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n. плотина a barrier to prevent the flow of liquid, specially built across a watercourse


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n. указ order from one having authority; decision, order, or sentence by a court


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n. бред a mental disorder marked by confusion


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v. назначают indicate or specify; point out; assign a name or title to


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n. дикция choice and use of words in speech or writing


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a. тусклый emitting only a small amount of light; lacking in brightness


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v. скидки give a reduction in price on


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n. дискурса a formal, lengthy discussion of a subject; verbal exchange; conversation


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a. бескорыстной not interested; indifferent; free of self-interest; impartial


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v. игнорировать ignore; discount; take no notice of


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