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n. Syn. wit; satire
(сарказм) cutting, often ironic remark intended to wound; stinging rebuke; form of humor by mocking with irony


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v. Syn. flash
(мерцание) shine with a weak or fitful light; glimmer intermittently


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n. Syn. framework
(скелет) framework; internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape


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n. Syn. demonstration; show
(спектакль) demonstration; show


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n. Syn. ball; globe
(сфера) ball; globe; a particular aspect of life or activity


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v. Syn. extend; stretch; spread
(разрастания) extend; stretch; spread; sit or lie with the body and limbs spread out awkwardly


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(шатаются) sway; walk as if unable to control one's movements


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a.
(черствый) having lost freshness; lacking originality or spontaneity


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v. Syn. appease; mitigate
(спадать) settle down; sink to a lower level or form depression; wear off or die down


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a. Syn. brief; terse; compact
(краткий) brief or compact; by clear, precise expression in few words


Spelling Word: succinct