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n. Syn. search; expedition
(поиск) act of searching for something


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n.
(одеяло) bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing


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a.
(отзывный) capable of being revoked; as, a [___] edict or grant; a [___] covenant.


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n.
(риторика) art or study of using language effectively and persuasively; insincere language


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ad. Syn. approximately; more or less
(примерно) approximately; more or less


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a.
(��ейсмических) caused by earthquake or earth vibration; earthshaking


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n. Syn. husk
(Shell) ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge; usually hard outer covering that encases certain organism


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n.
(уютно) a small secluded room; well and tightly constructed


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v. Syn. hypothesize; guess; ponder; consider
(спекулировать) assume to be true without conclusive evidence; engage in buying or selling of a commodity for profit


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v. Syn. exceed
(превзойти) be or go beyond, as in degree or quality; exceed


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