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28 Cards in this Set
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erstwhile |
formerly.
некогда, прежде, прежний |
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proxy |
the authority to represent someone else, especially in voting.
a figure that can be used to represent the value of something in a calculation.
доверенность, полномочие, уполномоченный |
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self-styled |
using a description or title that one has given oneself.
самозваный, мнимый |
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surrogate |
a substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.
заменитель, суррогат, заместитель |
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sporadically |
occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
случайный, не регулярный |
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irascible |
having or showing a tendency to be easily angered.
вспыльчивый |
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pugnacious |
having a quarrelsome or combative nature
драчливый |
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fitfully |
not regularly or continuously; intermittently.
урывками |
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persistently |
настойчиво |
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inscrutable |
impossible to understand or interpret.
непостижимый |
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aesthetic |
concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
эстетический |
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disdain |
the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.
презрение |
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slighted |
insult (someone) by treating or speaking of them without proper respect or attention.
пренебрегать |
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neglect |
fail to care for properly
пренебрегать |
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trout |
форель |
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surmise |
a supposition that something may be true, even though there is no evidence to confirm it.
предположить, предположение |
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wordly-wise |
запредельно мудрые |
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self-flattery |
the holding of an unjustifiably high opinion of oneself or one's actions.
самообольщение |
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affection |
a gentle feeling of fondness or liking
любовь, расположение |
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indolence |
avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.
лень, раздность |
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outstrip |
move faster than and overtake (someone else), exceed
опережать |
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delimit |
determine the limits or boundaries of
разграничить |
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offset |
a consideration or amount that diminishes or balances the effect of a contrary one
смещение |
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supplant |
supersede and replace.
вытеснить |
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flippant |
not showing a serious or respectful attitude
легкомысленный |
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flamboyant |
(of a person or their behavior) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness
яркий, пламенеющий, огненно-красный цветок |
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aplomb |
self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation
отвесное положение |
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derision |
harsh criticism
высмеивать |
