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a. абразивных rubbing away; tending to grind down


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n. ускорение a faster rate of improvement; the rate of change of velocity to time


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n. знакомства personal knowledge or information about someone or something


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n. восхищение favorable judgment; feeling of pleasure, wonder, and approval


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ad. правда doubtlessly; in an acknowledged manner; confessedly


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n. агент one that acts on behalf of other persons or organizations


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v. отчуждать cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally


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ad. наверх in or into a high place; high or higher up


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n. антрополог one who studies history and science of mankind


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v. успокоить bring peace, quiet, or calm to; satisfy or relieve


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