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/'maɪkrəkɒz(ə)m/ n.
(микромире) small, representative system having analogies to larger system; miniature model of something


Spelling Word: microcosm
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/'nɔɪsəm/ a.
(вредный) foul-smelling; offensive by arousing disgust; harmful or dangerous


Spelling Word: noisome
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/əb'tru:sɪv/ a.
(навязчивой) inclined to intrude or thrust one's self or one's opinions upon others; enter uninvited; forward; pushing; intrusive.


Spelling Word: obtrusive
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/ɒm'nɪpətənt/ a. Syn. infinite
(всемогущим) all-powerful; having unlimited or universal power, authority, or force


Spelling Word: omnipotent
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/ɒ'stɛnsɪb(ə)l/ a. Syn. apparent
(якобы) put forth or held out as real, actual, or intended; proper or intended to be shown


Spelling Word: ostensible
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/prɛ'sti:ʒ/ n. Syn. fame; reputation
(Престиж) impression produced by achievements or reputation; recognized distinction or importance


Spelling Word: prestige
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/prɪ'værɪkeɪt/ v. Syn. lie
(увиливать) lie; stray from or evade truth; behave in evasive way such as to delay action


Spelling Word: prevaricate
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/proʊ'kræstɪneɪt/ v. Syn. postpone
(медлить) postpone or delay needlessly; put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness


Spelling Word: procrastinate
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/prɒk'sɪmɪtɪ/ n. Syn. nearness; adjacency
(близости) state of being proximate; nearness in place, time, or relation


Spelling Word: proximity
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/'sju:dənɪm/;/'su:-/ n.
(псевдонимом) pen name; fictitious name used when someone performs a particular social role


Spelling Word: pseudonym