Mr. Kamoshida, right?

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persuade

to make somebody do something by giving them good reasons for doing it
-Try to __________ him to come.
-I'll try one more time to _________the other guys.
-My sister persuaded me out of dying my hair.
to make somebody believe that something is true
SYNONYM convince

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