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[доблесть] extraordinary ability; military bravery; superior skill or ability
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[боковой] coming from the side; situated at or extending to the side
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[чистка] remove or get rid of something unwanted; free from blame or guilt; cleanse or purify
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[связи] a close relationship, connection, or link; a secret love affair
magnanimous  Speak Example sentences
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[посредственный] moderate to inferior in quality; ordinary; commonplace
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[скрытой] present or potential but not evident or active; dormant; hidden
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[отношения] emotional closeness; harmony; the relationship of mutual trust or emotional affinity
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[великодушным] generous; high-minded; chivalrous
maverick  Speak Example sentences
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[небрежность] neglect; failure to take reasonable care; state or quality of being negligent
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[непобедимой] incapable of being overcome or defeated; unconquerable
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[Maverick] one that refuses to abide or be independent; an unbranded range animal
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[линии] direct descent from a particular ancestor; ancestry
mediocre  Speak Example sentences
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[оптимист] one who expects a favorable or good outcome
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[посредственный] moderate to inferior in quality; ordinary; commonplace
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[линии] direct descent from a particular ancestor; ancestry
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[Новинки] quality of being novel; newness; something new and unusual
menial  Speak Example sentences
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[скрытой] present or potential but not evident or active; dormant; hidden
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[ирония] expression by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning; the witty language used to insult
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[черную] suitable for servant; having low nature
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[видный] conspicuous; immediately noticeable; sticking out; widely known
nuance  Speak Example sentences
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[нюанс] a subtle or slight degree of difference; a small difference in meaning
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[видный] conspicuous; immediately noticeable; sticking out; widely known
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[меланхолия] gloomy; feeling of thoughtful sadness; affected by depression
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[морских] relating to ships, sailors, or navigation
opportunist  Speak Example sentences
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[оппортунистической] one who takes advantage of any chance to achieve an end, with no regard for principles or consequences
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[провинциальных] relating to a province; limited in outlook; unsophisticated
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[связи] a close relationship, connection, or link; a secret love affair
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[квалифицированных] restricted; having the appropriate qualifications for an office, position, or task
ordeal  Speak Example sentences
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[скрытой] present or potential but not evident or active; dormant; hidden
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[испытания] severe trial; a form of trial to determine guilt or innocence; a difficult or painful experience
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[начало] beginning or early stages; offensive against an enemy
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[непобедимой] incapable of being overcome or defeated; unconquerable
pan  Speak Example sentences
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[кастрюля] criticize harshly; wash in pan; cook in pan
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[ирония] expression by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning; the witty language used to insult
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[пестрый] multi-colored; mixed; having elements of great variety
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[испытания] severe trial; a form of trial to determine guilt or innocence; a difficult or painful experience
paranoia  Speak Example sentences
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[имеет значения] not applicable; unrelated; having no connection with
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[паранойя] psychological disorder by delusions; extreme, irrational distrust of others
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[неприятный] causing disapproval or protest; very annoying or objectionable; offensive
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[Одиссея] long, eventful journey; extended adventurous voyage or trip