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n. талисман charm to bring good luck and avert misfortune; something that apparently has magic power


Spelling Word: talisman
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a. безвкусной cheap in nature or appearance;  tastelessly showy; shameful or indecent


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n. скука dullness owing to length or slowness; boredom


Spelling Word: tedium
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a. наземных earthly, as opposed to celestial; pertaining to the land


Spelling Word: terrestrial
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n. свидетельство solemn declaration or affirmation; something that serves as evidence


Spelling Word: testimony
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a. вспыльчивый irritated or impatient; easily annoyed; peevish


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n. терапии healing power or quality; treatment of illness


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n. робость lack of self-confidence or courage


Spelling Word: timidity
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n. тираду extended scolding; long angry or violent speech


Spelling Word: tirade
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v. терпеть endure; withstand; allow without prohibiting or opposing; permit


Spelling Word: tolerate