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v. Syn. shorten
(сокращения) make shorter; reduce to shorter form intended to represent full form, as for word or phrase


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(Отсутствие) state of being absent; state of being away


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a. Syn. skilled; experienced
(осуществляется) skilled; experienced; having many social graces; polished or refined


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(акупунктуры) treatment of pain or disease by inserting the tips of needles at specific points on the skin


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v. Syn. alter; modify
(адаптироваться) make fit for; change to suit a new purpose


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v. Syn. esteem; appreciate
(восхищаться) regard with wonder or astonishment; view with surprise; marvel at


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(предупреждения) warning serves; alarm; condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action


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n. Syn. mixture; amalgam
(сплав) mixture; combination of diverse things


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a. Syn. nonprofessional; inexpert
(любительское) nonprofessional; lacking the skill of a professional, as in an art


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(артерии) one of the vessels or tubes which carry either venous or arterial blood from the heart; major transit corridor


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