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affirmative
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утвердительно
affirmative answer
reclaim
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to take back something that was yours
purge
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remove (a group of people considered undesirable) from an organization or place in an abrupt or violent way.
he purged all but 26 of the central committee members
jeopardize
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put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure.
be thrilled
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быть в восторге
presence
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присутствие
prosperity
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процветание
harass
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subject to aggressive pressure or intimidation.
to subject
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подвергать кого-то в чем-то
to subject to aggressive pressure
intimidation
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запугивание
esteemed
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held in great respect; admired.
a cut above someone/something
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something or someone of a higher quality than other similar things or people
This car is a modern classic, a cut above other similar models.
a glimpse
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a brief look at someone or something
He caught a glimpse of her face.
draw back
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to move away from someone or something, usually because you are surprised or frightened
She leaned forward to touch the dog but quickly drew back when she saw its teeth.
draw back together
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сводить
acquire
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to get or obtain something
chore
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a job or piece of work that is often boring or unpleasant but needs to be done regularly:
on the fence
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not able to decide something
Todd’s still sitting on the fence, trying to decide which school he wants to go to.
draw back
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to move away from someone or something, usually because you are surprised or frightened
She leaned forward to touch the dog but quickly drew back when she saw its teeth.
find your feet
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to become familiar with and confident in a new situation
Did it take you long to find your feet when you started your new job?
entrepreneur
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предприниматель
conservationist
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защитник природы
columnist
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журналист который пишет статьи
profound effect
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felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way; changed a person deeply e.g. the way they understand the world
His mother's death when he was aged six had a very profound effect on him
gut feeling
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a strong belief about someone or something that cannot be completely explained and doesn't have to be decided by reasoning (kind of intuition)
I have a gut feeling that the event will go badly
setback
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something that happens that delays or prevents a process from developing
There has been a temporary setback in our plans
learn the ropes
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find out how something is done in a particular place or situation

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