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invigorated
to give life and energy to; animate
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бодрый
The workout invigorated her, leaving her feeling refreshed and energized.
invigorated
in a state of extreme physical or nervous fatigue and agitation
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бодрый
After the long hike, they were invigorated yet also exhausted.
encompass
include or encompass something
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охватывать
The project will encompass various aspects of marketing and sales strategies.
encompass
issue, release, or broadcast a product or message
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охватывать
The company plans to encompass a new advertising campaign next month.
carry on
be engaged in a love affair, typically one of which the speaker disapproves
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продолжать
She was carrying on with young Adam despite her friends' disapproval.
carry on
read (something), typically in a thorough or careful way
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продолжать
He carefully carried on the ancient manuscript, deciphering each character.
divulge
make known (private or sensitive information)
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разглашать
The reporter refused to divulge the identity of her source.
vicarious
experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person
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заместительный
Watching the movie allowed her to experience vicarious excitement.
bogeyed
play (a hole) in one stroke over par
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пугающий
He bogeyed the final hole, causing him to lose the match.
stickler
a person who insists on a certain quality or type of behavior
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приверженец
He's a real stickler for punctuality.
discretionary
available for use at the discretion of the user
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дискреционный
The manager has discretionary funds for unexpected expenses.
unravel
investigate and solve or explain (something complicated or puzzling)
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разгадать
They unraveled the mystery behind the missing artifacts.
rough it
live in discomfort with only basic necessities
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грубо это
During their camping trip, they had to rough it without electricity or running water.
consecrate
make or declare (something, typically a church) sacred; dedicate formally to a religious purpose
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освящать
The bishop consecrated the new cathedral with a special ceremony.
endeavor
try hard to do or achieve something
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стараться
She endeavored to learn a new language over the summer.
bolster
support or strengthen
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поддерживать
The recent success bolstered their confidence in the project.
salient
the most important or noticeable features or qualities of something
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заметный
The presentation highlighted the salient points of the proposal.
reiterate
to say something again, once or several times
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повторять
The professor reiterated the importance of completing assignments on time.
badger
repeatedly ask (someone) to do something; pester
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барсук
He badgered his parents to let him stay out later on weekends.
joined at the hip
very close emotionally and spend a great deal of time together
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присоединился к бедру
They've been friends since childhood and are practically joined at the hip.
frazzled
mentally and physically exhausted
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измотанный
After the long flight and busy schedule, she felt completely frazzled.
sheepish
looking slightly embarrassed because you feel foolish or have done something silly
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застенчивый
He looked sheepish after spilling the drink at the party.
fits and starts
happening and then stopping again
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подходит и начинается
The project progressed in fits and starts due to unexpected delays.
gaily
in a lively, happy way
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весело
The children skipped gaily through the park, enjoying the sunshine.
cut corners
to save time, money or effort by not following the correct procedure or rules for doing something
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срезать края
They cut corners by skipping some safety checks, resulting in an accident later on.
bowled over
very impressed or surprised by something
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сбился с толку
She was bowled over by the stunning view from the mountaintop.
insubstantial
Not large, solid, or strong.
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несущественный
Mars has an insubstantial atmosphere, consisting almost entirely of carbon dioxide. Her limbs were insubstantial, almost transparent. The argument he presented was insubstantial and lacked supporting evidence.
entail
Involves or causes.
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влечет за собой
Implementing this policy change will entail significant restructuring of our operations. The new project entails collaboration with several external partners.
spell out
Explain in detail or in a very clear way.
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разъяснять
Before proceeding, let me spell out the terms of our agreement. It's important to spell out your expectations from the beginning.
feisty
Tough, independent, and spirited, often unexpectedly.
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боевой, задорный
Despite her age, Grandma is quite feisty and always ready for an adventure. The team was impressed by the feisty determination of their youngest member.
primped
To dress oneself, especially in fine clothes.
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нарядиться
She spent hours primping in front of the mirror before the party. He primped himself for the interview, making sure every detail was perfect.
offhand
Said without checking details or facts.
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наугад, без подготовки
She made an offhand comment about the project without knowing all the details. I can't answer that question offhand, but I'll find out for you.
mould
Fit tightly round an object so that the shape is visible.
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принимать форму
The clay moulded easily into the desired shape. Her body moulded against his as they embraced.
relentless
Unceasingly intense.
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неумолимый
The team faced the relentless challenge of meeting tight deadlines. His relentless pursuit of excellence inspired everyone around him.
denomination
A recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church.
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конфессия
The Presbyterian denomination has a strong presence in our community. She belongs to a small religious denomination that practices unique customs.
warrant
Officially affirm or guarantee.
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гарантировать
The manufacturer warrants this product against defects for one year. Can you warrant that this information is accurate?
gist
The main point of something.
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суть
Let me summarize the gist of our discussion. The gist of the article was that technology is changing the way we work.
clout
Influence or power, especially in politics or business.
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влияние
She has enough clout within the organization to influence key decisions. The company's CEO carries considerable clout in industry circles.
digress
Leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.
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уходить от темы
Sorry for the digression, let's get back to the main topic. He tends to digress during meetings, often sharing unrelated anecdotes.
rain out
(Of an event) to be canceled or stopped due to rain.
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отменять из-за дождя
The baseball game was rained out because of the storm.
on account of
Because of.
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из-за
The concert was canceled on account of bad weather. He left work early on account of a family emergency.
give a hoot
To care at all about someone or something.
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заботиться, волноваться
She doesn't give a hoot about what others think of her. I don't give a hoot about politics.
let out
Finish, so that those attending can leave.
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завершать
The movie let out late, so we missed the last bus home. School lets out at 3 p.m.
dejectedly
In a way that shows unhappiness, disappointment, or hopelessness.
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угнетенно
He looked at the rejection letter dejectedly.
stall
Deliberately vague way to gain more time.
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затягивать
The politician tried to stall for time during the interview. Stop stalling and give me a straight answer.
skulk
Hide or move quietly because you do not want to be seen.
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крадущийся
He was skulking in the shadows, trying to avoid detection.
highbrow
Intellectual or rarefied in taste.
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высокопарный
The art exhibit attracted a highbrow crowd of scholars and critics. His taste in literature is quite highbrow, preferring classic works over popular fiction.
penance
An act of self-abasement or devotion to show sorrow or repentance.
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покаяние
As penance for his actions, he volunteered at a homeless shelter for a month.
in a bind
In a difficult, threatening, or embarrassing position; unable to solve a dilemma.
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в затруднительном положении
I'm in a bind because I have two conflicting appointments at the same time. They found themselves in a bind when their car broke down in the middle of nowhere.
topple
Cause to lose balance and fall down.
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опрокидывать
The strong wind toppled the tree in our backyard. The dictator's regime was toppled by a popular uprising.
fib
A small lie.
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небольшая ложь
He told a harmless fib to avoid hurting her feelings. I caught my child telling a fib about finishing his homework.
mull over
Spend time thinking carefully about a plan or proposal.
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обдумывать
Let me mull over the offer before giving you an answer. She likes to mull over all her options before making a decision.
mint julep
An alcoholic drink containing whisky, crushed ice, sugar, and mint.
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мятный джулеп
He enjoyed sipping a refreshing mint julep on a hot summer day.
boxed into a corner
Create a predicament or problem with no good alternatives.
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заставить себя находиться в тупике
His reckless behavior boxed him into a corner, leaving him with few options.
throw a curve ball
Surprise by doing something unexpected.
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удивить неожиданным действием
The interviewer threw a curve ball by asking an unexpected question.
welsh on
Refuse to pay a bet.
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не исполнять долг
He's known for welshing on his debts, which has damaged his reputation.
trepidation
A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen.
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трепет
She approached the dark forest with trepidation.
flub
Botch or mess up.
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промахнуться
He flubbed his lines during the performance.
listless
Lacking energy or enthusiasm.
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безынициативный
After the long hike, she felt listless and unmotivated.
despondent
Feeling profound hopelessness or dejection.
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унылый
He became despondent after losing his job.
bundle up
Put warm clothes on oneself or someone else.
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укутаться
It's chilly outside—make sure to bundle up before you go.
lose its luster
Become less impressive, attractive, or exciting over time.
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потерять блеск
The once-vibrant neighborhood has lost its luster due to neglect.
show oneself to the door
Voluntarily leave a situation or place, often due to feeling unwelcome or uncomfortable.
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показать себя за дверью
Feeling ignored at the party, she decided to show herself to the door.
swat
Hit with a sharp slapping blow, usually with an instrument.
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ударять резко
She swatted the mosquito buzzing around her head.
ramshackle
Severe disrepair, especially of a house or vehicle.
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рухлядь
They lived in a ramshackle cabin in the woods.
exasperation
A feeling of intense irritation or annoyance.
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раздражение
His constant lateness caused exasperation among his colleagues.
spanned
Extend across (a period of time or a range of subjects).
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простирались
"Their interests span almost all the conventional disciplines."
sheer
Complete; used to emphasize the magnitude or extent of something.
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абсолютный, чистый
"The possible answers to those questions were painful to consider, and through sheer force of will she pushed them from her mind."
doe
A female deer.
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лань
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whump
A muffled thudding sound; to make a deep thudding sound.
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хлопок, гул
"She felt the wheels leave the surface of the asphalt, felt the whump as the car slammed to the earth again."
banged up
Injured or damaged.
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поврежденный, избитый
"Listen, don’t try to talk. You’re pretty banged up."
twisted
Bent or distorted out of its normal shape.
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искривленный, скрученный
"His mouth contorted just a little, almost sluggishly, then he shook his head."
disjointed
Lacking a coherent sequence or connection.
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несвязный, распавшийся
"Piecing together disjointed fragments of information."
pit of the stomach
The part of the body in which people say they feel fear or nervousness.
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чрева, внутренний голод
"I got a sick feeling/a knot in the pit of my stomach when the news of the attack was announced."
off chance
An unexpected possibility or opportunity.
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случайно
"Joan phoned at noon on the off chance that he'd be home."
letting up
Becoming less intense or severe.
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уменьшаться, ослабевать
"The rain's letting up—it'll be clear soon."
recess
A small space created by setting part of a wall back from the rest.
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ниша
"A table set into a recess."
basket case
A person or thing regarded as useless or unable to cope.
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оболтус, неудачник
"Do that for a couple of days and you become a blithering basket case."
basket case
A country or organization that is in severe financial or economic difficulties.
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крах, финансовая разруха
"Sudden meltdowns—such as the financial crisis—can turn flourishing countries into basket cases overnight."
groggily
In a weak and unsteady way, as if you are tired or ill.
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сонно, неуверенно
"He sat up groggily and rubbed his throbbing head."
inadvertent
Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning.
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неосознанный
"An inadvertent administrative error occurred that resulted in an overpayment."
shell-shocked
Mentally confused, upset, or exhausted as a result of a highly stressful or disturbing event or experience.
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ошеломленный, испуганный
"Denise looked shell-shocked: pale and exhausted, her eyes red and glassy."
converge
To tend to meet at a point.
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сходиться, сливаться
"A pair of lines of longitude are parallel at the equator but converge toward the poles."
cajole
To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.
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уговаривать
"He hoped to cajole her into selling the house."
vernacular
The language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular country or region.
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местный, народный
"He wrote in the vernacular to reach a larger audience."
drawl
To speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds.
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тянуть слова
"‘Suits me fine,’ he drawled."
up to the hilt
Completely; to the maximum degree.
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по самый верх
"The house was mortgaged up to the hilt."
from the horse's mouth
Directly from the original or most authoritative source.
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из первых уст
"I heard it from the horse's mouth that the project is on hold."
draw a bead
To focus closely or aim carefully at something.
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прицеливаться
"He drew a bead on the target with his rifle."
blot out
To cause something to disappear or remove something unpleasant from your thoughts.
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уничтожить
"A dark cloud blotted out the sun."
underbid
To bid less than (another bid) or less than the bid of (another bidder), especially in seeking a contract to be awarded to the lowest bid or bidder.
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перебивать цену
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fizzle out
To end or fail in a weak or disappointing way.
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угаснуть, стихнуть
"Their threatened revolt fizzled out at yesterday's meeting."
in retrospect
Looking backward, reflecting on the past.
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в ретроспективе
"In retrospect, he regarded his move as the best thing he'd ever done."
whir
A low, continuous sound like that of a rapidly moving object.
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гудок, шум
"The whir and rattle were rhythmic, and she fell asleep within minutes."
ungodly hour
A very early or late time of day.
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нечеловеческий час
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add up
To make sense; to be logical or consistent.
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складываться, иметь смысл
"Two arms, two bags, two handles on the bike—it just didn’t add up."
bowl over
To knock someone to the ground by running into them; to surprise and please someone greatly.
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поразить до глубины души
"He almost bowled Kyle over before catching his balance."
chafe
To make skin sore by rubbing; to become sore from rubbing.
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натирать, раздражать
"The bracelet was so tight that it started to chafe my wrist."
clean bill of health
A declaration or confirmation that someone is healthy or that something is in good condition.
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полный комплект
"A survey gave the property a clean bill of health."
pony up
To pay (a particular amount of money) for something.
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выкладывать деньги
"You could be asked to pony up hundreds of dollars for a replacement."
grope
To search uncertainly for (a word or answer) in one's mind.
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нащупывать
"She was groping for the words which would express what she thought."
flummoxed
Bewildered or perplexed.
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озадаченный
"Denise turned her attention to him, still flummoxed."
mill around
To move around an area without seeming to be going anywhere in particular.
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крутиться, двигаться
"The people were milling around, waiting for the show to begin."
lobbed
To throw or hit (a ball or missile) in a high arc.
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бросал, летел
"He lobbed the ball over their heads."
showpiece
An excellent or exemplary piece of something.
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шедевр, образец
"The house is a showpiece of colonial architecture."

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