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a. равносильно equivalent in effect or value


Spelling Word: tantamount
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a. тавтологическое needlessly repetitious; using repetition or excessive wordiness


Spelling Word: tautological
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a. умеренного restrained; self-controlled; moderate in degree or quality


Spelling Word: temperate
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a. заманчиво attractive; appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or inadvisable


Spelling Word: tempting
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a. краткий effectively concise; appearing as if wiped or rubbed, as smooth


Spelling Word: terse
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a. вдумчивый considerate; having intellectual depth; giving close attention


Spelling Word: thoughtful
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v. трэш beat severely; discuss or examine repeatedly; use a machine or flail to separate grain or seeds from the straw


Spelling Word: thrash
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a. потертый worn through till threads show; wearing old, shabby clothing; shabby and poor


Spelling Word: threadbare
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n. руль lever used to turn a rudder and steer a boat; drawer in table, chest, or counter


Spelling Word: tiller
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n. робость lack of self-confidence or courage


Spelling Word: timidity