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51 Cards in this Set
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daft
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Informal foolish, simple, or stupid, insane
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adamant
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дијамант, тврд камен
dj. Impervious to pleas, appeals, or reason; stubbornly unyielding. See Synonyms at inflexible. n. 1. A stone once believed to be impenetrable in its hardness. 2. An extremely hard substance. |
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pundit
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an expert,
A source of opinion; a critic: a political pundit. a learnet person учен |
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epitome
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примерок
epitomize = To be a typical example of: behavior that epitomizes selfishness. |
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gyp
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измама
To deprive (another) of something by fraud; cheat or swindle. |
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deprive
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лишува (некого of), одзема (од of)
They were deprived of a normal childhood by the war. |
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discern
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разликува, забележува, распознава, разоткрива
To perceive with the eyes or intellect; detect. To perceive differences. |
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acolyte
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1. a follower or attendant
2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) Christianity an officer who attends or assists a priest 1. свештенички помошник ;2. помошник, верен следбеник |
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accretion
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раст, прираст, срастување
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gist
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1. the point or substance of an argument, speech, etc.
2. (Law) Law the essential point of an action суштина, срж |
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stand-off
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1. прекин (на преговори).
2. ќор-сокак, пат-позиција (на преговори). 3. amer. sport нерешен резултат 1. US and Canadian the act or an instance of standing off or apart 2. a deadlock or stalemate 3. any situation or disposition of forces that counterbalances or neutralizes |
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uncouth
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прост
lacking in good manners, refinement, or grace |
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make a dash for someone or something
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to run quickly for someone or something. Suddenly Max made a dash for Lefty and punched him in the stomach. John made a dash for the bathroom as soon as they arrived home.
sich auf etw. stürzen |
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pouch
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торба
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slumber
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дремка, сон
To pass (time) in sleep: slumbered the night away. |
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sentient
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свесен (за), чувствителен
having the power of sense perception or sensation; conscious |
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ferocity
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свирепост, крволочност, дивјаштво, насилство
the property of being wild or turbulent; "the storm's violence" |
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fare (v)
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1. To get along: How are you faring with your project?
2. To go or happen: How does it fare with you? 3. To travel; go. 4. To dine; eat. |
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hastily
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забрзано, на брза рака; /2/ непромислено; /3/ избувливо
in a hurried or hasty manner; "hastily, he scanned the headlines"; |
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bestow
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поклонување, дарување,; доделување
to present (a gift) or confer (an award or honour) "bestowed high praise on the winners." |
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havoc
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Widespread destruction; devastation.
пустош |
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wreak
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1. wreak one's anger upon sb истура бес врз некого.
2. wreak vengeance/revenge on sb се одмаздува некому. 3. нанесува штета, опустошува; wreak havoc on sth опустошува нешто: The storm wreaked havoc on telephone communication Невремето им нанесе огромни штети на телефонските комуникации 1. To inflict (vengeance or punishment) upon a person. |
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adrift
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носен (со водна) струја; to set ~ оставање на ветрот и брановите; or (fig.): отфрлање, оставање случај
препуштен на судбината Drifting or floating freely; not anchored Without direction or purpose |
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ameliorate
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поправа, се подобрува
to make or become better; improve |
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ditch
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n. канач, ендек, ров; v. копа канал
a long narrow excavation in the earth US slang to evade to ditch the police |
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kudos
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благодарност за, чест, слава
(functioning as singular) acclaim, glory, or prestige |
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kite
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јастреб; /2/ алчен човек; /3/ змеј од хартија, летало
to fly a kite - пушта змеј |
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pen (v)
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To write or compose with or as if with a pen.
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petulant
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мрзоволен
easily irritated or annoyed; Unreasonably irritable or ill-tempered; peevish. |
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stomp
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гази, погазува
To tread or trample heavily or violently on. A dance involving a rhythmical, heavy step. |
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deride
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To speak of or treat with contemptuous mirth. See Synonyms at ridicule.
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mirth
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веселба
Gladness and gaiety, especially when expressed by laughter. |
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gaiety
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веселост
the state or condition of being merry, bright, or lively |
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gutsy
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1. смел, храбар, одлучен, решителен: a gutsy woman храбра жена
2. страстен; снажен, моќен (филм/книга/приказна). 3. алчен full of courage, determination, or boldness |
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dwindle
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се намалува, исчезнува
To become gradually less until little remains. decrease |
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usher
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редар, разводник (во кино/театар)., вратар, портир
(v) to conduct or escort, esp in a courteous or obsequious way |
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apathy
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absence of interest in or enthusiasm for things generally considered interesting or moving
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extoll
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To praise highly; exalt
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exalt
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воздига, велича, возвишува; /2/ претерано фали, слави; /3/ унапредува (во должност)
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prowess
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мајсторство, јунаштво, храброст, вештина
Superior strength, courage, or daring, especially in battle. |
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foolhardy
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избезумен
Unwisely bold or venturesome; rash. See Synonyms at reckless. foolhardiness = 1. дрска/луда смелост, дрскост. 2. необмисленост, невнимателност |
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lavish
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великодушно дава, обилно
полн, обилен, пребогат со широка рака, расипан; /2/ дарежлив, обилен; v. е со шрока рака, е ратурник; /2/ растура, троши Characterized by or produced with extravagance and profusion: a lavish buffet. Immoderate in giving or bestowing; unstinting To give or bestow in abundance; shower: lavished attention on his customers. |
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preside
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претседава (на at, over)
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wade into
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гази, цапа
to wade in - напаѓа некого, критикува to wade into - наидува, случајно налетува to wade through - победува, совладува 1. To walk in or through water or something else that similarly impedes normal movement. 2. To make one's way arduously: waded through a boring report. To cross or pass through (water, for example) with difficulty: wade a swift creek |
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staggering
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Causing great astonishment, amazement, or dismay; overwhelming: a staggering achievement; a staggering defeat.
1. неверојатен, вчудовидувачки, зашеметувачки (успех/износ/загуба). 2. зачудувачки, фасцинантен (убавина). 3. lit. тежок (удар); be a staggering blow (to sb/sth) претставува тежок удар (за некого/нешто) ein schwerer Schlag = a staggering blow |
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arduous
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Demanding great effort or labor; difficult: "the arduous work of preparing a Dictionary of the English Language" (
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deferential
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почитуван
marked by or showing deference or respect; respectful |
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deference
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потпирање, почитување
submission to or compliance with the will, wishes, etc., of another |
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courteous
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Characterized by gracious consideration toward others. See Synonyms at polite.
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courtesy
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a. Polite behavior.
b. A polite gesture or remark. 1. Given or done as a polite gesture: paid a courtesy visit to the new neighbors. 2. Free of charge: courtesy tickets for the reporters. |
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intimidate
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плаши; застрашува
1. to make timid or frightened; scare 2. to discourage, restrain, or silence illegally or unscrupulously, as by threats or blackmail |