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n. Syn. scarcity
(нехватка) scarcity; shortage of food; famine from failure or loss of crops


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n. Syn. deterioration; decay
(снижение) change toward something smaller or lower ; gradual falling off from a better state


Spelling Word: decline
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n.
(указ) order from one having authority; decision, order, or sentence by court


Spelling Word: decree
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n.
(умолчанию) failure to act; an option that is selected automatically


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v.
(обмануть) deprive of some right, interest, or property, by a deceitful device


Spelling Word: defraud
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v.
(игнорировать) refuse to submit to or cooperate with; be unaffected by; resist or withstand


Spelling Word: defy
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v. Syn. show; confirm; prove; manifest
(продемонстрировать) show clearly and deliberately; manifest; confirm; prove


Spelling Word: demonstrate
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v. Syn. analyze; examine; identify
(диагностики) analyze; examine; identify


Spelling Word: diagnose
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a. Syn. rusty; dull
(грязно) darkened with smoke and grime; dirty or discolored


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n.
(дипломат) one who is in charge to deal with others, like an ambassador, who is appointed to represent a government in relations with other governments


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