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To wreak havoc
to cause chaos or destruction or both
qualifications
streamlined
improved or made simpler
on the spur of the moment
to do sth on impulse, without planning
show sb the ropes
to show someone how to do a job or activity
inadequacy
the fact that something is not good enough or is too small in amount:
Economic growth is hindered by the inadequacies of the public transport system.
The inadequacy of the budget is likely to cause problems.
rectify
to correct something or make something right
outlook
the likely future situation:
The outlook for the economy is bleak.
The outlook for today is cloudy and dry at first with showers later.
perceptiveness
проницателност
the quality of being very good at noticing and understanding things that many people do not notice
to do or perform something, especially in a planned way:
to execute a deal/plan
imminent
coming or likely to happen very soon:
imminent disaster/danger
A strike is imminent.
signage
табели
engrossing
very interesting and needing all your attention:
an engrossing book/story
I found the movie completely engrossing from beginning to end.
to shun
to avoid something:
She has shunned publicity since she retired from acting.
mundane
very ordinary and therefore not interesting
ludicrous
stupid or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at:
a ludicrous idea/suggestion
He looked ludicrous in that suit!
alienate
to cause someone or a group of people to stop supporting and agreeing with you:
All these changes to the newspaper have alienated its traditional readers.
to make someone feel that they are different and not part of a group:
Disagreements can alienate teenagers from their families.
daunting
intimidating
irreverent
not showing the expected respect for official, important, or holy things:
an irreverent comment/approach/attitude
irreverent thoughts
recur
to happen many times or to happen again:
The theme of freedom recurs throughout her writing.
If the pain/problem/trouble, etc. recurs, come and see me.
embark on
set out
inception
the beginning of an organization or official activity:
since something's inception Since its inception in 1968, the company has been at the forefront of computer development.
albeit
although:
The evening was very pleasant, albeit a little quiet.
He tried, albeit without success.
overriding
more important than anything else:
The government's overriding concern is to reduce inflation.
strenuous
needing or using a lot of physical or mental effort or energy
slacker
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