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n. Syn. model; example; pattern
(парадигма) one that serves as a pattern or model; system of assumptions, concepts, and practices that constitutes a way of viewing reality


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(времяпрепровождение) something which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably; sport; amusement


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(ударные) striking one object against another sharply


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a.
(допустимых) proper to be permitted; allowable; admissible.


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v.
(преследовать) pursue in a manner to injure, grieve, or afflict; beset with cruelty or malignity; harass; annoy


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n. Syn. stage
(платформа) stage; a raised horizontal surface


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v.
(равновесие) be balanced or held in suspension; hover; carry or hold in equilibrium; balance


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a. Syn. expedient
(политические) expedient; artful, crafty or cunning; using, displaying, or proceeding from policy


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n. Syn. indigence; destitution
(бедность) lack of money; state of being poor; lack of the means of providing material needs or comforts


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(практик) someone engaged in a profession as law, medicine


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