Книга Insight - Средне-выше среднего - Блок 5 - 5Д

an introductory piece written by the author of a book explaining its subject, scope, or aims

предисловие

characterized by peculiar or unconventional traits, often in an endearing or charming way

причудливый

to go or be beyond the material or physical aspects of existence, indicating a superior existence or understanding

превосходить

showing no mercy or compassion towards others in pursuit of one's goals

беспощадный

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

сложный

fulfilling a want or a requirement, and bringing a feeling of accomplishment or enjoyment

удовлетворительный

the act of seeking punishment against someone who has wronged or hurt one in some way

месть

a part of something that is considered the most prominent or successful

вершина

anything that is built from several parts, such as a house, bridge, etc.

строение, структура

the protective outer page of a magazine or book

обложка, крышка

a list of books and articles used by an author to support or reference their written work

библиография

(usually plural) the things that are held, included, or contained within something

содержание

one side or both sides of a sheet of paper in a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.

страница

a list of technical terms or jargons of a particular field or text, provided in alphabetical order with an explanation for each one

словарь

a removable paper or plastic cover that is wrapped around the outside of a hardcover book

суперобложки

a book with a cover made from hard material such as cardboard, leather, etc.

твердый переплет

an alphabetical list of subjects, names, etc. along with the page numbers each of them occurs, coming at the end of a book

алфавитный указатель, индекс

to make a lasting mark on a surface or material through pressure or contact

отпечаток

a book with a cover that is made of thick paper

мягкая обложка

the edge of a book that binds all the pages together, usually with the title and the publisher's name appearing on its cover

корешок

the page at the front of a book that the names of the book, its author, and publisher are printed on it

титульный лист

the main character in a movie, novel, TV show, etc.

главный герой

causing an intense feeling of fear or unease

ужасающий

to cruelly or violently treat a person or an animal, especially regularly or repeatedly

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