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Vocabulary Exam
Vocabulary Exam
Vocabulary Exam
Idioms:
nickel-and-dime - to charge small amounts for many things, potentially adding up to a large
total; or to petty, trivial expenses that are annoying (экономить)
on a silver platter (or salver) - to receive something without having worked for it; to have
something handed to you very easily
rough diamond - someone who is generally good or has potential but lacks manners,
education, or social skills
cannot see the wood for the trees - being unable to understand or see the big picture
because you're focusing too much on the details (быть неспособным ясно понять
ситуацию)
all that glitter is not gold - not everything that looks precious or true turns out to be so;
appearance can be deceptive
on the rocks - if a relationship is "on the rocks" it means it's in trouble and might end soon. /
if a drink is "on the rocks" it means it is served with ice cubes.
touch wood - a superstitious phrase said to prevent bad luck
a silver lining - a positive aspect or outcome in an otherwise negative situation
copper-bottomed - something that is very reliable or trustworthy
be curved (or set or written) in stone - something that is fixed and unchangeable
have a silver tongue - to be eloquent and persuasive in speech
the golden mean - the desirable middle between two extremes, one of excess and the other of
deficiency.
between a rock and a hard place - in a difficult situation where there are two equally
unpleasant or unacceptable choices
rock bottom - the lowest possible level or point
a golden calf - an idol or any object, especially a material object, that is worshipped even
though it is not worthy of worship
a pot (or crock) of gold - a very large sum of money or a fortune.
a paper tiger - something that seems threatening but is ineffectual and unable to withstand
challenge
heart of stone - describes a person who is very cold, unfeeling, or lacking compassion
a stitch in time (saves nine) - taking care of problems before they worsen will save time and
effort later.
diamond cut diamond - a situation where a sharp-witted or cunning individual meets their
match in another person just as clever or shrewd
Passive vocabulary:
Properties:
rigidity opacity viscous
elasticity opaque impenetrable
brittleness translucent comestible
plasticity transparent luminosity
ductility reflective hydrophobic
density porous hydrophilic
corrosion
stable electrical properties
derogatory word - унизительный
heft
metallurgist
sinter
coalesce into a porous mass
scratches and blemishes
accelerate or trigger a chemical process
Passive vocabulary:
biodegradable material
a vibrant counter to – яркий противовес
revitalized version – обновленная версия
to leverage the free-market economy's dynamics – использовать динамику свободной
рыночной экономики
ostentatious objects – показные предметы
Vocabulary: Kintsugi
disguise the damage – замаскировать ущерб
render the fault – возместить вину
devising a more appropriate solution – найти более подходящее решение
a rustic or weathered quality
unpretentious - неприхотливый
mishap – неудача
become sublime – стать возвышенным
resonates with – перекликается с
Passive vocabulary:
Cooking verbs:
leaven
brine
fillet
sauté
starch
ferment
broth
flambé
sorbet
bouquet
gourmet
entree
puree
dough
gravy
to whisk in
to dilute
searing
to ignite
Taste:
smoky exquisite subtle
tangy savory crisp
sugary crunchy zesty
pulpy mild tangy
overripe tender fleshy
sensuous soft mellow
nutty sweet watery
sharp luscious tender
fibrous umami sour
earthy chewy heavenly
delicate creamy appetising
juicy grassy
bitter succulent
Unit 6
Active vocabulary:
Passive vocabulary:
1. genocide - геноцид
2. manslaughter - убийство по неосторожности
3. murder - убийство
4. rape - изнасилование
5. assault - нападение
6. arson - поджог
7. terrorism - терроризм
8. hijacking - угон
9. kidnapping - похищение
10. smuggling - контрабанда
11. theft - кража
12. burglary - кража со взломом
13. vandalism - вандализм
14. extortion - вымогательство
15. trespassing - незаконное проникновение
16. drug abuse - злоупотребление наркотиками
17. embezzlement - растрата
18. fraud - мошенничество
19. bribery - взяточничество
20. espionage - шпионаж
21. forgery - подделка
22. tax evasion - уклонение от уплаты налогов
23. money laundering - отмывание денег
24. cybercrime - киберпреступность
25. shoplifting - кража в магазине
26. pickpocketing - карманные кражи
27. graffiti - граффити
28. human trafficking - торговля людьми
29. armed robbery - вооруженное ограбление
30. aggravated assault - усиленное нападение
31. domestic violence - семейное насилие
32. poaching - браконьерство
33. hate crimes - преступления из ненависти
34. sexual assault - сексуальное насилие
35. prostitution - проституция
36. illegal gambling - незаконные азартные игры
37. public intoxication - общественное опьянение
38. jaywalking - переход дороги в неустановленном месте
39. insider trading - внутренняя торговля
40. intellectual property theft - кража интеллектуальной собственности
41. vagrancy - бродяжничество
42. public nuisance - общественное беспокойство
43. disturbing the peace - нарушение общественного порядка
44. battery - побои
45. mugging - грабеж с применением насилия
46. stalking - преследование
47. drive-by shooting - стрельба из автомобиля
Class study:
Active vocabulary:
Passive vocabulary:
Active Vocabulary:
1. circumstantial/ admissible evidence - косвенные/допустимые
доказательства
2. issue/ compel a subpoena - выдать/вынудить квалифицированное
повестку
3. reduced/ suspended sentence - сокращенное/приостановленное
наказание
4. impose/ serve/ enforce a sentence - назначить/отбывать/выполнить
наказание
5. grant/ set/ extend/ deny bail -
предоставить/установить/продлить/отказать в залоге
6. hinge on - зависеть от
7. infringe (up)on sbd’s rights - нарушать (чьи-либо) права
8. rule in favour of - вынести решение в пользу
9. cease and desist from - прекратить и воздержаться от
10.entangled in (a legal dispute) - запутанный в (правовом споре)
11.stipulated in the contract - оговорено в контракте
12.sued for - подать в суд за
13.breach of contract - нарушение контракта
14.in violation of - в нарушение
15.exempt smb from - освободить кого-либо от
16.adhere to (legal obligations) - придерживаться (правовых
обязательств)
17.legal repercussions - юридические последствия
18.give testimony (under oath) - дать показания (под присягой)
19.uphold one’s obligations - соблюдать свои обязательства
Passive Vocabulary:
1. indictment - обвинение
2. defamation - клевета
3. vindication - оправдание
4. expletive - ругательство
5. vitriol - ядовитость
Unit 7 – Creativity. Glossary.
another brick in the wall = a cog in the machine a sudden burst of inspiration
a writer’s block bait for inspiration
self-sabotage to propel something forward - продвигать что-то вперед
to have a setup to epitomize – to be a perfect example
for all the different walks of life to be incongruent with – not suitable
to come to the fore to fritter away – to waste
to nurture ideas an abhorrence = a detestation
a conducive atmosphere for ideas an unwavering belief
the ebb and flow of ambivalent towards sth - двойственное отношение к
to conjure ideas чему-либо
a self-fulfilling prophecy to hinge upon sth - зависеть от чего-л.
to impel smb to sth - побудить кого-л. к чему-л.
to incur reproach - навлечь на себя упрек
inconspicuous - незаметный
to stifle ideation - подавить мышление
to yearn / pine for sth - тосковать по чему-л.
deleterious to sth = inimical to sth - вредно
propitious - благоприятный
a candid interview - откровенное интервью
candour - откровенность
to reside within smo (e.g. creative potential resides within
everyone)
insurmountable obstacles
Lesson 2 – Self-study and Class study. To stand out or not to stand out?
Lesson 3 – Self-study and Class study. Framework for the life we want to live