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v.
(трепетать) beat rapidly; shake with fast, tremulous movements


Spelling Word: palpitate
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n.
(параметр) characteristic or feature that distinguishes something from others


Spelling Word: parameter
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n.
(времяпрепровождение) something which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably; sport; amusement


Spelling Word: pastime
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n.
(перископ) optical instruments that contain reflecting elements, such as mirrors and prisms; general or comprehensive view


Spelling Word: periscope
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n.
(планетарий) apparatus or model representing the solar system; display museum in which images of stars are projected onto a domed ceiling


Spelling Word: planetarium
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v.
(плуг) break and turn over earth especially with a plow; move with force


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n.
(почтовые) token that postal fee has been paid; charge for mailing something


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a. Syn. feasible
(практически) feasible; capable of being effected, done, or put into practice


Spelling Word: practicable
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a. Syn. uncertain; risky
(неустойчивой) uncertain; risky; dangerously lacking in security or stability


Spelling Word: precarious
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a. Syn. rash; premature; hasty
(осадок) rash; moving rapidly and heedlessly; speeding headlong; occurring suddenly


Spelling Word: precipitate