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to ogle
to ogle
[verb]

to stare at someone or something with strong and often inappropriate interest or desire

a privi cu poftă, a holba

a privi cu poftă, a holba

Ex: Despite his efforts to focus on his work, he couldn't help but ogle the attractive new intern across the office. 
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to dragoon

to pressure someone into doing something through intimidation or threats

forța, intimida

forța, intimida

Ex: The dictator dragooned the opposition into submission through fear and intimidation. 
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to stymie
to stymie
[verb]

to prevent the occurrence or achievement of something

împiedica, obstructiona

împiedica, obstructiona

Ex: The unexpected technical issues stymied the team's efforts to launch the product on time. 
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to depress

to make someone feel extremely sad or discouraged, often as a result of challenging situations, such as loss

deprima, descuraja

deprima, descuraja

Ex: The constant rain seemed to depress him even more. 
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haggard
haggard
[adjectiv]

looking extremely tired, often due to stress, illness, or lack of sleep

obosit, epuizat

obosit, epuizat

Ex: After days without sleep, he looked haggard and pale. 
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smug
smug
[adjectiv]

showing or taking too much pride in one's achievements or accomplishments

satisfăcut de sine, îngâmfat

satisfăcut de sine, îngâmfat

Ex: His smug grin revealed his satisfaction with winning the competition. 
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dapper
dapper
[adjectiv]

(typically of a man) stylish and neat in appearance, often characterized by well-groomed attire and attention to detail

elegant, îngrijit

elegant, îngrijit

Ex: He looked incredibly dapper in his tailored suit and polished shoes. 
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halcyon
halcyon
[adjectiv]

full of calmness, happiness, and prosperity

liniștit, fericit

liniștit, fericit

Ex: The small town enjoyed a halcyon period of economic growth and community harmony. 
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terse
terse
[adjectiv]

using only a few words and to the point

concise, laconic

concise, laconic

Ex: His writing style is known for its terse yet impactful sentences that convey deep meaning. 
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torrid
torrid
[adjectiv]

characterized by intense and oppressive heat

torid, arzător

torid, arzător

Ex: The desert experienced torrid temperatures, reaching well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. 
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adroit
adroit
[adjectiv]

quick, skillful or adept in action or thought

îndemânatic, abil

îndemânatic, abil

Ex: The adroit chess player quickly outmaneuvered his opponent with a clever strategy. 
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fiasco
fiasco
[substantiv]

a quick and unexpected downfall

fiasco, prăbușire

fiasco, prăbușire

Ex: The diplomatic summit turned into a fiasco when key agreements fell apart. 
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opus
opus
[substantiv]

a musical piece or collection that is written by a famous composer followed by the date in which it was created

operă, opus

operă, opus

Ex: Rachmaninoff's "Piano Concerto No. 2, Opus 18" was completed in 1901. 
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bilge
bilge
[substantiv]

the lowest part of a ship's hull, typically filled with water or oil that has leaked in

fundul navei, santină

fundul navei, santină

Ex: The crew worked tirelessly to pump out the bilge water that had accumulated in the ship's hull. 
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baize
baize
[substantiv]

a rough, green fabric used for covering tables where card or board games are played

postav, pânză verde

postav, pânză verde

Ex: The poker table was covered in smooth green baize, creating an ideal surface for card games. 
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adieu
adieu
[substantiv]

a formal or affectionate goodbye, often indicating a permanent or significant departure

adio

adio

Ex: Their parting was marked by a heartfelt adieu, as they knew they might never see each other again. 
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enzyme
enzyme
[substantiv]

a substance that all living organisms produce that brings about a chemical reaction without being altered itself

enzimă

enzimă

Ex: Enzymes play a crucial role in digestion, breaking down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body. 
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vendetta
vendetta
[substantiv]

a violent argument between two groups in which members of each side make attempts to murder the members of the opposing side in retaliation for things that occurred in the past

vendetă, răzbunare în sânge

vendetă, răzbunare în sânge

Ex: The families had been embroiled in a vendetta for generations, each seeking revenge for past wrongs. 
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braggart
braggart
[substantiv]

a person who is always showing off the things they have in a way that may come across as annoying or exaggerated

fanfaron, lăudăros

fanfaron, lăudăros

Ex: The braggart at the party couldn't stop talking about his new sports car. 
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