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n. взрыва a vigorous blow; a conspicuous success


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n. барометр an instrument for determining the weight or pressure of the atmosphere


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a. барокко complex or bizarre, especially in ornamentation; irregular in shape


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a. бисером covered with beads of liquid


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a. воюющих inclined or eager to fight; aggressive


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a. ошеломленный confused; lost in thought; preoccupied


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n. благословение blessing; invocation of divine blessing; expression of good wishes


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v. осаждать surround with armed forces; harass with requests


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a. вздымающиеся swelling out in waves; surging; stormy; affected by storms


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n. дубинкой short heavy club, usually of wood; heavy-headed weapon


Spelling Word: bludgeon