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v. барсук pester; annoy persistently; persuade through constant efforts


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n. банкротства state of being unable to pay your debts


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n. баржа flatboat; long, large boat for transporting freight that is unpowered and towed or pushed by other craft


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n. барона title or degree of nobility


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n. маяк signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning


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n. борода hairy growth on or near the face of certain mammals


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v. принизить disparage or depreciate; put down


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a. мягкий lacking stimulating or mild; agreeable


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v. порча blast; prevent the growth and fertility of; destroy the happiness of; ruin; frustrate


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a. тупой having a dull edge or end; not sharp; lacking in feeling; insensitive


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