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paradox  Speak Example sentences
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(периферии) edge, especially of a round surface; surface of a solid; circumference
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(доски) board; lumber
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(парадокс) something apparently contradictory in nature; statement that looks false but is actually correct
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(почтовые) token that postal fee has been paid; charge for mailing something
parallel  Speak Example sentences
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(столб) column; post
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(глубокое) deep; not superficial; far-reaching
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(опыляют) fertilize by transferring pollen
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(параллельно) make or place something to another's side; of or relating to multiple operations at same time; not intersecting
peril  Speak Example sentences
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(перископ) optical instruments that contain reflecting elements, such as mirrors and prisms; general or comprehensive view
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(баловать) feed to the full; feed luxuriously; glut; indulge with rich food
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(претенциозным) intended to attract notice and impress others; making unjustified claims; overly ambitious
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(опасности) danger; risk; hazard; jeopardy; exposure of person or property to injury, loss, or destruction
pesticide  Speak Example sentences
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(закупки) bring into possession; cause to accrue to, or to come into possession of; cause to come
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(пестицидов) a chemical used to kill pests
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(движение) drive forward; cause to move forward or onward; push
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(полярные) pertaining to one of the poles of the earth; of the poles
pharmaceutical  Speak Example sentences
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(фармацевтической) of or pertaining to knowledge of pharmacy or preparing medicines
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(партизанского) one-sided; prejudiced; committed to a party
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(пункте) distinct division of written or printed matter that begins on a new, usually indented line
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(презумпция) act of presuming, or believing upon probable evidence; act of assuming; belief upon incomplete proof
pillar  Speak Example sentences
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(столб) column; post
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(содействовать) help to flourish; advance in rank; publicize
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(опасности) danger; risk; hazard; jeopardy; exposure of person or property to injury, loss, or destruction
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(осадок) rash; moving rapidly and heedlessly; speeding headlong; occurring suddenly
pivot  Speak Example sentences
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(сводной) axis; focus; center
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(карьера) victim; object of hunt; hunted animal
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(столб) column; post
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(чистка) remove or get rid of something unwanted; free from blame or guilt; cleanse or purify
plank  Speak Example sentences
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(почтовые) token that postal fee has been paid; charge for mailing something
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(доски) board; lumber
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(осадок) rash; moving rapidly and heedlessly; speeding headlong; occurring suddenly
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(мирской) violate; put to improper, unworthy, or degrading use; abuse
platform  Speak Example sentences
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(платформа) stage; a raised horizontal surface
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(примитивные) belonging to an early stage; simple or naive in style; primeval
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(планетарий) apparatus or model representing the solar system; display museum in which images of stars are projected onto a domed ceiling
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(закупки) bring into possession; cause to accrue to, or to come into possession of; cause to come
postage  Speak Example sentences
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(доски) board; lumber
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(почтовые) token that postal fee has been paid; charge for mailing something
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(планетарий) apparatus or model representing the solar system; display museum in which images of stars are projected onto a domed ceiling
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(кропотливая) extremely careful and diligent work or effort; taking of pains