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Навыки Слов SAT 4 - урок 29

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to pique
to pique
[глагол]

to trigger a strong emotional reaction in someone, such as anger, resentment, or offense

раздражать

раздражать

Ex: He was piqued by her lack of attention. 
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piquant
piquant
[прилагательное]

having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste

пикантный, острый

пикантный, острый

Ex: The piquant salsa added a burst of flavor to the dish with its combination of tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños. 
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piquancy
piquancy
[существительное]

a pleasantly spicy flavor

пикантность

пикантность

Ex: The dish gained its piquancy from the combination of chili peppers and tangy lime. 
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sleight
sleight
[существительное]

skill in performing hand movements, often used to deceive or perform tricks

ловкость

ловкость

Ex: He used his sleight to deftly manipulate the cards, impressing everyone at the poker table. 
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slight
slight
[прилагательное]

not a lot in amount or extent

незначительный

незначительный

Ex: She felt a slight breeze on her face as she walked outside. 
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figurehead
figurehead
[существительное]

someone who seemingly has the position of a leader but not the power and authority that comes with it

номинальный глава, подставное лицо

номинальный глава, подставное лицо

Ex: The company’s CEO was merely a figurehead, with the real decisions being made by the board of directors. 
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figurative
figurative
[прилагательное]

using language in a way that words don't have their actual meaning, but an imaginative meaning instead

образный

образный

Ex: The poet’s use of figurative language painted vivid images in the reader’s mind. 
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butte
butte
[существительное]

a hill with steep, flat sides and a flat top, often found in desert areas

останец

останец

Ex: Monument Valley in the southwestern United States is famous for its iconic buttes, rising dramatically from the desert floor. 
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to buttress
to buttress
[глагол]

to provide support or justification in order to make something stronger or more secure

подкреплять

подкреплять

Ex: The company decided to buttress its cybersecurity measures to protect against potential threats. 
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to philander
to philander
[глагол]

(of a man) to have casual sexual affairs with multiple women

флиртовать, заигрывать

флиртовать, заигрывать

Ex: He was known to philander throughout his marriage, causing constant tension between him and his wife. 
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philanthropic
philanthropic
[прилагательное]

(of a person or organization) having a desire to promote the well-being of others, typically through charitable donations or actions

филантропический

филантропический

Ex: The philanthropic billionaire donated millions of dollars to various charities and humanitarian organizations. 
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philately
philately
[существительное]

the act of collecting and studying stamps

филателия

филателия

Ex: His passion for philately led him to acquire rare stamps from all over the world. 
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philharmonic
philharmonic
[прилагательное]

composing or characteristic of an orchestral group

филармонический

филармонический

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philippic
philippic
[существительное]

an angry criticism against someone, often in the context of a speech delivered in public

обличительная речь

обличительная речь

Ex: The politician's philippic sparked outrage among his supporters, who felt it went too far. 
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philistine
philistine
[прилагательное]

not being interested, fond, or understanding of serious works of music, art, literature, etc.

обыватель

обыватель

Ex: His philistine remarks about the painting revealed his lack of appreciation for art. 
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to adorn
to adorn
[глагол]

to make something more beautiful by decorating it with attractive elements

украшать

украшать

Ex: She adorned her neck with a stunning necklace for the special occasion. 
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adoration
adoration
[существительное]

the act of showing great love or admiration, usually through gestures or actions

обожание

обожание

Ex: She looked at the puppy with adoration, her heart melting at its cuteness. 
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to dictate
to dictate
[глагол]

to tell someone what to do or not to do, in an authoritative way

диктовать

диктовать

Ex: The manager dictated a set of guidelines for the project. 
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diction
diction
[существительное]

the manner in which words are pronounced

дикция

дикция

Ex: His clear diction made it easy for the audience to understand every word during his speech. 
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dictum
dictum
[существительное]

a formal statement issued by an authoritative source

изречение, заявление

изречение, заявление

Ex: The religious leader issued a dictum that shaped the community's beliefs and practices. 
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