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Scantily

in a way that is insufficient or lacking in quantity or fullness, often referring to minimal or inadequate amounts. (недостаточно, откровенно)

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chastity

the state of refraining from sexual intercourse, often for moral or religious reasons. (целомудрие)

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undue

excessive or unwarranted, often referring to surpassing limits or being inappropriate. (чрезмерный, неуместный)

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draw over

to cover something with layer (натягивать, закрывать чем то)

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cloak

noun: loose outer clothing(плащ, мантия,накидка)
verb: to cover or hide smth(скрывать, прятать)

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let alone

emphasizes that the second thing is even more extreme or unlikely than the first (не говоря уже о…)
He can’t boil an egg, let alone cook a full dinner.
He can’t boil an egg, let alone cook a full dinner.

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unlike

в отличие от
-Unlike his brother, Tom is very quiet.
непохоже на..
-It’s unlike you to be late.

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prevalent

widespread, common, or generally accepted; something that is widely practiced or encountered (преобладающий, распространенный)
Examples:
- This belief is still prevalent among certain groups of people.
- a problem that is particularly prevalent among teenagers

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deterrent

something that discourages or prevents an action, often fear of consequences. (сдерживающий фактор)

-The high cost of cigarettes is a deterrent to smoking.