How to Live with Your Biggest Regret | Gregg Ward | TED p2

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Incredible /ɪnˈkredəbl/
Noun: Incredibility /ɪnˌkredəˈbɪləti/
Adjective: Incredible /ɪnˈkredəbl/
Adverb: Incredibly /ɪnˈkredəbli/

Example: The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely incredible.

Meaning: Impossible or very difficult to believe; extraordinary.
Перевод: Невероятный / потрясающий.

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Brought /brɔːt/
Verb (present): Bring /brɪŋ/
Verb (past/participle): Brought /brɔːt/

Example: She brought a delicious homemade cake to the dinner party.

Meaning: Past tense and past participle of the verb "bring" (to carry or convey something/someone to a place).
Перевод: Принёс / принесённый.

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Paralyzing /ˈpærəlaɪzɪŋ/
Noun: Paralysis /pəˈræləsɪs/
Verb: Paralyze /ˈpærəlaɪz/
Adjective: Paralyzing /ˈpærəlaɪzɪŋ/ / Paralyzed /ˈpærəlaɪzd/

Example: He felt a paralyzing fear when he heard a strange noise in the dark.

Meaning: Causing a person to be unable to move or think normally, often due to intense fear or shock.
Перевод: Парализующий / приводящий в оцепенение.

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Sorrow /ˈsɒrəʊ/
Noun: Sorrow /ˈsɒrəʊ/
Verb: Sorrow /ˈsɒrəʊ/
Adjective: Sorrowful /ˈsɒrəʊfl/
Adverb: Sorrowfully /ˈsɒrəʊfəli/

Example: She could not hide her deep sorrow after losing her beloved pet.

Meaning: A feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune.
Перевод: Печаль / скорбь / горе.

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Loathing /ˈləʊðɪŋ/
Noun: Loathing /ˈləʊðɪŋ/
Verb: Loathe /ləʊð/
Adjective: Loathsome /ˈləʊðsəm/

Example: He looked at the dishonest politician with total loathing.

Meaning: A feeling of intense dislike or disgust; hatred.
Перевод: Отвращение / омерзение / ненависть.

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Desperate /ˈdespərət/
Noun: Desperation /ˌdespəˈreɪʃn/
Adjective: Desperate /ˈdespərət/
Adverb: Desperately /ˈdespərətli/

Example: They were in desperate need of medical supplies after the storm.

Meaning: Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with, or needing something very badly.
Перевод: Отчаянный / безнадежный.

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Permanently /ˈpɜːmənəntli/
Noun: Permanence /ˈpɜːmənəns/
Adjective: Permanent /ˈpɜːmənənt/
Adverb: Permanently /ˈpɜːmənəntli/

Example: The injury left him permanently unable to play professional sports.

Meaning: In a way that lasts forever or for a very long time without changing.
Перевод: Навсегда / постоянно.

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Disabled /dɪsˈeɪbld/
Noun: Disability /ˌdɪsəˈbɪləti/
Verb: Disable /dɪsˈeɪbl/
Adjective: Disabled /dɪsˈeɪbld/

Example: The building is fully equipped with ramps to assist disabled visitors.

Meaning: Having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities.
Перевод: С ограниченными возможностями / инвалид.

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Unintentional /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənl/
Noun: Unintentionality /ˌʌnɪnˌtenʃəˈnæləti/
Adjective: Unintentional /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənl/
Adverb: Unintentionally /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəli/
Opp.(Intentional)
Example: I apologize if my comment hurt your feelings; it was completely unintentional.

Meaning: Done without purpose or intent; not planned on purpose.
Перевод: Непреднамеренный / ненамеренный.

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Belong /bɪˈlɒŋ/
Noun: Belonging /bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/
Verb: Belong /bɪˈlɒŋ/

Example: This jacket belongs to my brother, not me.

Meaning: To be the property of someone, or to fit in a particular place or group.
Перевод: Принадлежать / относиться.

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Found out /faʊnd aʊt/
Phrase / Verb: Find out /faɪnd aʊt/
Verb (past): Found out /faʊnd aʊt/

Example: She finally found out who had been taking books from her desk.

Meaning: Discovered the truth about someone or something, or uncovered a secret.
Перевод: Узнал / выяснил.

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Hyacinth /ˈhaɪəsɪnθ/
Noun: Hyacinth /ˈhaɪəsɪnθ/

Example: The garden smelled wonderful because the blue and pink hyacinths were in full bloom.

Meaning: A bulbous plant of the lily family that produces spikes of fragrant bell-shaped flowers (or a given proper name).
Перевод: Гиацинт.

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Fellowship /ˈfeləʊʃɪp/
Noun: Fellowship /ˈfeləʊʃɪp/
Verb: Fellowship /ˈfeləʊʃɪp/

Example: The university offers a prestigious research fellowship for postgraduate students.

Meaning: Friendly association, companionship, or a scholarly grant for advanced study.
Перевод: Товарищество / братство / стипендия для исследователей.

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Gathering /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
Noun: Gathering /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
Verb: Gather /ˈɡæðə(r)/
Adjective: Gathering /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/

Example: They organized a small family gathering to celebrate his birthday.

Meaning: An assembly or meeting of people for a particular purpose.
Перевод: Собрание / встреча / сборище.

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Reasonable /ˈriːznəbl/
Noun: Reason /ˈriːzn/ / Reasonableness /ˈriːznəblnəs/
Verb: Reason /ˈriːzn/
Adjective: Reasonable /ˈriːznəbl/
Adverb: Reasonably /ˈriːznəbli/

Example: The restaurant offers high-quality food at very reasonable prices.

Meaning: Fair, practical, and based on good sense; moderately priced.
Перевод: Разумный / приемлемый.

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To figure out a way /tə ˈfɪɡər aʊt ə weɪ/
Phrase / Verb: Figure out a way /ˈfɪɡər aʊt ə weɪ/
Verb (related): Figure /ˈfɪɡə(r)/

Example: We need to figure out a way to finish this project before the deadline.

Meaning: To find a method, solution, or path to solve a problem or achieve a goal.
Перевод: Найти способ / сообразить, как поступить.

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Forward /ˈfɔːwəd/
Adverb / Adjective: Forward /ˈfɔːwəd/
Verb: Forward /ˈfɔːwəd/

Example: Step forward when your name is called by the instructor.

Meaning: Toward a position ahead; in the direction that one is facing or moving.
Перевод: Вперед / передний / пересылать.

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T-bone /ˈtiː bəʊn/
Noun / Verb: T-bone /ˈtiː bəʊn/

Example: The delivery van was T-boned at the intersection by a car that ran a red light.

Meaning: A type of car crash where the front of one vehicle hits the side of another, forming a "T" shape.
Перевод: Столкновение боком под прямым углом / врезаться сбоку.

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Instantly /ˈɪnstəntli/
Adjective: Instant /ˈɪnstənt/
Adverb: Instantly /ˈɪnstəntli/

Example: When she pressed the button, the machine started working instantly.

Meaning: At once; immediately.
Перевод: Мгновенно / сразу.

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Recently /ˈriːsntli/
Adjective: Recent /ˈriːsnt/
Adverb: Recently /ˈriːsntli/

Example: Have you read any interesting books recently?

Meaning: Not long ago; at a recent time.
Перевод: Недавно / в последнее время.